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A Taste of Sabbath

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Saturday, April 18, 2026

Testimony of a Truck Driver

When we went to prayer, Becky Van Horn told about hearing from a truck driver who requested prayer for his wife who was in Stage 4 Cancer a year ago. He passed through Sister Tracy’s prayer station last week, and said his wife was doing great, keep praying! Praise God!

Praise God! Prayers for healing
are being answered!

We sang, read scripture, and Jake shared with the kids about how the only way we can produce fruit as believers is to remain attached to Jesus, the true Vine.

Then Brother Chuck shared from Rev. 3: 1-6 Learning Things the Hard Way

To the church at Sardis  – from the one who holds the seven spirits of God and the seven stars: “I know your deeds; you have a reputation of being alive, but you are dead.”

Nothing limits God. We are the ones who must repent of our lack of connection to the Holy Spirit and do some deep self-examination.

Ignore spiritual reputation. What matters is what is happening INSIDE you. Is your life committed to Christ? We must each face actual reality. Am I filled with the Holy Spirit to the point that Jesus spills out of me into others?

Personal repentance is not a one-time event, it is a perpetual way of living.

Death is NOT the end of the story, ever. In the end, death itself will be defeated. Death is fatal, but not final.

Thank God for those who remain faithful! Rev. 3:4 “Yet you have a few people in Sardis who have not soiled their clothes. They will walk with me, dressed in white, for they are worthy. He who overcomes, will, like them, be dressed in white. I will never blot out his name from the book of life, but will acknowledge his name before my Father and his angels. Rev. 3: 4-5.

Jesus earned our place in the book of life.

    Amen.

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    A Taste of Sabbath

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    Saturday, April 11, 2026

    Influenced or influencing?

    Brother Chuck challenged us to consider what and who we are listening to as he shared from Revelation 2, and the message to the church of Thyatira from the One “…whose eyes are like blazing fire.”

    Church members of Thyatira were tolerating a “prophetess” who led many astray into idol worship and sexual immorality. Our God is a jealous God who does not tolerate evil. Nothing we do is hidden from Him. But by God’s grace, nothing can separate us from His love. He knows our best and our worst, and loves us. He even gave the “prophetess” time to repent –but she did not.

    People who you allow to influence you can drag you down. You need to know scripture for yourself so you can know truth. And you need to be willing to be corrected when you’re wrong. The “prophetess” ended up on a sickbed. God was trying to get her attention–and ours. All who follow her will suffer intensely.

    Our hope is in Jesus. Don’t believe the lie that your sins are too bad for Him to forgive. That is what He came to do.

    God grant us the courage to pray. To repent, and to stand for you. Amen.

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    A Taste of Sabbath

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    Saturday, April 5, 2026

    He Lives!

    We celebrated our beautiful risen Savior Jesus with song, prayer and communion.

    And a poem by Owen:

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    A Taste of Sabbath

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    Saturday, March 8, 2026

    Light wins. Every time.

    Susie brought a box to the children’s message. It was taped up tight. She wanted them to look inside so they could see the darkness she had captured. But when they peeked through a tiny slit–the darkness was gone.

    Susie reminded us all of some scriptures about light:

    My God turns my darkness to light – Psalm 18: 28b

    Though I sit in darkness, the Lord will be my light.  Micah 7:8b

    The Light shines in the darkness but the darkness has not understood it. Or overcome it. John 1: 5

    Jesus said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”  John 8: 12b

    God is light. In Him there is no darkness at all.  I John 1:5

    We sang, we praised God, we prayed. Then Pastor Chuck challenged us to think about our priorities.

    What do you love most?
    Who do you say Jesus is?
    What can we learn from the church at Ephesus in Revelation 2:1-9?

    Click here to watch the full message.

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    A Taste of Sabbath

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    Saturday, February 28, 2026

    God is looking for Devotion not Perfection

    Pastor Chuck spoke from Matthew 13 and Isaiah 6 with the hopes that we will all “turn and be healed.”

    The Lord Jesus taught a crowd many parables from a boat. He knew that many in his audience had been described centuries earlier by the prophet Isaiah:  “though seeing, they do not see; though hearing they do not hear or understand.” Jesus said, “He who has ears let him hear.”

    Ears tuned into God WILL hear.  God is looking for hearts that are softened toward Him. He knows we will never be perfect this side of glory—which is why He seeks DEVOTION not perfection. 

    Know anyone who says, “I can’t go to church (or go back to church) because I’ve messed up too much. I’m not perfect.”  

    Pay attention! God is at work. No matter what wrong you have done, It is not the end of the story. Call upon Jesus. Only in Him is the hope that you will be OK. And you will be OK. God is looking for Devotion not Perfection

    Click here to watch the full message.

    Thank you Mark, Becky, Susie, Jessica, Christopher, and Pastor Chuck for leading us in worship! Thanks to all those whose work we don’t see on camera!

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    A Taste of Sabbath

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    Saturday, February 21, 2026

    Saturday mornings at Pataskala, following Sabbath school classes, we enter into the sanctuary to pray, praise and meditate on the word of God. With several members traveling, Sister Becky led us in praise and prayer.

    Highlights: Becky reminded us how In Old Testament times, sacrifices were completely burned up, and disappeared in smoke. Jesus, our great High Priest is completely sufficient to carry all our worries, concerns, anxieties, hopes and dreams. We need to lay everything on His altar.

    Message Highlights

    Pastor Chuck was out of town for a book signing (congratulations!). But he took time to pre-record a message via video, from the book of Joshua, chapters 6 and 7.

    After the mighty walls of Jericho crashed down, why did the children of Israel experience such a shocking defeat at the small town of Ai?

    It had everything to do with asking God for help, and obeying God’s commands. A man named Achan disobeyed God. He took something from the city that had been set aside to God for complete destruction. In doing so, he brought that curse of destruction upon himself, his family and the whole community.

    What are we inviting or allowing into our lives that is destructive?
    What do we need to release to God?

    You and I are not always right, and that is something we will always struggle with this side of glory. Like the disobedient Israelites, we can be distracted by something that is outside of God’s will for us. Jesus knows this about us — loves us anyway and invites us to release everything to Him. He is our hope!

    With prayers for peace from Pataskala Seventh Day Baptist Church, come see us soon!

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    A Taste of Sabbath

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    Saturday, February 14, 2026

    On a day when everyone celebrates love, at Pataskala Seventh Day Baptist church we celebrated the love of Jesus. Pastor Chuck gave a message about the woman who anointed Jesus at Bethany, from the text of Luke chapter 7 — and challenged us all to “be that woman.”

    The Pharisees, considered “holy” in their culture did things for the sake of show and control. They regarded Jesus as someone to trap and shut down. The woman perceived who He truly was and courageously, anointed his feet with precious perfume.

    The Pharisees barely acknowledged him as human. The woman worshiped him as her Lord.

    We are called to humble ourselves before the Lord. To yield to Jesus. To recognize that we have no hope apart from the cross of Christ. And to realize that HE is completely sufficient for all of our worries and cares and sins. Let us, like the woman, throw ourselves at the feet of Jesus. He is all we need.

    Amen.

    That evening, we fellowshipped together too!

    With love from Pataskala Seventh Day Baptist Church — come see us soon!

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    A Taste of Sabbath

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    Saturday, February 7, 2026

    We began a series focused on the “Upside-down” nature of God’s Kingdom–the kingdom where “Blessed are the poor in spirit.” “Blessed are those who mourn.” “Blessed are the merciful, the meek, the persecuted…”

    And what are we called to do “but walk justly, love mercy and walk humbly with our God.”
    Micah 6:8

    The world says you’re blessed if you’re successful, comfortable. God is asking for lives that reflect HIS character: merciful. Just. Obedient–and that is how we are truly blessed.

    God is looking for:
    Faith that is firm in its decisions;
    Faith that is fair (doesn’t play games) and
    Faith that is consistent: one life — not a “church” version and a”rest of the week” version.

    Highlights from the service:

    Announcements and scriptures and songs and prayers. Something you’ll see every week, but special every time.

    Pastor Chuck in action with the kid’s message. “We all have a purpose!” The kids loved his example of lasagna ingredients.

    And a challenge. How do we, a growing church, reach out to the people here in Pataskala searching for Jesus? And searching for Sabbath?

    Pataskala Seventh Day Baptist Church continues to grow hearts for Jesus.
    We’d love to meet YOU!

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    A Taste of Sabbath

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    Saturday, January 31, 2026

    We were so glad to re-convene after missing our worship time in person last week due to winter weather.

    It is good to be in the house of the Lord!

    Marissa reminded the children and all of us that when we confess our sins, the blood of Jesus washes us as white as snow. Amen!

    We sang with all our hearts along with Pastor Chuck and his wife Jessie — reminding us that it is truly Well with my Soul, and we have Ten Thousand Reasons to bless the Lord, and more!

    Sister Becky led us to pray and praise God for answers to many prayers, including Pastor Dusty and some fellow pastors who were in a legal battle with their city about feeding the homeless and leading Bible studies in city parks. The American Center for Liberty and Justice (ACLJ) took up the case and charges were dropped. Praise God!

    Pastor Robert shared a heartfelt message about faith and practice. How do you apply the different kinds of love the Bible teaches especially in times of unrest in our nation. He encouraged us to reach out to one another in love, especially in hard times, and to pray for wisdom. Bring Your Kingdom, Jesus!

    Pataskala Seventh Day Baptist Church continues to grow hearts for Jesus.
    We’d love to meet YOU!

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    A Taste of Sabbath

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    Saturday, January 17, 2026

    Today’s emphasis: When you open the Bible, and read it, prepare to be transformed! It is God’s living and active word.

    Pastor Chuck and Jessica led us to worship and sing about our Awesome God. We celebrated birthdays. Susie illustrated loaves and fishes for the kids, and as always we prayed. Thank you Becky.

    Pastor shared details of how the Bible was written over the course of 1500 years by 40 men and women and ultimately preserved for us today.

    Only God could work across such a span of authors and cultures and deliver a consistent message: He loves us. He wants to save us from death. One day Jesus will return to complete the work of vanquishing death forever and deliver those who trust Him to life everlasting–Amen!

    Check out these scripture answers to these questions: (New International Version, emphasis added).

    Who wrote the Bible? “For prophecy never had its origin in the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.” 2Peter 1:21

    What does the word of God do? “To the Jews who believed Him, Jesus said, if you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” John 8: 31-32

    How should we protect and respect scripture? “I warn everyone who hears the words of prophecy in this book: if anyone adds anything to them, God will add to him the plagues described in this book. And if anyone takes words away from this prophecy, God will take away from him his share in the tree of life and in the holy city, which are described in this book.”

    We hope you enjoyed a taste of Sabbath here in Pataskala–come see us in person!

    You’ll find a growing church with a big heart.