St. Stevens Baptist Church continues Campaigning for Christ

The idea was borne out of a bible study class at St. Stevens Baptist Church, located just off Route 3 on York Road. Deacon Tony Mack and his class were talking about change. Suddenly they began discussing the Presidential election and President-elect Barack Obama. Mack and his class members felt that if Obama could reach so many people, of so many backgrounds and races, through his campaign, then the church should be able to reach more people also.

This led to the kickoff for the Unity in Our Community Campaign which was held Nov. 30.

With the campaign underway, “Vote for Jesus” signs decorated York Road and were held high during the 11:15 a.m. church service.

Members of the congregation passed out wrist bracelets and button pins that said “Jesus saves” and “God loves you.”

“We will be campaigning all month,” said congregation member Tammy Brown. “After December, we will continue to campaign for Jesus,” she added.

The congregation at St. Stevens will always be spreading the Word and will continue to have signs and people campaigning every Sunday.

Mack shared how their attendance numbers were reflective of the campaign kick off. One can hear the excitement and passion in his voice as he describes how many different folks of a variety of races came to the church to worship last week.

A couple of weeks ago Mack was in the hospital emergency room getting his appendix out. As he laid there, looking around he realized how the hospital is similar to how the church should be.

“The hospital,” he explained, “was able to help everyone, no matter what their race. So, why shouldn’t the church? God loves everyone and His love is about change. I went in the hospital sick and the hospital brought change.”

The members of St. Stevens church will continue their campaign for Christ. The Presidential campaign has ended, the next President decided, but the members of St. Stevens are not done. Their campaign is just beginning and they see no end in sight.

Their passion is strong and their invitation is open. Brown wants everyone to know that, “no matter your age, no matter your race, we welcome you to our church.”

Amy Wagner covers church news for the Star Exponent. Have a story idea? E-mail her at