We live in an age of boasting. Most of this boasting comes in the form of marketing and advertising. Businesses, organizations, individuals all tout their product, program, or personnel as the “best around.” While much of this marketing makes us aware of valuable products and services, it can also leave us bitterly disappointed or sometimes just plain bitter. We have been promised much, but delivered little!

It is tempting for me to boast about First Baptist Church of Rockland. I love this church! I’m convinced that God is at work among us in powerful ways. On our website you will see a sampling of some of the ministry currently going on. Yet, I must tell you that if you are looking for a “great church” that will meet all your needs and perhaps the needs of your family, you likely will be disappointed. The truth is, in and of ourselves, we are a rather pitiful bunch. (I know we’re not supposed to say such things these days!) Worse yet, the Bible tells us and our experience confirms that we are sin-full!

Our sinfulness and brokenness is real, and this is why we dare not boast in ourselves or in our church. Rather, it is our joy and privilege to continually focus, dwell on, and boast in our God and Savior Jesus Christ.

If you are looking for a local church in which to worship, fellowship, and minister, we eagerly invite you to consider joining us, not because we are great, but because our God is! It is our delight to see more and more people join us in marveling at Him as He has shown Himself to us in His Word.