First Baptist Church of Hopewell

401 N. Second Avenue

Hopewell, VA 23860

804-458-2752

Website: fbchopewell.church

Email: info@fbchopewell.church

Friday, February 7, 2020

First Baptist Church of Hopewell

celebrates

YOUR HELP IS NEEDED – FOR ON-GOING SUPPORT! When entering or exiting the church please

remember to check that doors are SECURELY shut and locked behind you. We are still finding doors open

throughout the church, and individuals are found wandering in the church. This not only poses a safety issue for

the staff and other people (including WEE School students), but poses a security issue for the building and

properties. This is one small thing that we can do to help ensure the safety and security of FBC and its occupants.

THY WORD IS A LAMP UNTO MY FEET

Baptists have always been referred to as “the people of the Book” because

of our commitment to the sacred nature of the Scriptures. We have been

studying an overview of the Bible on Wednesday evenings before we dive

into specific passages or story lines found in it.

Unfortunately, many believers have come to the point of taking this Holy

Book for granted, forgetting the sacrifices made to make it available to us.

For a long time, the Scriptures were only available to a particular class of

religious leaders who took the onus of passing on to the masses what they

felt was important and with varying degrees of accuracy. They were

guarding their power.

But there arose a caliber of believer who knew better. They committed

themselves to seeing that the Bible was made available to the common man

to interpret for themselves. Unfortunately, this came at a great price. For

example, John Wycliffe was religious scholar, professor, and translator who

dared to put the Scripture in the language of the people. He had other

concerns about the integrity of the Church, but the Scripture was at the heart

of his. He was consistently persecuted throughout his life. Then, 44 years

after his death by natural causes, he was declared a heretic and his bones

were rebellion dug up, burned, and thrown in the river.

William Tyndale wanted to translate the Bible into the common language so

all people could receive and appreciate it, but he was arrested and burned at

the stake. John Rogers attempted another version, but he was arrested and

executed on the order of Mary, Queen of Scots (Bloody Mary).

The list could go on and on, even into this very day, of individuals who

have dedicated themselves at great cost to make sure you and I have the

access and opportunity to explore the Word of God. That Book collecting

dust on a shelf or coffee table tells the story of life eternal, life full of

purpose and hope, life as God intended. Let’s not ignore it, but treasure it,

embrace it, learn from its pages of the amazing grace of God.

See you Sunday!

Pastor Darrell

February 2020

Sunday, February 2nd

SPROUTS Super Sunday 12:15 p.m.

Rehearsal for Spring Musical 4:00 p.m.

NO Youth Bible Study

NO Praise Team Practice

Friday, February 7th

Night to Shine

Sunday, February 9th

WEE School Sunday 11:00 a.m.

(Single Service Today)

Singspiration 4:00 p.m.

(Family Worship & Praise Center)

Church Council 6:00 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 21st – Sunday Feb. 23rd

Youth Winter Retreat

Sunday, February 23rd

FBC Concert Series:

Hopewell Men’s Chorus 6:00 p.m.

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Deadline for March Newsletter:

Monday, February 24th at 9:00 a.m.

See the church calendar (Feb./March)

included or on the church website for a

listing of all FBC activities & events.

See separate Life University at FBC

calendar for courses offered & times.

The Wed. Night Café will be open most weeks.

Openings/ Reservation Cards will be in weekly bulletin.

From the Pastor

Upcoming Events

YOUTH & CHILDRENS MINISTRY CORNER

February 23. The winter retreat focus study is titled “ACT. LOVE. WALK.” based on

scripture from Micah.

Life gets tough when we don’t know what’s expected of us. We have no way of navigating what

we should and shouldn’t be doing. Without expectations, we’re like a delivery person who lost

the address for a package. He knows he’s supposed to deliver the package to someone, but he

doesn’t know where to go or who to give it to.

Thankfully, God doesn’t leave us to wander through life without any directions. He has given

us a set of expectations to show us clearly which paths will take us where we need to go.

These expectations aren’t arbitrary rules imposed on us just to make our lives harder. Quite

the opposite—God’s expectations exist to give our lives meaning and direction. One important

thing to know about God’s expectations: they can’t be faked. They have to start with serious

heart transformation that only comes from knowing Jesus Christ.

Micah 6:8 (MSG) says, “But he’s already made it plain how to live, what to do, what GOD is looking

for in men and women. It’s quite simple: Do what is fair and just to your neighbor, be

compassionate and loyal in your love, and don’t take yourself too seriously—take God seriously.”

Act. Love. Walk. Three signs that we are being transformed from the inside out by Jesus.

Three signs to point our youth squarely in the direction that God wants them to go.

GATHERING OPPORTUNITIES:

Sunday School: February 2, 9, 16, 23 January @ 10 a.m. – Room 210, Education Wing

Youth Group: Sunday evening Begins at 6 p.m. (Bible study based on the movie – Overcomer)

SPROUTS Super Sunday: February 2nd at 12:15 p.m. – meet in Dining Room.

Night to Shine on February 7th

o Need Buddies

o Shoe Shines

o Parking Support

Winter Retreat: February 21-23, 2020.

SPROUTS SUPER SUNDAY: February 2, 2020, at 12:15 p.m..

We will meet in the dining room for lunch and then we will ….

…. …. …. …. Come and find out. See you then!

YOUTH WINTER RETREAT: February 21-23, 2020, at Camp

Kehukee. Parents and their youth will receive more detailed

information shortly. We will depart FBC on Friday, February

21 at 5:30p.m. We will return to FBC no later than 12 noon on

CHURCH DATABASE/DIRECTORY

We are in the process of updating our church database and also producing a church directory for

distribution. Please remember to return your up-to-date information ASAP so that we can verify/update

our church records. Update forms can be found in the vestibule, the fellowship hall, and by the church

office, or contact the church office to have a form emailed to you.

Carole White Gospel Tribute Concert Event

Our first concert was a huge success! A large crowd enjoyed an evening of great entertainment from

a group of incredibly talented people. Thanks to the generosity of the attendees, $1,657 was raised

for FBC’s Night to Shine. Many thanks to those who made the evening possible and to those who

attended and supported the event and Night to Shine!

Our Sunday evening concert series continues featuring two phenomenal groups from the Tri-Cities area.

February 23rd – Hopewell Men’s Chorus

March 22nd – Gospel Workshop of America

Invite your family and friends – these are concerts you won’t want to miss!

Guardian Angel s for the Month o f February

Sunday, February 2nd 8:45 a.m. Infants – 5 Years Nan Frink, Christine Weston

11:00 a.m. Infants – 5 Years Kim Saunders, Joseph Pelter

Sunday, February 9th 11:00 a.m. Infants – 3 Years Debbie Hafner, Rebecca Vasquez

11:00 a.m. 4 – 5 Years Donna & Bill Howell

Sunday, February 16th 8:45 a.m. Infants – 5 Years Michelle Parr, Jenna Minor

11:00 a.m. Infants – 5 Years Betty Hill, Pete Nicholson

Sunday, February 23rd 8:45 a.m. Infants – 5 Years Betty Rose & Charlie Hughes

11:00 a.m. Infants – 5 Years Robin & Mary Dale Pritchard

FBC is one of over 720 churches across the world

hosting Night to Shine on Friday, February 7th.

Get ready to PARTY as we CELEBRATE individuals

with special needs & make prom dreams come true!

Offering Envelopes

If you are in need of Offering Envelopes for the

upcoming year, please notify the church office.

When making a donation to FBC, please make sure

to use your offering envelopes to ensure that your

donation is recorded properly. To help with

bookkeeping, be sure to include your name and

donation amount on the front of the envelope.

Thank you!

Singspiration Join in the fun for the community-wide Singspiration!

Sundays as listed at 4:00 p.m.

Feb. 9th – Family Worship & Praise Center

March 8th – First Congregational Church

April 19th – City Point Restoration of God

BENEVOLENCE YEARLY REPORT2019

The Benevolence Team is working with those in

need and continues to have generous financial

support from our FBC members. Your report for

2019 is as follows:

Total Funds Received from Benevolence

offerings - $11,092.44

Total Funds Disbursed from Benevolence

funds - $13,432.86

Total Number of Families Assisted – 38

Total Number of Applicants - 86

Please remember that if you know of someone in

need and are willing to sponsor this person, direct

him/her to the church office to complete an

application for review by the Benevolence Team.

There are also copies of the application located on

the table near the Church Office so that they are

accessible at all times. Our mission is to serve

those in our church family as well as friends of

church members.

Congregational Care Ministry

A Congregational Care Ministry Team has been developed

to address needs which may arise within the church family.

The purpose of the team will be to reach out to the FBC

family in times of need and to provide improved

coordination and communication of such needs.

Visitation – Visit members who are homebound or in

hospital/care facilities.

Welcome/Greeter – Be available at specific locations or to

circulate throughout the sanctuary before services to

support the Ushers and Deacons in welcoming guests.

Prayer – Lift up church family/friends in prayer as needed

or requested.

Communications – Send cards as needed (sympathy, get

well…) and contact members who are absent.

Meals – Provide temporary meals for homebound members.

Transportation – Assist members in attending church activities.

Member Recruitment – Make follow-up contacts to visitors

If you would be interested in learning more about serving

on any of the teams please contact the church office.

WEE SCHOOL SUNDAY Sunday, February 9th at 11:00 a.m.

One of the most exciting times of worship we have every year is our WEE School Sunday, where we recognize our staff and students of this great ministry of the church. Students and their families join us for this celebration of life and appreciation of this educational opportunity.

On Sunday, February 9th, we will host our annual WEE School Sunday. There will be only one service that morning; it will be at 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary. This year we will highlight a blend of traditional and contemporary worship in our fellowship. Hopefully, our guests will see that First Baptist is a diverse and progressive congregation that offers variety and diversity to meet their spiritual needs, as well as fellowship opportunities with like-minded believers and those who are still seeking.

Please join us for this special service as we show our gratitude to our WEE School staff and welcome and honor our students and their families.

Attention FBC Kids: Did you know that a special Children’s Bulletin is available for you each Sunday?

Each week we have two Children’s Bulletins – one for younger kids and one for older kids. The bulletin is full of games, puzzles, word searches, dot-to-

dots, and other fun ways to learn about God, Jesus, and the Bible. AND…they usually tie directly in with Pastor Boggs’ message for the day.

You’ll have fun doing Bible related activities while you listen and look for how Pastor Boggs talks about the stuff in your special bulletin. Grab a Children’s Bulletins in the vestibule or ask an usher where to find one.

So bring a pencil, pen, or crayon and jump in to learning about God!

Operation Christmas Child

Praise the Lord for 10,569,405 more

children who get to hear the Good

News of Jesus Christ! We’re

celebrating 10,569,405 shoebox gifts

packed worldwide in 2019. In the U.S.

8,950,144 shoeboxes were packed and

201 came from FBC. Thank you again,

FBC family, for sharing your love

through this ministry.

~ Raymond & Patti Powell

LIFE UNIVERSITY at FBC

Life University at First Baptist Church will be offering a variety of classes under various

“departments” including Arts, Christian Life, Culinary Arts, Education, Fitness, and Home

& Garden. Participants will have the opportunity to take part in a range of classes that

include hands on, demonstrations, and lectures. If you have an idea for a class you’d like to

participate in, please contact the church office.

Life University at FBC was created to provide resources for participants to gain knowledge,

to better themselves, and to fellowship with others from our church and community. The

main requirement for all courses is an eagerness to learn and/or develop skills.

In addition to some on-going classes, new courses will be starting soon. Course information

is available on the bulletin board near Pastor Boggs’ office or by contacting the church

office. Registration is required for each class so that instructors can properly prepare.

LIFE UNIVERSITY at FBC

FEBRUARY

3rd (Mon.) 11:00 a.m. Room 123 Are You Smarter Than Your Smartphone?

4th (Tues.) 6:00 p.m. Gym Line Dancing

4th (Tues.) 7:00 p.m. DR Healthy Eating for Special Diets

6th (Thurs.) 6:00 p.m. Gym Zumba

11th (Tues.) 6:00 p.m. Gym Line Dancing

11th (Tues.) 7:00 p.m. DR Healthy Eating for Special Diets

13th (Thurs.) 6:00 p.m. Gym Zumba

18th (Tues.) 6:00 p.m. Gym Line Dancing

18th (Tues.) 7:00 p.m. DR Healthy Eating for Special Diets

20th (Thurs.) 6:00 p.m. Gym Zumba

22nd (Sat.) 9:00 a.m. Room 123 Shutterfly

24th (Mon.) 11:00 a.m. Room 123 Are You Smarter Than Your Smartphone?

25th (Tues.) 6:00 p.m. Gym Line Dancing

25th (Tues.) 7:00 p.m. DR Healthy Eating for Special Diets

MARCH

3rd (Tues.) 7:00 p.m. DR Cake & Cookie Decorating

10th (Tues.) 7:00 p.m. DR Cake & Cookie Decorating

17th (Tues.) 7:00 p.m. DR Cake & Cookie Decorating

23rd (Mon.) 11:00 a.m. Room 123 Are You Smarter Than Your Smartphone?

24th (Tues.) 7:00 p.m. DR Cake & Cookie Decorating

31st (Tues.) 7:00 p.m. DR Cake & Cookie Decorating

APRIL

27th (Mon.) 11:00 a.m. Room 123 Are You Smarter Than Your Smartphone? updated 1/29/20