“God’s Faithful Few!” -- Dr. Ken Moore

Judges 7:7

Revised Standard Version

7 And the Lord said to Gideon, “With the three hundred men that lapped I will deliver you, and give the Mid′ianites into your hand; and let all the others go every man to his home.”

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Corinthians 11:24 Other ancient authorities read broken for


John Wesley

"When I was young I was sure of everything; in a few years, having been mistaken a thousand times, I was not half so sure of most things as I was before; at present, I am hardly sure of anything but what God has revealed to me."





“Celebrating the Lord’s Table” -- Dr. Ken Moore

1 Corinthians 11:23-28

Revised Standard Version

The Institution of the Lord’s Supper

23 For I received from the Lord what I also delivered to you, that the Lord Jesus on the night when he was betrayed took bread, 24 and when he had given thanks, he broke it, and said, “This is my body which is for[a] you. Do this in remembrance of me.” 25 In the same way also the cup, after supper, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.” 26 For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes.

Partaking of the Supper Unworthily

27 Whoever, therefore, eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of profaning the body and blood of the Lord. 28 Let a man examine himself, and so eat of the bread and drink of the cup.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Corinthians 11:24 Other ancient authorities read broken for


What is a Sacrament?

Sacraments are very important to the life of the Church. They are a means of grace. John Wesley said,

“By ‘means of grace’ I understand outward signs, words, or actions, ordained of God, and appointed for this end, to be the ordinary channels whereby he might convey to men, preventing, justifying, or sanctifying grace”

(The Means of Grace.
http://wesley.nnu.edu/john_wesley/sermons/016.htm).

This means a sacrament is an outward action that represents God’s giving His grace on the inside. They are God’s channels for supplying His grace to human beings





“Jesus’ Favorite Word” -- Dr. Ken Moore

Luke 19:1-5

Revised Standard Version

Jesus and Zacchaeus

19 He entered Jericho and was passing through. 2 And there was a man named Zacchae′us; he was a chief tax collector, and rich. 3 And he sought to see who Jesus was, but could not, on account of the crowd, because he was small of stature. 4 So he ran on ahead and climbed up into a sycamore tree to see him, for he was to pass that way. 5 And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up and said to him, “Zacchae′us, make haste and come down; for I must stay at your house today.”

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John Wesley, founder of the Methodist Movement, summarized God's directives in

“Three Rules: do no harm, do good, and stay in love with God.”





Funeral Service for Lester Erwin Whitaker (live stream at 10:00am Saturday, October 2nd 2021)

Lester Erwin Whitaker

We are sad to announce that on September 26, 2021 we had to say goodbye to Lester Erwin Whitaker of Foley, Alabama, born in Louisburg, Kansas. He was predeceased by : his parents, Riley Dean and Frieda Whitaker; and his children, Kevin Daniel, Michael Eugene, Gayla Sue and Patricia Lynn. He is survived by : his wife Betty; his children, Shirley, Janet (David) and Larry (Janie); and his sister Dorothy. He is also survived by ten grandchildren and twenty great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 2nd 2021 at 10:00 AM at the Morgan's Chapel (6325 Co Rd 10, Bon Secour, AL 36511).

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“The Storms of Life and the Anchors that Hold” -- Dr. Ken Moore

Acts 27: 20,29

Revised Standard Version

20 And when neither sun nor stars appeared for many a day, and no small tempest lay on us, all hope of our being saved was at last abandoned.

29 And fearing that we might run on the rocks, they let out four anchors from the stern, and prayed for day to come.

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“I can conceive of no difference comparable to that between a smooth and a rough sea except that which is between a mind calmed by the love of God and one torn up by the storms of earthly passions.” –John Wesley, Journal on January 26, 1736



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“First Things First” -- Dr. Ken Moore

Matthew 6:33

Revised Standard Version

33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things shall be yours as well.

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John Wesley’s warning against Imputed Righteousness

“Do we read it [this question] in the Bible? Either in the Old Testament or the New? I doubt; it is an unscriptural, awkward phrase, which has no determinate meaning. If you mean by that odd, uncouth question: ‘In whose righteousness are you to stand at the last day,’- for whose sake, or by whose merit do you expect to enter into the glory of God? I answer, without the least hesitation, for the sake of Jesus Christ, the righteous. It is through his merits alone that all believers are saved; that is, justified, saved from the guilt, sanctified, saved from the nature of sin, and glorified, taken into heaven… It may be worth our while, to spend a few more words on this important point. Is it possible to devise a more unintelligible expression than this: “In what righteousness are we to stand before God at the last day?” Why do you not speak plainly, and say, “For whose sake do you look to be saved?” Any plain peasant would then readily answer, “For the sake of Jesus Christ.” But all those dark, ambiguous phrases, tend only to puzzle the cause, and open a way for unwary hearers to slide into Antinomianism.” “The Works of the Rev. John Wesley”, Volume 7, published by J. & J. Harper, 1826, Page 281'




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“The Vital Signs of a Healthy Church” -- Dr. Ken Moore

Ephesians 4:1

English Standard Version

Unity in the Body of Christ

4 I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called,

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John Wesley's Small Groups: Models of Christian Community

Wesley's admonition| there is “no holiness without social holiness.





“The Parable of the Sower” -- Dr. Ken Moore

Matthew 13:8-9English Standard Version

Other seeds fell on good soil and produced grain, some a hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty. He who has ears,[a] let him hear.”

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Footnotes

  1. Matthew 13:9 Some manuscripts add here and in verse 43 to hear

The Story Of John Wesley & A Pesky Fly

“God in His infinite mercy and love for lost souls speaks once. Yes, twice. Woe to those who close their ears against him.”






Awarding of Pastor Emeritus to Bill Hust (Center),  Judy Hust (Left),  Rev. Dr Rob Haynes (Right)

Awarding of Pastor Emeritus to Bill Hust (Center), Judy Hust (Left), Rev. Dr Rob Haynes (Right)

“Let Not Your Hearts Be Troubled” -- Dr. Ken Moore

John 14:1-6

English Standard Version

I Am the Way, and the Truth, and the Life

14 “Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God;[a] believe also in me. 2 In my Father's house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you?[b] 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also. 4 And you know the way to where I am going.”[c] 5 Thomas said to him, “Lord, we do not know where you are going. How can we know the way?” 6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.

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Footnotes

  1. John 14:1 Or You believe in God

  2. John 14:2 Or In my Father's house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you; for I go to prepare a place for you

  3. John 14:4 Some manuscripts Where I am going you know, and the way you know






Free Groceries for 100 South Baldwin Families 

On Saturday, August 14, Morgan’s Chapel will host a drive-through food distribution beginning at 9:00 am.  Supported by a grant from the Alabama-West Florida Conference, we are preparing 100 boxes of non-perishable food items to distribute to area families, especially those with school-age children, but anyone in need of food may register even if there are no children in your household.   We will also be giving away basic school supplies.

Families are asked to preregister no later than Friday, August 13, by calling the church answering machine at 251-949-7400 and leaving their name & phone number so the church can call back to confirm their reservation.  

Food boxes will be given away beginning at 9:00 am and recipients should plan to join the carline no later than 9:00.  

Morgan’s Chapel also holds a weekly food pantry every Wednesday at 8:00 am.  All are welcome.

We are located at 6325 Bon Secour Hwy (County Rd 10), across from Swift School.

Morgan’s Chapel food pantry volunteers preparing for the weekly “Bread Day” distribution of groceries. On August 14, we will hold a special distribution of non-perishable food and school supplies for 100 families.

Morgan’s Chapel food pantry volunteers preparing for the weekly “Bread Day” distribution of groceries. On August 14, we will hold a special distribution of non-perishable food and school supplies for 100 families.

Mark 14:25

English Standard Version

25 Truly, I say to you, I will not drink again of the fruit of the vine until that day when I drink it new in the kingdom of God.”

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Fighting the Good Fight of Faith -- Dr. Ken Moore

2 Timothy 4:1-8

Lexham English Bible

Paul’s Charge to Timothy

4 I solemnly charge you before God and Christ Jesus, who is going to judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom, 2 preach the word, be ready in season and out of season, reprove, rebuke, exhort, with all patience and instruction. 3 For there will be a time when they will not put up with sound teaching, but in accordance with their own desires, they will accumulate for themselves teachers, because they have an insatiable curiosity[a], 4 and they will turn away from the hearing of the truth, but will turn to myths. 5 But you, be self-controlled in all things, bear hardship patiently, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.

6 For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure is imminent. 7 I have fought the good fight, I have completed the race, I have kept the faith. 8 Finally, the crown of righteousness is reserved for me, that the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day, and not only to me, but also to all who have loved his appearing.

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Timothy 4:3 Literally “feeling an itching in the ear”; “because” is supplied as a component of the participle (“feeling an itching”) which is understood as causal



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Note from Pastor Ken & Roni Moore: May God bless our journey together!

Dear friends and fellow members of Morgan’s Chapel, 

We are so looking forward to meeting all of you this Sunday!  It seems as if the time would never come, but now it is just a few days away.  We have met with some of the leadership, but eagerly await meeting all of the members and friends.

We have heard so many good things about your church and have watched some online as well.  It is good to see an energetic congregation busily doing the Lord’s work each week.  From what I observe, it is truly more than a “part time church”. 

Our desire is to be a good pastor and wife to you.  We are on call 24/7 and enjoy what we do through ministry.  I have been doing this since I was 16 yrs. old, so, I am well aware of the challenges and opportunities.  I love what I do as a pastor and Roni loves being a pastor’s wife.  If we can be of any help to you at any time, do not hesitate to call us.

I do hope and pray that we will see you this Sunday!  Make an extra effort to be at worship and stay for the meet and greet time afterwards in the fellowship hall.  Pray for our worship this Sunday. 

May God bless our journey together!

In Christ,

Pastor Ken & Roni Moore

(501) 282-8452 ©

Proverbs 3:5,6

The Kingdom Man -- Dr. Wil Baker

Dr. WIL BAKER:

Born and raised in Atmore, he answered God’s call to ministry just after high school graduation. He then earned degrees from Howard College, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, and the University of Southern Mississippi, while pastoring Baptist churches, and completed his PhD at New Orleans Seminary. From 1974-1994, he was Professor of Family Medicine at the University of South Alabama. After retiring, he helped develop the Alabama Medical Education Consortium, a “medical school without walls,” which gave birth to the Alabama College pf Osteopathic Medicine in Dothan, where he is now Associate Dean for Clinical Resources.



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