Sunday morning worship and message, "Saved by Grace: Lost". Oct 1, 2023

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HBC Update 9-14-23

I would have lost heart, unless I had believed That I would see the goodness of the LORD In the land of the living. Wait on the LORD; Be of good courage, And He shall strengthen your heart; Wait, I say, on the LORD! (Psalm 27:13-14)

It is not just in Heaven, but here on earth that we will see the Lord answer prayers, keep His promises, bring mercy, grace, goodness and light to our lives. Though sometimes it can feel like hope is gone and evil has won, the Almighty reminds us that all good things happen in His perfect timing, and that our hope is in Him, not our circumstances.

Do not lose hope. Do not despair. Do not let the bad things of the world rob you of your joy, faith, and optimism. Keep looking to Him, waiting on Him, serving Him, and trusting Him.

You will find that simple act of faith will bolster your courage, strengthen your heart, and remind you that blessing is just around the corner… this side of Heaven.

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Our dear Brother Frank Campbell went home to be with the Lord last Thursday. Please pray for Mary and the family during this difficult time.

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Our Guest Speaker for this coming Sunday is Bro. Brandon Moore of the Collegiate ministry in Conway through our State Convention. He has served not only in our State Convention, but also as College and Career minister, Men Sharpening Men, Cross Church School of Ministry, and was a pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers. We are grateful and blessed to have Bro. Brandon and his family with us. Be sure to make them feel welcome.

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We are happy to welcome to our Church Family by baptism our new members.

Spencer and Shannon Covington, and Virginia McKee.

Thank God for continued growth.

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Annual Fall Festival preparations are underway. It will be held on Saturday, October 21st

Financial donations are much appreciated. You may donate at the Church or online through the Church website. Contact Lisa White for more information.

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Dixie Jackson Missions emphasis for Arkansas State missions month began last Sunday with a week of prayer. Please be generous with your prayers and financial support as we work together to build the Kingdom of God in our State. Our Church Goal is $2,500.

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“Queen Esther” at the Sight and Sound Theater in Branson. Evelyn and I are going to see the show on Friday, October 13th if anyone would like to join us.

Dennie will be driving the Church Bus up Friday morning, we’ll see the show Friday afternoon, have a nice meal together, and spend the night in a hotel or condo, driving home Saturday.

If you would like to go, please contact Dennie or Lisa for more details. Be sure to make arrangements soon!

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Church T-shirts will be ordered one more time if you would like one. Please contact Lisa at the office for prices and to order.

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Red Hatters! Ladies, please join us for our next outing on Friday, Oct 6th. We will travel to Scott to eat at Scott Station. Be ready to board the bus at 10:00 am. If you plan to attend, contact Karen Kinkaid at 247-4497 or Linda Smith at 540-7618. Reservations are required due to seating.

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Numbers:

Sunday School: 65

Adult Worship: 117

Children’s Church:  Kids,  Adults

Wed. Nite Kids/Teens: 64 Kids and Youth, 22 Workers

Offering: $5,440

Church Information:

Hardin Baptist Church

300 Todd Lynn Drive

White Hall, AR 71602

Office hours 9-5, Mon-Fri

Church email: hardinbc@suddenlinkmail.com

Facebook: Hardin.Baptist

Church Website: www.HardinBaptistChurch.org

Pastor’s email: johnnyd.taylor@gmail.com

Our Guest Speaker for Sunday is Bro. Brandon Moore of the Collegiate ministry in Conway through our State Convention. He has served not only in our State Convention, but also as College and Career minister, Men Sharpening Men, Cross Church School of Ministry, and was a pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers. We are grateful and blessed to have Bro. Brandon and his family with us. Be sure to make them feel welcome.

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Sunday morning worship and message, "Unity in the Church Ordinances". Also the Lord's Supper, and three baptisms.

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Our dear Brother Frank Campbell went home to be with the Lord on Thursday. Please pray for Mary and the family during this difficult time.

Family Visitation will be Sunday, September 10th, 2-4PM at the Robinson-Fuller Funeral Chapel in White Hall. Funeral service will be Monday, 2:00 at Hardin Baptist Church with interment following at Hardin Cemetery.

More information can be found at the Robinson-Fuller Funeral Home website, https://www.rfwhitehall.com/

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HBC Update 9-8-23

Or do you not know that as many of us as were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into His death? Therefore we were buried with Him through baptism into death, that just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life. (Romans 6:3-4)

This Sunday we are honored to observe both Church Ordinances of the Lord’s Supper and water baptism. Both are outward expressions of the inner truth that Christ has given us His life, freely, eternally, and abundantly. May we always be found living in that “New Life” that He gives, where the old things and old ways have passed away and our outward lives reflect the glorious transformation to righteousness that the Spirit gave us at the time of our salvation.

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Our dear Brother Frank Campbell went home to be with the Lord on Thursday. Please pray for Mary and the family during this difficult time.

Family Visitation will be Sunday, September 10th, 2-4PM at the Robinson-Fuller Funeral Chapel in White Hall. Funeral service will be Monday, 2:00 at Hardin Baptist Church with interment following at Hardin Cemetery.

More information can be found at the Robinson-Fuller Funeral Home website.

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Our new Church year began last week and we’re off to a great start. We’ve had a couple of kids saved, have some baptisms to line up, and our Officers, Teachers, and Committees are getting organized and going.

Also our Wednesday Night Kids and Teens were off to a fantastic start with 53 kids the first night back, and 62 kids last Wednesday, along with almost two dozen workers. What a blessing.

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“Queen Esther” at the Sight and Sound Theater in Branson. Evelyn and I are going to see the show on Friday, October 13th if anyone would like to join us.

Dennie will be driving the Church Bus up Friday morning, we’ll see the show Friday afternoon, have a nice meal together, and spend the night in a hotel or condo, driving home Saturday.

If you would like to go, please contact Dennie or Lisa for more details. Be sure to make arrangements soon!

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Church T-shirts will be ordered one more time if you would like one. Please contact Lisa at the office for prices and to order.

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Dixie Jackson Missions emphasis for Arkansas State missions begins this Sunday with a week of prayer. Please be generous with your prayers and financial support as we work together to build the Kingdom of God in our State.

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Numbers:

Sunday School: 47

Adult Worship:

Children’s Church: 7 Kids, 3 Adults

Wed. Nite Kids/Teens: 62 Kids. 17 Workers

Offering: $5,041

Church Information:

Hardin Baptist Church

300 Todd Lynn Drive

White Hall, AR 71602

Office hours 9-5, Mon-Fri

Church email: hardinbc@suddenlinkmail.com

Facebook: Hardin.Baptist

Church Website: www.HardinBaptistChurch.org

Pastor’s email: johnnyd.taylor@gmail.com

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Sunday morning worship and message, "I Choose You". Almighty God chooses to be a God of love grace, and mercy. He chooses to offer us life in His great family. In response, we choose Him. God Bless

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Sunday morning worship and message, "Responsibilities and Blessings of Church Membership".

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Sunday morning worship and message, "I Saw the Lord", from Isaiah 6. A new vision of the Lord and His glory will radically change our lives. May the Lord grant us to see Him high and lifted up.

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HBC Update 8-18-23

And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, "All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age." Amen. (Matthew 28:18-20)

This is what we call the Great Commission, the last marching orders that the Lord Jesus gave His Church before He ascended to Heaven. This is what He expects us to be doing until He returns to call us all home.

We must remember that in all we do, in all we say, in all our programming, events, and operations, that the goal is today what it is always been – to lead people to be followers of Jesus Christ.

As I’ve said many times, we the Church are God’s Plan A, and He has no Plan B.

And what an honor and privilege, as well as duty and responsibility it is to serve our Lord in such a way as to bring Him much honor and glory, to serve and benefit our fellowman, and to do work of eternal value.

We will all receive our rewards some day in God’s good Heaven, and while we will wish we had done more for Him while we had the chance, we will still be thrilled to return all the praise and honor to Him while we worship in His Almighty Presence.

…"Worthy is the Lamb who was slain To receive power and riches and wisdom, And strength and honor and glory and blessing!" And every creature which is in heaven and on the earth and under the earth and such as are in the sea, and all that are in them, I heard saying: "Blessing and honor and glory and power Be to Him who sits on the throne, And to the Lamb, forever and ever!" (Revelation 5:12-13)

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Thank You to everyone who agreed to serve in the Church for the new Church year that starts September 1st. May the Lord richly bless us as we serve Him together.

(If you don’t have a place to serve yet, we’ll be looking to connect you very soon.)

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Wednesday Night Kids and Teens begin this Wednesday at 6:30. Please be in prayer that the Lord will give us another great year with our precious young people.

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Next Sunday (August 27th) is Promotion Day, when our kids who are moving up to another class will be recognized at the beginning of worship, and be shown their new Teachers and the Classrooms they will attend starting Sunday, September 3rd.

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Prayers and sympathy for Bro. Monty Alison for the passing of his sister, and Bro. Ernie Medlin for the passing of his grandmother.

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Welcome new members Airel, Hallie, and Chesney Baggett, and Chris Medlin who were all baptized last Sunday. What a blessing!

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Thank you to those who attended Sr. Adult Revival last Monday through Wednesday. We had fifteen one day and nineteen another, and were all blessed by the meetings.

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We will be making another Church T-Shirt order soon. If you would like one please call Lisa at the Church office for information.

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School is back in session and we pray the Lord’s blessings on our kids and school personnel. Be sure to encourage the kids, and appreciate the school staff when you get an opportunity.

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Your faithful support in prayers, attendance, service, and finances is very much appreciated. Thank You again to all who are willing to serve in whatever capacity the Lord leads. God bless you.

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Numbers:

Sunday School: 69

Adult Worship: 138

Children’s Church: 11 Kids, 2 Adults

Wed. Nite Kids/Teens: Starts back this week.

Offering: $5,305

Church Information:

Hardin Baptist Church

300 Todd Lynn Drive

White Hall, AR 71602

Office hours 9-5, Mon-Fri

Church email: hardinbc@suddenlinkmail.com

Facebook: Hardin.Baptist

Church Website: www.HardinBaptistChurch.org

Pastor’s email: johnnyd.taylor@gmail.com

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Sunday morning worship and message, "Your Spiritual Education", Teacher Appreciation Day, and baptism for a family of three, plus one. God bless.

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Sunday morning worship and message, "Clean! Jesus Heals a Leper". Special music by Bob M.

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HBC Update 8-3-23

Will You not revive us again, That Your people may rejoice in You? Show us Your mercy, LORD, And grant us Your salvation. (Psalm 85:6-7)

We are all concerned about the state of our country and the world. But let us remember two things:

The Almighty God is still God, still in control, and still has His plans going His way in His time.

The only real solution to society’s ills is an outpouring of the Holy Spirit, genuine Revival.

And that’s where we come in.

Only the people of God can bring about revival. Only the people of God can pray for God to move in the hearts and lives of those around us. Only the people of God can be used of God for a moving of the Spirit.

Remember God’s promise from 2 Chronicles 7:14:

“If My people will humble themselves, and pray, and seek My Face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from Heaven, forgive their sins, and heal their land.”

May we be faithful to do our part, for we know our Lord will do His.

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Harmony Baptist Association Invites you to our Senior Adult Revival August 7-9, 2023

Service Begin at 10:30 a. m. / Lunch served after service.

Speaker: Rudy Davis

Music: Jimmy Owen

Monday, August 7, 2023 at Whispering Pines Cowboy Church

6912 Old Warren Road, Pine Bluff

Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at Claud Road Baptist Church

1821 Claud Road, White Hall

Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at *Harmony Baptist Association Office

8869 Highway 79 South, Pine Bluff

Telephone: 870-534-1021

Website: harmonybaptistassociation.org

E-mail: elainehba@gmail.com pastormikemanning@hotmail.com

*NOTE: We will take our bus, leaving from the Church at 10:00 each morning.

Let’s go to REVIVAL Together!

~Bro. Johnny

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VBS was a great success. We had about 42 kids each night, and almost that many workers (adults and teens).

We had two precious children come to Christ, and the kids raised $1,000 for school supplies for a couple of our local elementary school. It was an exhausting, but awesome week.

Thanks to everyone who worked to make it so.

A special thanks to Miss Evelyn, our VBS Director for the endless hours she spent making it special.

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School starts back on Monday, August 14th. Please be careful as there will be kids and buses everywhere. And be careful to pray for our schools, all the kids, teachers, staff, and support for a blessed and safe school year.

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Wednesday Night Kids and Teens will start back on August 23rd at 6:30.

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It’s going to be a great year; I can feel it!

May the Lord bless us all as we serve Him together.

God Bless,

~Bro. Johnny

Church Information:

Hardin Baptist Church

300 Todd Lynn Drive

White Hall, AR 71602

Office hours 9-5, Mon-Fri

Church email: hardinbc@suddenlinkmail.com

Facebook: Hardin.Baptist

Church Website: www.HardinBaptistChurch.org

Pastor’s email: johnnyd.taylor@gmail.com

Sunday morning, VBS report and kids' presentation. Message, "Your Spiritual Career 2: In Your Church".

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Sister Sue Ray went home to be with the Lord this week. Please pray for the family during this difficult time.

There will be a graveside service Thursday, July 27, 11:00 at Hardin Cemetery.

For more information see Robinson & Fuller White Hall Chapel website (www.rfwhitehall.com)

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Sunday morning worship and message, "Let the Little Children Come to Me". Why we have children's and youth ministries. VBS starts tonight.

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VBS 2023 Child Registration. Scan the QR code below. You will be sent to a google doc to complete the form.

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Sunday morning worship and message, "Your Spiritual Career, Gifted". Special music by Bro. Ernie.

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HBC Update 7-14-23

Praise the LORD for His wonderful blessings!

This week was Church Camp week at Camp Siloam, and what a week it was.

We sent thirty-eight kids and six adult counselors to camp in three vans and two private vehicles.

This week fourteen young people were saved! Three more rededicated themselves to the Lord.

Now that’s why we do all we do for Church Camp fees.

Thank you to everyone who helped in any capacity to send our kids to Camp. God has blessed, and you have been part of something of eternal value.

Thanks most of all to our beloved Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. May His (and our) Family continue to grow.

Thanks be to God for his inexpressible gift! (2 Corinthians 9:15)

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Vacation Bible School is just around the corner. Sunday through Thursday, July 23-27, 6:00-8:30 pm.

“Puzzling Pyramids” VBS will be the first VBS we’ve had since before the pandemic and we’re really excited to once again share the love of Jesus with the Children in our community.

Be sure to sign up to help; we need all hands on deck!

Contact Miss Evelyn at (501) 413-3966 (call or text), or catch her at Church and get involved. You WILL receive a blessing.

More information and a QR code for online registration of children can be found on our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/hardin.baptist) and the Church website (www.hardinbaptistchurch.org/). You can also get a paper one at the Church.

See ya there!

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Numbers:

Sunday School: 56

Adult Worship: 134

Children’s Church: 10 Kids, 2 Adults

Wed. Nite Kids/Teens:  Out for the Summer

Offering: $4,832

Church Information:

Hardin Baptist Church

300 Todd Lynn Drive

White Hall, AR 71602

Office hours 9-5, Mon-Fri

Church email: hardinbc@suddenlinkmail.com

Facebook: Hardin.Baptist

Church Website: www.HardinBaptistChurch.org

Pastor’s email: johnnyd.taylor@gmail.com

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Sunday morning worship and message, "When the Lord Calls", five ways the Lord calls to every person. We closed with a prayer for our Church Camp youth and counselors.

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Sunday morning worship and message, "Hope for America". Special music by Bro. Joel Blackstock. July 2, 2023

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Here is a simple explanation of how to lead a person to Christ for salvation by explaining four verses of Scripture from the book of Romans.

God Bless,

~ Bro. Johnny

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HBC Update 6-30-23

True Freedom

For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek. (Romans 1:16)

We thank God for our country, for the amazing freedoms we enjoy as Americans, and for the great lifestyle that is available to everyone.

(By the way; If you don’t believe we live in a great and amazing country, just go to other places in the world and compare! You’ll be SO GLAD to get home to the U.S. and you’ll have a new and great appreciation for this country!)

Now, we have plenty of problems for sure, but we also have the freedom and resources to make a difference in our society.

But before we pin our hopes on politicians, policies, programs, and even grass-roots movements, let’s remember that the only source of genuine change in the hearts and souls of the American people is as it has always been, the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

It is the power of the Lord God Almighty through the salvation of a soul that transforms the way a person thinks, believes, and acts.

If we want a Christian Nation, then we must have a nation of Christians; there is simply no other way. Salvation by grace through faith has always been God’s Plan A, and He has no Plan B.

So we pray. We work. We live faithful, godly lives, and we share the love of Jesus with those around us.

Indeed, let that kind of freedom ring!

Therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed. (John 8:36)

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VBS is coming soon!

July 23-27, Sunday through Thursday evenings, from 6:00 until 8:30. For kids going into grades 1st through 8th .

We’ll be having “Puzzling Pyramids, the story of Moses”.

We need lots of volunteers, happy faces, big smiles, willing hands, and hearts to share the love of Jesus with lots of kids.

There is a registration form on the Church website, and you can get a paper one at the Church.

There is also a running list of needed supplies in the bulletin every week, and of course, donations are appreciated.

We haven’t had a VBS for four years! Let’s make this a great one.

NOTE: T-shirts for Church and VBS are available. Orders must be made and paid for by this Sunday, July 2nd to ensure they arrive in time for Bible School.

See Miss Evelyn for details, or just go ahead and order yours from our Church Facebook page.

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CHURCH CAMP Meeting this Sunday immediately following Worship. This will include Counsellor training on how to talk to a young person about salvation, as well as rides/seating arrangements, etc.

This training will also soon be posted as a video on our Church website. It’s good training for ALL Christians, including you!

REMEMBER: Our kids go to Church Camp NEXT WEEK! (July 10th thru 14th) Please be much in prayer for them and our Counsellors. This is a very important week in the life of our Church, and we are expecting the Almighty to do great things.

Our local association (Harmony Baptist Association) has a van we can use for Church Camp. This additional 12-passenger van will make it much easier to get everyone to Camp and back.

After all, we are sending thirty-eight Kids and six Counsellors! That’s a record for us; praise the Lord!

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Sunday is “Patriotic Day” at the Church. Wear your red, white, and blue!

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Tuesday is Independence Day. Let’s make the most of our God-given freedoms, and thank the Lord for the freedom that lasts forever.

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WED: Monthly Business Meeting 6:30

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Remember the Seven Activities of a Church Member:

Attend Worship.

Small Group: Get connected to a small group like Sunday School.

Serve: Find your place of ministry in the Church. We need everyone’s help.

Tithe: We all pull our weight.

Daily Devotion: Personal worship and time with your Lord.

Bring others: Who do you know that you can help bring to Christ and to Church?

Holiness: Live a Christian lifestyle.

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Numbers:

Sunday School: 51

Adult Worship: 85

Children’s Church: 7 Kids, 2 Adults

Wed. Nite Kids/Teens:  Out for the Summer

Offering: $5,436.11

Church Information:

Hardin Baptist Church

300 Todd Lynn Drive

White Hall, AR 71602

Office hours 9-5, Mon-Fri

Church email: hardinbc@suddenlinkmail.com

Facebook: Hardin.Baptist

Church Website: www.HardinBaptistChurch.org

Pastor’s email: johnnyd.taylor@gmail.com

Even Abraham struggled with his faith. But we, like him, choose to BE, not just DO.

God bless,

Bro. Johnny

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Sunday Worship and message, "God will Provide a Lamb". The testing of Abraham's faith holds many lessons for us, and precious insights into the Lord's crucifixion... atop the same hill.

God Bless,

Bro. Johnny

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The importance and necessity of your own personal "altar", your private communion with and worship of your Lord, cannot be overstated. This is how you achieve mankind's greatest calling on earth: to be the Friend of God. God Bless, ~Bro. Johnny

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Sunday worship and message, "Our Almighty Father". Special music by Addy K. God bless, Happy Father's Day

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A great Sunday at Hardin. We celebrate the Lord's Supper, and then baptize a husband and wife together.

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FLC Celebration Day slideshow.

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Sunday worship and message, "How Great Thou Art". Family Life Center celebration day; it was PAID IN FULL after only nine years. God is good.

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HBC Update 6-1-23

Bless the LORD, O my soul; And all that is within me, bless His holy name!
Bless the LORD, O my soul, And forget not all His benefits: (Psalm 103:1-2)

We are so very grateful to the Lord our God for all His blessings on Hardin Baptist Church.
• He has provided for us and kept us going through the pandemic.
• Blessed us with good Sunday morning attendance (120-140 regularly)
• Sent us a bunch of kids to minister to on Wednesday nights (around fifty kids and sixteen adult workers)
• He has enabled us to completely pay off the Family Life Center loan in only nine years

And His blessings show no sign of stopping.
• We will send a “bumper crop” of thirty-eight kids and six Counsellor to Church Camp on July 10-14
• We’ll have our first Vacation Bible School since 2019 on July 23-27, 6-8:30 for Grades 1-8

Truly, it’s fitting for us to “Bless the Lord”!
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Family Life Center Celebration:
Join us this Sunday for an after-Church celebration Potluck, Note-burning Party, and Presentation. Bring your favorite potluck food and plan to have lunch with all your Brothers and Sisters at Hardin. Drinks will be provided.
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Baby Bottle Offering for HOPE of the Delta will continue to run through Father’s Day, June 18th. Fill a bottle with change, bills, and checks, or donate online through the Church website. What a great an effective ministry Hope has become; let’s bless them as they expand.
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School is Out for the Summer! All the kids are excited, vacations are being planned, the weather is great, and we all look forward to a fantastic summer. Please be extra careful driving since kids will be out and about.
Congratulations to all who successfully completed their year’s schooling, and also to all the wonderful Teachers and Staff who work so hard to make our Public Education System a true blessing to the children of our community.
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Red hatters: Lady Bird Café, Friday, June 23rd. Leave the church at 11am to travel to Sheridan. Contact Karen Kinkaid 870.247-4487 or Linda Smith 870.540-7618 if you plan to attend.
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VBS is scheduled for July 23-27, Sunday through Thursday evenings, from 6:00 until 8:30. For kids going into grades 1st through 8th . Work and preparation is already underway, and a lot of help is needed. Contact Miss Evelyn to sign up, and let’s plan on a fantastic VBS! As always, donations are very much appreciated.
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We will observe the Lord’s Supper on Sunday morning, June 11th. Please join us at the Lord’s table as we do this “In Remembrance” of our Savior.
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The monthly day of Prayer and Fasting is Wednesday, June 14th, a day to spend extra time with the Lord and sacrifice a common pleasure to focus on Him instead.
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Numbers:
Sunday School: 53
Adult Worship: 86
Children’s Church: 8 Kids, 2 Adults
Wed. Nite Kids/Teens: 52 Kids, 15 Workers
Offering: $6,865

Church Information:
Hardin Baptist Church
300 Todd Lynn Drive
White Hall, AR 71602

Office hours 9-5, Mon-Fri
Church email: hardinbc@suddenlinkmail.com
Facebook: Hardin.Baptist
Church Website: www.HardinBaptistChurch.org
Pastor’s email: johnnyd.taylor@gmail.com
 

Memorial Day Weekend. Message on the 70 million Christian martyrs that were killed for their faith in Christ since Bible times. Honoring our fallen soldiers with video and "Taps". by Aubrey L., and special music by Bro. Bob M.

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Faith of Abraham: "Altars" part 1

The importance of altars in your life, what they are, what they're for, and how to use them in your life.

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Honoring our Graduates, and message, "Your Future Calls". Special music by Addy K.

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HBC Update 5-19-23

But you, when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, so that you do not appear to men to be fasting, but to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly. (Matt 6:17-18)

Last Wednesday was our Monthly day of Prayer and Fasting, but you can do it anytime. We’re all busy, but what can we give up from our schedule and spend time with the Lord instead? Is it lunchtime? Surfing the internet? An hour of sleep? The point of fasting is to show the Lord that fellowship with Him is more important than our daily activities. It also strengthens our self-discipline, and that’s a good thing.

So what can you give up this week to focus more on the Lord Jesus Christ and your relationship with Him? He is worth it.

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Congratulations to our 2023 High School Graduates:

Alyssa Amerson

Kathryn Brewer

Hunner Freeman

Tonight is Graduation at the White Hall Football Field. We are so proud of our Graduates and pray the Lord’s richest blessings on them as they start this new chapter of their lives.

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Our annual Car show is tomorrow (5-20-23) from 10am until 1pm. Cool autos, food, fun, and bake sale. It’s always a fun event; see ya there!

Proceeds go to Church Camp.

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VBS is scheduled for July 23-27. There will be a short VBS meeting after worship this Sunday for all interested in helping. Plan on being involved in our VBS. It’s a great way to reach and teach the kids, and we haven’t had one in a few years. Let’s all pitch in to make this one great.

See Miss Evelyn for more information.

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Hallelujah! Our Family Life Center is paid off after only eight or nine years! We will have a Celebration, Sunday afternoon, June 4th Potluck lunch after Worship.

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Annual Baby Bottle Offering for “HOPE of the Delta”, our local crisis pregnancy center, will run from Mothers’ Day through Fathers’ Day. Take a bottle, fill it with coins, bills, and checks, and bring it back to Church. You can also mail it in, drop it off at the Church office during regular business hours (9-5, Mon-Fri).

God Bless you for supporting the most innocent and helpless of us all.

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AED’s: We now have two Defibrillators ready for service if needed. They are located at the back of the Sanctuary by the Fire Extinguisher, and at the Family Life Center near the Fire Extinguisher.

Thank You! To all helped make this happen.

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Remember the Seven Activities of a Church Member:

Attend Worship.

Small Group: Get connected to a small group like Sunday School.

Serve: Find your place of ministry in the Church. We need everyone’s help.

Tithe: We all pull our weight.

Daily Devotion: Personal worship and time with your Lord.

Bring others: Who do you know that you can help bring to Christ and to Church?

Holiness: Live a Christian lifestyle.

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Numbers:

Sunday School: 66

Worship: 179

Children’s Church:

Wed. Nite Kids/Teens: 49 Kids, 16 Workers

Offering: $6,865

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Mothers' Day worship and message, "Marriage", May 14, 2023. Special music by Edie.

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Sunday morning worship and message, "Be Gracious". May 7, 2023.

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HBC Update 5-4-23

Her children rise up and call her blessed; Her husband also, and he praises her: "Many daughters have done well, But you excel them all." Charm is deceitful and beauty is passing, But a woman who fears the LORD, she shall be praised. Give her of the fruit of her hands, And let her own works praise her in the gates. (Proverbs 31:28-31)

Next Sunday, May 14th, is Mothers day.

            How can we thank God enough for the amazing Christian Ladies in our lives? These blessed souls carried us close to their heart for nine months, nurtured, fed, and loved us, and helped us learn how to live in the world.

I’ve said it before and it’s still true today, that the greatest expression of the Love of God on earth is the love of a Mother. And we have all had other great ladies in our lives that have invested in our raising, and helped us in innumerable ways.

So to our moms, grandmothers, aunts, Church ladies, teachers, and all the other women God has blessed us with, we all want to say THANK YOU, may God bless you, and we appreciate you more than words can say.

We all rise up and call you “Blessed”.

God bless,

Happy Mothers Day

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Congratulations to our 2023 High School Graduates:

Alyssa Amerson

Kathryn Brewer

Hunner Freeman

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New Member information:

Melinda Blevins, 1101 Robin Rd, White Hall, AR 71602. (870) 692-8858

Gage White, i/c of Lisa White, 11547 Dogwood Forest Drive, Pine Bluff, AR, 71603

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Yard Sale total: about $4,900

Thank You! This is an eternal investment in the lives and souls of our precious young people. Begin now to pray for a great Camp in July at Siloam Springs.

Ps: Leftover yard sale stuff was donated to Kathy’s Closet in Sheridan, and Salvation Army in Pine Bluff.

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AED’s: We now have two Defibrillators ready for service if needed. They are located at the back of the Sanctuary by the Fire Extinguisher, and at the Family Life Center near the Fire Extinguisher.

Thank You! To all helped make this happen.

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FLC NOTE PAID OFF!

The final payment for the Family Life Center loan was made on May 1st. We started in the spring of 2014, and the Lord (and His people) have abundantly blessed!

Praise the Lord, and thanks to His people for your faithfulness in giving to this fund.

Ps: We will celebrate this great blessing on Sunday, June 4th.

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Car Show:  Our Annual Classic and Antique Car Show, Saturday, May 20th, from 10:00 am until 1:00 pm. Concessions, Bake Sale, Free to show (no entry fee, donations appreciated), Trophies awarded for People’s Choice and 1st-3rd Place.

For more information contact Paul Howard (870) 247-1258, Frank Campbell (870) 489-0114, or Wes Shnaekel (870) 918-2002.

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Remember our Mission Statement: To love and serve the Lord, our fellowman, and one another, and to be a Church for Faith and Family.

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Remember the Seven Activities of a Church Member:

Attend Worship.

Small Group: Get connected to a small group like Sunday School.

Serve: Find your place of ministry in the Church. We need everyone’s help.

Tithe: We all pull our weight.

Daily Devotion: Personal worship and time with your Lord.

Bring others: Who do you know that you can help bring to Christ and to Church?

Holiness: Live a Christian lifestyle.

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Numbers:

Sunday School: 66

Worship: 123

Children’s Church: None, 5th Sunday

Wed. Nite Kids/Teens: 40 Kids, 16 Workers

Offering: $5,765

Sunday worship and message, "Faith Fundamentals", followed by the baptism of two into our Church Family. April 23, 2023.

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Easter Sunday Worship and Message, "Because He Lives". Special music by our Youth Praise Band.

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Today is Good Friday, the day we commemorate the Lord's death on the cross.

FROM THE CROSS TO HEAVEN’S TEMPLE

(Excerpt from “For the Love of GOD: His Heart, Our Purpose”)

Wood creaked, tendons popped, raspy lungs filled with air, and the Lamb of God pushed against the nails and lifted Himself up on the cruel cross one last time.

“IT IS FINISHED! He cried in triumph.

And when Jesus had cried out with a loud voice, He said, “Father, into Your hands I commit My spirit.” Having said this, He breathed His last. (Luke 23:46)

This day, in the realms of time and eternity, our Savior will go where no one else on earth or in Heaven can go, and will do for us what no one else can do. He is our High Priest, and this is our Day of Atonement.

He sacrifices Himself on the all-consuming altar of the cross, for He is Christ our Sacrifice.

From His spear-pierced side flows water as well as blood for He is Christ our Sanctification, our Living Water.

Passing through the Holy Tabernacle of His life and ministry, He is the golden lampstand, Christ our Light.

Like showbread, He is our Bread of Life, and as incense, He is our Intercessor, the Mediator of the New Testament.

He is also the Veil, the Way into the Presence of the Father for us.

So in His final act of ultimate sacrifice, Christ tears Himself away from His body, and sends His Spirit Godward.

Then, behold, the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom; and the earth quaked, and the rocks were split…

(Matthew 27:51)

Yonder in the portals of glory myriad legions of holy Cherubim with gazes fixed on their Lord of Hosts, finally hear the word they have been longing to hear from the Father.

“Go!”

Instantly they spread their wings, leap from Heaven’s precipice, and cascade downward in a celestial waterfall toward that wretched hill.

Their King is coming Home.

Like guided missiles they plummet through the sky, bearing down on the awful scene, guided by the brilliant Light of the Spirit of the Lord Jesus Christ, now separated from His body.

In a holy hurricane of glory, they swarm around him, scattering darkness and sending demons scurrying for cover. Billowing clouds of His faithful ministers hail the conquering King, the Lord of Hosts, and prepare to act as escort for the triumphal entry of the Spirit of Jesus into Heaven.

Through the sky above Jerusalem they escort Him, beyond the sun and stars they go, to the Celestial City they accompany Him. Up the sides of the Holy Mountain of fire they shout His return, and into the very Temple of Heaven itself they announce His arrival.

There is Jehovah the One True God, sitting upon the Throne, high and lifted up. Surrounded by an emerald rainbow, He is attended by the billowing clouds of a hundred million angels shouting “Holy! Holy! Holy! Lord God Almighty!”

And there now stands the Son, Beloved of the Father, the very Heart of Heaven. He has finished the godly task and completed the work His Father had set before Him. He has drained the Cup, paid the ultimate price, and claimed the ultimate victory.

How true ring the words of Heaven’s fantastic creatures in their adoration of this Christ, our Savior:

“…Worthy is the Lamb who was slain to receive power and riches and wisdom, and strength and honor and glory and blessing!”

(Revelation 5:12…)

But even now, in this moment of glory and triumph, His thoughts and actions are not for Himself, for He has Priestly work, intercessory work to perform.

For Christ is not entered into the holy places made with hands…but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us… (Hebrews 9:24)

It is there in the true Holy of Holies, before the real Mercy Seat, under the radiant gaze of His loving Father, that Christ presents His offering.

Not with the blood of goats and calves, but with His own blood He entered the Most Holy Place once for all…who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself without spot to God… (Hebrews 9:12, 14)

Blood of Man, blood of God, blood of Heaven, is presented in Heaven for us by our High Priest for God’s consideration.

We the fallen, hold our breath.

Will God accept our High Priest? Will He accept the Sacrifice? Will it be presented well enough; will it be good enough; will it be enough? Will atonement be made and accepted that our sins be forgiven?

The Ancient of Days gathers Himself in clouds of celestial glory, amid the Mercy Seat of His Throne, attended by innumerable angels. He looks upon our High Priest standing before Him in perfect righteousness, and examines the Blood of the Sacrifice, Blood of Christ.

And He is satisfied!

Christ our High Priest is accepted, His intercession effective, the Blood of the Lamb is found to be more than sufficient for the forgiveness and cleansing of all sin.

God is well please, our sins are forgiven, and it is forever well with our souls.

And so, with the piercing of His side, and the tearing of the Veil of His flesh, the Way into the Holy of Holies is thrown open wide for us.

Scripture References:

John 14:6, 19:34-35

Hebrews 4:14, 9:12, 14, 24, 10:19-23

Luke 23:46

Matthew 27:51

Isaiah 6:1-4

Revelation 5:12

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Sunday morning worship and message, "Nailed to the Cross". Special music by Jane K. April 2, 2023.

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Sunday morning worship and message, "Balance for a Busy Life". Special music by Bro. Bob Montgomery. March 12, 2023.

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Sunday morning worship and message, "You MUST be Born Again" from John chapter 3. March 5, 2023. "Radiant Girls' Camp" report by Danni Owings. Worship leader, Ernie Medlin Pastor, Johnny Taylor

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Rich Bridges

Our dear brother Rich went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, February 28th, 2023.

Services will be Saturday, March 4, 2023.

Family visitation will be 1:30-2:30 at Ralph Robinson and Son Chapel on Cherry Street in Pine Bluff.

Funeral Service will be at 2:30.

For more information visit https://www.ralphrobinsonandson.com/

Please pray for the family during this very difficult time.

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Sunday morning worship and message, "Water Baptism and Church Membership". Special music by Children's Church, and Alyssa A. January 29, 2023.

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Sunday morning worship and message, "The Sanctity of Human Life: A God for all Generations". Special music by Tana P. Jan 22, 2023.

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Inclement weather policy: If Church Service is cancelled due to weather, the decision will be made by 7:30 on Sunday morning,and by 4:00 on Wednesday afternoon.

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Sunday morning worship and message: The Second Coming of Jesus Christ. Special music by Addy K.

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Sunday morning worship and message, "Saved and Sure". August 7, 2022.

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Due to difficulties with the Church phones and the telephone company, the Church phone numbers are no longer valid.

Please call Secretary LIsa Silvey directly at (870) 692-0394, or Pastor Johnny Taylor at (501) 413-3966 until further notice.

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