Beginning Wednesday, February 1, Dr. Deborah Loftis, Executive Director of the Hymn Society in the United States and Canada and Visiting Professor of Music at Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond (BTSR) will lead us in our annual Winter Bible Study.

During this study, Dr. Loftis will engage us in the topic of worship. Worship is one of Christianity’s distinctive marks. It is also one of our most unifying activities. But because it can have many forms, sometimes what is meant to unify Christians also divides. Thus, worship is always an important topic of discussion.

This will be a wonderful opportunity for our congregation to hear from a leading worship scholar as she helps us develop an informed theology of worship. You will be glad you were a part of this conversation, so make plans to join us in the multi-purpose room on Wednesday February 1, 8, and 15. Each meeting will begin with a time of prayer at 6:15.

Phillip Brown celebrates his 20th anniversary at HRBC in February.  Following this Sunday night’s congregational meeting, we will have a time of fellowship and celebration in the gym!  We encourage you to bring finger foods (cookies, brownies, nuts, or other sweet treats) for this reception.

Annual Congregational Meeting Is Sunday at 6:00 pm

The next Congregational Meeting is scheduled for Sunday, January 29, at 6:00 pm. We will meet to hear reports from various teams and groups and to hear a recommendation for the installation of shades in the sanctuary. Childcare will be provided during the meeting.

God works in mysterious ways, and the month of February turns out to be a divinely-orchestrated focus on worship at HRBC.

Phillip Brown Turns 20 (as our Music Minister, anyway)
Phillip joined the ministerial staff on February 9, 1992, as Associate Pastor for Youth and Music. He has been directing and conducting here ever since. We will celebrate his anniversary a few days early with a reception on Sunday evening, January 29. You will want to express gratitude to Phillip for his faithful service among us.

Winter Bible Study on Worship
Dr. Deborah Loftis, Visiting Professor of Church Music at Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond, is our guest Bible study leader for the first three Wednesday evenings in February (1, 8 and 15) at 6:15 pm. The study’s focus will be worship.

Ash Wednesday
The season of preparation for Easter, known as Lent, begins on February 22. We will offer an Ash Wednesday worship experience that evening at 6:00 pm. The service will be creative and family friendly.

Children-led Worship Service
The children’s Wednesday evening ministry will wrap up a study of worship by leading a worship experience for us on Wednesday, February 29 at 6:45 pm in the sanctuary. The service is being planned by them. I know they would love for you to be present.
Don’t miss these opportunities to celebrate worship, worship leadership, and through worship!

Bert Browning

Sunday morning Bible study leaders of all ages are encouraged to attend a mid-year training session on January 22 following the traditional worship service. Lunch will be provided followed by a time where we will sharpen our focus on the mission and ministry of our Sunday morning Bible study communities. What practical strategies can we employ to effectively connect, grow, and transform our church for ministry? Come and find out!

Put on your p.j.s, pack your blanket and your children, and join us in the gym on Sunday, January 15 at 6:00 pm for our annual Family Movie Night. We’ll have pizza and popcorn and take in this year’s film, Gnomeo and Juliet. If you haven’t seen it, prepare to laugh and dance, ‘cause it’s a good one! (This is a great time to invite a friend to hang out with us — think about who you can invite and bring them along!)

If you united with Huguenot Road Baptist Church within the past several months and have not participated in a New Member Reception, one is scheduled for Sunday, January 22, at 6:30 pm at the home of Bert and Rose Browning. Come enjoy a time of informal conversation and learn more about the life and ministry of HRBC. Please call the church office by Wednesday, January 19 if you plan to attend.