April 2018

THE

HERALD

Hillcrest

Baptist Church

2200 Iverson St.

Temple Hills, MD 20748

(301) 423-6288

www.hbcmd.org

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Dear Beloved Congregation,

This year marks my fifth year as your pastor at Hillcrest Baptist Church. As I reflect

back over the years, I remember how welcoming everyone was. I recall all of the

various church events we have experienced together, and the heartfelt conversations.

As a congregation and as individuals, you have graciously bestowed upon my family

and I a multitude of blessings. You mean more to us than I can ever express. I am

exceedingly grateful to God for placing us here at Hillcrest Baptist Church.

Today, I am simply writing to say thank you for your support, prayers and Christ-like

spirit. You are such a wonderful congregation and it has been a blessing to be your

pastor. I am continually blown away by your compassion and generosity.

It has been both a privilege and honor to serve as your pastor these past five years. By

the grace of God, I look forward to many more years with you.

With Sincere Gratitude,

Pastor Pearson

Congratulations

Pastor W. Clyde Pearson, Lady Amelia Pearson and Eboni

Congratulations on your 5th Anniversary as our Pastor. God truly has blessed us as you

faithfully serve in His steps through your limitless acts of caring, giving, and sharing for the

Hillcrest Baptist Church family and community. As a vessel for Christ, you have taught us the

Word of God through your puissant teachings, but most importantly, by displaying Christ’s love

in everything that you do. Thank you Lady Amelia for complimenting Pastor Pearson’s

leadership with the Women’s Ministry and your exemplary prayer life.

May God continue to richly bless you and your family.

With the deepest love and respect,

Your Hillcrest Baptist Church Family

Church Office Hours

Monday - Friday

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Sunday Worship

Sunday School

9:45 am - 10:45 am

Morning Service

11:00 am

Mid-Week Service (Wednesday)

Bible Study

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Prayer Service

6:30 pm - 7:00 pm

OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE

Nursery

Do you love caring for infants and toddlers?

Would caring for infants and toddlers a couple

hours each Sunday be perfect for your schedule?

You may be the one we are looking for. The

Nursery is looking for an Assistant Coordinator.

If you’re interested, please contact Valaria Carroll

for more information.

Church Ministries

If you would like to serve on one of the Church

Ministries, please contact the church office for a

list of ministries in need of volunteers.

MINISTRY NEWS

On-Line Giving

Keep up with your financial commitment to the

church’s ministry with our on-line giving, even when

you are away! There is a link on the home page of our

website that you can use for safe and secure on-line

giving (www.hbcmd.org). For more information,

contact the church office.

Corporate Prayer

Every Sunday we have a short period of

prayer (approx. 10 minutes) at 9:30 am in the

Sanctuary. At that time, we pray for our

Sunday School classes, teachers and

attendees; the morning worship service, the

Pastor, the choir and those who will attend

the service. Please join us.

DO YOU HAVE A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST?

If you believe in your heart that Jesus Is Lord, the

Christ, the Savior, the Son of the Living God, and you

are willing to turn from sin to God, then receive Jesus

Christ now by faith and pray this prayer:

“Oh, God, I know I am a sinner. I believe Jesus died on the cross for me. I believe His shed blood paid the price for my sin, and that His death, burial, and resurrection were all for me. I now receive Him as my personal Savior and Lord. Thank you for forgiving me of my sins and for the gifts of salvation and eternal life. In Jesus’ name I pray, amen.” Take God at His Word and claim His gift of salvation.

Remember, it’s God who does the saving—not your

good works, not your family pedigree, and not your

church. Believe and you will be saved.

CHURCH HUMOR

The Herald is currently published quarterly

and will prayerfully move to monthly issues at

a later time. If you would like to submit an

article or information to be included in the

newsletter, you may do so by emailing

hbhillcrestbaptistchurch@gmail.com

(subject line Attn: Newsletter) or by

submitting a hard copy to the church office.

Let us hear from you!

The next deadline is June 10, 2018.

Additionally, we look forward to receiving

feedback from our readers on how we can

make the newsletter an even better

publication.

We’re always looking for additional members

to join us. If you would like to be a part of the

newsletter committee, please reach out to

Deacon Chris Carroll or contact the church

office.

DRESS FOR SUCCESS

“And David said, Is there yet any that is left of the house of Saul, that I may show him kindness for

Jonathan’s sake? 2 Samuel 9:1

Meet Carol, Roberta, and Sue. These ladies donate their time and energy to the Dress For Success

organization, helping women prepare and professionally dress for the workplace. It was

heartwarming to hear them talk about the women they help and how different a women feels when

she walks in the door compared to when she walks out because of the generosity of others. They

said the women are astonished when they find out that they can keep the clothes and accessories at

no cost. They could imagine their surprise when they see Hillcrest’s donations. Sue, Carol and

Roberta said they have never receive clothes and accessories packaged and delivered so nicely.

They were so appreciative and delighted at the way the outfits were put together!!

It was an amazing experience to show others the Greatness of our God!!!!

WOMEN’S MINISTRY

Paint & Fellowship

With paint brushes in hand, the Sisters delicately applied paint

strokes to canvas to create a genuine masterpiece. With assistance

from our paint instructor, DeShanna McGee, we attempted to

recreate the ministry logo design on canvas. Some succeeded and

others elected to paint outside the box. All in all, a good time was

had by all.

WOMEN’S PRAYER LINE – “Stand With Us To Pray”. We need you to stand in agreement with us to

petition heaven. There is no pressure to pray during the call. Tuesday’s at 7:00 AM and Thursday's at 8:30

PM. Call the Prayer at (218) 339-7800 and use passcode 9640677.

WOMEN’S MINISTRY

Upcoming Women’s Events

All White Birthday Celebration

Saturday, June 23, 2018 at 2:00 PM

Theme: Pearls & Lace

Cost: $35.00 per person

Sisters of Promise - HBC Women's Ministry is excited to present a "All White Birthday"

celebration! Registration is in-progress and will continue thru Sunday, June 10th in the education

wing after worship service. The celebration will take place on Saturday, June 23rd at 2 PM in the

HBC Fellowship Hall. The cost for this event is $35 per person. The attire is "all white". What's a

party without gifts!! For those interested and wish to participate, we will have a "My Favorite

Thing" gift giveaway. Interested participants will bring their "favorite thing" wrapped as a gift to

the celebration. Don't wait....stop by the ministry table today to sign up you and your girlfriends

for an elegant afternoon of food, fun, music and fellowship. Let's

celebrate!

Women’s Retreat

Turf Valley Resort - Ellicott City, MD

November 9-11, 2018

Guest Speakers: Dr. Shelia M. Bailey,

Nichole Thomas, Health & Wellness Coach

Comediennes, Miss Clareese & Miss Gayle

$300 per person

(includes transportation, room and meals)

The women of Hillcrest Baptist Church and Sharon Bible Fellowship will "stand together" to host a

women's retreat. We have a hundred reasons why we shouldn’t go to the women’s retreat. Some

years the voices win out, and we stay home. Later, when we hear the glowing reports from others

about how wonderful it was, we feel a pang of regret, but it doesn’t last long. “Oh well,” we say,

“maybe next year.” This year is the "next year". So mark your calendar and start setting funds

aside to attend this year's retreat. You will relax in elegant accommodations, enjoy an evening of

laughter, be blessed by powerful and dynamic speakers; and enjoy peaceful prayer walks while

embracing the charm and natural beauty of eastern Maryland.

Registration and payments will be accepted after Sunday worship services in the education wing.

CHILDREN & YOUTH

Snow Tubing

On February 24th the youth embarked on an adventure to Pennsylvania, filled with fun and excitement. They

allowed some of the adults to tag along; Brother Tyrone and Sister Tina Collington, Sister Amelia Pearson,

Sister Yatana and Deacon Walker, Sister Sandra and Brother Frank Richardson, Sister Donna Hayman and

her sister Ann, Sister Calitta Hawkins, and our trusted bus driver, Brother Hubert Stackhouse. We were all

ready and prepared for the two hour journey, with great anticipation, we headed for Liberty Ski Resort. The

excitement amplified upon entering Liberty’s parking lot. However, the excitement quickly subsided when

we found out all snow tubing lanes were closed for the day. Of course the kids were wondering, “what do we

do now,” and so were most of the adults! But it was Sister Tina to the rescue! She went inside the ski resort

lobby and when she came back to the bus, she had an alternate plan and snow tubing was still on.

We arrived at Round Top Ski Resort an hour later. We had so much fun on the bus ride there as Brother

Stackhouse maneuvered the bus up and down hilly roads and around curves. When we arrived, the

temperature was a perfect 35 degrees and it was drizzling rain. Within 20 minutes of our arrival the rain

stopped and the fun really began. We went up a ramp to get to the top of the snow tubing hill. We anxiously

waited our turn, sat in our snow tub and as the attendant gave a little tug, off we flew down a steep hill

screaming and laughing all the way down. What a thrill!! When we reached the bottom, we jumped out of

our snow tubs and started the process all over again. After we finished tubing, we ate, and sat by an open fire

pit for one more hour. Then it was time to head for home. What a wondrous time we had!!

We learned that even when we are forced to take a detour, do not get discouraged trust the process increase

your faith and watch God Work it out.

Now faith is the substance of things hope for, the evidence of things not seen. Hebrews 11:1

CHILDREN & YOUTH

HONOR ROLL STUDENTS

Congratulations to our Honor Roll Students. We are so proud of you. Keep up the good work!

From left to right: Jerry Lebby, Kiersten Toney, Kamri Little

and Kaliya Washington - Not pictured Kourtney Johnson

Ryan Carroll Kelynd Brown

MINISTRY SPOTLIGHT

Usher Ministry

The Usher Ministry is chaired by Vernon Gibson and vice chair Jack Motley. The ministry has a

group of dedicated youth, women and men serving the needs of the congregation. If you are

interested in being a part of the Usher Ministry, please contact Vernon or the church office.

The purpose of the Ministry is to provide service and support to members, guest and church leaders.

Ushers are the doorkeepers in the House of the Lord. Ushers have various duties to perform which

include greeting and seating worshippers, helping to make worshippers comfortable, assisting with

offering, and opening and closing the church. Ushers are to ensure that order is kept in and around

the church at all times during services.

If you have a desire to serve with a pleasant attitude and a warm smile, come join us!

BLACK HISTORY MONTH

BIBLE QUIZ ANSWERS

(from January)

1. 40 (Genesis 8:6)

2. Jacob (Genesis 27:27)

3. Moses (Numbers 12:1)

4. Jeremiah (Jeremiah 16:2)

5. Long Life, and peace (Proverbs 3:1-2)

6. Paul (Acts 9:3-19)

7. 1Timothy 2:2

8. Hebrews 9:27

9. Revelation 19:1-6

10. The beast and false prophet (Revelation 19:20)

BIBLE QUIZ

1. Of which son of Noah was Abraham a descendant?

2. Finish the following sentence from scripture “as for me

and my house…”

3. What did Enoch and Elijah have in common?

4. What did Peter do after he heard the cock or rooster

crow for the third time?

5. Which book traces the genealogy of Jesus back to

Adam?

6. What incident prompted tears from Jesus in the verse

“Jesus wept”?

7. How many times did Jesus ask Peter if Peter loved him

after Jesus’ resurrection?

8. What did Jesus say cannot add one hour to your life?

9. Which disciple referred to himself as the one whom

Jesus loved?

10. What is the wages of sin?

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL June 18-20, 2018

for children in Kindergarten – 12th grade

SAVE THE DATE

April 1st Easter Sunday

April 1st Easter Breakfast

April 7th Men’s Prayer Breakfast

April 19th Business Meeting

April 22nd Pastor’s Anniversary

April 26th – 28th Leadership Retreat

May 5th Men’s Prayer Breakfast

May 6th Senior’s Recognition

May 28th Memorial Day (Office Closed)

June 2nd Men’s Prayer Breakfast

Jun 18th – 20th Vacation Bible School

June 21st Business Meeting

June 23rd Women’s All White Birthday Celebration

June 24th Graduate Recognition

2018 THEME:

“STAND WITH ME”

Nehemiah 4:6

Ecclesiastes 4:9

The book-at-a-time Bible reading plan provides two readings for each day. The first reading alternates

between Old and New Testament books, giving you three or four chapters a day. The Gospels are spread

throughout the year. The second reading takes you through a chapter or so of the wisdom literature and

Isaiah. Combined, these readings will take you through the entire Bible in one year.

To prevent the frustration of falling behind and to provide some reflection time, each month consists of

only 25 readings. You’ll have several days each month to meditate more deeply on something that was

significant to you in the past week, to catch up on missed readings, or to revisit favorite passages.