SUNDAY, January 27, :30 A.M. TBA, Scripture: TBA 11:00 A.M. TBA, Scripture: TBA Weekend Hymn of Praise: TBA (African Heritage Hymnal)

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1 WEEKEND THE PARK Weekend Worship Scripture Luke 10:23-24 SATURDAY, January 26, 2019 SATURDAY NIGHT LIFE (SNL) 6:30 P.M. Sermon: TBA, Scripture: TBA SUNDAY, January 27, :30 A.M. TBA, Scripture: TBA 11:00 A.M. TBA, Scripture: TBA Weekend Hymn of Praise: TBA (African Heritage Hymnal) UPCOMING EVENTS Join us every Wednesday (Wonderful Wednesdays With Jesus) at 12:00 noon (The Power Hour A 1 Hour Worship Experience in the West Sanctuary and during the evening (6:45p.m. Main Sanctuary) when our Pastor leads us in Prayer, Praise, and Bible Study. Prayer Call - JOIN US EVERY FRIDAY MORNING 6:30 a.m. (302) Conference Code: Periscope (Twitter) Facebook Live and you can Follow Our Church (@FBCHighlandPark) on Twitter and Facebook and #Hash Tag us (#CITYONTHEHILL, #POWERATTHEPARK, #FBCHighlandPark) on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. Spread the Word! MAKE SURE YOU GET OUR FREE APP ON YOUR PHONE! Broadcast Ministry Saturday 7:30 a.m FM ( Sunday 1:00 a.m.; 7:00 a.m.; 8:00 p.m FM ( Get our free First Baptist Highland Park App on your smart devices and stream live worship services along with having the ability to access services On-Demand. You can also download the free Lightsource app to your mobile devices, as First 1 P a g e January 25 th February 1 st

2 Baptist Highland Park is one of the featured Ministries and you can also access previous sermons. Apple Corporation Discount - Due to our relationship with Apple Corporation, when you are in their stores making purchases, make sure that you tell them that you are a member of First Baptist Church of Highland Park and you will receive a discount. ANNOUNCEMENTS 2019 Congregational Vision Conference is scheduled for Monday, January 28 at 7:00 p.m. Members will receive the 2018 Annual Report and here about forward projections and future plans. Our church is on the move for the cause of Christ and we need the total involvement of all who call Highland Park their church home. We re also appreciative of the support given by Faith Partners. ONE LOVE ONE NIGHT REVIVAL: Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at 6:45 pm Pastor Keith Battle Zion Baptist Church, Capital Heights, Maryland will be out guest preacher. All persons are encouraged to be present. (Location: Main Sanctuary). ROCK AND ROLL MARATHON: Sign up now and starting pointing to the March 2019 Rock and Roll Marathon in Washington, DC (3/9/2019) Signing up for this race can help to inspire you to train during the cold winter months. You can also sign up for next year s Richmond Marathon ( ) in November Many have shared that this is a great race in which to participate. BUSINESS BY THE BOOK: Do you want to grow your business biblically? Business by the book is a small study group that is eight weeks on Thursday (7:00-9:00 p.m.) or Saturday (10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m.). For more information please contact Sister Debra Jackson and Brother Spurgin Waters at bbb-ministry@fbhp.org or the Administrative Office at HIGHLIGHTER PUBLICATION: The Summer Issue of the Highlighter is a special issue highlighting the accomplishments of our youth. Pick up a copy after of the Sunday morning services. 2 P a g e January 25 th February 1 st

3 BIRTHDAY CORNER FEBRUARY BIRTHDAY MINISTRY: Please come and join us! The February Birthday Ministry meets every 1 st Saturday of the month at 9:00 a.m. in Room 202 of the James J. McCord Education Building. Looking forward to seeing you there! CHRISTIAN EDUCATION CORNER HOT TOPIC FOR TEENS - The Sunday Biblical Institute will host on Sunday, February 10, 2019 from 9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. for ages Hot Topics for Teens. Please come out and join us for discussions that are of interest to our teens. Please bring a friend and breakfast will be served. DISCIPLESHIP BIBLE CLASSES OPEN REGISTRATION - Classes start in February! Register Today! After the 7:3 0a.m. & 11:00 a.m. services on Sundays or on the Church website at -strong/. If you want to strengthen your Christian walk and learn more about God s will for your life, you will truly be blessed by enrolling in The Growing Strong in God s Family Series (beginners) or The Ministering Disciple (graduates of the beginner s series). For more information please contact the Administrative Office at , Deacons Russell Crawford or Ollie Williams (MEN), Deacon Lestine Graves or Sister Veronica Jacobs (LADIES). dfree: Consumer debt is slavery. Lasting freedom is available. If you want to be free, then take the first step! Only you can make the decision to change and escape financial slavery through the power of God! You can choose a class that will meet once a week for 2 hours on Tuesday evening from 7-9 p.m. and on Saturday mornings from 10 a.m. 12 p.m. Facilitators: Dr. Shirley Young, Brother James Silver and Brother William Coates. Go to our website under Christian Education, select Dfree and scroll down to register. CROWN FINANCIAL MINISTRIES SPRING 2019 CLASS registration has begun. Come get your financial checkup now. A member of the Crown Team will be available at the exits of the church after each service to provide you with registration information or you may register online at the church s website: For further information you may call the Administrative Office at or reach out to Sister Shirley Ballard (Adults), Brother Robin Mayo (Adults) or Sister Patricia Clover (Teens). Don t miss out on your life changing ten week- Financial Class experience. 3 P a g e January 25 th February 1 st

4 TUTORIAL MINISTRY: The Tutorial Ministry Needs MATH and READING TUTORS! The Tutorial Ministry is in need of Mathematics, and Reading and Language Art Tutors (for grades 3 through 12). If you would like to make a difference in a student s academic achievement and you are interested in becoming part of a dynamic ministry, please contact the church office at and to Tutorial@fbhp.org and refer to in subject line FBCHP TUTOR. SUNDAY BIBLICAL INSTITUTE - Classes are held each Sunday, 9:30-10:30 a.m. in the James J. McCord Education Building right across campus as well as in the East Chapel next door. Hope to see you there. Deacon Ray Nobles Sunday Biblical Institute Class (9:30 a.m.) now meets in the new chapel right across the hall from the Main Sanctuary on the East Side of the Building. CHURCH OFFICE CORNER ATTENTION: Please be advised that vehicles should not be left on our grounds without alerting our Security Department. ATTENTION ALL MEMBERS During Monday-Friday Business Hours (8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.) Guests are asked to enter the New Worship Center at lower rear entrance as it has been determined is most convenient. CHANGE OF ADDRESS: In order for us to help you receive your information in a timely manner, please update your address and telephone number with the Administrative Office. Change of Address Forms are available in the Administrative Office and online at ALL REQUESTS: All announcements and events, space request, and work request, are due by 12:00 p.m. (Noon) on Monday and sent to churchoffice@fbhp.org. Check requests are due by 12:00 p.m. (Noon) on Monday and turned in to Accounts Payable. If announcements and events are received after 12:00 p.m. on Monday, they will be placed in the following week s announcements and events. This still applies even if there is a holiday. DRIVERS ARE NEEDED!! All interested persons please contact the Administrative Office at P a g e January 25 th February 1 st

5 LOST SOMETHING? Check with Security for your Lost and Found Items! All Lost and Found items that have been found and turned into an usher, Security Officer, or parishioner can be picked up at the Security Office in the Education building. The Lost and Found is operated by FBCHP s Security to help found items find their way back home. Security stores all items a minimum of 30 days before disposal. MARYLAND HABITAT FOR HUMANITY: The First Baptist Church of Highland Park has partnered with the Maryland Habitat for Humanity as part of a local, community faith-based initiative to assist those in need with household repairs, weatherization, and appliance repair. Services are geared towards low, fixed income residents. If you would like to receive additional information about this program, please contact the Administrative Office at COUPLES FOR CHRIST CORNER LOVE REVIVAL SERVICE: February is a traditional month for the Couples for Christ Ministry to have a one-night Love Revival Service on Wonderful Wednesday (February 13 at 6:45 p.m.). Rev. Keith Battle, Zion Church would be our guest speaker. FINE ARTS CORNER FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF HIGHLAND MUSIC AND ARTS DEPARTMENT: Our choir needs you! Please consider joining one of our choirs. Assigned Sundays and rehearsal dates are: Choir Assigned Sunday Rehearsal Night & Time The Inspirational Voices (TIV) 1st Sunday Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. Lucy Wyatt Mass Choir 2nd Sunday Thursday, 7:00 p.m. Mighty Men of God 3rd Sunday, 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. Voices of Hope (VOH) 3 rd Sunday, 11:00 a.m. Monday, 7:00 p.m. Sunbeam Choir 3 rd Sunday, 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, before the 2nd & 3rd Sundays, 6:30 p.m. True Praise 4 th Sunday Thursday, 7:00 p.m. A registration table will be set up in the Lower Atrium after each service. We look forward to having you join us! HEALTH AND FITNESS CORNER FAITH STRONG TEAM: Make sure that you stay physically active during the Winter Months as our Faith Strong Team is already pointing to the 2019 Rock n Roll Marathon (26.2), Half Marathon (13.1) & 5K on Saturday, March 9, You can register by going to 5 P a g e January 25 th February 1 st

6 POWERFIT classes have begun. Please see the website for class schedules and times. We look forward to seeing you! ATTENTION MEMBERS: Active wear for FBCHP and Faith Strong magnets may be purchased. Please stop by the Reception Desk after all services to place your order. The purchase of Faith Strong caps can be done online at in the on-line EStore ( ); or CLICK HERE. HEALTH TIP: Be sure to wash/sanitize your hands after pumping gas, as you do not know what germs you can contract. BALTIMORE MARATHON: Discount registrations are available now for the 2019 Baltimore Marathon ( and you can also plan to participate in the March 2019 Rock and Roll Marathon in Washington, DC (3/9/2019) roll.com Signing up for a race can help to inspire you to train. MARCH 2019 ROCK AND ROLL MARATHON: Sign up now and starting pointing to the March 2019 Rock and Roll Marathon in Washington, DC (3/9/2019) Signing up for this race can help to inspire you to train during the cold winter months. You can also sign up for next year s Richmond Marathon ( ) in November Many have shared that this is a great race in which to participate. JOB ANNOUNCEMENT CORNER VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Are You Experienced in Sales, Merchandising, and Customer Service? Are you interested in working in the Books, Gifts, Etc. Bookstore? YOUR CHURCH NEEDS YOU! All interested persons please send message of interest and contact information to facilitiesuse@fbhp.org. NOTE: All Volunteers 6 P a g e January 25 th February 1 st

7 must undergo a mandatory criminal background check and sign a volunteer release form. White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (WHIHBCU) will begin hosting a series of webinars with The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM). The webinar series will highlight how to find and apply for job opportunities in the public sector. The series will also cover federal resume writing and discuss federal opportunities to include: Pathways Program, Internships, Presidential Management Fellows and MUCH MORE! Detailing Minds, Inc. Transportation Services is hiring Full-Time Drivers Call Charles Watkins at (301) or (240) Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) HBCU/MI Internship Program: Summer 2018 application are now available. This 10-week summer internship program is designed for undergraduate and graduate students who attend a historically black college or university, a tribal college or university, or a minority serving institution. Each intern will be mentored by an NRL principle investigator and will complete a cutting-edge research project at the Naval Research Laboratory in Washington, D.C. MENS CORNER ATTENTION FBCHP MEN: It s the 2019 Men Standing Strong and Courageous 1 Corinthians 16:13 Men s Retreat with our opening speaker Dr. Michael Freeman, Spirit of Faith Christian Center on March at the Sheraton in Reston, Virginia. The cost is $ Please see a representative in the Book Store after each service for more information. OUTREACH CORNER SAVE THE DATE: The Evangelism Ministry will equip the Saints in Knowing Your Spiritual Gifts Saturday, January 26, 2019 from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. in room 203 of the James J. McCord Education Building. Come by and assess the gifts God has given you for the edification of the Body of Christ. All Materials and Light Refreshments will be provided. For further information, contact the Administrative Office. THE WIDOWS AND WIDOWERS MINISTRY will meet on Saturday, February 2, 2019 at 12:15 pm in Room 311 in the Education Building. 7 P a g e January 25 th February 1 st

8 LOTT CAREY GLOBAL CHRISTIAN MISSIONAL COMMUNITY extends the Christian witness around the world. Through prayer partnership, financial support, and technical assistance, we come alongside indigenous communities to support ministries of evangelism, compassion, empowerment, and advocacy. Together along with the Missionary Ministry are touching lives with transforming love. MISSIONARY MINISTRY: Do you want to belong to a ministry that gives you true fulfillment? Do you have a loving and caring heart for all of God s people? Join the Missionary Ministry. Meetings are every 4 th Saturday, 10:00 a.m., Room 209 in the Education Building. Questions are welcomed about the Ministry; please contact Mary H. Odom, President of Missionary Ministry or the Administrative Office at USHERS MINISTRY: Ushers are NEEDED! Are you willing to serve? The Usher s Ministry is now recruiting all men, women, boys and girls to assist with greeting and seating of the congregation during regular services and special events. Never ushered before? No problem we will train you. Please join us for at our next Ushers meeting on the third Saturday each month. On that date, we will begin training all new participants at 10:30 a.m. followed by our monthly meeting at 12:00 noon. Just think about it...if you are LED by the LORD to be an usher consider joining. The heart of an usher is the heart of a servant, and he/she does his/her work for the Lord. For questions, please contact the President of the Ministry Valore M. Cave through the Administrative Office at or give your name and number to any usher. Thanks in advance and we look forward to hearing from you. DIVORCE CARE MINISTRY LEADERSHIP: There are members in our church body, as well as the body of Christ, who are or have gone through the trauma of separation or divorce. Our Ministry is in need of at least two persons to lead this ministry. If you have a love for people, and a kind and compassionate heart, please contact the Administrative Office at GREETERS MINISTRY RECRUITMENT If you re interested in making weekend worshipers feel welcome as they enter through our doors; this might be the Ministry for you. Please call our Church office to express your interest or leave your contact information at the front Reception desk after services. SCHOLARSHIP CORNER HIGH SCHOOL STUDY ABROAD SCHOLARSHIPS - 8 P a g e January 25 th February 1 st

9 Expand your horizons - study abroad? The U.S. Department of State offers meritbased scholars for American high school students to study abroad from three weeks to an academic year. Students live with host families, engage with local schools, and gain skills to be competitive in the global workforce. Previous language study is not required for most programs. Information on these scholarship opportunities can be found at exchanges.state.gov/high school or youthprograms@state.gov. WOMEN S CORNER PROJECT HERSTORY LAST CALL FOR TESTIMONY SUBMISSIONS: If you intended to submit a testimony to Project HerStory for the Women s Ministry book of testimonies but you have not submitted anything yet the team is accepting testimonies until December 31st.. There is still time. Submit what you have today. Project HerStory editors will assist you with making your testimony the best it can be. Don t miss this opportunity to share yours. submissions, questions, and comments to project_herstory@fbhp.org. Contact Rev. Goldie Walker via the church office on (301) YOUNG ADULT CORNER JOIN MILLENNIALS EVERY MONDAY at 6:30 a.m., Conference Code: Follow us on The Plug FBHP and theplug146 Spread the Word! CALLING ALL FBHP MILLENNIALS AND FRIENDS! Are you ready to be Empowered for Greater in 2019?! Please join The Plug Young Adult Ministry for a One-Night Young Adult Revival on Friday, January 18 th, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. at the Park!! We will be joined by special guest, Reverend Marissa Farrow, Co-Minister to Young Adults at The Greater Allen AME Cathedral of New York, Jamaica, NY. We are Trusting God to Empower us to do Much More for His Kingdom in So, come with a heart ready to receive and don t forget to invite a Friend! For more information or for questions please contact The Plug Young Adult Ministry at theplug@fbhp.org. NAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORY (NRL) HBCU/MI INTERNSHIP PROGRAM Summer 2018 application are now available. This 10-week summer internship program is designed for undergraduate and graduate students who attend a historically black college or university, a tribal college or university, or a minority serving institution. Each intern will be mentored by an NRL principle investigator 9 P a g e January 25 th February 1 st

10 and will complete a cutting-edge research project at the Naval Research Laboratory in Washington, D.C. YOUTH CORNER GIRL SCOUT COOKIES Girl Scouts cookies will be available for sale from February 16 March, 17, 2019 at all services. For more information please contact Deborah Mays or call the Administrative Office. CHILDREN S PERIOD: Children ages 6 to 11 are encouraged to participate in Children's Period, a service created for their level of understanding, during the 11:00 a.m. service. Children are escorted to the 3rd floor of the James J. McCord Education Building where parents can pick them up after service. The Children's Period is held 1st, 4 th & 5 th Sundays. JAM TEEN WINTER RETREAT 2019: Walk It Like I Talk It, Luke 9:23 NLT, Friday, March 22 through Sunday, March 24, 2019 at Skycroft Retreat Center in Middletown, Maryland. The cost is $100 with a deposit of $25 is due now. Monies will be collected on Friday nights at JAM and after both services every Sunday. The following payment deadline is Sunday, February 17, For additional information, please contact Reverend Altheria Barnett at Minister_ofyouth@FBHP.org. YOUTH MINISTRIES: Working in ministry with children is rewarding!!! Come help us minister to the needs of the youth of First Baptist Church of Highland Park. Anyone interested in working with AWANA, Teens or the Children's Period please contact Rev. Altheria Barnett, minister_ofyouth@fbhp.org or the Administrative Office. THE TUTORIAL MINISTRY: Registration for Mathematics, Reading and Language Art (for grades 3 through 12) has begun. If you are interested please contact the Tutorial Ministry at Tutorial@fbhp.org or the Administrative Office at REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD TITHE Tithe: To tithe is to freely give one-tenth of one s income to God through His Church. 1. It is Biblical Approved by God in Old and New Testaments Malachi 3:10; Matthew 23:23 10 P a g e January 25 th February 1 st

11 2. To show your Love toward God Song of Solomon 8:7 3. It demonstrates that you put God and His work first Matthew 6:33 4. It is a Testimony that you recognize and acknowledge God s ownership Psalms 24:1 5. It Helps to Spread the Gospel 1 Corinthians 9:14 6. Because You Want to Avoid a Curse and Escape Condemnation Malachi 3:8, 9 7. It is an act of worship Nehemiah 10:38 8. It is Holy unto the Lord and it belongs to Him Leviticus 27:30 9. It gives confidence in the practice of prayer 1 John 3: God s blessings are upon individuals who will tithe Proverbs 3:9, 10 By downloading the Givelify ( app you can also give whenever the Spirit moves and our church also has a giving Kiosk in the main hall as you exit the rear Sanctuary doors to your left. You can also give through Cash App: $FBCHighlandPark (please provide your full name and/or your membership number). 11 P a g e January 25 th February 1 st