We are happy to have Pastor & Mrs. Anthony Petruzziello as part of the ministry team here at Ocean County Baptist Church. They will be working in our youth ministry and also the Ocean County Christian Academy. They truly have a love for God and others. The Apostle Paul told young Timothy in I Timothy 4:12 “Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.” I believe they will be someone that our teens can look to for spiritual guidance and holy living. II Thessalonians 3:1 “Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course, and be glorified, even as it is with you.” May each of us be diligent in praying for Pastor and Mrs. Petruzziello. They need the power of God to rest upon them. Also, in a very practical way, we must be an encouragement to them. Proverbs 15:23 “A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it!” Proverbs  25:11 “A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.” Colossians 4:6 “Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man.” Let’s be thankful for God’s blessings in our life and ministry.