Welcome Pastor Les

Union Baptist Church of Swissvale recently celebrated the ordination and installation of Rev. Les Anton Scales. Pastor Les has been on a long spiritual journey culminating in his ordination and being installed as the Senior Pastor at Union. It was a joy joining the Church family in celebrating this milestone moment. Pastor Les and his wife, Dr. Tiffany Hatcher-Scales, are expecting their first child in the coming months. Congratulations, Union Baptist and Pastor Les,

Excellence in Ministry

Pastor Randall Harris has served for the past year as the Transitional Pastor for Siloam Baptist Church of Norristown, a church that is growing, thriving and making a HUGE difference in their community! The feed and clothe the needy every Friday, have a strong, innovative youth ministry under Rev Nicole Skinner, and gather for inspiring worship and preaching every week. Pastor Randy was named as the recipient of this year's ABCOPAD “Excellence in Ministry” Award, but unfortunately his mother’s health crisis prevented him from attending. This past Sunday, ABCOPAD Vice President Lori Jennings presented him with the award. Congratulations Pastor Randy and Siloam Baptist Church!

Welcome Pastor Apryl

It was a glorious day of celebration as the congregation gathered for the installation & permanent certification service for Pastor Apryl Crownover-Glunt, the newly called pastor of Mill Creek Baptist Church! It was a joy celebrating with Pastor Apryl, her family, and the church family as we prayed with gratefulness for the work of the LORD in the life of His servant & His church.

White Hall Baptist Anniversary

White Hall Baptist Church as they celebrated their 165th Anniversary. Lead Pastor Rev. John McCarty led the worship service, which included many lifelong members sharing heartfelt memories of how the church impacted their lives.

Spaghetti and Marshmallow

At this year's Biennial Leadership Conference.... Some team building activities: “The Marshmallow Challenge” (collaborative efforts to build the tallest tower out of spaghetti, string, tape and one marshmallow). The processes employed were impressive and very revealing in how Baptist life works!

Regional Executive Installation

During the Biennial Leadership Conference, Rev. Mark Mahserjian-Smith was installed as the Executive Regional Pastor of ABCOPAD. It was a special time of celebration and thanksgiving. Pastor Mark has served our region for many years in many capacities. Your prayers are solicited as he begins this new role of leadership.

Now I Am Changed

Hurricane Helene Response

Pastor Dan Cass (Greenfield Baptist Church) sent pictures taken as the team is doing Disaster Relief in North Carolina. They are working with Samaritan's Purse. Pastor Dan shared, “We are cleaning out the yard of Bob and Sherry. Their whole yard was demolished in the wind. Nothing touched the house. We prayed with the family after we gave them a Bible we signed.” Please keep this ABCOPAD Disaster Relief Team in your prayers.

Alzheimer’s Awareness

Rev. Dr. Jeremy Hall led the congregation at North Hills Community Baptist Church in a service focused on Alzheimer’s Awareness, knowing families in the congregation are caring for loved ones battling this challenging health issue. It was an emotional service, as people broke down in tears as they experienced the love and support of their Church family. Along with Pastor Jeremy, Rev. Felicia Zamora, and Dr. Heidi Clark did a marvelous job crafting the worship

Fire @ Calvary Baptist Williamsport

Please be praying for our brothers and sisters at Calvary Baptist Church in Williamsport. There was a two alarm fire at the church this evening that started in the basement and worked its way to the roof. Please be praying for Pastor Howard Woodruff and the congregation as they discover the extent of the damage, grieve the loss from the fire and gather to continue in life and ministry together.

Good News

The folk at Olive Branch Baptist Church in Belle Vernon are now praying and teaching children about Jesus Christ in Frazer Elementary in Perryopolis Pa. We have started a GOOD NEWS CLUB! Through the guidance and help of CHILDRENS EVANGELISM FELLOWSHIP, our volunteer leaders have all gone through training, screening, and a lot of prayers to make this all happen. WHAT A GREAT PROGRAM! If you would like information on how you can start a GOOD NEWS CLUB in your schools we can point you in the right direction.