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I just want to take a moment and welcome you to Providence Baptist Church. Whether you join us in person, via the web, or both it is important to us that you feel welcome. We are intentionally inclusive because we believe that God has been intentionally inclusive of us to the family of God. It is our intention that you feel the warmth of friendship and Agape love when you visit with us.

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Rev. Melissa M. Roysdon

A Tennessee Technological University Alumnus with a B.S. in Elementary Education. Her M.A. in Christian Education is from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, KY. She has also attended Middle Tennessee State, Memphis State and Tennessee State Universities and teaches English for Speakers of Other Languages in the Dekalb Co. School System.

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Micah 6:8 (The Message)
^"But he's already made it plain how to live, what to do,
   what God is looking for in men and women.
It's quite simple: Do what is fair and just to your neighbor,
   be compassionate and loyal in your love,
And don't take yourself too seriously—
   take God seriously."

Micah 6:8 (New International Version)
^"He has showed you, O man, what is good.
       And what does the LORD require of you?
       To act justly and to love mercy
       and to walk humbly with your God."

When WWJD became very popular a few years ago people were wearing t-shirts with it printed across them and plastering it on just about anything and everything. It is a great concept right up until they do something unethical, unkind, or illegal while wearing it. Christians aren't a perfect people but sometimes we get so caught up in wearing the t-shirt we forget the message should be embedded in our lives. People are watching us. They want to know who this Jesus is and what Jesus would really do. If we listen to the words of God and apply them to our lives we will be transformed, not perfect. When we live out the truth of the Gospel, Good News, others will be transformed; the hungry will be fed, the thirsty will be hydrated, the lost will be found. Being a Christian is more than wearing the souvenir t-shirt it is about acting justly, loving mercy, and walking humbly with God.