Homeland Park Baptist Church

  Easter Egg Hunt Saturday April 3rd at 2:00 PM For children through 5th grade.  There will be crafts for the children and an Easter Egg Hunt, of course! Church Family: Donations of individually wrapped candy are needed.  Leave your donations in the Bible Study Office.

  ANNIE ARMSTRONG  EASTER OFFERING For North American Missions   Week of Prayer:  Sunday, March 7– Sunday, March 14   Mission March: S unday, March 14 Goal: $1,000 www.anniearmstrong.com  

  Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday, March 14!    

 Mission News Mission Action Our Mission Action Project for the month of March will be for Clean Start. They are a non-profit ministry here in Anderson supported only by churches and individuals. Anyone that is homeless or in a home without power or water can go here to get a shower. They can use: Disposable Razors, Bath Soap, Towels, Sneaker Shoes, Travel Size Deodorant, Bathroom Tissue, Baby Oil, Washcloths, Liquid Detergent, and Bleach. Please leave any of these items in the HPBC Bible Study Office.                 WMU Prayer Emphasis for March North American Mission Board: Patrick Grant International Mission Board: Nora Brown, Bonnie Martin (Retired)    “PRAY WITHOUT CEASING”

  Birthdays Matthew Franks              3/1 Tammy Sanders              3/3 Al Harrell                        3/5 Alex Sellers                    3/6 Chris Marlow                  3/8 Bobbie Eskew                 3/10 Weldon Sellers                3/15 Bryce Culberson             3/17 Triston Culberson            3/17 Jerry Ge...

Many who know me, know that Dr. Ron Dunn is one of my favorite authors, preachers and evangelists.  I go back and often listen to his sermons.  He has a way of placing you right in the middle of the Bible text he is covering.  He is in heaven now, but his legacy continues.  I remember him teaching a seminary workshop on God having His way with His servants.  He was covering the life of Jacob where he wrestled with God (Genesis 32).  As I was looking back through some notes, I saw this quote that I would like to share with you this month. He said, ““Why do I find it easier to say ‘no’ to the devil when he tempts me than to say ‘yes’ to God when He’s wrestling with me?” Saying yes to God is often difficult because you know that a wrestling match will ensue.  You may be wrestling with a decision, a situation, something beyond your control, maybe even yourself.  It is important to remember that God changed Jacob in that struggle.  He gave him the...

 MISSION NEWS  Mission Action Our Mission Action Project for the month of February will be for Under His Wings. This is an eight week in house program for women with life controlling addictions and is a ministry of Haven of Rest. They can use any of the following: Canned Fruits, Canned Vegetables, Coffee (Regular and Decaf), Sugar, Creamer, Sweet ‘n Low Sweetener, Paper Plates, Paper Cups, Kleenex, Bathroom Tissue, Snack Items, Kool-Aid, Microwave Popcorn, Good Christian Books, Bibles (Preferably NIV), and Clean/Useable Dresses for Church (Sizes 16, 18, and 20).  Please leave any of these items in the HPBC Bible Study Office.                     WMU Prayer Emphasis for February   North American Mission Board:  Ryan Sidhom – Washington   International Mission Board:  Megan Williams - American Peoples   “PRAY WITHOUT CEASING”