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Welcome to Hillcrest Baptist Church. Our desire is to minister to you and your loved ones and to help strengthen your faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.
We trust you will find our Web site informative and inspirational. Please contact us with questions or comments and join us in person as we serve the Lord together.
These are exciting times at Hillcrest Baptist Church: people are joining, getting saved and baptized; families are visiting. We have just completed a successful Vacation Bible School with over 200 children, ages 3 thru grade 5. We look forward to the VBS for Youth in August for grades 6-12. On the first of August, our youth mission team to Romania will be returning to the U.S. I know God has mightily used them to make a difference in that part of the world for His Kingdom.
We congratulate Roger Jones on becoming our Associate Pastor and Martha Jones becoming our Children’s Director. We look forward to seeing God continue to use them in ministry at Hillcrest. Our church is certainly blessed by having the Jones’ family ministering with us.
God has greatly blessed our church, and as you hear me often say: "with blessings come responsibility and accountability." Therefore, we must continue to be faithful to His Word, His mission for the church, and responsive to the opportunities He places in our path to minister, teach, and witness. It is important for all of us to do our part, working together to make a difference.
Please look for places where you might serve. Listen as the Holy Spirit places burdens on your heart. Only then will Hillcrest Baptist Church truly be the church God has called us to be.
See you at the "difference" place.
In Christ's Love, Doug
AWANA Survivor - thru August 27- ages 3 thru grade 5
Children will continue to learn Bible verses and have fun all summer. Be sure to invite your friends.
1 - Widows Lunch, 12 noon
3 - Communion, 10:55 am
- Dominion Trio, 6 pm
4 - Bloodmobile, 1-7 pm
- H.O.M.E., 6:30 pm: Hillcrest's Outreach Ministry & Evangelism, light supper served at 6:15 pm
6-8 - Youth Evangelism Conf/Kings Dominion Trip*
8 - Friendship Club Trip to Blue Ridge Dinner Theatre, "Little Women"
9 - (Youth) Cookout at the Jones’, 6:00 pm, w/the Nergers
10 - Youth S/S Guest Speaker: Michael Nerger
- Deacons Meeting, 7:15 pm
10-13 "Unshakeable" VBS for Youth*
15-16 Sr Hi Boys Camp Out, Smith Mtn Lake
17 - Romania & PA Mission Trip Reports, 7 pm
18 - H.O.M.E. (Adults & Youth), 6:30 pm: Hillcrest's Outreach Ministry & Evangelism, light supper served at 6:15 pm
23 - 6th Grade Hang-Out, 6 pm: light supper served; parents & new 6th graders will be introduced to our leaders, upcoming events, & programs for our youth
24 - S/S, AWANA, Kids Worship, Wee Kids Kick-Off Lunch Mtg., 12:30 pm*
27 - (Youth) Back to School Hillcrest Fair, 6:30 - 8:00 pm
1-7 - State Missions Emphasis Week of Prayer
7 - Sunday School Promotion Day
8 - H.O.M.E., 6:30 pm: Hillcrest's Outreach Ministry & Evangelism, light supper served at 6:15 pm
14 - Bimonthly Business Meeting, 6 pm
- Deacons Meeting, 7:15 pm
19-20 Men’s White Water Rafting Trip
20 - Horne Home Walk-A-Thon, Oak Level Baptist Church*
21-24 Revival with Dr. Rick Via*
24 - See You at the Pole
25 - HCBA Sr. Adults Quarterly Mtg (Talent Show), 1st Bapt-Coll
27 - Church Picnic, 3 pm
28 - Youth Sunday
29 - H.O.M.E. (Adults & Youth), 6:30 pm: Hillcrest's Outreach Ministry & Evangelism, light supper served at 6:15 pm
*CLICK ON CALENDAR IN TOP LEFT CORNER FOR DETAILS
 DISCIPLESHIP CLASS: "Gripped by the Greatness of God"
Wednesday night, September 3 thru October 22 Facilitated by Ginger Caffey
in the Victory in Jesus classroom; $10 for the workbook
How do we understand a power and a love that has no limits? Using selected passages from Isaiah, author James MacDonald seeks to reveal the sovereignty, holiness, grace, and glory of God. Awed by His greatness, as participants come to recognize each of the matchless attributes that characterize God, they will also be led, naturally, to a renewed heart of worship.
Sign-up using the form in the bulletin beginning August 10.
"All For the Glory of God" with Damaris Carbaugh
Damaris is a talented musician who has been a featured solist with the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir and can often be seen on the "Day of Discovery" television program. She shared with our WEM team, "I recently spoke at a ladies’ conference and feel like the Lord is leading me to elaborate on my testimony. My purpose for doing this is to clarify how I was made to glorify God. Until that became my ambition I was living in total disobedience and yet completely unaware of it! I truly feel there are many who do not quite grasp that every single aspect of our daily, mundane, and normal lives must be to do what the Apostle Paul urges us to do in 1 Corinthians 10: 31: So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do all for the glory of God."
You will not want to miss this exciting conference that will inspire you to live "All for the Glory of God." Tickets, which go on sale in August, are $20, and include a continental breakfast and lunch.
Sunday Worship and Activities
9:00 a.m. Prayer Time in the Sanctuary
9:45 a.m. Bible Study for All Ages*
10:55 a.m. Morning Worship*
Wee Ministry Class (separate classes for ages 4 & 5)
G-Force Children's Worship (grades 1-5)
4:00 p.m. Reach-N-Out Youth Choir (- except summer)
4:30 p.m. Youth "Fuel" Bible Study (grades 6-12)
4:30 p.m. Discipleship Training (schedule varies thruout the year)
6:00 p.m. God's Kidz (Children’s Choir) (grades K-5) (- except summer)
6:00 p.m. Actors for Christ (Youth) (- except summer)
6:00 p.m. Evening Worship*
Monday
9:00 a.m. Ladies Intercessory Prayer Meeting
6:30 p.m. H.O.M.E. (Hillcrest's Outreach Ministry & Evangelism) (1st & 3rd Monday)
Wednesday Church Family Night
6:20 p.m. AWANA (ages 3-grade 5) (6:30 pm in Summer)
6:20 p.m. Youth "Guys" and "Girls" Bible Study, (grades 6-12)
6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting/Bible Study for Adults*
6:30 p.m. Discipleship Classes (schedule varies thruout the year)
7:30 p.m. Adult Choir Rehearsal
*Nursery Provided
ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL ~ 9:45 a.m.
 A new Sunday School class for singles will begin on SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, at 9:45 am, beginning with a DVD study, "Single and Satisfied," by Tony Evans. A lot of singles today are emotional basket cases because they can’t find anybody. The Bible’s advice to those who are desperately hunting for a mate is simply, "stop." Instead, invest the same energy in growing close to the Lord. He knows far better where your wife or husband is than you do. In this impactful series for Christian singles, Dr. Evans encourages singles to wait on the Lord while working for the Lord as they become more wedded in the Lord.
LADIES EDUCATION CLASS (all ages):
led by Sandra Ramsey, upstairs in Education Wing B (near the Social Hall), in the old choir room; based on Bible studies written especially for women, in the Chapel, which usually includes a study book and class discussion; and, sometimes, video presentations.
MEN’S EDUCATION CLASS (all ages):
led by Tony Pratt and Greg Jessup, downstairs in Education Wing B; based on studies to help men improve their Christian walk; which usually includes a study book and discussion; and, sometimes, video presentations.
The following classes are general Bible studies using
quarterly lessons from Lifeway Christian Resources:
COLLEGE and CAREER CLASS, ages 18-24:
taught by Tim and Shirley Redman, downstairs in Education Wing B;
WOMEN of the WORD, ages 25-50:
taught by Rachel Jamerson, downstairs in Education Wing A;
YOUNG COUPLES CLASS, ages 35 and under:
taught by Lane Perry, downstairs in Education Wing B;
MEDIAN COUPLES CLASS, ages 36-50:
taught by Gary Turner, downstairs in Education Wing B;
MEN'S BIBLE SEEKERS CLASS, ages 18 and over:
taught by Fred Caffey and Noel Kornett, downstairs in Education Wing A;
KOINONIA (Fellowship), ages 18 and over:
for couples and singles, downstairs in Education Wing B;
KINGDOM SEEKERS CLASS, for couples and singles, ages 30 and over:
taught by Mike Bennett, downstairs in Education Wing A;
MEN’S CLASS, for ages 50 and over:
taught by Jack Hollar, Francis Martin, and Doug Smith, (behind the Chapel);
LADIES CLASS, for ages 50 and over:
taught by Ginger Caffey, (in the room across from kitchen);
VICTORY IN JESUS CLASS, for couples ages 50 and over:
taught by Dean Cline, upstairs in Education Wing B
HISPANIC CLASS, taught by Jerry Wood, interpreted by Girlane Wood, in the Chapel
Education Wing A - down the hallway from the office area
Education Wing B - new area on the west side of the Sanctuary
(We also have classes for youth and children of all ages as listed under "Youth Activities" and "Children's  Activities.")
Our Music Program
Hillcrest is blessed with a wonderful music program. The adult choir (led by Betsy Morris), as well as individuals and groups within the choir, sing at the morning and evening worship services and also have special performances during the year. (The choir practices on Wednesday night at 7:30 p.m., following the evening Bible study and prayer meeting.)
We also have a choir for the children (age 4 - grade 5), who meet on Sunday at 6:00 p.m. (except in suumer). They provide special music for our worship services at various times during the year, and do two musical dramas each year. Our Youth Choir, "Reach-N-Out," practices at 4:00 pm on Sunday (except in summer). In addition to providing special at church services and activities, they also minister at other organizations in our community.
 Our Friendship Club
The Friendship Club is for adults ages 55 and up. They meet once a month for either lunch and a speical program at the church or go on special trips, which have included: "Mayberry Days" in Mt. Airy, NC; a scenic tour to the Blue Ridge Mountains; a trip to the Blue Ridge Dinner Theater in Ferrum, VA, etc. The seniors are also active within the church, helping with events such as Vacation Bible School for children. Join them and learn how you can serve the Lord during this special season of your life.
Mission Trips
Members of our church have undertaken many mission trips, both in the United States and abroad as follows: (1990) five men took a ten-day mission trip to the Ivory Coast, West Africa; (1992) six men spent two weeks in Costa Rica doing construction work; (1994) our adult choir, musicians, sound technicians, and Pastor Doug went to New Heritage Baptist Church in Carmel, Indiana; (1995) Pastor Doug and the choir went to Calvary Baptist Church in Thomasville, Georgia, to lead in services of praise and worship; (1999) our Outreach Director went to Uganda, Africa; (2001) our pastor’s wife also went to Uganda, Africa. In 2002-3, trips were made by various members to Honduras, Brazil, and Uganda; and our youth went to Richmond. In 2004, two members returned to Brazil, and our youth went to Mexico. In 2005, 14 of our members ministered with the 411 Church in New York, 5 members went to Uganda in June, the youth returned to Mexico in August, and 24 members went to Huntersville, WV, and ministered with First Baptist Church. In 2006, many of our members were involved in mission trips to the Gulf Coast in May, Mississippi and Uganda in June, Tennessee in July, and Germany in September. 2007 trips included Mexico, Uganda, Tennessee, Pennsylvania, Spain, and Peru.
 Youth Activities
SUNDAY: Sunday School begins at 9:30 with praise & worship for all youth, followed by classes for: Young ladies in grade 6-8; Young men in grade 6-8; Young ladies in grades 9 thru 12, and Young men in grades 9 thru 12. The Youth Choir meets at 4:00 pm; Youth "Fuel" Bible study begins at 4:30 pm; Actors for Christ, at 6:00 p.m., Actors for Christ, where they learn the Word of God and how to express it through drama.
WEDNESDAY night: Youth "Guy" and "Girls" Bible studies, 6:30 pm
Other Youth Activities throughout the year include: the 30-hour Famine, Bible Studies, Local and Foreign Mission Trips, Lock-Ins, Christian Concerts, "Go-Tell" Summer Camp, Vacation Bible School, Youth Sunday, Youth Worship Services, and monthly H.O.M.E. visitation.
Children’s Activities
SUNDAY: Sunday School begins at 9:45 a.m. for: Ages 1, 2, 3, 4-5; Grades 1-2, 3, 4, and 5. At 10:55 am, ages 4-5 attend Wee Ministry class, grades 1-5 attend G-Force Children's Worship, in the Chapel, where they are introduced to who God is and worship Him through praise, music, Scripture, videos, activities, and fun. God's Kidz, the children’s choir, (age 4 - grade 5) meets on Sunday evening at 6:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAY night: Ages 3 thru grades 5 attend AWANA, (All Workmen Are Not Ashamed - a Bible-based Christ-centered program which incorporates Scripture memorization, games , and rewards) at 6:20 p.m. (6:30 in summer). They also attend the annual AWANA Bible Quiz and Olympics.
Other Children's Activities throught the year include: the Hallelujah Party (a Halloween alternative), trips to the zoo, ice skating, Children's Christian Camp, Vacation Bible School, and much, much more!
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