From Jim Moynihan I remember going to Midnight Mass every Christmas Eve when growing up. I grew up in a Catholic family. It was our tradition. I think part of the reason was to take our minds off the games and toys we were looking forward to getting in the morning, and to keep us up so late that when we got home, we were able to go to sleep.After reluctantly going to bed and finally falling asleep...  Read More

PBA ANNUAL MEETING RECAP We met at First Baptist Church of Newport News on Monday, October 27th, for our annualmeeting. The Business Session was held at 3 PM. During that session, we approved a 2026budget of $158,337. We also elected the following Officers for 2026:Moderator – Yulanda Humphreys (Buckroe Baptist Church)Treasurer – LaMonte Williams (Freedom Life Church)Assistant Treasurer – Dan Gask...  Read More

PBA ANNUAL MEETINGMONDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2025FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF NEWPORT NEWS We are planning for a big gathering this year! The meeting will begin with a Business Session at 3 P.M. During this session, we will vote on a 2026 Budget and 2026 Officers. We will hear reports from our staff and a report on our PAL Lodge Fundraising Efforts. Chuck Harrison will be giving his final address to the assoc...  Read More

PAL LODGE FUNDRAISER EXTENDED! Our Leadership Team has decided to extend by one month the Fundraiser for upgrades at the Peninsula Association Lodge at Eagle Eyrie Conference Center. If you recall, our aging bathroom facilities are in need of a major upgrade. Part of this upgrade is to make one of our bathrooms compliant with the Americans With Disabilities Act guidelines.All of the upstairs bathr...  Read More

All Old Testament Law is subject to the overriding command, “Love your neighbor as yourself.” The reason that God forbids adultery and murder and stealing and coveting is that these are unloving behaviors.  Read More

The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion, by Jonathan Haidt.   Read More