en For the Word of God and for the Testimony of Jesus Christ http://www.thebiblechurch.org © Copyright 2000 - 2008Church Community Builder. All Rights Reserved. http://www.thebiblechurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=9 http://www.thebiblechurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=9&article_id=46 570-451-0346 jlacava@thebiblechurch.org Rev. Joseph LaCava, Associate Pastor, has been serving at Independent Bible Church since 1994. Reared in Northeast Pennsylvania, Pastor LaCava received a degree in Music Education at Wilkes College, where he met his wife Leslie. Shortly after marriage, they both received Christ as Savior. They moved to New England to pursue secular work, but the Lord had other plans. Both Joe and Leslie responded to the call of full time Christian ministry when they began teaching in a Christian school in 1982. God continued to work in the heart of Pastor LaCava, and he received the call to full time pastoral ministry. He graduated from Pilgrim Baptist Bible Institute, Jaffrey, NH, in 1986, serving the Lord as teacher, administrator, and assistant pastor until 1994 before returning to Northeast PA. The LaCavas have three children. Matthew, who is married to Kate Snyder, is pursuing graduate study n Pastoral Theology at Bob Jones University. Jeanna is a junior at BJU studying Women's Ministries, and LeeAnn is in tenth grade and home schooled. Leslie is active in ministry as church pianist, teen girls Sunday school teacher, and faithful helper to her husband. Fri, 4 Jul 2008 11:04:18 MST http://www.thebiblechurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=15 http://www.thebiblechurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=15&article_id=56 Sun, 22 Jun 2008 12:19:09 MST http://www.thebiblechurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=30 http://www.thebiblechurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=30&article_id=51 Living Hymns Majesty Music Mancini Music Ministry Sacred Music Services Murray Music Ministries Sat, 21 Jun 2008 20:50:04 MST http://www.thebiblechurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1 http://www.thebiblechurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1&article_id=1 It is my privilege to invite you to our services at the Independent Bible Church. We consider every visitor a special guest and our friendly people seek to make everyone feel welcome. Our passion is to proclaim the wonderful message of Jesus Christ's love for you. We are located at the corner of Main and Stephenson Streets, Duryea, Pennsylvania. You can reach us by telephone at 570-883-1931. We offer a full range of church ministries including Sunday School for all ages, Christian Character Club for pre-school to 6th grade, SURF (Students United in Real Faith) for teens, Ladies' Bible study, Men's Fellowship, Patch the Pirate Club for K through 6th graders, a winter men's retreat, and a ladies' seminar. A friendly fully staffed nursery is provided for every service. We're looking forward to seeing you soon. Pastor Al Cremard Wed, 18 Jun 2008 09:48:00 MST http://www.thebiblechurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=9 http://www.thebiblechurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=9&article_id=9 (570) 883-1931 / ACremard@thebiblechurch.org Saved in 1970, Dr. Al Cremard was called to the ministry while on a mission trip to Haiti in 1974. Al became interim pastor of the Bible Presbyterian Church of Duryea on June 14th, 1975. In 1976 he led the small congregation of eight out of that denomination and reincorporated the church under the name Independent Bible Church of Duryea. The church has gone through two building programs and now averages one hundred eighty in attendance. He was given an honorary Doctorate in 1997 from The International School of Missions, Cebu City, Philippines. Al serves on the board of Gospel Furthering Fellowship, The Committee of The International Testimony to an Infallible Bible (World Congress of Fundamentalists), and is a board member and Church Planting Coordinator for P.L.A.N.T. America. He is married to Darlene Cremard and they have two daughters, Melissa Beckwith and Christine Bair. They have three granddaughters, Morgan, Meagan, and Teaghan Bair. Saved in 1961, Darlene Cremard became a registered nurse graduating from Pittston Hospital School of Nursing. The last position she held was that of a recovery room nurse at Geisinger, Wyoming Valley in Plains Township, PA. She has been a faithful pastor's wife for 30 years, serving as Sunday school teacher, nursery coordinator, a teacher in Christian Character Club, and a ladies' Bible study teacher. She has helped her husband in counseling and has ministered as a speaker for ladies' fellowships. She has also directed the annual Ladies' Seminar at the Independent Bible Church of Duryea for over twenty years. Thu, 20 Mar 2008 06:55:41 MST http://www.thebiblechurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=17 http://www.thebiblechurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=17&article_id=6 There are five things that God wants everyone to know: 1. You are a sinner. Rom. 3:10 " As it is written there is none righteous no not one." Rom. 3:23 " For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God." All of us have broken God's laws at one time or another and because of it we are all sinners. 2. There is a price for sin. The price on sin is death. Death means separation from God. Rom. 6:23 " For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord." Do you realize that if you died right now and received the wages for your sin you would have to spend an eternity in hell separated from God, according to the Bible? 3. Jesus paid the price for your sin. Rom. 5:8 " But God commendeth his love towards us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us." God loves you so much He does not want you to go to hell. In fact, He sent His Son Jesus to die on the cross for your sins. 4. Heaven is a gift that God wants to give you. Rom. 6:23b "... but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord." Do you realize that Heaven is a gift and not something you can work for, according to the Bible? 5. You must personally receive Jesus Christ. Rom. 10:13 " For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved." Do you realize that if you called upon Jesus and asked for forgiveness and eternal life He would give it to you according to the Bible? If you realize these five things why don't you just bow your head right now sincerely ask Jesus to forgive you and save your soul. You can pray a prayer like this. Dear Jesus, Please forgive me of all of my sins. Come into my heart and save me. I am now trusting you alone for eternal life. Amen. If you just now received Jesus Christ as your Savior please e-mail us and let us know of your decision. Contact us at: Independent Bible Church Thu, 28 Feb 2008 12:54:55 MST http://www.thebiblechurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=30 http://www.thebiblechurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=30&article_id=50 While we try to ensure that these links are in working order and appropriate, this page contains links to other web sites that are not owned, regularly reviewed, or controlled by the Independent Bible Church (IBC). A link to an external web page does not necessarily constitute a doctrinal endorsement by IBC and the existence of these links should not be construed as an approval of the site or their content. Links are intended as a service to readers so please browse through these web sites with this in mind. The Independent Bible Church will in no way be held responsible for the content of any such link. It is the policy of IBC to limit these links to web sites that provide information relevant to its functions and services, including bible resources, Christian portals, and necessary plug-in download sites. Thu, 28 Feb 2008 12:50:29 MST http://www.thebiblechurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=30 http://www.thebiblechurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=30&article_id=54 American Council of Christian Churches Fundamental Baptist Fellowship Positive Action For Christ Thu, 28 Feb 2008 12:48:30 MST http://www.thebiblechurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=30 http://www.thebiblechurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=30&article_id=53 Bob Jones University Clearwater Maranatha Faith Baptist Bible College Northland Thu, 28 Feb 2008 12:39:37 MST http://www.thebiblechurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=30 http://www.thebiblechurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=30&article_id=52 Camp Joy Northland Camp and Conference Center Southland Christian Camp The WILDS Christian Camps and Conference Centers Thu, 28 Feb 2008 12:23:28 MST http://www.thebiblechurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=1 http://www.thebiblechurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=1&article_id=1 Welcome to our online community. We hope that here you will be able to get better connected by participating in "Discussions" and "Groups". You may also find a place to use your gifts by looking at our volunteer "Positions". When you log in, you will be able to see all the groups you are participating in, see the events you might be interested in and much more. You may wish to take a moment and update your profile information to make sure that our records are correct. Enjoy it here in our online community. God bless Thu, 5 Jul 2007 14:09:56 MST http://www.thebiblechurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=16 http://www.thebiblechurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=16&article_id=5 The Scriptures The Bible is the Word of God. It is infallible, inerrant, inspired, and complete. Written by men who were moved by the Holy Spirit, it is the only sufficient rule of faith and practice. The True God There is but one true God, eternally existing in three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. The Fall of Man All men need to be saved. "For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God." Romans 3:23 Man cannot save himself. "Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us. . ." Titus 3:5 Salvation Salvation is through Christ. "This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus is come into the world to save sinners. . ." 1 Timothy 1:15 God invites men to be saved. "Come now, and let us reason together, saith the Lord: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool." Isa. 1:18 This salvation is by grace through faith in the finished work of Christ on Calvary's Cross. "For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God." Ephesians 2:8 All who call on the Lord for salvation will be saved. "For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved." Romans 10:13 Sun, 18 Mar 2007 15:11:10 MST