Pastor's Post for January 2023 - It Is Time To Ask Some Big Questions

The days have never been brighter to serve God at Homeland Park Baptist Church.

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.

In the next few weeks we need to honestly answer three questions.

1) What are the unique needs and opportunities where God has placed us?

2) What are the unique capabilities that God brings together in us?

3) What particular focus most energizes and animates our leadership?

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!

In Him,

Pastor James

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...

Children's Church

Beginning Sunday, September 18th, there will be Children’s Church for children ages four years through 5th grade. The children will be dismissed during the morning worship service when the choir comes down from the choir loft. Phyllis Swaney, our Children’s Church Leader, will stand by the piano for the children.

The Wondrous Cross

Attention all! 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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