Uniontown church observes Protestant Reformation with Bible conference
In conjunction with the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation, Great Bethel Baptist Church in Uniontown is hosting a Reformation 500 Bible Conference Oct. 29-Nov. 1.
The Rev. David Rasmussen, released information on the conference, noting “The Protestant Reformation was one of the defining events of Western and world history. It spanned most of the 16th century, but is traditionally considered to have started with the posting of 95 ‘theses,’ or points for discussion, on a church door in Wittenberg, Germany, by Dr. Martin Luther on Oct. 31, 1517. For this reason, Oct. 31 is often celebrated as Reformation Day, and, this year is being commemorated as the 500th anniversary by Protestant Christians throughout the world.”
Rasmussen commented, “The Reformation was a rediscovery of the sufficient authority of the Bible, and a recovery of the Gospel of God’s free grace in Jesus Christ. Above all, the Reformers thought of themselves as preachers of the Word of God.”
At the conference, five Uniontown area pastors will preach on central themes of the Reformation proclamation, ‘The Five Solas of the Reformation.” “Sola” means “alone” and the “Five Solas” are “Scripture alone, and justification by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone, to the glory of God alone,” Rasmussen explained.
The conference begins at 11 a.m., Oct. 29, with worship, followed by a catered homecoming dinner. Reservations for dinner should be made no later than Oct. 20. Sessions continue at 6:30 p.m., Oct. 29-31. A potluck supper will be held at 6 p.m., Nov. 1, followed by a session at 6:45 p.m.
Speakers include Rasmussen, 11 a.m., Oct. 29; the Rev. Mark Edwards of Covenant Baptist, 6:30 p.m., Oct. 29; the Rev. Dana Wiles, Redeeming Grace, Oct. 30; the Rev. Peter Malik, First Baptist of Fairchance, Oct. 31, with special music by the Fairchance First Baptist Choir; and the Rev. Vincent Winfrey Sr., Mount Olivet Baptist, Nov. 1, with special music by the Choirs of Mount Olivet Baptist.
There will be a pre-conference Bible study at noon, Oct. 28, on the theme, “Thy Word is Truth.” Speaker is the Rev. Dennis Cox of Covenant Baptist.
Rasmussen added, “Our church family is looking forward to these pastors from our sister churches and to some great times of fellowship. We want our community to know that everyone’s invited, and we’re hoping that many people from our community will come join us in this celebration.”
Great Bethel Baptist Church is located at 47 W. Fayette St., at the corner with Union Street, in Uniontown. Parking is available in the church lots across Fayette Street and on Union on the same side of the street as the church.