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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!

Join us in person every Saturday for Sabbath School, and Worship, or if you’re far away, join us for Worship online via Facebook:

Events, Sermon Audio

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.

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Baptism Service October 24, 2020

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It was a joy to witness the baptism of five people at our church during the Sabbath Worship service on October 24, 2020! Davis Meathrell, Ava Van Horn, Cora Patterson, Josiah Van Horn, and Andras Temesvary all professed their faith in Jesus Christ and acceptance as Lord and Saviour.

Here’s a video of the service. Enjoy!

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Yearning for Him

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Sometimes I bring my dog, Piper, with me to the church building. He’s not much trouble and he really enjoys it. Plus, he never fails to let me know if we’re no longer alone in the building. It would be nice to know if, for example, an axe murderer had come in to get us. So far that hasn’t happened, I am happy to report.

There are several things he does that are very entertaining as I go about my pastor-y business. Probably my favorite is putting his two front paws on the chair of my arm and staring at me because he’s desperate to climb up in my lap. It’s all he needs in his life. Once he has that moment of snuggling and ear-scratching, he seems to think, he can get on with his life of doing dog things. Sniffing, napping, etc, etc.

It’s a simple example, really. He loves me so much. He understands on some basic instinctual level that the food, love, play, comfort he has comes from my wife and I. Plus, I take him on the long walks each evening that he desperately loves. Sometimes I think he “gets it” more than I do.

Near the end of the 22nd chapter of Matthew, someone famously asked Jesus about which commandment was the greatest. Do you remember what he said? He told him, “love the Lord Your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.”1

Folks, this is so very important! I often find myself so worried and upset that many or even most of our churches have become little more than Jesus-liking social clubs. Churches are slipping away from the truth and becoming like the world because there is no root to them. They like Jesus enough to come and “do” church as long as football isn’t on.

But church isn’t what’ we do. It is who we are. Jesus cannot be a once-a-week deal. It needs to be an ongoing desperation for Him. Every day. Every hour. Every breath.

I must ask: have we lost our passion for Jesus? In the midst of all this wealth and comfort have we forgotten that every scrap of food that crosses our lips is a gift? Are we failing in our devotion?

Piper has it right. Let us yearn to walk with Him. Let us find our desperation to spend each moment loving Him. It is the greatest commandment. It is, in fact, the very meaning and purpose of our lives.

-Pastor Chuck

  1. Matthew 22:36-40