Street Preaching Ministry

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Written by Brafford, Maria

Published: 27 July 2021

Dear Friend - I'm so glad you've taken the time to learn more about our Street Preaching Ministry at Amwell, thank you!  The reason this ministry exists is to share what the Bible calls "the gospel" with people in our community.  The gospel is the good news that we can have forgiveness for our sins, have a restored relationship with God through the shed blood of His son Jesus Christ, live a joyful and satisfying life on this earth, and go to Heaven instead of hell when we die.  The Bible puts the gospel this way:

Romans 3:10 says, "As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one" (King James Version). When asked if they are going to Heaven when they die, many say yes, because they are a good person.  The Bible says this is a false hope, none of us are good people and none of us can earn our way to heaven.

Romans 3:23 says, "for all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God".  If we are honest with ourselves, we must admit we've all done wrong, and God calls that sin.

Romans 5:12 says, "Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned". This "one-man" is Adam, the first person God created.  When he chose to disobey God and sin, he died spiritually, and this spiritual death has been passed on to every person born since Adam and Eve.  That includes you and me. Romans 6:23 says, "For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord".  This death is more than a physical death, it's a spiritual death.  If we ignore our sin or try to take care of it on our own when we die our soul goes to hell and is eternally separated from God. The Bible says that souls in hell will be tormented by fire forever. However, the second part of the verse says God provided a remedy for our sin, He sent the gift of His son Jesus Christ who can give us eternal life in Heaven.

Romans 10:9-13 says, "9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. 10 For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. 11 For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed. 12 For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him. 13 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved".  If you choose to agree with God about your sin, confess that Jesus Christ isn't just the Lord but you make Him your Lord and Savior, and if you believe that Jesus rose from the dead three days after He was crucified, God has promised to save you from your sin.  No one has ever made a promise to humanity like this before.  And God never breaks His promises.

John 14:6 says, "Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me".  And Acts 4:10-12 says, "10 be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even by him doth this man stand here before you whole. 11 This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders, which is become the head of the corner. 12 Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved."  The Bible says not all religions are the same.  The Bible says that salvation from sin can only be found in the shed blood of Jesus Christ, God's one and only son. Jesus is part of the trinity and is co-equal in status with God the Father and God the Holy Spirit.

So I have to ask, are you a Christian?  Have you ever read and believed those Bible verses above?  They are God's instructions on how to get saved.  My prayer is that you believe them and become a Christian today.  And if you choose to become a Christian, that's not the end of your journey, it's just the beginning.  The goals of the street preaching ministry at Amwell are: 1) to see people get saved and become disciples, 2) to be an encouragement to Christians, as they see brothers and sisters sharing their faith, and 3) to challenge Christians to preach the gospel themselves.  Therefore, if you just received Christ, now I invite you to become a disciple.  That involves coming to church, praying, studying your Bible, and allowing God to change your life. God wants you to become more like Him each day.  We want to partner with you in your journey as a disciple here at Amwell.  Come out and visit us on a Sunday morning, or reach out to us at the contact info below.

In the service of Jesus,

Chris DiSalvio

For more info, please call:

Pastor Bob DiSalvio at 609-397-4842, or

Chris DiSalvio at 908-328-8248

A Prayer for America

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Written by DiSalvio, Pastor Bob

Published: 28 September 2021

The following is a prayer invoked by Pastor Robert DiSalvio on September 22, 2001, following the September 11, 2001, World Trade Center terrorist attacks:

“We thank you Father for the beauty of your creation that we see around us. Grass, trees, blue sky and Your loving touch in the kiss of the sun’s warmth on our face. But, dear Father, our hearts are not as peaceful as our bucolic surroundings would suggest. Seventy-five miles from here there is a scar in the ground - A wound so deep and wide it has become a vortex into which our nation’s thoughts, emotions and fears have been drawn.

Hear our prayer, O Lord, for mothers, fathers, husbands, wives, and children who have lost loved ones in New York City, Washington DC and Somerset, Pennsylvania.

Hear our prayer, O Lord, for even one missing to be found.

Hear our prayer, O Lord, for the thousands injured, especially for those still in hospital beds.

Hear our prayer, O Lord, for heroes, who with bloodied hands and heavy hearts, dig through broken and pulverized concrete, shattered glass, twisted steel, and God help us, broken pieces of humanity.

Hear our prayer, O Lord, for men and women of the Armed Forces being transported, even as we pray, to meet their mission and their fate. Give them courage, strength, and Grace to do what their nation has called them to do.

Hear our prayer, O Lord, for our nation and its leaders. Give them wisdom. Be with our president George W. Bush as he makes decisions no man wants to make but leadership, by definition, demands.

Be with those who are tearful. May they seek You, the God who wipes away tears.

Be with those who are fearful. May they be reminded to “Fear no evil; for You are with them.”

Be with those who are angry and would strike out at innocents. Help them to be angry and sin not.

Hear our prayer, O Lord for Delaware Township blessed with so much natural beauty, material resources and spiritual heritage. Help us to reach out to those in need with our bounty and Your love.

Be with our children. Protect their minds and hearts. Be with their parents, clergy, faculty and staff at Delaware Township School and Hunterdon Central High School as we all seek to surround those little ones with a sense of love and security. Be with our township leaders, police, firefighters and all the others who serve the citizens of this oasis off the banks of the Delaware River.

O Lord, You are our refuge in times of trouble. Therefore, we will not fear, even though we mourn let us not be terrorized into immobility. Even though we have been viciously attacked let us be judicious in our response. Even though innocents have been killed, reveal ways for us to avoid striking innocents.

We are a people of peace who look forward to a day You promised when “Nation shall not lift up sword against Nation. Neither shall they learn war anymore.  I ask those things in Jesus’ name. Amen.

God Bless America"

Youth Group

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Published: 16 February 2015

Mission:

Psalm 78:5-7 “For He established a testimony in Jacob, and appointed a law in Israel, which He commanded our fathers, that they should make them known to their children: That the generation to come might know them, even the children which should be born; who should arise and declare them to their children: That they might set their hope in God, and not forget the works of God, but keep His commandments.”

The Amwell youth group believes in proclaiming the truths of God's words and His gospel message in order that it would spread and continue from generation to generation. As God's word says we do this that their hope and trust would be in God and not forget His mighty works, especially the cross.

What we do:

The Amwell Church of the Brethren youth group is open for those between the ages of 6-18 years old. We meet on Friday nights at the church from 6 pm-9 pm. 

Our time on Friday nights consists of worship through song, prayer, and study of the Bible. Amwell proclaims the truth of man's inherent sin nature and God's righteous judgment of hell for all sinners. In accordance with this truth, we minister the Gospel, the good news that Christ Jesus has come to save sinners from God's just wrath. Children learn that man is saved by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone. What man cannot do, save themselves, God did by sending His own son Jesus Christ to earth, where He lived a perfectly righteous life, died for man's sin on the cross, and rose from the dead the 3rd day. All those who repent and trust in the Lord Jesus Christ to save them experience the new birth and have the promise of salvation, for the Lord says all those who call upon Him shall be saved (Romans 10:13).

We hope that you will come on out and worship with us! If you have any questions please call Chris DiSalvio at 908-328-8248.

Assembly Required

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Written by DiSalvio, Pastor Bob

Published: 16 May 2021

It finally dawned on you, there is something to be said about healthy eating and exercise. So you decided the best route to the exercise piece was to get a bike.

You went to Amazon-- found the bike for you and ordered it. Since you're on Amazon Prime shipping was free and expedited. Three days later a big truck pulled up to your driveway -- Two men proceeded to unload a huge box, which upon your instruction and with your supervision, they deposited in your garage.

You immediately noticed two brightly colored stickers one which read: "Handle with care" and the other which made your heart sink, read "Assembly Required".

Upon opening the box you discovered" two tires, a seat, handlebars, a frame, a box containing the pedals, a chain, brakes, other assorted gears nuts, bolts, and brake components.

You breathe a sigh and prepare to assemble those various components part which on their own are not a bike until they are put together.

Exercise on the road to healthy living will not be yours until all the parts are assembled.

This illustration given to me by my brother in Christ Arne Abrahamson brings to light that each believer is a component that when fit together form the church of Christ.

The Apostle Paul has given a very fitting admonition for the believer today- Hebrews 10: 25a "Not forsaking the assembling of our selves together as the manner of some is..."

Covid, the CDC, and government edits have caused many churches and ours as well to close meeting houses out of an abundance of caution so as not to spread the virus. We shut down for a relatively short period of time but immediately began our growing telephone ministry.

God has used that technology not only to keep us together as a spiritual family but also to expand our ministry beyond the walls of the meeting house.

Several months ago we opened our doors to let in any who would worship together, to assemble together physically. Manyhave done so. "Praise the Lord!"

Psalm 68:6 "God setteth the solitary in families..."

We are members of the human family and require the love and compassion of others. The members of Christ's family need, no require the fellowship of one another. We cannot survive in the oppressive atmosphere of America's secular society for a long period of time before we suffocate from its constant bombardment of their antichristian philosophies and worldview!

Hebrews 10:25 told us "not to forsake assembly"
10:25b tells us why: "but exhorting one another and so much more as ye see the day approaching"

If you have been listening to the Amwell Bible Study of Revelation on Wednesday evenings you know we are fast approaching the Rapture!

There is safety, blessing, nourishment, strength, and joy in the assembling of ourselves together. It is spiritual exercise we desperately need to carry on each day.

If you are reading this blog and you are not sick, not distant geographically. I invite you to begin the process of coming back to "church".

Do it in a manner that is safe for you-- don't look to what others do or how they do it.
Pray, fear not, trust the Lord.

After more than a year apart it's time to claim the truth of Psalm 118:8: "it is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man".