Homeland Park Baptist Church

Dear Church, God has once again blessed us with an amazing year of ministry.   I am continually encouraged with your love for God and the desire to see others come to Him. As we take a break from services this Wednesday night, I look forward to seeing you in 2015 (January 4) while experiencing God's work among us. For I know the plans I have for you”—this is the Lord’s declaration—“plans for your welfare, not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. Jeremiah 29:11 In Him, Pastor James

Photo Credit: Myra Elvington CELEBRATION FELLOWSHIP OF JASON ELVINGTON’S SEMINARY GRADUATION  Jason, we are so proud of you for graduating from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. We are so blessed to have you and Elizabeth in our church family as you minister to our youth and families. May God continue to do great things in and through you! Sunday, January 11th 6:00 PM In the FLC (Family Life Center) We are asking our church members to please bring finger-foods, desserts and drinks to share.

It seems our lives become more predictable as we get older.  The brazen free spirit of our youth begins to grow content with schedules, rituals and patterns.  Our comfort zone begins to expand to a point where we become hesitant to cultivate new relationships, try new things, and take greater risks.  While we become more comfortable in our daily routine, our world continues to change.  Days are becoming darker which provides a greater backdrop for us as believers to shine out the light of Jesus Christ. [Matthew 5:14-16] “You are the light of the world. A city situated on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 No one lights a lamp and puts it under a basket, but rather on a lampstand, and it gives light for all who are in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before men, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven. In 2015 decide to break the cycle of complacency. Apathy has no place in the world of sharing the gospel....

Wednesday 12/24 Church Office Closed 7:00 PM Christmas Eve Service Thursday 12/25 Church Office Closed Christmas Day The Lord’s Day 12/28 8:45 AM Prayer Meeting 9:30 AM Bible Study 10:30 AM Morning Worship Evening Service Cancelled Wednesday 12/31 Church Office Closed Services Cancelled Thursday 1/1 Church Office Closed

We are excited to invite you and your entire family to our Christmas Eve Worship at Homeland Park Baptist Church. We will gather in the sanctuary for a brief time of worship and celebration of the most beautiful gift ever given, the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ. Pastor James will also have a children’s message for all who attend. Dress for this service is “Christmas Casual” so bring your family to worship with your Homeland Park family. We hope to see you here. "For a child will be born for us, a son will be given to us, and the government will be on His shoulders.   He will be named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace."  [Isaiah 9:6]

Our Goal $1,000.00 Raised $1,108.00 Thank you church for the giving of your resources to make sure people around the world are hearing the Gospel of Jesus Christ.  Our church in impacting our world!

Church-wide Leadership Meeting January 4th @ 5:00 PM Can you believe a new year is here? We saw God do many great things in 2014 and we look forward to Him doing many more this year. Pastor James and the Deacons are inviting all of those who have a position of leadership in our church to come to a meeting on Sunday, January 4, 2015 at 5pm in the choir room. If you have a task or title in the church you are invited. Even If you are praying about serving at HPBC this year, then you are invited as well! This will be an exciting time of encouragement and vision casting for the next year.