Homeland Park Baptist Church

  "Did you know that 82% of people who don’t currently attend church say they would visit if they were simply invited by a friend or neighbor?" As we approach Easter Sunday, we are reminded that the celebration of the Resurrection is a gift meant to be shared. At Homeland Park Baptist Church, we believe that every person who walks through our doors has a life that can be transformed by the message of the Gospel. Reach Out to Your Neighbors Easter is one of the most natural times to reach out to those around you. Whether it’s a co-worker, a neighbor, or a family member, a simple invitation can make an eternal difference. We have several wonderful opportunities for your guests to connect with our church family: Our Choir’s Special Performance: A powerful musical celebration of the season. Community Easter Egg Hunt: A fun, family-friendly event for the whole neighborhood. Easter Morning Service: A time to celebrate the hope of the empty tomb together. How You Can Help We want...

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...

Stay Safe and Warm, Church Family! ❄️🙏  Due to the snow and the anticipation of dangerous icy conditions, **TEA Church services are CANCELED for tomorrow morning**, Sunday, February 1st. While the snow is beautiful, the expected freezing temperatures will make travel too treacherous for us to gather in person. Join Us Online We don't want to miss the opportunity to worship together! Pastor James and his wife, Donna,will be leading a worship service from their home on Facebook Where : Join Us Live On Facebook https://www.facebook.com/homelandparkbc When: Tomorrow morning at 10:30 AM Please Be Faithful In Your Continued Stewardship Even the strongest churches can struggle when tithes and offerings are missed for two consecutive weeks. We encourage you to remain faithful to the work God is doing here by using one of the following methods: Online Giving: Securely through our website at https://www.homelandparkbc.org/p/giving.html In-Person Drop-off: You can stop by the church office o...

  Dear Beloved HPBC Family, I am writing with a thankful heart.. During the month of October, You all showered Donna and I with much love and gifts. We are thankful everyday for God allowing us to lead you, His people.  I am also grateful for the progress we have made in the last few months of our “Mission To M.A.R.S” Ministry Model. Additional Deacons have been voted into service, the elected Leadership Recruitment Team has met and we have begun the coaching process by meeting with our First Impressions Team. We all must be  grateful for the critical elements God has established and given us, which make our mission possible. Now that our leadership team is beginning to move, we are in the recruitment phase of staffing our teams for lift off. You Are the Fuel for Lift Off! This is the most challenging initial phase, requiring immense effort and momentum to get our teams and ministries operational and effective. Just as a rocket requires tremendous effort and fuel to overc...

  Mark Your Calendars: Thanksgiving Soup & Sandwich Dinner One of our favorite church traditions is just around the corner! We will be gathering as a church family for our recurring Thanksgiving Soup and Sandwich Dinner on Tuesday, November 25th, at 6:00 PM. This is a special, informal time to connect, share a meal, and express our gratitude to God and to one another. It's a potluck, so please bring your favorite soup, sandwiches, or desserts to share with everyone. As we give thanks for our blessings, we also want to bless others. We ask that you please bring a canned good or other non-perishable item to help us restock our emergency food pantry for the coming months. Come and enjoy this wonderful evening of fellowship and giving!

Get ready for an evening of friendly faces and plenty of sweet treats ! Homeland Park Baptist Church is excited to invite our community to our annual " No Trunks, Just Treats " event on Sunday, October 26th, from 6:00 to 7:00 pm . Forget the unpredictable weather and the busy parking lots! We're bringing the fun indoors to our Family Life Center (FLC) . This event is designed to be a safe, welcoming, and easy way for kids to celebrate and fill their candy bags. Tables will be set up throughout the FLC, allowing children to walk by in a comfortable, relaxed environment to collect their goodies, rain or shine ! It’s our way of sharing some joy and hospitality with the families who live around us. We love seeing all the creative costumes and smiles each year! How You Can Participate We've already had a wonderful response from our church family wanting to help make this event a success. Here’s a quick reminder on how you can get involved: Host a Table: We still have ro...

 

 

  Our first in forever Men's Breakfast is happening Saturday, March 1st at 9:00am! Come hang out, catch up, and build some community.  Casual dress, and we'll wrap it up in under an hour. We're bringing the biscuits, you bring your drink.  Contact Pastor James (call or text) if you're coming so we know how many biscuits to get. Invite a friend! Let's do this!

On December 8th following the morning worship service, Pastor James was presented with the John E. White Award from Anderson University for the The 2024 South Carolina Baptist Pastor of the Year for churches up to 350 members. It was given in recognition of meritorious servant leadership to the high calling of the pastorate. We love Pastor James and celebrate this honor with Him. God is doing great things at Homeland Park Baptist Church.   Presented by Mason Easterling (Vice-President for Church Engagement) with Anderson University.

  A True Disciple Pastor’s Post for November 2024 Newsletter Oswald Chambers in his devotional entitled, My Utmost for His Highest writes, "A true disciple is one who has his new name written all over himself-interest, pride, and self-sufficiency have been completely erased." Pride is the sin of making "self" our god.”  A disciple is someone who learns from someone else.  Much like a student from a teacher or an apprentice learning a trade.  As a disciple of Christ we are to learn from Him.  This is accomplished by reading His word (The Bible) and applying it to our lives.  As you experience God throughout the month of November, make a conscious effort to learn from Christ.  Learn how to be humble, thankful, determined and loving towards others.  Make spending time with your heavenly Father a priority and make your focus to please Him and love others before meeting your needs first.  Our world is filled with enough people who claim to be a di...

  Saturday, October 27th at 6:00 PM 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. For Those Wishing To Participate: 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 office office@homelandparkbc.org / (864) 296-9751.

  Hey everyone! As of now, we still have power at the church, so we're planning to hold our regular services. Bible study starts at 9:30 a.m., worship service at 10:30 a.m., and choir rehearsal at 4 p.m. If the internet is still down, we might not be able to stream the services. I know many of you, like Donna and me, still don't have power, and it'll be tough to make it, but I know that God will honor your efforts. In times like these, we need our church more than ever, and our church needs you for love, support, and prayer. See you Sunday! - Pastor James

  Our church is pleased to offer a seminar to other local churches on how to establish a Church Safety Team. Church safety is everyone's responsibility, and it's unwise to assume it could never happen to us. Lt. Todd Caron is an expert at equipping churches for safety, and we're privileged to host this event. The seminar will be held on October 12th, from 10 AM to Noon in our sanctuary. It is free and open to any church that has or is considering starting a Safety Team. To register, please email tcaron@andersonsheriff.com

UPDATE: This year, our "Back to School Supplies Giveaway" had an incredible turnout, with 385 individuals, including over 249 children, receiving essential school supplies. Thank you for your donations, our dedicated team, Southside Baptist, and Tri-County Tech for their invaluable partnership in making this event a resounding success. It was a truly remarkable occasion, and we are grateful to God for His blessings and guidance. 

  Matthew 11:29 (NLT)  “Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” The parable of the "yoke" is well-known among those raised in the church, often recited when feeling overwhelmed. This passage is found in Matthew 11:28–30, where Jesus invites the weary and burdened to find rest. However, it does not imply that He will free us from putting any effort in serving Him. The rest Jesus is describing is a rest for our soul. It addresses the excessive religious expectations imposed on believers by the Pharisees. The relentless pursuit of self-righteousness and the unattainable goal of perfectly keeping the ten commandments was futile to His audience. If we could achieve such perfection, we would no longer need Jesus, as we would be inherently worthy in God's eyes. Jesus' message is that we are not required to bear the heavy burden of striving to be "good enough" to earn our way into heav...

 Just a reminder of our Valentine's Dinner after church Join us  for An  Itallian Dinner of: Baked Ziti, Tossed Salad  Garlic Bread. Please bring valentines cards for our homebound and mailing list to be delivered. (9 in all) Donations to cover the cost of the food is not necessary but appreciated.

  A Gift Worth Celebrating: The Incarnation 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. 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. John 1:14 (NLT) So the Word became human (flesh) and made His home among us...

Submit Your Pictures for Mother’s Day 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 mediahpbc3010@gmail.com .  To fit time constraints, please limit submissions to three per family. Deadline is Wednesday, May 3rd

Hiring A Part-Time Summer Children's Ministry Assistant Homeland Park Baptist Church 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 employment@homelandparkbc.org for more information.