Author Archive: Dorene Avel

Church Simplified

In addition to our traditional Sunday services, once a month we gather at 10:00 am on Sundays in the Lloyd Room and take part in what has been fondly named the “Bare Bones” worship service — a service designed to be more relaxed and informal than the others.

For some, “church” can sometimes feel stuffy, predictable and dry. The Bare Bones service is designed to provide a different feeling and experience. In this service we attempt to strip church down to the basics — the “bare bones.” We simply enjoy being together, being with God and sharing life through songs, prayers and a message from our Pastor, Dan Brown.

Pastors Message August 2023

Hilton Baptist ChurchVolume 83, Issue 8 Dear Friends and Family of Hilton Baptist Church, Before you read any further grab your calendar and a pen. I’ll be right here waiting for you when you get back. (Jeopardy music silently playing in the background) Ok, welcome back. Do you have your pen and calendar? Great. Now […]

Pastors Message July 2023

Dear Friends and Family of HBC, Recently I had the wonderful opportunity to attend a conference presented by one of my favorite organizations called “Renovare.” If you are unfamiliar with this organization, I recommend you look them up. They have several good resources for a deeper life with God. While at the conference I attended […]

Pastor’s May Message

Dear Friends and Family of Hilton Baptist Church, Throughout the month of April, I made it part of my morning routine to read one chapter from the Old Testament book of Proverbs. The book of Proverbs contains short quotes of wise advice and valuable guidance. It contains only thirty–one chapters and by reading one chapter […]