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April 7, 2012, 7:21 PM

April 7, 2012 -

Several years ago, I read a story about a missionary in Brazil who discovered a tribe of Indians who lived near a large river in a remote part of the jungle. At that particular time, a contagious disease was ravaging the population and the tribe was in desperate need of medical attention because the people were dying daily. Now there was a hospital not too terribly far away — across the river, but the Indians would not cross it because they believed the river was inhabited by evil spirits, and to enter its water would mean certain death.

The missionary explained how he had crossed the river and was unharmed, but they were not impressed. He then took them to the bank and placed his hand in the water. They still wouldn’t go in. He walked into the water up to his waist and splashed water on his face. It still didn’t matter because they were afraid to enter the river.

Finally, the missionary dove into the river, swam beneath the surface until he emerged on the other side. He raised a triumphant fist into the air. He had entered the water and escaped. It was then that the Indians broke into a cheer and followed him across.

Isn’t that what Jesus did? He entered the river of death and came out on the other side so that we might no longer fear death, but find eternal life in Him.

Pastor Marty Johnson

January 17, 2012, 11:38 AM

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January 17, 2012, 11:31 AM

Welcome To Our Website

Thank you for taking the time to visit Camden First United Pentecostal Church website. As the pastor of this great assembly, I am thrilled to be able to tell you that the 1st U.P.C. is a friendly, growing church that offers an atmosphere of dynamic worship, along with anointed preaching and singing. We also offer what I feel are relevant ministries that are designed to meet the needs of children, young people, singles, young married couples as well as senior adults.

So if you are looking for a place where you and your family can freely and openly worship the Lord in Spirit and in Truth, I want to invite you to join us in service at the 1st U.P.C. where Acts 2:38 is still being preached, believed and received.

Pastor Marty Johnson

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