May 1st will be pivotal…
in the life of Huguenot Road Baptist Church. I highlight two major considerations for you.

Calling an Associate Pastor for Discipleship
The Personnel Team has worked diligently to fill this ministerial staff vacancy which has existed for nearly a year. The Team has met, prayed, listened to input from the congregation, considered scores of resumes, and now has a recommended candidate to present to the congregation.

You will have an opportunity to meet the candidate in both worship services on May 1. He and his family will spend the day with us. A reception will take place from 5:00-6:00 pm in the Family Life Center prior to the Quarterly Congregational meeting. This will be your opportunity to talk with him and to ask questions.

You will be asked to vote at the 6:00 pm quarterly meeting to extend a call to him, to begin service among us on August 1.

Consideration of a Proposed Facilities Renovation Plan and Fund-Raising Effort
The church has worked since July 2008 to develop a master plan for development and renovation of our church facilities. The Facilities Development Team will bring a recommendation to the Quarterly Congregational meeting on May 1st to proceed with Phase 1 of that plan.

The plan is to increase security by linking all three buildings by a new commons area; to improve accessibility by moving all church offices to the first floor and by adding an elevator and more rest rooms; to enhance flexibility by adding new first-floor education space and by renovating the Wallis Building second floor. Approximate cost is estimated to be $2.5 million.

The recommendation will include a proposal to work with a church stewardship consultant to raise funds for the project this coming fall. Construction could begin as early as the winter of 2012.

You can see the proposal for the first floor plans and read more about the potential renovation and expansion by clicking here. Information sessions will be held on May 1st at 8:45, 10:00 and 11:15 am to answer your questions about the proposals.

As you can see, you do not want to miss this important day at HRBC. Other matters will be considered at the Quarterly Congregational meeting, as well. Plan to be part of the decision-making process of your church by participating in the Congregational meeting, beginning at 6:00 pm in the Family Life Center.

Bert Browning