As Priest Lake Community Baptist Church celebrated its 45th Anniversary, Pastor Bryan Williams Sr. of Church of The Messiah challenged believers to press toward God's higher calling while walking worthy together, with a willingness to move forward in unity, humility, and love. The message is supported by Philippians 3:13–14, Ephesians 4:1–6, and Romans 12:1.

The Apostle Paul challenges believers in Philippians 3:12–14 to leave behind what is behind and to "press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus." The Church must never become so comfortable celebrating yesterday's victories that it loses sight of tomorrow's calling.

In addition, Ephesians 4:1–6, Paul urges believers to "walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called," demonstrating humility, gentleness, patience, and love while endeavoring "to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace." Church becomes most effective when every devoted soul recognizes that we are one body, serving one Lord, united by one faith, one baptism, and one God and Father of all.

Thank you, Pastor Williams, for giving us this powerful word from God. This will allow us to go forward and higher together and will remind us that we are called to be fruitful image bearers. May Priest Lake Community Baptist Church continue to be a congregation that walks worthy together, serves faithfully together, grows spiritually together, and advances God's Kingdom together until Christ comes back for His Church.