Author Archive: Tom
Share The Message
Dear Friends and Family of HBC, You might remember last Spring I encouraged you to watch a series called “The Chosen”. It is the story of Jesus and his choosing the twelve disciples to follow him in fulfilling his purpose. Since making this recommendation last May The Chosen has gained a lot of attention, especially […]
Continue ReadingBeing Grateful
Dear Friends and Family of HBC, Recently Karen and I celebrated our twelfth wedding anniversary. Thank you to everyone who sent a card, email or text wishing us well. As the date grew closer, we decided it would be good to get away for a few days. Unfortunately we waited too long to find a […]
Continue ReadingBe Still….
Dear Friends and Family of HBC, I was losing my patience. After all I was doing them a favor and they did not seem interested or concerned that I had places to go, things to do and my time was limited. Finally, I could not tolerate their lack of courtesy or concern any longer and […]
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For those that would like to fill out the Silencio survey, you can print it from here.
Continue ReadingRecalibrate
Dear Friends and Family of HBC, In the opening chapter of his book “Celebration of Discipline”, considered by some to be a classic on the implementation of following spiritual practices, Richard Foster writes: “Superficiality is the curse of our age… the desperate need today is not for a greater number of intelligent people, or gifted […]
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Welcome Alex!
Welcome to Alex Fortier, our new Church organist, who is now sharing his musical talents with all of us at HBC. Music has always been a special part of his life and he participates in many ways in Rochester. Alex, a native of Massachusetts, originally came to Rochester to attend the University of Rochester to […]
Continue ReadingPastor’s August Message
Dear Friends and Family of Hilton Baptist Church, In my church office I have a book I’ve been using to begin my work day. It is a collection of leadership prayers and these prayers help me start the day centered and in the right frame of mind. I enjoy reading, and praying, pre-written prayers because […]
Continue ReadingEaster Services
Join us for Worship on the following days: Thursday, April 18 ~ Maundy Thursday Service @ HBC ~ 7:00pm Sunday, April 21 ~ Sonrise Service at the Lake (46 W. Beach Rd., Hilton) ~ 7:00am Sunday, April 21 ~ Easter Celebration Service @ HBC ~ 10:00am If you are looking for a Good Friday Service, […]
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