Adopted in 2007, our Vision Statement helps to define who our church is and where we are going: “From generation to generation, we will seek to proclaim the good news of God’s grace by following the example of Jesus Christ who ministered to

the needs of others through teaching, serving, and loving God and neighbors.”

Sarah Ware 14 Heather Klose 15 Mary Copeland 16 Vernon McClenney 17 Nancy Forbes 17 Sandy Matthews 18 Jacob Lewis 19 Linda Riddle 19 Barry Menser 22 Emma Barefoot 22 Kylee O'Bryan 22 Youth Lin 27 John Christian 28 Eric Berge 29 Bill Hurt 30 Tom Matthews 30 Mikell Bond 30

Styliana Velissarios 2 Phyllis Guilliams 3 Carlton Forbes 4 Ken Matthews 4 Evan Glass 5 Lisa Garber 6 Wanda Matthews 6 Brenda Cole 8 Corin Sandford 8 Carole Lynn 9 Bev O'Bryan 10 Ella Willoughby 10 Carson Rejzer 11 Dennis Allison 12 Clyde McFarland 13 Martha Pollock 13 Bruce Hoogstraten, Jr. 14 Molly Patrick 14

April Birthdays Happy Birthday to you...Happy Birthday to you… Happy Birthday dear…

Happy Birthday to all !!!

HBC… Oldest Member

Celia R. Dawson

Happy 106 Birthday Mrs. Dawson! Love, Your HBC Family

"Spring would not be spring without bird songs."

~ Francis M. Chapman~

S.A.M.E. is coming home…

SOUP KITCHEN is serving

their “first hot meal”

on the 18th of April

in our “new facilities.”

Our Church

Worship Services in April

April 3 - Single Service at 10:30 a.m.

Deacons Ordination & Communion

April 10 - Regular Services

at 8:30 & 11:00 a.m.

with Rev. Michael Sciretti

April 17 - Single Service at 10:30 a.m.

with Guest Speaker: Philip Gulley

April 24 - Regular Services

at 8:30 & 11:00 a.m.

A Love Letter... to the Army of Angels from HBC:

Last week, and particularly on

Saturday, an "Army of Angels"

descended on our house and

packed, boxed up, and trans-

ported books, linens, CD's, cut

glass, china and other kitchen

equipment to the new house,

and even brought food to sus-

tain the other angels.

Said Angels included Beth and

Doug Heard, Jim and Judy

North, Bonnie Madre, Susan

McCauley, Alystra Barefoot,

Susanna McKendree, Jane and

Roy Austin, Frank and Mary

Jane Ransom, and Jane and

Pat Garvey. We actually

looked up the hierarchy of an-

gels, but it got too complicat-

ed, so we have to assume each

category was properly repre-

sented! We are grateful be-

yond words, and are touched

by your thoughtfulness and

caring.

Love from,

Tom & Wanda Matthews

Hampton Baptist Church, Hampton April 2016

Hampton Baptist Church Presents

“Front Porch Tales are the Same Everywhere”

Published

Author and

Speaker

Saturday,

April 16,

7:00 p.m.

The event is free

but tickets are required.

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philipgulleyHBC

For more information contact

Hampton Baptist Church

office at 723-0707

or via email: church

@hamptonbaptist.org .

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Circles of Diversity 2016

Beginning April 5, 2016, 6-8 pm, you are invit-

ed to participate in this year’s Circles of Diversity Pro-

gram sponsored by the Unity Commission of the City

of Hampton. The first event will be held at Fort Mon-

roe as the series on Race: Let’s Talk About It con-

cludes on April 5. Please sign up as a participant for

this and other Tuesday night sessions that will run

through May 10th.

Hampton Baptist will be hosting an event in

our new activity room on Tuesday evening, April 19th

at 6 p.m. Refreshments will be served and the conver-

sation will focus on the distinctive characteristics

unique to Baptists. Ashleigh Diehl and Betty Pugh

Mills will be facilitating this discussion. If you would

like to join us in offering hospitality that day to

members of BAPS SWAMINARAYAN Temple,

First Baptist Church, HarborPointe Community

Church, and the Mosque/Islamic Center of Hampton,

let Ashleigh or Betty know of your interest.

Everyone is invited and encouraged to join this

very important conversation by registering online

using the link below:

The circles of diversity 2016

Participant Registration form:

https://hamptonmarketing.wufoo.com/

forms/s1jgslcm1spos12/

Betty

Volunteer

“Cookie Makers”

are needed to make cookies

for the Phillip Gulley Event

on April !6th. If you can make cookies (please

no brownies or bar cookies), deliver them to

the new kitchen in the church by Saturday

Noon, April 16th, so they can be put on trays

and ready to serve by that evening.

Thank you in advance for your gift of service!

Jane Garvey

April 2015 Prayer Scripture Flowers appear on the earth;

the season of singing has come…. Song of Songs 2:12

Volunteer “Greeters” are needed

for April 16th

Philip Gulley Event

Sign-up by email, calling 723.0707,

or on the sign-up sheet in the

HBC Office.

Call for Graduates!

Are you graduating from High School,

College, or Graduate School?

Do you have a graduating child

or grandchild who grew

up at Hampton Baptist?

We would like to recognize

you/them in worship

on June 5 and/or in the church newsletter.

Please e-mail the office a photo (jpeg)

and we will be in

contact with you for more information.

Congratulations!

Matt & Beth Harlan’s New Address 5570 SE Pine Street

Portland. Organ 97215 (His words: “we are out of a trailer & in a home”)

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Deacon Assignments for April

8:30 11:00 Deacon of the week

North (baptistry)

North (baptistry)

4/3 Vacant

Tommy O’Bryan

(Capt.) Dee Dee Horne.

(Capt.) Phil

Everhart, Jr

4/10 Dee Dee Horne

Vacant

Vacant

4/17 Gary Powell

Vacant

(greeter)

Carole Lynn

(greeter)

Lucille Everhart

4/24 Patty Price

Vacant

South (piano)

South (piano)

Patty Price

Ben Sandford

*Names in

blue are sched-

uled for the

8:30 AM

Service

Vacant

(greeter) Melissa Lerner

(greeter) Tommy O’Bryan

The Month of April

"The sun was warm but the wind was chill.

You know how it is with an April day,

When the sun is out and the wind is still.

You're one month on in the middle of May,

But if you so much as dare to speak,

A cloud comes over the sunlit arch.

And wind comes off a frozen peak,

And you're two months back

In the middle of March."

~ Robert Frost, 1926~

Marian's WMU Corner.

April 12, (Tues.),

HBC “New” Dining Room.

Guest Speaker @ 1:45pm -

Rev. Alan DeFriese, Peninsula Rescue Mission.

All WMU ladies, guests & interested church members

are welcome to join Garber-Chandler group to hear

Rev. DeFriese, Executive Superintendent of Peninsula

Rescue Mission (PRM) in Newport News. He will pre-

sent a program of slides on services provided by his

ministry for the less fortunate and how we may help.

We are collecting undergarments for men at his mission

to donate at this meeting. Our WMU groups also gave

monetary donations in March. Checks payable to PRM.

A donation box will be provided at our meeting for un-

dergarments.

Besides assisting families with food, clothing and fur-

niture, the Rescue Mission provides spiritual and life

skills training for men as well as shelter, meals and

clothing for homeless men.

They provide summer camp for less fortunate chil-

dren. You may support the PRM Thrift Store by do-

nating items. For pickup 380-6909.

(small items may be brought to this mtg.)

. . Thank you, Marian Supplee

Missions in Virginia

Are you interested in engaging in missions right here in Virginia this summer? Do you enjoy working with

children and/or adults? Then this may be the oppor-

tunity for you! Marisa Sanchez, long time missionary

working with migrants and church planting along the

Eastern Shore, needs energetic and flexible teams to

lead day camps this summer. There are several weeks

available to choose!

Details:

Monday-Friday

9 a.m. - Noon: Backyard Bible Club or Vacation Bible

School for children living in the local community

Evenings - Backyard Bible Club or Vacation

Bible School for children of migrant workers.

Adult Bible Study (optional)

All Day - Construction projects (optional)

Your team supplies leaders, curriculum, materials,

and snacks.

Available Weeks: June 20 - 24, June 27 - July 1,

July 4 - 8 , July 25 - 29 (may be filled), August 8-12

Be a part of a week of fun and hard work as you minister

on the Eastern Shore!

Contact Laura Davis for more details, ldvis@wmuv.org

Wednesday Family Night Supper Menus

April 13

Beef Stroganoff over noodles, green beans, salad bar, bread,

and dessert

Greeters - Vivian Deal & Jane Ward

Serving - Jay Russ Class

Sign-up in the office for Permanent or One Day List

April 6

No Wednesday Night Activities

(including Dinner)

All meals served with salad bar (unless otherwise noted), iced tea,

hot tea, water and coffee

April 27

Meatloaf, baked potato, green beans, salad bar, bread, & dessert

Greeters - Betty Berge

Serving - Need Volunteers

April 20

Chicken enchiladas, refried beans, rice, taco bar, & dessert

Greeters - Nancy & Billy Forbes

Serving - Little Brown Fox

HBC Emeritus Class

Allison, Velma Jean

Christian, John

& Martha

Curtis, Mr. Philip (Phil)

Dixon, Mrs. Lois

Galloway, Mrs. Connie

Gerringer, Mrs. Ruth

Hatchett, Mrs. Margaret

Hawkins, Maude

Haynes, Mrs. Jean

Hoffman, Irene

Johnston, Mrs. Virginia

Malone, Latrelle

(Aunt to Becky Glass)

McKendree, Mrs. Beth

Norman, Ms. Martha

Pollock, Martha

Powell, Mrs. Patsy

Winstead, Mrs. Wilma

Wornom, Mrs. Freddy

Yates, Dr. Carson

Continue to Pray for

our Emeritus Class !

New Space...New Beginnings but one old problem….

“Wednesday Family Suppers are in need of Greeters & Servers...please volunteer!

Staff Contact INFO.

Rev. Dr. Betty Pugh Mills

(Pastor)

804.869.6314

Rev. Rachel Sciretti (Associate Pastor of

Children & Youth Discipleship)

652.7586

Mr. Tom Matthews

(Minister of Music/Organist)

722.3679

Mrs. Darlene Scheepers

(Administrative Assistant) 723.0707 or 813.0387

Mr. Larry Jones

(Facilities Technician)

723.0707 or 660-6929

Dr. Chester Brown

(Pastor Emeritus)

Nursery Workers for April

April 3

S.S. 9:15 AM

11:00 AM

Corinna Payne

Betty Berge & Sandy Matthews

April 10

8:30 AM S.S.

11:00 AM

Kay Powell Sarah Puckett Ann Michael

April 17

S.S. 9:15 AM

11:00 AM

Alystra Barefoot

Bev O’Bryan Toni Wilkins

April

24

8:30 AM S.S.

11:00 AM

Liz Abeyounis Brooke Puckett Ashleigh Diehl

Sunday, April 17 - Easter 2 9:15 AM Sunday School for all ages 10:30 AM Worship: Deacon Ordination Communion 5-7:00 PM Youth Group (Dinner-Goetzke)

Sunday, April 10 - Easter 3 8:30 AM Worship 9:45 AM Sunday School for all ages 11:00 AM Worship

12-4:00 PM SSLT - Youth Lunch & Kite-flying 5:00 PM Steeple Singers

No Evening Youth Activities

Sunday, April 17 - Easter 4 9:15 AM Sunday School for all ages 10:30 AM Worship with Philip Gulley 5-7:00 PM Youth Group (Dinner-Owens)

Sunday, April 24 - Easter 5

8:30 AM Worship 9:45 AM Sunday School for all ages 11:00 AM Worship 5:00 PM Steeple Singers

WMU Council in the HBC Library

5-7:00 PM Youth Group (Dinner-Barefoot)

HBC Sunday Schedule for April

Facilities Reservations for April

S.A.M.E.: Monday Lunch Meal

April 8th 8:30 - 1:30 p.m.

Circles of Diversity Group:

April 19th 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.- Activity Hall

WMU Meeting :

April 24th 5:00 p.m. in the Library

Deacon’s Meeting:

April 26th 7:00 PM - New Activity Hall

Exchange Club:

April 28th 4-9:00 PM - New Activity Hall

WMU Circles for April

Dorothy Lee Jones Group - 12:00 PM Tuesday, April 5th at the Chamberlain

Garber/Chandler Group - 1:00 PM Monday, April 13th in the

New Activity Hall with a guest speaker,

Rev. Alan DeFriese, Executive Superintendent

of Peninsula Rescue Mission

at 1:45 p.m. (All invited to come!)

Martha Ailor Group - 7:00 PM Tuesday, April 12h

Lucille Rollins Group - 11:00 AM Monday, April 26th

WMU Council Meeting - 5:00 PM Sunday, April 24th in the HBC Library

*If you need to reserve a place in the building,

please call the office to be added to the church calendar.

WMU NEWSLETTER FOR APRIL 2016

SPRING GLOBAL MISSIONS OFFERING

Support CBF literacy ministries and field personnel

worldwide.

“I will teach all your children,

and they will enjoy great peace.”

Love God. Teach Neighbor. Be Transformed.

Be involved by giving today

WE ARE PRAYING FOR THE GIRLS

Chaplin Joyce Everett, program mentor for the Teen

Moms Support Program has asked us to pray for 30 girls

involved in this program. The names have been divided

into groups and given to our Missions Groups to pray for

them on a first name basis and then send a card of en-

couragement and share God’s love. Cards can be mailed

to: Joyce Everett, P. O. Box 37, Newport News, Va.

23607. If you have not received your name, please

check with your circle facilitator. April brings May

showers, let’s send showers of blessings and remember

to pray for the girls.

PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS:

- Tuesday, April 12, Please join the Ammie Garber /

Chandler Mission Group at 1:45pm at HBC, room to be

announced. All WMU ladies, guests and interested

church members are welcome to come and hear Rev.

Alan DeFriese, Executive Superintendent of Peninsula

Rescue Mission (PRM) in Newport News. He will pre-

sent a program of slides on services provided by his

ministry for the less fortunate and how we may help.

Undergarments, collected by HBC will be donated to

him at this meeting. You may also give a monetary do-

nation, checks payable to PRM.

Besides assisting families with food, clothing and furni-

ture, the Rescue Mission provides spiritual and life skills

training for men as well as shelter, meals and clothing

for homeless men. They provide summer camp for chil-

dren. You may support the PRM Thrift Store by donat-

ing items. For pickup, call 380-6909. (small items may

be brought to this meeting.)

- Saturday, April 16, WMU – PBA Annual

Meeting at Ivy Memorial Baptist Church, 2200

Coliseum Dr. Continental Breakfast at 9 am and

meeting from 9:30 am to 12 noon. Mrs. Pat

Wright, speaker, will share about the Ministry to

Students on J1 Visas. An offering will be taken

to assist in the J1 Ministry. Don’t miss this op-

portunity to join other women who want to make

a difference through missions.

- Sunday, April 24, HBC WMU Council meets

in the library at 5:00 pm.

- Wednesday, May 11, You are invited at at-

tend the Lydia Spiritual Support Group at the

Little England Chapel, 4100 Kecoughtan Rd.

and Ivy Home Rd. at 10 am. Wendy Parker

from the Cultural Center (new building on the

corner) will share about children and adult activ-

ities at the Center. It’s interesting to hear about

work in our community. Come and bring a

snack to share.

- Sunday, June 12, Children’s Sunday Mission

Groups Recognition

- Sunday, July 3, CBF Ukraine Missionar ies,

Gennady and Mina Podgaisky will speak at

HBC. We are very honored to have them come

and share with us. They sponsored Dee Mills

visit last year to Kiev. They continue to help war

refugee families. If you want to help in the ef-

forts with those affected by the war consider do-

nating through CBF Global Missions War Ref-

uges Project # 81395.

Marian Supplee, WMU Director Rachel, Sandy, Dee, Scott, and Jon

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Mary Copeland’s Poetry Page (thank you!)

Promises of Spring

"That God once loved a garden We learn in Holy writ. And seeing gardens in the Spring I well can credit it." ~ W. M. Letts ~

April Showers Bring May Flowers.

"The April rain, the April rain,

Comes slanting down in fitful showers, Then from the furrow shoots the

grain, And banks are fledged with nesting flowers; And in grey shawl

and woodland bowers The cuckoo through the April rain

Calls once again."

~ Mathilde Blind ~

And on the Seventh Day, He got paid.

In church, my three-year-old insists on being the one to put the

money into the collection basket. One Sun- day, as the basket came

toward him, he held out the envelope and asked aloud, "When is God

coming to pick up his paycheck?"

~ Chris A., Mo. ~

I Know that Lady. We ran into our minister at the mall, but my son

couldn't place her. It was only later that it hit him. "I know that lady," he said.

"She goes to our Church."

~ Charles S., St.Louis, Mo. ~

Spring: "If Spring came but once in a century, instead of once a year

or burst forth with the sound of an earthquake, and not in silence,

what wonders and expectations there would be in all hearts to behold

the miraculous change! But now the silent succession suggests nothing

but necessity. To most men only the cessation of the miracle would be

miraculous and the perpetual exercise of God's power seems less

wonderful than it's withdrawal would be."

~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow ~