Under His Providence

04/20/2026

Today is Patriots’ Day — a day to remember the courage and sacrifice of those who stood for liberty on April 19, 1775, at Lexington and Concord.

As we reflect on the birth of American freedom, I’m thankful for the profound influence of the gospel in that era. Men like:
• George Washington — who led with prayerful dependence on divine providence
• Patrick Henry — whose fiery defense of liberty was rooted in biblical conviction
• George Whitefield — the great evangelist of the First Great Awakening whose preaching stirred hearts across the colonies and helped lay a spiritual foundation for the fight for freedom and the countless ordinary Christian minutemen — farmers and church members who answered the call to defend their homes and God-given rights.

At the center of it all stands the open Word of God — living, active, and sharper than any sword. True liberty begins in the heart transformed by Christ.

May we, as believers today, seek first the Kingdom of God and pray earnestly for revival in our land, just as many did in the days leading to our nation’s founding.

“Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord” (Psalm 33:12)

04/19/2026

America Reads the Bible | Watch live with us Thursday 8AM-8PM

Believers across the nation are uniting for America Reads the Bible—a powerful, continuous public reading of God’s Word from Genesis to Revelation.

🇺🇸 A National Vision
In celebration of the 250th birthday of the United States, this event calls Americans to rediscover the foundation of our nation—the Word of God. Led by Christians Engaged, this movement brings together voices from across the country to publicly read Scripture and point our nation back to biblical truth.

📅 Event Schedule
Today: April 18 | 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
America Reads the Bible: April 19–25 | 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

📖 Listen anytime, anywhere — completely free
Tune in throughout the week and be encouraged as Scripture is read aloud, reminding us that lasting renewal begins with a return to God’s Word.

🎥 Watch it live with us
Grace Bible Church will be streaming the event on
Thursday, April 23 | 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Come and go as you’re able, or stay and listen as long as you’d like.

📺 Watch from anywhere
Join the free livestream through Great American Pure Flix, featuring live readings from the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C.

🔗 https://www.pureflix.com/america-reads-the-bible-register

Whether at home, at work, or gathered with others, this is a meaningful opportunity to fill your day with Scripture and join voices across America in proclaiming the truth of God’s Word.

04/19/2026

04/18/2026

As America approaches its 250th anniversary, it’s worth remembering the spiritual awakening that helped shape the nation.

Listen to today's episode of Revive Our Hearts as Katie and Kim Miller from Sight & Sound Ministries talk about their new film, A Great Awakening.

The film tells the story of evangelist George Whitefield, whose preaching helped ignite the First Great Awakening across the American colonies—and his unlikely friendship with Benjamin Franklin.

Hear how this powerful moment in history is being brought to life—and why its message still matters today.

Click the link in the comments to listen.

04/18/2026

Dive deeper into the world of A GREAT AWAKENING. Hillsdale College's free online course, Colonial America: From Wilderness to Civilization, tells the full story of the faith, courage, and hard-won freedom that shaped the American spirit and made this nation possible. Start this free documentary course today! https://online.hillsdale.edu/courses/promo/colonialamerica?utm_medium=org-social&utm_source=sightsound&utm_campaign=colonial_oc&sc=02536N025AL24DODSEC

04/18/2026

What kind of voices might God use today to awaken souls? Voices like George Whitefield’s: consecrated, capable, convicting, courageous, and quickening.

04/18/2026

From Biblical foundations to historical perspectives, dive deeper into the heart of A GREAT AWAKENING with this free study guide!https://dx35vtwkllhj9.cloudfront.net/sightandsoundstheatres/a-great-awakening/images/regions/us/study-guide.pdf

04/18/2026

Learn about the religious, political, cultural, and economic disputes that shaped a uniquely American culture.

05/05/2022

Join us at Noon for National Day of Prayer at FBC Mena.

05/02/2022

National Day of Prayer has been moved to the First Baptist Mena Fellowship Hall this Thursday due to the chance of rain. Please join us to pray at Noon on Thursday!