Pastor Corner
Vision for 2026
“Working with God”
“Dear Beloved Members of New Mission Baptist Church and Honored Guest”
Welcome to a new year of worship, growth, and purpose. As we enter 2026,our church is embracing a powerful theme “Working with God” drawn from 2 Corinthians 6:1; “We then, as workers together with him, beseech you also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain.”As God’s co workers, we urge you not to receive God’s grace in vain. This year, we are leaning into the truth that God not only saves us by His grace but invites us to participate in His ongoing work in the world.Whether you are new to our fellowship or have been part of this family for years, we are grateful you are here. Your presence is a shared calling to partner with God and strengthen the body of Christ of New Mission Baptist Church and our community.
As we pursue this theme together, we will explore what it means to work with God in our daily lives at home, work, in our communities, and within our Church Family. We believe 2026 will be a year of renewed commitment, deeper discipleship, and Spirit-led Boldness. Through worship, teaching, prayer, and service, we will seek to align our hearts with God’s heart and our hands with God’s mission. Our prayer is that each person discovers their unique role in God’s story of redemption and steps forward with Boldness, Confidence and Joy.
Our goal for 2026 is to be a year of alignment and discipleship. As we begin this journey, we invite you to lean in with expectation that God is already at work around us, and He graciously calls us to join Him. May this year be marked by faith that moves, love that serves, hope that endures and Boldness to trust God for everything. Together, let’s embrace the privilege of “Working with God” trusting that He will guide, empower, and complete every good work He begins in us to be committed to God’s mission.
As we embark on this shared journey, we do so with confidence that God is already at work in our midst, preparing opportunities for growth, transformation, and meaningful service. We invite you to join us with open hearts and willing hands as we pursue His mission together. May the Lord’s grace guide every step we take together. May our visitors and the New Mission congregation experience a year filled with Faith, Abundance, and Blessings.
Thank you for being part of our community of faith
Rev. DR: John O. Graves
PhD, Theology Pastor