First Baptist Church of Pittsfield
In Touch With God, Involved In Life
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PASTOR SHEILA SHOLES-ROSS
Rev. Sheila Sholes-Ross was ordained through American Baptist Churches and called as the 30th pastor of First Baptist Church of Pittsfield, Massachusetts, November 2013; historic as the church's first African-American female pastor.
Pastor's Touch
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I am loving this title, “Pastor’s Touch,” and I am looking forward to coming to you periodically to offer a word that has been placed on my heart.
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So, first, welcome to First Baptist Church of Pittsfield’s Pastor’s Touch.
Today, I want to bring focus on the Gospel According to Matthew Scripture that states that we, as Jesus’ people, “Are the salt of the earth; but if salt has lost its taste, how can saltiness be restored?” (Matthew 5:13 NRSV).
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If you need restoration, and your “saltiness” has been lost, that being a “saltiness” that enables you to be your best self, I promise that the Holy One is able to provide restoration. How? Just come to First Baptist to become engulfed in a community that is, “In touched with God and Involved in Life.” All will be restored through the Love of Christ and His people during worship.
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Finally, I am looking forward to seeing you, soon!
Peace, Love, And On-Going Blessings,
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The Reverend Sheila D. Sholes-Ross