tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-68157532756273788012024-03-23T12:38:17.327-04:00Homeland Park Baptist ChurchConnecting Lives With God and Others!Pastor Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12655341834799273345noreply@blogger.comBlogger870125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6815753275627378801.post-58189007669774972852024-03-23T12:20:00.005-04:002024-03-23T12:37:43.127-04:00The Wondrous Cross<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9wPmvA6QEq6SoQ0RbvNfTV3s-Uln4iGTGmG5z5krHZ445uJD91zzRVBUkoutampWoSfI68lf4bwDsgiXcm-O8d9YwtLrVpjtxLxYxvZOPT2wXQMRNvceMevgQZ1IMovUQGfUfSbYqjXB_8dITt8H_nOe2EG4Fmhm5O8-YMchtER8Ftvq_D86qBnrN1yI/s1024/image~2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9wPmvA6QEq6SoQ0RbvNfTV3s-Uln4iGTGmG5z5krHZ445uJD91zzRVBUkoutampWoSfI68lf4bwDsgiXcm-O8d9YwtLrVpjtxLxYxvZOPT2wXQMRNvceMevgQZ1IMovUQGfUfSbYqjXB_8dITt8H_nOe2EG4Fmhm5O8-YMchtER8Ftvq_D86qBnrN1yI/w640-h480/image~2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><h1 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Attention all!</span></h1><div><span style="font-family: Calibri;">As you drive by or visit our church, take a moment to admire the beautiful cross located to the right of our main entrance. This Easter season, we'll be using this cross to commemorate the special days leading up to Jesus' glorious resurrection. Look for the color of the sash to change each day, reflecting the significance of the holy week. A big thank you to Sherry, Ann and Jimmy for making this beautiful cross possible! To God Be The Glory!
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There will be crafts for the children and an Easter Egg Hunt, of course! Rain will not be a problem because we will be having it in the Family Life Center (Gym) Children and families from our community are invited!</span></span></div></div>Pastor Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12655341834799273345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6815753275627378801.post-25361390491565460212024-02-09T12:49:00.006-05:002024-02-09T12:49:44.693-05:00Valentine's Dinner Following Worship on February 11th<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsn__JOJJi_gItvqHLY3_Is0CDOkrKOZPgEWO1AOkyFJRuBcfdOZ_kQgwKlkZ37KDoG1KF_xGFlBLsXOIWU2MwE7g6OgzqzLHZH6lJ1qdaqzVzIuE8SMB_i6imo7nzzWZ4Y9eI9P2xhLXe2y2M9NEaAxVe8sv0hBx8UkZRow73iLatLCithD88MxMo3Jo/s940/edited_VDinner_fbook.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="940" height="536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsn__JOJJi_gItvqHLY3_Is0CDOkrKOZPgEWO1AOkyFJRuBcfdOZ_kQgwKlkZ37KDoG1KF_xGFlBLsXOIWU2MwE7g6OgzqzLHZH6lJ1qdaqzVzIuE8SMB_i6imo7nzzWZ4Y9eI9P2xhLXe2y2M9NEaAxVe8sv0hBx8UkZRow73iLatLCithD88MxMo3Jo/w640-h536/edited_VDinner_fbook.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /> Just a reminder of our Valentine's Dinner after church<p></p><h1 style="text-align: left;">Join us for An Itallian Dinner of:</h1><p>Baked Ziti, Tossed Salad Garlic Bread. Please bring valentines cards for our homebound and mailing list to be delivered. (9 in all)</p><p>Donations to cover the cost of the food is not necessary but appreciated.</p>James Stricklandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17622808640064076912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6815753275627378801.post-66045445762076938082024-02-01T09:31:00.009-05:002024-02-09T12:47:20.742-05:00Our Church Needs You Now More Than Ever!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhKiaLWWKzSW3GprfpwoKzDk-kWClE8HIv06Q3pCseW491_HD9bkFJKvvNbGNEIo7qptkoI-wd5PtfeHADbpHjlN47Vjbtq8Oyz_sA22DOR1GzIaFPUfI2XJxA_JJoOKDO4EqnmOXLLpZU7271ubQ16mVUjS4bo3IgZu38_Xgb7SPhu6ipaufofoyJB1I/s3024/hpbcatnight.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1701" data-original-width="3024" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhKiaLWWKzSW3GprfpwoKzDk-kWClE8HIv06Q3pCseW491_HD9bkFJKvvNbGNEIo7qptkoI-wd5PtfeHADbpHjlN47Vjbtq8Oyz_sA22DOR1GzIaFPUfI2XJxA_JJoOKDO4EqnmOXLLpZU7271ubQ16mVUjS4bo3IgZu38_Xgb7SPhu6ipaufofoyJB1I/w640-h360/hpbcatnight.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><h2 style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Our Church Needs You Now More Than Ever!</span></h2><p></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Our church stands at a pivotal moment. The needs of our community and world are greater than ever, and we have the opportunity to make a real difference. For generations, Homeland Park Baptist Church has weathered change and persevered, guided by God's hand. This legacy is precious, but today demands action. We can't simply wait for someone else to step up. The time is now for each of us to answer the call. Our leadership team is charting an exciting course for the future, ensuring our mission continues for generations to come. But we need you!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">No matter your skills or experience, your contribution matters. We have diverse opportunities, big and small, where you can use your unique talents to serve God and make a tangible impact. Whether it's helping families in need, supporting outreach programs, or simply welcoming newcomers, your involvement matters. Together, let's step into this new chapter with faith and dedication. Let's pray, asking God, "How can you use me in your church?" Remember, following Jesus demands action, not just attendance. This is our moment to take up our crosses and follow Him, united in purpose.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Join us! Answer the call and be a part of something bigger than yourself. Together, we can build a vibrant future for Homeland Park Baptist Church, guided by God's grace and love. (Matthew 16:24) “Then Jesus said to his disciples,<span style="color: red;"> “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must give up your own way, take up your cross, and follow me.”</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Looking Forward,</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Pastor James</span></p>Pastor Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12655341834799273345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6815753275627378801.post-25723735595725899442023-12-01T08:00:00.001-05:002023-12-01T08:00:00.146-05:00Church-Wide Christmas Dinner on December 17th After Church<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQaXprDjaFkPiFNV5FpaDFDvvmMlOByqobMFgs-kufxvI5_YX7BIqxRKIddDkJn4hCnh1R6JEYfg2AkGnCCoT19gmfXMkuyxvzlSwwMhohiij9AVpUnxZnjw5AvzEeQZdAJc8LjUV7PPZYHlFnTIQt_DAhaYNfZoO28Tpvo4vsq-QfxfTz1vtIO_VXoi0/s940/HPBC%20Christmas%20Dinner%202023.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="940" height="536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQaXprDjaFkPiFNV5FpaDFDvvmMlOByqobMFgs-kufxvI5_YX7BIqxRKIddDkJn4hCnh1R6JEYfg2AkGnCCoT19gmfXMkuyxvzlSwwMhohiij9AVpUnxZnjw5AvzEeQZdAJc8LjUV7PPZYHlFnTIQt_DAhaYNfZoO28Tpvo4vsq-QfxfTz1vtIO_VXoi0/w640-h536/HPBC%20Christmas%20Dinner%202023.png" width="640" /></a></div><h1 style="text-align: center;">Church-Wide Potluck Christmas Dinner</h1><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">Following Our AM Worship Service / Family Life Center Fellowship Hall</p><p>Join us for a pre-Christmas potluck celebration! Bring your favorite dish to share as we gather together to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. The church will provide chicken for the main course. This is a great opportunity to invite friends and enjoy a delicious meal together.</p>James Stricklandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17622808640064076912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6815753275627378801.post-79294474474182393272023-11-26T08:00:00.005-05:002023-11-26T08:00:00.127-05:00Pastor's Post for December 2023: A Gift Worth Celebrating - The Incarnation<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7PmFMy3PF1gcH7WaK6KxB-MKCOPHifD9WZoYzXFkXDq1PjAVG2cBZKf0fymMI08y24NuX9FcJdBP4LSfPKAoWSHsdBSj1LCxL7y-KCHd895s8pTkWnnQhh5sEhkWXvWsM-h8dR4EIXuHtTg82CWw6nNNj7I0Yuo_q5WGoCJ9RCYztmtYQcBPZ9f1UHXE/s1920/greyson-joralemon-dDvR7eD6pf8-unsplash.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7PmFMy3PF1gcH7WaK6KxB-MKCOPHifD9WZoYzXFkXDq1PjAVG2cBZKf0fymMI08y24NuX9FcJdBP4LSfPKAoWSHsdBSj1LCxL7y-KCHd895s8pTkWnnQhh5sEhkWXvWsM-h8dR4EIXuHtTg82CWw6nNNj7I0Yuo_q5WGoCJ9RCYztmtYQcBPZ9f1UHXE/w640-h360/greyson-joralemon-dDvR7eD6pf8-unsplash.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><h1 style="text-align: center;"><b>A Gift Worth Celebrating: The Incarnation</b></h1><p style="text-align: justify;">Have you ever wanted your pet to be able to talk to you? I know I have! It would make things so much simpler to communicate with them and find out what they are thinking, feeling, and where they may be hurting. Of course, you can learn a lot about your pet through training and time, but it's not the same as having a real conversation with another human being.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">The birth of Jesus Christ in December is a celebration of our relationship with God. We are His creation, and He created us to be in relationship with Him. However, in our current state on this Earth, with our human flesh, we cannot be in His direct presence. This is evident throughout scripture, where people have had to see God through priests, burning bushes, historical acts, and miracles. God’s word tells us that if we were to look upon Him as we are today, we would surely die. This is why we needed Jesus.</p><p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><b>John 1:14 (NLT)</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">So the Word became human (flesh) and made His home among us. He was full of unfailing love and faithfulness. And we have seen His glory of the Father’s one and only Son.</div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">The Bible states that Jesus was and is the incarnation of God. The word incarnation means “the act of being made flesh.” God became flesh to walk this earth among His creation. Like the earlier pet illustration, God presented Himself to us through His son Jesus Christ for us to know Him. To be our Savior, Jesus had to live under the same curse of sin that we do, yet He never sinned. He also would have to die by shedding His blood for our sin (Hebrews 9:22). God did an incredible work in sending His only begotten Son into the world and providing us with a salvation we do not deserve. Now that is a gift worth celebrating this Christmas! - Pastor James</span></p><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div>Pastor Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12655341834799273345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6815753275627378801.post-91566622444824362922023-11-24T07:00:00.001-05:002023-11-24T07:00:00.138-05:00Church-Wide Senior Adult Christmas Breakfast on Saturday, Dec 2<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwJQsQKuvpfo8zmL3IIA7lPcXcGe_hrUVqarMJzYxNHIFmYMDsnkJCousGRtf1A_-7QALaCBPjRQ8uLPGMhRaWNuMb7wEMR4ivgWLV84ANpDMJJziLIC11u3Izql-Yw_4nggpgRdQXL0Kk_bvvWphOaQYr7HdfoXojJ2yv38VquPRAP1EH_RQUSZQsijk/s940/Christmas%20Breakfast.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="940" height="536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwJQsQKuvpfo8zmL3IIA7lPcXcGe_hrUVqarMJzYxNHIFmYMDsnkJCousGRtf1A_-7QALaCBPjRQ8uLPGMhRaWNuMb7wEMR4ivgWLV84ANpDMJJziLIC11u3Izql-Yw_4nggpgRdQXL0Kk_bvvWphOaQYr7HdfoXojJ2yv38VquPRAP1EH_RQUSZQsijk/w640-h536/Christmas%20Breakfast.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><h1 style="text-align: center;">Church-Wide Senior Adult Breakfast</h1><p style="text-align: center;">Honoring Our Senior Adults and Homebound</p><p style="text-align: center;">Saturday, Dec 2, 2022 / (9 AM - 11 AM) / FLC Fellowship Hall</p><p>It is more important than ever to honor those who are still among us. This year we are opening up the Senior Breakfast to our entire church family.</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>1. We would like for our members to bring cards and small little gifts to place in a bag for each of our Senior Adult and Homebound Members.</li><li>2. Please bring a canned good or non-perishable food to replenish our church missions pantry for those in our community who need help.</li></ul><p></p><h3 style="text-align: left;">We Will Deliver Too!</h3><p>If you are a homebound member or senior adult that cannot get out right now, we have volunteers that would love to deliver your breakfast. Please request your delivery by calling the church office by Wednesday, November 23rd to be placed on our delivery route for that morning (864) 296-9751 or email office@homelandparkbc.org</p><div><br /></div>James Stricklandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17622808640064076912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6815753275627378801.post-39153966321620338102023-11-20T17:14:00.001-05:002023-11-20T17:14:06.877-05:00Thanksgiving Soup and Sandwich Dinner on Nov 21<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqk3Z5xCIsvobdGjHatqKWtM_Qmnz0IqwYC05QCWI-qSVjYEGfJZWERAfpuymZv9cHprewG93HTIEkVlTioxePG5evz6QH18Pdfn2Rtyktjw1R9cgYyr0NYO8d9V8-pkTJ4YdYcsYgz0dS-zLlAZnnDz-nqOBZPsi5B6oujXLhnXuBYSv9_CVIB74wO0I/s1080/thanksgivingsoup.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqk3Z5xCIsvobdGjHatqKWtM_Qmnz0IqwYC05QCWI-qSVjYEGfJZWERAfpuymZv9cHprewG93HTIEkVlTioxePG5evz6QH18Pdfn2Rtyktjw1R9cgYyr0NYO8d9V8-pkTJ4YdYcsYgz0dS-zLlAZnnDz-nqOBZPsi5B6oujXLhnXuBYSv9_CVIB74wO0I/w640-h640/thanksgivingsoup.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p>One of our favorite traditions is gathering as a church family for an informal Thanksgiving meal. It is a time for everyone to bring their favorite soup, sandwiches, and desserts to share. It is a great time of fellowship as we express our gratitude to God and to each other. We have this on Tuesday because the office is closed on Wednesday and there are no Wednesday night activities due to Thanksgiving.</p><div><br /></div>James Stricklandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17622808640064076912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6815753275627378801.post-82584978015576589592023-11-20T16:15:00.006-05:002023-11-20T17:00:59.862-05:00A Hanging of The Greens Christmas Worship Experience on Dec 3<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWwa1jkue_7BVTnLPAJkg_pMwtso7gYjJ8MA8NnoB700-uY24mk-Er_3UbBrO1lFkyX9XP7mdWFwnF2EQWw9K87Mr5EIrlkk1UFHfuHYxHpUyqyhtS0MaAAoBNXRLhrmxTCY7_yFm0GVApc5ggmOQi8ehl6sXdTypdeUL_QkxkR9ZHoMKdOMeVQYtQPlU/s940/Hanging%20Of%20The%20Greens%20(Facebook%20Post).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="940" height="536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWwa1jkue_7BVTnLPAJkg_pMwtso7gYjJ8MA8NnoB700-uY24mk-Er_3UbBrO1lFkyX9XP7mdWFwnF2EQWw9K87Mr5EIrlkk1UFHfuHYxHpUyqyhtS0MaAAoBNXRLhrmxTCY7_yFm0GVApc5ggmOQi8ehl6sXdTypdeUL_QkxkR9ZHoMKdOMeVQYtQPlU/w640-h536/Hanging%20Of%20The%20Greens%20(Facebook%20Post).jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><h1 style="text-align: center;">Embark on a heartwarming interactive Christmas Celebration on<br />December 3rd at 10:30 AM.</h1><p>Join us as we adorn our sanctuary with festive decorations and discover the beautiful meaning of Christmas through the nativity, the holly and the ivy, an advent wreath and lighting of our Christmas tree. Also, experience the majesty of God through singing carols and narrations.</p><p>A special guest will bring joy to our children, making this service an unforgettable occasion.</p><p>Those who are involved in the program, please mark your calendars for a dress / technical rehearsal on Saturday, December 2nd at 4 PM.</p><div><br /></div>James Stricklandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17622808640064076912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6815753275627378801.post-7567318401825033512023-10-30T10:30:00.004-04:002023-10-30T10:30:29.664-04:00Is God calling you to build up His church?<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwQ3dBB1-r9n6oal3zkPMnXQ61hA1AD0ba9Zo3CNsIF13IhEMCHh6FIZiJXOaXMRyJQ-aoOYDcxlyVNG19KuNpKNzkIXQBBA88WwPIeHAsUjjqqlabNhPY6CMc7fG-yAd0INwrl6tpqvl2ZcJzbS9XdWGQ2KAoU15V9O0Aid0bv0IKSEDraJ0uE0Y52Aw/s1000/Be%20Determined.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="562" data-original-width="1000" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwQ3dBB1-r9n6oal3zkPMnXQ61hA1AD0ba9Zo3CNsIF13IhEMCHh6FIZiJXOaXMRyJQ-aoOYDcxlyVNG19KuNpKNzkIXQBBA88WwPIeHAsUjjqqlabNhPY6CMc7fG-yAd0INwrl6tpqvl2ZcJzbS9XdWGQ2KAoU15V9O0Aid0bv0IKSEDraJ0uE0Y52Aw/w640-h360/Be%20Determined.png" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Warren Wiersbe does a great job of reminding us of the need for God's people to teach and lead others in the church. Rather than everyone depending on one Pastor or leader, God equips others to reinforce the teaching ministry of the church. Think of what could happen if others in the church made teaching God's word to others a priority. It would help people to grow in their faith and strengthen the bonds in our church family. Would you pray for God to raise up teachers for all age groups in our church? Would you ask God to show you if you may be one He is raising up? You may be the one person God has brought here to reach the person I cannot. To God be the glory! - Pastor James</span><p></p>Pastor Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12655341834799273345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6815753275627378801.post-75725404336124879792023-09-21T10:21:00.008-04:002023-10-17T15:23:32.681-04:00No Trunk, Just Treats on Sunday, October 29<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhizNmJQ_cYd2kd_MzZ-Pp4PEEMblaHen_YXBUyooOEbuUx2wsRireoeFQEL5UD1SVlA5WuC9bTwsMzUI1RSsK_L-uqRhJAz86cji4DDUaKfjpVDcz5mMv2jlI9_1Cdc0eO_5MsKhSE1u3s_nHzJ9nPkczW4za6Jyx0Uiik1o3ZtD2TTo8Asb19bXJnv_o/s2000/Orange%20Treat%20or%20Trick%20Sale%20Flyer.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1545" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhizNmJQ_cYd2kd_MzZ-Pp4PEEMblaHen_YXBUyooOEbuUx2wsRireoeFQEL5UD1SVlA5WuC9bTwsMzUI1RSsK_L-uqRhJAz86cji4DDUaKfjpVDcz5mMv2jlI9_1Cdc0eO_5MsKhSE1u3s_nHzJ9nPkczW4za6Jyx0Uiik1o3ZtD2TTo8Asb19bXJnv_o/w494-h640/Orange%20Treat%20or%20Trick%20Sale%20Flyer.png" width="494" /></a></div><br />Each year our church invites families from our community to stop by for some friendly faces and candy. Tables will be set up in the Family Life Center (FLC) for children to walk by to get their treats.<p></p><h3 style="text-align: left;">For Those Wishing To Participate:</h3><p>Dressing up and decorating your table is not a requirement to participate, but is always appreciated. As you can imagine, there is a large demand for candy as well. If you cannot attend but would like to donate candy, please bring it to the HPBC Bible Study Office when you come to church. If you would like to reserve a table please contact the church. <a href="mailto:office@homelandparkbc.org">office@homelandparkbc.org</a> / (864) 296-9751.</p>Pastor Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12655341834799273345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6815753275627378801.post-22735999972497945752023-07-12T11:17:00.001-04:002023-07-12T11:54:35.108-04:00Vacation Bible School "Down On The Farm"<p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9VbcQQkNUL7UXkCCVO6SbRyX-BiXB_AbkHm5XiQQTUlMKETQ8Py91nZBAua_nRvTSjCbnQX1KjpTKudr8TcIdaeLl_G1Q1aVBCQ8z_CGhmrzs6pBmiW_hDXwFqNimPL4d_5_7iol1sx_ljrKH5KXphVuGNoNA9GBl9TyoWuVIPDHAef8YnXW5NHJc-Sg/s531/downonthefarm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="445" data-original-width="531" height="536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9VbcQQkNUL7UXkCCVO6SbRyX-BiXB_AbkHm5XiQQTUlMKETQ8Py91nZBAua_nRvTSjCbnQX1KjpTKudr8TcIdaeLl_G1Q1aVBCQ8z_CGhmrzs6pBmiW_hDXwFqNimPL4d_5_7iol1sx_ljrKH5KXphVuGNoNA9GBl9TyoWuVIPDHAef8YnXW5NHJc-Sg/w640-h536/downonthefarm.jpg" width="640" /></a><span style="font-family: verdana;">Each night will involve worship, crafts, recreation, a meal, and Bible Study.</span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">All children can register at the front doors of our Sanctuary as the meeting begins. Registration begins at 5:45 PM or skip the line by registering online @ <a href="https://www.homelandparkbc.org/p/vbs.html" target="_blank">VBS Pre-Registration</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Please contact our church office if your child needs a ride on our bus. We will do our best to accommodate everyone we can. 864-296-9751. Please leave a message if there is no answer or email <a href="mailto:transportation@homelandparkbc.org">transportation@homelandparkbc.org</a>.</span></p><h2 style="text-align: center;">Pre-Register You Child (<a href="https://forms.gle/xZcfDnjC3ABbtc3s7" target="_blank">Here</a>)</h2>Pastor Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12655341834799273345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6815753275627378801.post-83178301144352097712023-07-09T20:52:00.003-04:002023-07-09T20:52:34.298-04:00Block Party in Homeland Park This Tuesday<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaIzPvJ2YucbMiA_2V-MwSnTDLv7BMHuPf1hp5TXg4Zo4TVvWQoDUxYyC8ThiU5BV1SRr2NPFvhi2w_w0QDOf_nBP-_rijvG01xIGEpo6NUfgRfgw0Qo3NLbnDZPifFcYQmrB3YYBpA-NnV8TOivdTGfgfx-LwIxQW0EZwPQ6Ld-m06A2K7Lm-Umkj0kU/s536/2023-07-09%20-%2020-45-11%20-%202023%20Block%20Party%20VBS%20Flyer%20-%20Google%20Docs.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="409" data-original-width="536" height="488" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaIzPvJ2YucbMiA_2V-MwSnTDLv7BMHuPf1hp5TXg4Zo4TVvWQoDUxYyC8ThiU5BV1SRr2NPFvhi2w_w0QDOf_nBP-_rijvG01xIGEpo6NUfgRfgw0Qo3NLbnDZPifFcYQmrB3YYBpA-NnV8TOivdTGfgfx-LwIxQW0EZwPQ6Ld-m06A2K7Lm-Umkj0kU/w640-h488/2023-07-09%20-%2020-45-11%20-%202023%20Block%20Party%20VBS%20Flyer%20-%20Google%20Docs.png" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">There will be activities and bouncy houses for the children, popcorn, snow cones, hotdogs and drinks. There is <b>no charge</b> for this event so come out and have a great time together at the church with the track!</span></p>Pastor Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12655341834799273345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6815753275627378801.post-70313567829372519852023-04-20T16:52:00.002-04:002023-04-20T16:52:44.991-04:00Photo Submissions for Our Mother's Day Presentation<p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWxeNDeF24_9rG5RBn4gbWXzFjj0ZTzIyqBAXQHUFhQ77T8-N8-yoPHH-Sht503v9la3Tam4VsDhSRJYLg6zffJBVgdRxrm00IbXgFCq59wmltq3tCQIqoqpEaVLBBgB66cZuUk8Lo5naUe2PvDsB0nbMV6iUXHf04c7U0dWt1YVsWu4lSnR9-g_Zj/s1080/Mother%20Photos.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1080" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWxeNDeF24_9rG5RBn4gbWXzFjj0ZTzIyqBAXQHUFhQ77T8-N8-yoPHH-Sht503v9la3Tam4VsDhSRJYLg6zffJBVgdRxrm00IbXgFCq59wmltq3tCQIqoqpEaVLBBgB66cZuUk8Lo5naUe2PvDsB0nbMV6iUXHf04c7U0dWt1YVsWu4lSnR9-g_Zj/w640-h426/Mother%20Photos.jpg" width="640" /></a></p><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Submit Your Pictures for Mother’s Day</span></h2><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">This Mother's Day, we would like to honor our mothers with a brief presentation. If you wish to honor your mother or another influential lady in your life, please send a photo along with the lady's name to <a href="mailto:mediahpbc3010@gmail.com">mediahpbc3010@gmail.com</a>. To fit time constraints, please limit submissions to three per family.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Deadline is Wednesday, May 3rd</b></span></p>Pastor Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12655341834799273345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6815753275627378801.post-6997678638630866402023-04-11T12:39:00.001-04:002023-04-11T12:39:16.634-04:00Two Part Sermon Series on Sexuality and Spirituality<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbj0SDABiG3u8RIrxbia62AC9DTMgmtBgJ-L-2oVCuRaqLdYLKt0Z7wm8jkBiMYGtHPD3b4InEKNaFPxqIEoU0ByGW6uNs42PF3j0gF_YX7ufQU4h_DORSDD7Sc6kz_DLiB8dBRfNHDvepm6WY6LqdLB9BL5ukywMjzksX7SYrfbC8-U7NZ0yTmry9/s2000/1%20Corinthians%207%20Sermon%20Series.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1428" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbj0SDABiG3u8RIrxbia62AC9DTMgmtBgJ-L-2oVCuRaqLdYLKt0Z7wm8jkBiMYGtHPD3b4InEKNaFPxqIEoU0ByGW6uNs42PF3j0gF_YX7ufQU4h_DORSDD7Sc6kz_DLiB8dBRfNHDvepm6WY6LqdLB9BL5ukywMjzksX7SYrfbC8-U7NZ0yTmry9/w456-h640/1%20Corinthians%207%20Sermon%20Series.png" width="456" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Today's world has distorted God's gift of marriage, sexuality, and being single into something that is self-serving and destructive. Many say the temptations are much greater today, but in Corinth it was actually worse. He has a plan for your spiritual life and sexuality. God uses marriages and relationships to build us up and proclaim the gospel message.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Please consider joining us for this two part series in <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Corinthians+7&version=NLT" target="_blank">1 Corinthians 7</a>. Read ahead and come prepared for God to speak to you, clear up some misconceptions and repair what is broken.</span></p>Pastor Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12655341834799273345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6815753275627378801.post-29355700005540640092023-04-05T13:00:00.004-04:002023-04-05T13:00:55.512-04:00Hiring A Part-Time Summer Children's Ministry Assistant<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1kq3_HkVLAXoA6qKhviP17yKWlSgJp7Ca5DAWW-XXwPCrRhGfR0FpTnaD_5qjcxC3_kLXpOsaxCCubFCWoqKOkLEbXxYqH1Uc0yF8LBbllwQ3t0mNqhsDg3ZY5YyXqFt5mcTc7o7v5sBorQneB-lsev2cjlFKy2JcZCUlXtyKsp0n0wFOEQ5hQOO7/s1080/PTCMA_canva1.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1kq3_HkVLAXoA6qKhviP17yKWlSgJp7Ca5DAWW-XXwPCrRhGfR0FpTnaD_5qjcxC3_kLXpOsaxCCubFCWoqKOkLEbXxYqH1Uc0yF8LBbllwQ3t0mNqhsDg3ZY5YyXqFt5mcTc7o7v5sBorQneB-lsev2cjlFKy2JcZCUlXtyKsp0n0wFOEQ5hQOO7/w640-h640/PTCMA_canva1.png" width="640" /></a></div><h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">Hiring A Part-Time <br />Summer Children's Ministry Assistant</span></h1><p><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><b>Homeland Park Baptist Church </b>is looking for a person to provide ministry, leadership, safety, and care to the children of our church and their families this summer. This will be a great opportunity to receive guidance and experience with children's Ministry in conjunction with our church’s mission of connecting lives to God and others. This position will encompass 10 weeks of service May to August. Teaching children, planning events, and assisting with Vacation Bible School will be prominent areas of service. Please email <a href="mailto:employment@homelandparkbc.org">employment@homelandparkbc.org</a> for more information.</span></p><p><br /></p>James Stricklandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17622808640064076912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6815753275627378801.post-66080213551282703212023-03-31T09:57:00.008-04:002023-04-06T12:16:24.872-04:00Children's Easter Egg Hunt on April 8<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnkcr2h3MqF7Pk7U9biNUb-68ZF67nCe5NK2bPLKfFM2ZL9EWJAhCyVEvqUDEDcrRl-4sbssXcxggrKtsZ77P-dWSRCT8_KZJJQ4icIcvaoswnNb0VKGcW0Z2mdOv7DylIOSdvTU1r4JeqZyPxJXIc5pjipfEBTJ3E7DzE71Z3cIrDx3leyYEFz-Q6/s800/eastereggs.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img border="0" data-original-height="446" data-original-width="800" height="356" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnkcr2h3MqF7Pk7U9biNUb-68ZF67nCe5NK2bPLKfFM2ZL9EWJAhCyVEvqUDEDcrRl-4sbssXcxggrKtsZ77P-dWSRCT8_KZJJQ4icIcvaoswnNb0VKGcW0Z2mdOv7DylIOSdvTU1r4JeqZyPxJXIc5pjipfEBTJ3E7DzE71Z3cIrDx3leyYEFz-Q6/w640-h356/eastereggs.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #04ff00;">CHILDREN’S EASTER EGG HUNT</span></h1></span><p></p><p></p><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Homeland Park Baptist Church</b></span></h2><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: center;">Family Life Center</div><div style="text-align: center;">3010 Abbeville Hwy, Anderson </div></span><p></p><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Saturday, April 8th @ 1 PM </span></h3><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Games & Snacks</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Celebrate Easter With Us and This Annual Event</span></p><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: red; font-family: verdana;">In Case of Rain The Event Will Be Moved Into The Family Life Center</span></h2><div><br /></div>Pastor Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12655341834799273345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6815753275627378801.post-68839757176871411532023-01-04T12:36:00.005-05:002023-01-04T12:36:34.230-05:00Pastor's Post for January 2023 - It Is Time To Ask Some Big Questions<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8KIQ2QS7EeNpH5omwo1Ep-8khQe_UKCiBHKeeh3QAJLlaKKVnWg01Vf8a855-X2nmjfT_pNecuisaGIEWIZUObPe5fd5Qs__v1InI_eCDSijjCGvXgLvpX6jGBDC8rIHd6KE0nOQsVaaVNezLXqFNOG9CoOcZXv7weYYblHm6bCgNt6rEBkWIngVz/s5184/junior-ferreira-7esRPTt38nI-unsplash.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5184" data-original-width="3456" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8KIQ2QS7EeNpH5omwo1Ep-8khQe_UKCiBHKeeh3QAJLlaKKVnWg01Vf8a855-X2nmjfT_pNecuisaGIEWIZUObPe5fd5Qs__v1InI_eCDSijjCGvXgLvpX6jGBDC8rIHd6KE0nOQsVaaVNezLXqFNOG9CoOcZXv7weYYblHm6bCgNt6rEBkWIngVz/w426-h640/junior-ferreira-7esRPTt38nI-unsplash.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Photo by <a href="https://unsplash.com/ja/@juniorferreir_?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText">Júnior Ferreira</a> on <a href="https://unsplash.com/photos/7esRPTt38nI?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText">Unsplash</a></span></div><h2 style="text-align: left;">The days have never been brighter to serve God at Homeland Park Baptist Church.</h2><p>God has continued to give us a rich legacy of people who have faithfully served God to get us to where we are. Now is the time for the next generation to do the same. Day by day and event by event we see new faces stepping up to help with the work of the church. We must reconnect to the mission our church was born from which was a church plant ministering to a hurting community. Yes times have changed, but the gospel message is still clear. </p><h2 style="text-align: left;">In the next few weeks we need to honestly answer three questions.</h2><p>1) What are the unique needs and opportunities where God has placed us?</p><p>2) What are the unique capabilities that God brings together in us?</p><p>3) What particular focus most energizes and animates our leadership? </p><p>I am praying for God to bring the men and women of all ages in our church to honestly answer these questions in hopes of clearly communicating a shared mission for our church. Begin to pray now for what God wants to do in and through you as we continue to share Jesus with our community. 2023 is going to be a great year!</p><p>In Him,</p><p>Pastor James</p><div><br /></div>Pastor Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12655341834799273345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6815753275627378801.post-26788093832612394892022-12-14T17:43:00.005-05:002022-12-14T17:43:43.560-05:00Worship With Us On Christmas Day As We Celebrate Jesus' Birthday<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUYZN8qBFrXgm0j9x8PeqsNm7Haiw65lYgyJyVP3QjRf1OSjLYmOoxGyuPezjnU0l_wm3TixYyClOfNKd0md3irodXEWrBlGLItr-5jIuLGAo3HrHCyFQdzpcSpk7XQzz4CFCGTLUJMbOoidca96dTSMuuuLo0V2ZzcQCDrRVTaNiMz-4l9Q-cGEPW/s1920/Christmas%20Day%20(Twitter)%20(1920%20%C3%97%201005%20px).png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1005" data-original-width="1920" height="336" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUYZN8qBFrXgm0j9x8PeqsNm7Haiw65lYgyJyVP3QjRf1OSjLYmOoxGyuPezjnU0l_wm3TixYyClOfNKd0md3irodXEWrBlGLItr-5jIuLGAo3HrHCyFQdzpcSpk7XQzz4CFCGTLUJMbOoidca96dTSMuuuLo0V2ZzcQCDrRVTaNiMz-4l9Q-cGEPW/w640-h336/Christmas%20Day%20(Twitter)%20(1920%20%C3%97%201005%20px).png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">What better Sunday to gather together to worship Jesus than on His birthday? Come join us with your family for a casual abbreviated altogether service that will celebrate God's most loving gift to us.</span><p></p>Pastor Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12655341834799273345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6815753275627378801.post-88218117973098971772022-12-07T10:27:00.003-05:002022-12-07T10:27:48.312-05:002022 Lottie Moon Christmas Offering<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/63/Lottie_Moon-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="532" height="640" src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/63/Lottie_Moon-1.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><b><span style="font-size: medium;">"I would that I had a thousand lives that I might give them to . . . China!" - Lottie Moon</span></b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This month we will be collecting money for the SBC Lottie Moon Offering. All monies received go to the International Mission Board support the work of missionaries sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ around the globe. Through this offering our church can impact the world. Be praying now for what gift God may lead you to give. Enjoy this video that shows what this offering accomplishes. </div><h2 style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Our goal for December is $1,000</h2><p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="360" src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/707802761?h=ef4775b94d" width="640"></iframe></div><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://vimeo.com/707802761">Reaching the Nations, Together</a> from <a href="https://vimeo.com/imbmissions">International Mission Board</a> on <a href="https://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Pastor Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12655341834799273345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6815753275627378801.post-68114435485620976472022-12-01T11:10:00.000-05:002022-12-01T11:10:01.082-05:00Thank You From Pastor James<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXpCbJC8iBMfl-9kzBYp2M3UhZW-j6caXlSN_JRDWk7n8UNMHcUNTanxmzJOfVDfMfvhU4kb1QEmXwDQq9XCPASM6-RQbiDWM-9RxL2pXWGgIm1Rb4eq1-_2IeNflbJ7nk5NWyI8JjddlqLR8lsmvYurJkP5hvf5muXs0L4CmgoUOPCJcy-1J2qT49/s649/10_year_artwork.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="649" data-original-width="649" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXpCbJC8iBMfl-9kzBYp2M3UhZW-j6caXlSN_JRDWk7n8UNMHcUNTanxmzJOfVDfMfvhU4kb1QEmXwDQq9XCPASM6-RQbiDWM-9RxL2pXWGgIm1Rb4eq1-_2IeNflbJ7nk5NWyI8JjddlqLR8lsmvYurJkP5hvf5muXs0L4CmgoUOPCJcy-1J2qT49/w640-h640/10_year_artwork.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">November has been a wonderful month filled with expressions of your appreciation and love for Donna and I. I was presented with this precious poster that includes many photos of our time here. Included are faces that have forever changed my life. Some are still with us and others have gone home. They are a testimony to the work only God can do. I am grateful to Him for HPBC and I look forward to many more years here by His grace. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart! - Pastor James</span></p><div><br /></div>Pastor Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12655341834799273345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6815753275627378801.post-38602104773865129072022-12-01T10:56:00.008-05:002022-12-01T10:56:52.454-05:00Church-Wide Potluck Christmas Dinner on December 18th<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXSFXycmbg2B2uH1ISwBrucIeIw4skpiFuxi1hAF24hsH9x0xNJ6PjEFP8-50hZGN1mIvrnXRsQL0oXAOe2Pqy1bomoi7OQd-rXLwZqR4KbRa-dNOFkTrec2wYNk9vnxIZr6yxG0-Jy9KC3knDl6PoVXwqObxpCCUHETdVhbpI63mOovHEYw-Hyqaf/s1200/Church-Wide%20Potluck%20Christmas%20Dinner%20Facebook%20Event%20Photo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="628" data-original-width="1200" height="334" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXSFXycmbg2B2uH1ISwBrucIeIw4skpiFuxi1hAF24hsH9x0xNJ6PjEFP8-50hZGN1mIvrnXRsQL0oXAOe2Pqy1bomoi7OQd-rXLwZqR4KbRa-dNOFkTrec2wYNk9vnxIZr6yxG0-Jy9KC3knDl6PoVXwqObxpCCUHETdVhbpI63mOovHEYw-Hyqaf/w640-h334/Church-Wide%20Potluck%20Christmas%20Dinner%20Facebook%20Event%20Photo.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><h1 style="text-align: center;">Church-Wide Potluck Christmas Dinner</h1></span><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><i>SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2022 AT 11:30 AM</i></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">Following Our AM Worship Service in our Family Life Center Fellowship Hall</span></p><p><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">You and your family are invited to bring your best potluck dish to share as we spend a few moments before the hustle and bustle of Christmas to celebrate the birth of Jesus together with food and fellowship. The church will provide chicken for the meal. This would be a great way to invite a friend. Tell them there will be good food 🙂</span></p>Pastor Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12655341834799273345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6815753275627378801.post-54037196714966425592022-12-01T10:54:00.004-05:002022-12-01T10:54:22.929-05:00Mission Action for December 2022<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd_iqPcbQ9a6-KAt6khg3dxWxjZghHdQvkGleHvXeBn8Xz463CyLaoryYcUE4a_Yubk1KxX7cl257esj1ARLdvmBWR2j5AA2MKmcbZXuON_EdDtCePULlLNErMDfO_ZfCiCZaLR4V2XhAbygb22pldBM9d89Wus0KoA8-V-yx8X1WXz5U3K5vmDT39/s1280/presents-153926_1280.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="695" data-original-width="1280" height="348" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd_iqPcbQ9a6-KAt6khg3dxWxjZghHdQvkGleHvXeBn8Xz463CyLaoryYcUE4a_Yubk1KxX7cl257esj1ARLdvmBWR2j5AA2MKmcbZXuON_EdDtCePULlLNErMDfO_ZfCiCZaLR4V2XhAbygb22pldBM9d89Wus0KoA8-V-yx8X1WXz5U3K5vmDT39/w640-h348/presents-153926_1280.png" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;">The Mission Action for the months of December will be providing Christmas for a child at Homeland Park Elementary School. Boy age 6, Sizes are as follows:</span><p></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Shirt 6</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Pants 8</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Shoes 12</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Coat 6</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Toy wish is Legos.</span></li></ul><span style="font-family: verdana;">Deadline for Donations Is December 7th, 2022</span><p></p>Pastor Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12655341834799273345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6815753275627378801.post-32844449361221644412022-12-01T10:50:00.004-05:002022-12-01T10:50:26.302-05:00Would You Like To Sing In Our Christmas Choir?<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1bbDJMnGpBua8RmhivSLgvpF2NCpLdzd3zAM3TMIaM718MiD1fD7h1FLSsFQi_XAfcN76k6-Bg5_y2LibptPZRtheYQLaeD3JILJgeIAMCfwcGgDq0W4-5QZTGgoCnURU079bbtJUPOBXfvxpByA-91oI8bKBUtn9j5iTDee1h8qUoqXj-8ro0tqH/s720/Christmas%20Choir%20Logo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="706" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1bbDJMnGpBua8RmhivSLgvpF2NCpLdzd3zAM3TMIaM718MiD1fD7h1FLSsFQi_XAfcN76k6-Bg5_y2LibptPZRtheYQLaeD3JILJgeIAMCfwcGgDq0W4-5QZTGgoCnURU079bbtJUPOBXfvxpByA-91oI8bKBUtn9j5iTDee1h8qUoqXj-8ro0tqH/w628-h640/Christmas%20Choir%20Logo.jpg" width="628" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;">We will have a Christmas choir and we need you!! The Christmas Choir will sing in the Sunday service on December 18th. (Practice time will be announced at a later date.) So, please bring your voices and help me fill the choir this year. - Donna</span><p></p>Pastor Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12655341834799273345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6815753275627378801.post-51954737184329860322022-11-21T16:31:00.003-05:002022-11-21T16:31:53.799-05:00Church-Wide Informal Thanksgiving Meal, Tuesday November 22<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQDy9CnbfHMYs6fqENlK7TXMzpq2mI9M1NTKYOFEnNl5q_PtuELrF9YbuaCwyHCBJMUh7SOb3KDDK_7RcpLpKE9gmRoZm8D23ykaJnwOOt5_P512Jjy5cWEE8XwSMNhyDJWagpEghvKLziP4roUlLifg3BOZgq_v9XliuebCr8inbD0r-nUpwgfH7o/s1200/Church%20Wide%20Thanksgiving%20Meal%20Facebook%20Event%20Cover%20Photo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="628" data-original-width="1200" height="334" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQDy9CnbfHMYs6fqENlK7TXMzpq2mI9M1NTKYOFEnNl5q_PtuELrF9YbuaCwyHCBJMUh7SOb3KDDK_7RcpLpKE9gmRoZm8D23ykaJnwOOt5_P512Jjy5cWEE8XwSMNhyDJWagpEghvKLziP4roUlLifg3BOZgq_v9XliuebCr8inbD0r-nUpwgfH7o/w640-h334/Church%20Wide%20Thanksgiving%20Meal%20Facebook%20Event%20Cover%20Photo.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><h1 style="text-align: center;">A Thanksgiving Tradition Is Returning!</h1><h2 style="text-align: center;">This Tuesday, November 22</h2><p></p><p>Our church family will meet together for an informal Thanksgiving Dinner. We are asking volunteers to bring their favorite Soups, Chili’s and Fixings to share. Lets gather together and give thanks to God for His many blessings this year. Visitors and guests are welcome to join us.</p>Pastor Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12655341834799273345noreply@blogger.com