Dave and Jan Santos have been part of our missionary family for over 30 years. Jan’s father was the pastor at Columbia Road Baptist Church – so that was the connection. They have served in Brazil, first in a camping ministry and then as church planters in Sao Paulo. It has been my privilege to […]
Our Magnify Conference is less than two weeks away. This is a wonderful blessing having such a conference right here in our area. I know folks who travel some distance to attend this every year having to get a hotel. The cost is reasonable – $15. Other discounts if you come as a couple and […]
Think with me of how much time we devote to various activities each week – working, sleeping, eating, hobbies, social media time, etc. I don’t think an hour of worship accompanied by 45 minutes of Bible teaching is excessive. Next week our regular Sunday School classes for boys and girls and teens resume – along with […]
Late last month we had to put our dear cat, Jasmine down. We knew something was wrong – she had lost a lot of weight. The vet diagnosed cancer. The kids and I got Jasmine when David went off to college – 12 years ago. Jasmine was a neat cat. We miss her. If I […]
In 1829, then Governor Martin Van Buren wrote a letter to President Andrew Jackson about a government plan to build a railroad system. “The canal system of this country is being threatened by the spread of a new form of transportation known as railroads. The federal government must preserve the canals for the following reasons: If […]
Special thanks to Graig and Mary Hayes for opening their home and patio for a time of fellowship this evening. Plan on arriving around 5 pm for an ice cream fellowship potluck. Krepps have opened their drive so park next door and walk over. I love how we create opportunities to get together as God’s […]
The Bible has always been attacked by God’s enemies. But one book has endured harsh treatment even at the hands of Christians. Ecclesiastes has been called “the Bible’s black sheep.” It might be one of the most misunderstood books in the Bible. It’s alleged contradictions and questions it raises have delighted skeptics and puzzled the faithful […]
Last Sunday was my turn in the nursery to work. My heart wasn’t in it; my feelings were hurt. A child from its mother did not want to part, And cried a lot with her little broken heart. I prayed that soon the hour would end, That I could relax – no more children to […]
Israel was thirsty. They just sang of their deliverance after passing through the Red Sea. But very soon those same tongues had degenerated into a chorus of complainers. The water discovered was bitter. Undrinkable. Instead of asking God to meet their need we read, “And the people grumbled against Moses,” Ex 15:24. Moses corrected their […]
I love small groups. Small groups are an integral part of HBC. We don’t want to be a church with small groups but a church of small groups. This ministry isn’t designed to be social time or a dinner club. It’s aim is sanctification, about pursuing Christ-likeness. HBC is committed to solid theological teaching yet we recognize a need […]