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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!

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

Sermon Audio

A Taste of Sabbath

janagillham

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!

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

Sermon Audio

A Taste of Sabbath

janagillham

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.

Events, News

Summer 2024 Activities

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We hope you’ll join us for one or more of these activities happening during this summer:

.We are hosting a Summer Christian Service Corp (SCSC) team this summer from June 20 – July 17, 2024. These two college age girls will undergo training before joining us to assist with nursing home chapel services and volunteering at the Storehouse for Jesus food pantry in Pataskala in addition to helping with most of the activities below.

Look for us at the Pataskala Fireworks scheduled for June 29, 2024. We’ll have a booth set up with lots of fun crafts for kids as well as church information, a friendly smile and bottles of cold water for everyone.

We are hosting a Bible Club in the Park on July 10-12 at Pataskala Municipal Park in the pavillion from 1-3pm each afternoon. We will explore how Jesus Cares For Us, Jesus is Strong, and Jesus Saves using the Gospeltopia curriculum from Children’s Ministry. Lots of fun with skits, crafts, games and refreshments.

On July 15 & 16 at 4-6pm we will be having a DRIVE-IN PRAYER event at the church located at 12161 Broad Street SW, Pataskala, OH 43062. Just drive in to the parking lot and we’ll pray with you. You don’t even have to get out of your car!

And in August 5-9, 2024 at 6-8pm each evening we will be having Vacation Bible School using Lifeway’s Breaker Rock Beach materials. Kids will be challenged as they discover that God’s truth never changes, everyone needs Jesus, and learn to speak the truth in love. Lots of fun with crafts, Bible stories, songs, games and refreshments of course!

You can find out more about any of these events by calling the Pataskala Seventh Day Baptist Church at 740-927-0574. See ya there!