Pastor’s Message/Announcements
Pastor’s August Message
Dear Friends and Family of HBC, From the time I was a little boy my mother always told me I was a special person. To be quite honest, I’m not sure I always believed her. I was certain there was a secret book somewhere that listed all the things parents were required to say to […]
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Dear Friends and Family of Hilton Baptist Church, Recently I was walking through a town park and I passed by a garbage can. I happened to glance down into the can and kept walking when something registered in my brain that said “That was weird. Why would anyone throw a fur hat in a garbage […]
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Dear Friends and Family of Hilton Baptist Church, For the last several years, at the start of summer, I have offered some suggestions of books you may find beneficial for your soul. Here are a few of the books that I’ve read and found meaningful in the past year. Perhaps you may enjoy one or […]
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Dear Friends and Family of HBC, Recently I had two completely unrelated and separate conversations that brought me both pride and joy. I share these so that you may (in the words of the Apostle Paul) “Rejoice with those who rejoice”. I have changed the names of those involved so no one is embarrassed. The […]
Continue ReadingDon’t Be A Joe
Dear Friends and Family of Hilton Baptist Church, I was talking with a longtime friend of my family who I’ll simply call ‘Joe’. Whenever I see Joe, it is not uncommon for him to ask “So, how are things going at your church?” One day after asking this question Joe added “You know, if I […]
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Dear Friends and Family of Hilton Baptist Church, I couldn’t take it anymore. I was tired of being stuck inside, the four walls were getting smaller and I had a bad case of cabin fever. Even though the weather beyond my window was gray and drizzly, I had to get outside. I needed to be […]
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Dear Friends and Family of Hilton Baptist Church, Every year a member of our church creates and shares a Bible reading plan with us. This plan allows us to read through the entire New Testament in one year. I have been reading a daily devotional entitled “The Blue Book” by Jim Branch. One entry in […]
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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 […]
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Dear Friends and Family of Hilton Baptist Church, Have you ever had the frustrating experience when you missed something exciting or important? You may be outside on a summer night stargazing with friends and the one moment you look away someone says “Wow! Did you see that shooting star?!” Ugh…you just missed it. Perhaps the […]
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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 […]
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