RECAP for Christmas Caroling and Chili Cook Off on December 9th

Chili Judge Anna Briscoe

Our church family received a blessing by going out on Sunday and singing Christmas Carols to our members who are in nursing homes or cannot easily leave their homes. Over 40 members of our family split into 3 groups to cover 12 families. It was amazing to hear the testimonies of our members who said, "We were blessed more than those we were singing to". It is amazing to see how a little action can do so much for sharing God's love during this season.

When we returned to the church we shared testimonies of how God worked during the caroling then enjoyed 10 different pots of Chili with all the fixings supplied by our members and food service committee. Our judges had their work cut out for themselves but they rose to the challenge and did a great job. This is definitely a Homeland Park Baptist Church tradition that we will want to do again. If you missed it this year, make sure you join us in 2013. Here are some more photos from the night.

Mrs. Helen Herring

Mrs. Lena Bell Brewster

Mr. Julius Turner

Time To Eat The Chili

Look At All The Yummy Cornbread

Chili Judge Anna Briscoe

Chili Judge - Deacon Rick Eubanks

Chili Judge - Worship Leader Tammy Sanders

The Chili Cook Off Winners

First Place - Angie Watts

Second Place - Pauline Tate

Third Place - Mary Lou Finley

Pastor James With The Winners

Pictures from Our Send Off for Nathan and Jody O'Neill

Last night was bittersweet for us as we said goodbye to our youth Pastor Nathan O'Neill and his wife Jody. They both have served well here and we know God will continue to bless them as Nathan goes to serve in his new ministry. Our love and prayers go with them.

Confession, Reflection and The Lord's Supper

Yesterday, our church observed the ordinance of the Lord''s Supper or Communion as some call it. Our church is blessed to have a committee that prepares this for us on every fifth Sunday. This practice is designed to take us back in our hearts and minds to that dreadful night where Jesus sat at a table with His disciples to prepare them for His pending crucifixion . The purpose of the Lord's Supper is not for us to go through the motions, but to remember all that Christ did for us. His body was broken and blood was shed for the forgiveness of our sins. Communion is a time to reflect, appreciate and give honor to Jesus for what He endured for us. This ordinance is not for everyone. This is only to be taken by those who are believers and accepted Jesus as their ultimate forgiver and leader. To partake in this service in an unworthy state is sin. 1 Corinthians 11:27 (NLT) 27 So anyone who eats this bread or drinks this...

Pastor's Post: Worshiping Expectantly (Genesis 4:26)

I am so excited to be meeting in person on Sunday after only meeting virtually for the past two weeks on facebook live. I ran across this thought the other day. Moses wrote in Genesis about creation this gem: Genesis 4:26 NLT When Seth grew up, he had a son and named him Enosh. At that time people first began to worship the Lord by name. This is the first time since creation and the fall of man where worship was recorded as happening. This is the “genesis” of how and why we worship today. We do not worship an unnamed impersonal God. We worship “Yahweh” (“I Am”)! He is our creator, Heavenly father. Worship is not an obligation, it is a privilege! It is an expression of our love for God for all He has given us! I encourage you to worship Him Sunday with other believers. Whether it be with our church family or another one. Worship corporately with those who want to do the same. Let’s not take our worship opportunities for granted but vi...

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