Pastor James Hollingsworth has a true passion for teaching God’s Word. He shows up every Sunday and Thursday and preaches/teaches truth. Him and his wife, Virginia, have built their church from the ground up – starting in their living room with just them and their children. He is dedicated, humble, generous and strong in his faith. He leads by example and truly cares about every single soul who walks through the doors at First Church, and also the ones who don’t. He challenges each and every one of us to grow in our walks with God and encourages us if we fall down. We are so very “blessed with the best” here at First Church in Peru, IL and could never truly describe the appreciation we have for Pastor Hollingsworth and his wife, Virginia.
Mary’s story
Last year was probably one of the toughest years I’ve been through in quite a while. In a four month time span, our beloved family dog passed away from cancer, my long-time job was eliminated and I was sent to a different division at the company, then my mother passed away suddenly, and I resigned at work. Life felt like it was spinning out of control and I could do nothing to stop it. However, through the grace of God, a lot of tears and questioning, plus a TON of prayer, I made it through the darkest moments. I am beyond grateful for WBGL and the consistent connection to prayer, worship music, and encouragement to find peace during the pain and confusion of life.
March 28, 2025
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