Hephzibah Baptist Times Volume 34 Issue 5 May 2016

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H ephzibah Baptist Times
Volume 34 Issue 5
May 2016
From the Desk of Dr. Michael Wren…
A Storehouse Full
"Have you understood all these things?" "Yes," they told Him. "Therefore," He said to them, "every student of Scripture
instructed in the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who brings out of his storeroom what is new and what is
old," (Matthew 13:51-52).
Do you ever feel that you have given all that you have to give, that your storehouse is empty? Without any
question, all of us have moments exactly like this. But I suppose the more important question is this: what are you putting
in your storehouse? If you have not been filling your storehouse, you will have nothing to give when the need arises.
Surely you remember Aesop’s fable about the ant and the grasshopper. The grasshopper frittered away the
summer months enjoying the fair weather and abundant food, while the ants worked diligently. When winter came, the
grasshopper starved, while the ants comfortably waited out the barren months.
So are you storing the teachings of Scripture in the storehouse of your heart? Jesus is clear that the student of
Scripture has a storehouse full of biblical truth and wisdom to bring out when the occasion arises—whether we have
guests in our lives that need nourishment or because our own cupboard is bare. The task of the church is to give you the
resources to fill your storehouse. You will need it full.
If our storehouse is not full, where will people turn when the weather gets cold? My friends and fellow member of
Hephzibah Baptist Church, we have been given the richness of the gospel so that we can grow strong off of it and share in
its goodness with others. That is our mission, and it is what we are busy doing—in worship every Sunday, in Bible studies
and discipleship opportunities, in community wide events, in our mission trip to Ecuador, and in one on one conversation.
Make sure you are a part of what we are doing, and not neglecting the opportunity afforded by the sunshine. God’s word
is shining and the Spirit is moving. Let us devote ourselves to the Word and to the movement of the Spirit while we have
the opportunity.
SUNDAY, MAY 8
Children’s Spring Musical
Sunday, May 15th, At 6:00pm
Monday, May 30
Office Closed
Sunday, May 15,
During the
11:00am
Service
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
MEN’S MINISTRY
MEN’S FELLOWSHIP BREAKFAST
Sunday, May 1,
at 7:30am.
CentriKid Summer Camp will be at
Norman Park Conference Center in
Norman Park, GA from June 13-17 2015
The HBC Men’s Ministry
Invite the Ladies of HBC
to a Chicken Dinner
in their Honor:
Camp is for those completing 2nd—6th Grade.
Final Camp payments are due on May 15. There will be
a Camp Meeting for parents on Wed. May 18th
at 6:30 in the HBC Sanctuary.
Final balance reminders are being sent out to all those with a
remaining balance, but if you have any questions or concerns,
please contact Dennis at 706.592.4501 or at
DAndrews@hephzibahbaptist.org.
SATURDAY, MAY 21, AT 6:00PM
JOIN US
IN THE FELLOWSHIP HALL
Please bring your
favorite
dessert to share.
Beginning Sunday, July 10 and running nightly through
Friday, July 15 from 6-8:30 PM, HBC will be hosting
Lifeway’s “Submerged” for Vacation Bible School.
MISSIONS MINISTRY
We will have classes for all ages, so come on out and let’s find
truth below the surface together!
HBC ECUADOR MISSION TRIP
July 22-29, 2016
We are in need of volunteers helpers and teachers.
Signup sheets are on the bulletin board next to the KidCheck
computers. Please contact Dennis Andrews with any questions
you might have.
Fundraising for the Mission Trip continues.
Look for the map of Ecuador, in the Sanctuary or
Fellowship Hall, which will be covered with envelopes
ranging from $1 to $100.
Choose an envelope and donate that amount.
All donations will be gratefully received
and will be used for the trip expenses.
Watch future publications for further trip information.
Wednesday night, May 18 from 6:30-8:00 pm the children in
1st –6th grades will have their M-PACT end of the year party!
Please be in prayer for the mission team as
they prepare for the trip.
Children are asked to dress up as their favorite Super Heroes as
we get ready to kick off another summer of Hephzibah’s Heroes!
There will be snacks, prizes, and games! Don’t miss our last night
of M-PACT for the year!
Operation Christmas Child
2016 Donation Schedule
For May—Washcloths
& Small Towels
If you have questions about any other Children’s events,
please contact Dennis Andrews
at 706.592.4501 or at DAndrews@HephzibahBaptist.org
Contact person is Susanne Boynton,
susanneboynton@gmail.com, or 706.360.1225
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MISSIONS MINISTRY
STUDENT MINISTRY
LET’S HANG OUT, SCHOOLS OUT!
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SATURDAY, MAY 28
From 12noon-4:00pm
AT THE YOUTH
HOUSE
For the Month of May 2016
Pizza Provided
Boys bring drinks
Girls bring chips.
Hephzibah Baptist Church along with other churches in the
Augusta Baptist Association is collecting breakfast items for
the Georgia Baptist Children’s Home. All donations must be
made by Sunday, May 22nd. A list of needed items is on the
HBC Missions Bulletin Board.
Monday, June 6Friday, June 10
Ridgecrest NC
Total cost of camp is $309/person.
Final payment is due Sunday, May 15.
We are in need of a male chaperone for camp.
Contact is Jessica Yoder.
MUSIC MINISTRY
Sunday,
May 15th,
at 6:00pm
Students and Parents, join us on the third
Wednesday of each month, in the
Youth House, for fellowship.
The HBC Children’s Choir
will present their
spring musical.
“Under God’s Sea in 3D.”
Parents, this is a great opportunity to see what
the Youth Ministry is doing and to fellowship
with the Youth and Leaders! Please join us.
Wednesday, May 18, at 8:00pm
We look forward to seeing
you there as we explore the
depths of God’s love for us!
WOMEN’S MINISTRY
SENIOR ADULT MINISTRY
YOUNG AT HEART LUNCHEON
Monday, May 9,
at 12noon
We will begin a new Wednesday night study for women on
Wednesday, June 1st at 7:00pm entitled "Spiritual Mothering."
This study focuses on preparing women to establish and nurture
mentoring relationships with other women.
Guest Speaker will be Mike Morgan, pastor of Greensboro
1st UMC and creator of the “For Heaven’s Sake” comic strip.
Bring a covered dish and join us for this time of fellowship.
Please sign up on the women's ministry bulletin board
so we can order enough material for all participants.
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Save the date!
On Monday, June 20th at 7:00pm we will host a "Truth Be
Told" art party for women and girls in the fellowship hall.
“FOR HEAVEN’S SAKE”
BY
MIKE MORGAN
You can sign up through a link
on the HBC Women Facebook page to reserve your space.
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Wednesday Menus for the Month of May
Dinner begins at 5:50 pm.
All meals include tea and coffee.
$6—Adults, $3—Children, $6—Take Out
$20 max. for immediate family.
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*To-Go” Plates will be prepared by the Kitchen Personnel after the serving line
closes. We cannot guarantee “to-go” orders until all of our dine-in
family members are served. As available, additional take out plates may be
purchased at the regular price.
5/4
5/11
Baked/Regular Spaghetti,
Salad,
Garlic Bread,
Dessert
Breakfast
Eggs, Bacon, Sausage,
Biscuits, Gravy,
Grits, Pancakes,
Fruit
5/18
5/25
Hard & Soft Shell
Tacos,
Chips & Cheese Sauce,
Dessert
Beef Tips & Gravy,
Rice, Corn,
Broccoli or Mixed Veggies,
Rolls,
Dessert
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Please remember that all
children should be
accompanied through the
serving line by a parent or
responsible adult.
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Membership Financial Report:
Monthly Budget Needs
Weekly Budget Needs:
General Offering Received as of 4/25/16
Year-to-Date Budget Needs:
Year-to-Date Budget Received:
Average S.S. attendance as of 4/25/16
Contemporary Service Average Attendance
Traditional Service Average Attendance
$33,800.00
$7800.00
$27,714.12
$270,400.00
$237,245.37
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MEN’S FELLOWSHIP BREAKFAST: Sunday, May 1, at
7:30am.
DEACONS/WIVES SUPPER: Friday, May 6, at 7:00pm.
YOUNG AT HEART LUNCHEON: Monday, May 9, at
12noon.
GRADUATION RECOGNITION: Sunday, May 15, at
11:00am.
CHILDREN’S SPRING MUSICAL: Sunday, May 15, at
6:00pm.
DEADLINE FOR JUNE NEWSLETTER: Tuesday,
May 17, at 9:00am.
CENTRIKID PARENT CAMP MEETING: Wednesday,
May 18, at 6:30pm.
MPACT END OF THE YEAR PARTY: Wednesday,
May 18, at 6:30pm.
YOUTH AFTERGLO: Wednesday, May 18, at 8:00pm.
CENTERSHOT TOURNAMENT: Saturday, May 21, at
10:00am.
“FOR THE LADIES” CHICKEN DINNER: Saturday,
May 21, at 6:00pm, in the Fellowship Hall, provided by
the Men’s Ministry.
STUDENT END OF THE SCHOOL YEAR PARTY: On
Saturday, May 28, from 12:00noon-4:00pm, at the Youth
House.
OFFICE CLOSED: The HBC office will be closed
Monday, May 30, in honor of Memorial Day.
TEAM MEETINGS IN MAY:
Building & Grounds—Wednesday, May 4, at 6:15pm.
Student Ministry—Wednesday, May 4, at 8:00pm.
Children’s Ministry Team—Tuesday, May 10, at 6:30pm.
Stewardship & Finance—Wednesday, May 11, at 6:00pm.
Church Business Conference—Wed., May 11, at 7:00pm.
Mission Team—Thursday, May 12, at 5:30pm.
Church Council—Thursday, May 19, at 6:30pm.
Deacons’ Meeting—Sunday, May 22, at 2:00pm.
Please Note: All events, dates and times are subject to change.
Please consult weekly publications for any changes.
Hephzibah Baptist Church ▬ 2527 Highway 88 ▬ Hephzibah, Georgia 30815
Telephone (706) 592-4501 ▬ Fax (706) 592-6937
www.hephzibahbaptist.org
Church Staff
Dennis Andrews, Minister to Children and Families (dandrews@hephzibahbaptist.org)
Amanda Brookins, Minister of Worship/Music (abrookins@hephzibahbaptist.org)
Sara Dillard, Administrative Assist./Finance (sdillard@hephzibahbaptist.org)
Jacob Jalbert, Custodian (office@hephzibahbaptist.org)
Mary Murphy, Administrative Assist./Ministry (mmurphy@hephzibahbaptist.org)
Dr. C. Michael Wren, Jr., Senior Pastor (mwren@hephzibahbaptist.org)
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