Letters from the Pastor

Would you like to live an unhurried life where space for God and love for people were your top priorities? This was the way of Jesus. He said yes to the Father and his kingdom, and he said no to lots of other good things. This can be the way for us, too. In his book...

A Reflection on Our Annual Meeting Worship Service This past Sunday, we gathered as a church family to celebrate all that God has done in and through Huguenot Road Baptist Church over the past year. Our Annual Meeting Worship Service was a time of reflection,...

Are you or someone whom you know overly self-critical? As an oldest son and a “Type A,” I can be pretty tough on myself. Maybe you can identify. We overlook the positive and dwell on the negative. The proverbial glass is “half empty” even when it is overflowing....

Sometimes, what doesn’t make it into a Sunday sermon still deserves to be shared. Here’s a story I planned to use but left on the cutting room floor. This story, often shared in Christian circles, is attributed to an unknown author but carries a profound message for...

“The Renewal Project: Transformed Minds for God’s Will”  As we step into a new year, we often find ourselves reflecting on the past and setting intentions for what lies ahead. What better way to begin 2025 than with a focus on renewal—not just of our habits or...

As we celebrate Christmas, let us take a moment to reflect on the story of the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem. This story is more than a historical event; it’s a message of hope, unlimited second chances, and the assurance that it’s never too late to start something...

Dear Church Family,  Let’s Read the Bible Through in 2025 at HRBC! This year, we are challenging our congregation to read the Bible using a chronological plan that follows the timeline of biblical events. Our goal remains the same: 100 members and friends of HRBC...

It is often said that the only person who likes change is a baby with a dirty diaper! Change can be challenging. Neither individuals nor organizations are immune to the forces of change.  What is change?   Peter Steinke, in How Your Church Family Works:...

This past Sunday, we began our Advent journey by reflecting on what it means to prepare for Jesus with an unhurried heart. Using John Mark Comer's The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry as a guide, we explored four practices to cultivate this: Silence and Solitude,...

As the Advent season begins, we are invited into a sacred time of waiting, reflection, and preparation. At Huguenot Road Baptist Church, our theme this year is Preparing for Jesus, a call to ready our hearts for the arrival of Christ, not just as a historical event,...