Homeland Park Baptist Church

      SUMMER NIGHTS ALIVE PRAISE at THE PARK 2015 Summer Night Series for HPBC @ 6:00 PM   •Sunday, July 5th - No PM Service (July 4th Weekend)   •Sunday, July 12th - Movie Night: (God’s Not Dead) In the Sanctuary.   •Sunday, July 19th - Ice Cream Sundae Night Come enjoy a delicious night of faith and fellowship.  We would love for our folks to bring some of their homemade ice cream and Sundae toppings.     •Sunday, July 26th - Family Game Night with Finger Foods   We are inviting everyone to bring finger foods and desserts to enjoy as we worship ​together​ and play group games.  You can participate or just enjoy, either way we are ready to have some family fun​.    

BIRTHDAYS Margaret Brickman          7/4 James Jones                   7/23 Frances Neill                   7/26 Odell Williams                 7/24                      ANNIVERSARIES Robert & Cindy Hanks   7/26

Mission Action The Mission Action Project for the month of July will be for the Shalom House Ministries, Inc. of Anderson. This is a transitional home for women in recovery from drugs and alcohol. Their needs are: Coffee, Creamer, Sugar, Paper Towels, Ziploc Bags, Soft Scrub with Bleach, Liquid Products (Tide or Wisk with Bleach), Clorox, Sponges and Scouring Pads.   They have a Thrift Store and can use: Clean, Useable Clothing for Women, men Boys and Girls, Shoes, Belts, Pocket Books, Books, Hats, Jewelry, Dishes etc.   The emphasis for Operation Christmas Child is small Musical Instruments, Dolls, Cars and Deflated Balls with Pump.   Please leave these in the Bible Study Office.

I have been so blessed to see our church staff and leadership go above and beyond during Vacation Bible School.  Mary Lou and her team of decorators, teachers, cooks and helpers gave the children and their families of the Homeland Park community a clear picture of who Jesus is.  I never grow weary of seeing people serve and children coming to know Jesus Christ as their Savior.  The purpose of VBS and everything else we do, is to make Christ known and grow disciples.  The great thing about VBS is that it is a “front door” to many who will prayerfully walk through and allow our church family to minister to them.  Please, pray for us we follow up with those who made decisions.  Pray that the seed that was sowed will gain roots and be washed away. [Matthew 13] Also, I am looking forward to our Sunday Nights Alive Praise events that we will have this month.  I always enjoy the fellowship with other believers.  We are a church family! Families enjoy spending time together. Use the

Here is a peek at some of the fun our kids had at VBS this Year.

Last week, the Homeland Park Baptist Church youth joined the youth ministries from Southside Baptist Church and Eureka Baptist for COLA WARS! I'll have an update next week detailing more of the event, but we had an amazing time in fellowship, worship, and hearing the Gospel proclaimed! Check back next week for more information!  This week, our church is hosting Vacation Bible School! We had a great turn out on our first night, both from participants and volunteers. Continue to pray for our group as the Gospel is shared and relationships are built. If you weren’t able to make it out last night, be here today through Thursday! Students who have just finished 6 th -12 th  grade will be volunteering. Students who have just completed 5 th  grade will be attending VBS as participants. This Wednesday, middle school and high school students are invited from 11:30 am – 1:00 pm for ultimate frisbee and flag football on the fields beside the Family Life Center. Plenty of water wi

MISSION ACTION   The Mission Action for the month of June is for Richard Campbell Nursing Home.   They can use: Toothbrushes, Toothpaste, Denture Cups with Lids, Canned Drinks, Diabetic Candy, Moon Pies (any flavor), Individual Size Snacks (any kind), Combs, Brushes, After Shave Lotions (Old Spice, English Leather, etc.), Kleenex and Baseball Caps.   The emphasis for Operation Christmas Child is Small Cars (Hot Wheels etc.), Balls, and Dolls.   Please leave these in the Sunday School Office    

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL June 22nd - 24th  6:00 PM - 8:30 PM Family Night June 25th  6:00 PM VBS will begin at 6:30 PM, with classes available for children ages 3 through 5th grade. VBS campers will go to uncharted territory as God leads them on life’s most exciting adventure. Our guide are ready to take their students on this life changing journey!

This is COLA WARS week for the Homeland Park youth!!!!!! From Wednesday, June 10, to Friday, June 17, the Homeland Park Youth will join Southside Baptist Church and other area churches for a time of great biblical teaching, worship, lots of food, and incredible games. Students will be divided into two teams, Sprite and Sierra Mist, to see which team can bring home the championship! To go with our group, please arrive to the church at 5:30 each night to arrive on time at Southside Baptist Church in Anderson! Also on Wednesday, students are invited from 11:30 am – 1:30 pm for ultimate frisbee and flag football on the fields beside the Family Life Center. Plenty of water will be provided so all you need to bring is your game face! Our church is hosting Vacation Bible School from Monday, June 22, to Thursday, June 25! Students who have just finished 6 th -12 th  grade will be volunteering. Students who have just completed 5 th  grade will be attending VBS as participants.

Are you a Tiger or a Gamecock?  Many give their support to either Clemson or Carolina while some pull for other schools and even a smaller minority could care less. Everyone likes to support something!  Everyone likes to be encouraged!  We want to be a part of a team/institution that is making a difference.  I was never a star athlete, but I do remember my Junior High and High School football days where our games would have the stadiums rocking and at other times you could hear the chirp of crickets. Too often the momentum of the game dictated the excitement level of the crowd, when actually the opposite is true. The excitement of the crowd has a direct impact on the momentum of the game. When you have someone supporting you, encouraging you, wearing your colors and chanting your name, you feel as if there is nothing you cannot achieve.  The bible speaks to the importance of being a fan of others.  In Hebrews 10 we see the writer encouraging Christians to exhort and strengthen

This week, we will begin our summer with our Start of Summer Celebration! We’ll have pizza and snacks provided as well as games and a time of devotion. We hope that you’re able to make it out to the Loft of the Family Life Center from 6:30-7:30, Wednesday night, for this time of fellowship! Gym opens at 6:00 beforehand for anyone wanting to hang out! From Wednesday, June 10, to Friday, June 17, the Homeland Park Youth will join Southside Baptist Church and other area churches for COLA WARS!!!!!! Last year, this was an incredible time for us as we fellowshipped over great biblical teaching, worship, lots of food, and incredible games. Students will be divided into two teams, Sprite and Sierra Mist, to see which team can bring home the championship! To go with our group, please arrive to the church at 5:30 each night to arrive on time at Southside Baptist Church in Anderson! Our church is hosting Vacation Bible School from Monday, June 22, to Thursday, June 25! Students who

On 5th Sunday nights our members use their talents to lead in worship.

Last week, we concluded on series through the book of Proverbs. Learning about the wisdom of God was a great joy and we pray will lead to continued life change in the lives of our students! This week, the Homeland Park Youth will have their monthly First Wednesday Student Night! These nights give us an opportunity to deepen our relationships through devotion, prayer, games, and fun! First Wednesday Student Night is from 6:30-7:30 in the Loft of the Family Life Center. The gym opens at 6:00 for anyone wanting to hangout beforehand. Invite your friends and we will see you there! This Friday night is one of our two summer Game Nights! From 6:00 pm-8:00 pm, bring your friends to relax and hang out as you recover from a year of school! Saturday, the Homeland Park Baptist Church men will host a biscuit breakfast in the Family Life Center from 9:00 am – 10:00 am. All of our men, from boys to youth to adults, are invited to join us for this event. We will get our Saturday started