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HAPPENINGS
FEBRUARY 20, 2022
TOGETHER IN MISSIONS, MINISTRY, AND FELLOWSHIP
Lenten Devotional
GIVE
During the season of Lent, we encourage you to join us daily by using
the resource, Lent in Plain Sight by Jill Duffield. In this devotional guide,
Duffield draws attention to ten ordinary objects that Jesus would
have encountered on his way to Jerusalem: dust, bread, the cross,
coins, shoes, oil, coats, towels, thorns, and stones. Each week, you
will encounter a new object to consider through Scripture, prayer, and
reflection. From Ash Wednesday to Easter, Lent in Plain Sight reminds
with great love
Christians to open themselves to the kingdom of God. Books will be
available at the end of February in the church office for $12 or you can
purchase one online.
STEWARDSHIP - Give with Great Love
Contemplative Lenten Prayer Services Once again it’s that time of year when we focus on stewardship at
Thursdays at 10:00 AM starting March 10 in the Small Dining Room Hayes Barton Baptist Church. Even though we have had in-person
Come deepen your spiritual Lenten journey in this series offered by Sunday school and worship for a number of months, it has still been
Rev. Julia Ledford. This will be an engaging experience, incorporating a difficult year. While our attendance is growing, we’re nowhere near
lectionary scripture readings that will be the focus of our worship pre-pandemic levels. Nevertheless, our congregation has continued
services during Lent. Litanies, prayers, poetry, and creative expressions to be faithful. In fact, contributions in 2021 were at an all-time high. It
will be utilized in each session. There will be time for quiet reflection in goes to show that stewardship really is a way of life for us. This year,
silence, journaling, and sharing that arises from the discernment in the “Give with Great Love” is more than just a stewardship theme; it’s
reflective reading of scripture. You will worship and you will grow! Please who we are and it’s what we do.
bring a Bible, journal or notepad and pen. (We will seek to ensure the
safety of everyone with masks, social distancing, and hand sanitizing.) You should be receiving this year’s stewardship emphasis mailing
soon, including a Step Chart, Tithing Table, and an Estimate of Giving
Lent Resources for Families Card with a return envelope. We invite you to use these prayerfully
as you determine your measure of financial commitment to the
Road Trippin’ with Jesus, an interactive Lent resource for families with
children, will be available to pick up in the Family Life Center beginning church. Let each of us respond according to our ability. As one old
Sunday, February 27. If you would prefer to have your kit mailed to you, stewardship expression goes, “not equal gifts, but equal sacrifice.”
please contact Sarah Mears at smears@hbbc.org.
Celebration Sunday
Ash Wednesday Plan to join us on Sunday, February 27 for Celebration Sunday. We’re
March 2 is Ash Wednesday and the beginning of the season of encouraging all of our Sunday school classes to reach out to their
Lent, during which we symbolically prepare for the crucifixion and entire membership and invite them to be in attendance on this day,
resurrection of Jesus. Christians traditionally observe Ash Wednesday by whether in-person or by Zoom call. During worship, all of our adult
wearing an ashen cross on their foreheads or right hands, symbolizing Sunday school classes will be recognized. At the end of the service,
our need for God’s grace. Not only does the cross inform others that we’ll continue our tradition of inviting everyone to come forward with
we place our faith in Christ; it also invites conversations of faith into their completed estimate of giving cards. Those who are not able to
our daily routines. You are invited to come, worship, and participate. attend in person may return their cards by mail, or by dropping them
Imposition of ashes will happen on Wednesday, March 2, at 8:00 AM, off at the church online at hbbc.org/giving-estimate. After worship,
12:00 PM, and 5:00 PM in FLC-201. we’ll have box lunches for everyone. Sunday school classes may
2022 HBBC Scholarships wish to eat together in their classrooms or even tailgate outside.
There will also be a socially-distanced space in the Hailey Fellowship
Scholarship applications for college students are now available. If you Hall and Turner Gym. We assure you that we’ll take every precaution
are interested in applying for a scholarship through HBBC, please visit to keep everyone safe.
our website at hbbc.org/scholarship to fill out the online form. You may
also pick up an application at the Welcome Center. If you need additional Reservations should be made with Sunday School classes or
information you can call the church office at (919) 833-4617. All completed Carla Murray (cmurray@hbbc.org) in the church office by Monday,
applications need to be turned in to the church by 5:00 PM on Friday, February 21.
March 18. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
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PATH FORWARD TASK FORCE
We look forward to worshiping with you
each week and growing in God together. We are rescheduling our Women’s Retreat to April 22-24.
Our congregation is a community and our We are rescheduling our Women’s Retreat to April 22-24 at The Rizzo Center in Chapel Hill.
first priority is creating a healthy and safe Guest speaker Rev. Jane Lyon uses true stories in scripture, Biblical principles, and current
environment for everyone. To do all we can to events to explore the importance and effect of pressing pause — and the implications of not
slow the spread of COVID-19 during this season, doing so. Our time will conclude with identifying a place to start, a way to begin pressing
we strongly recommend all members and pause. We encourage you to consider taking this time away to renew and refresh.
guests, including those who are fully vaccinated,
wear face coverings inside the church at all The cost includes two nights’ lodging, most meals, and all of the conference fees. $350 for
times, including worship and Sunday school. a single room; $270 for a double room; $240 for a triple room; $125 for Saturday day only. A
We continue our work to resume regular non-refundable deposit of $50 will secure your spot. Please do not let cost stop you from
activities around the church in February, and attending. Scholarships are available.
our worship services this month will feature the
Chancel Choir, Orchestra, Adult Ensemble, and Register online at hbbc.org by clicking on the Women’s Retreat button. You can
other musical guests leading in worship. We pay online at hbbc.org/give or by check (include 2022 Women’s Retreat
have also resumed Youth Choir, are preparing in the memo line).
for our Stewardship Emphasis and Celebration
Sunday later this month, and have many
activities planned for all ages in the weeks and
months ahead. Family Night, which was planned Women’s Thursday Night
to return at the beginning of February, will start Virtual Bible Study
a few weeks later than planned to allow for the Join us as we begin a new eight-week study using the resource,
recent elevation COVID-19 cases in the area to Romans: Live with Clarity by Jada Edwards. The new study will begin
subside. on Thursday, March 10. Alice Moore and Jennifer Haigwood will be
The Path Forward Task Force and deacons leading the study. Participants should purchase their own study
continue to monitor public health data and guide. Contact Alice, Jennifer or Kristen Muse (kmuse@hbbc.org) if
recommendations and will evaluate these you would like to participate.
protective measures as conditions change. The
Path Forward Task Force will meet again on
Thursday, February 17. We look forward to the
promise of a new year together, and remain Children’s
faithful that a little care today can make the days Music
ahead brighter for all of us. and Missions
UPDATED 2/3/22 Family Night is back!
Beginning on Wednesday,
March 2 at 6:00 PM, our
Dresses for Daughters children's programming
will resume in an exciting
HBBC is joining with Dresses for Daughters, a
non-profit organization that collects formal wear for
KidzStuff new way. 1st-5th graders
girls who are living without their fathers. From now Consignment Sale will begin in room 11 with a
until Monday, March 14, we will be collecting new or The 2022 Spring/Summer Kidzstuff Consignment Sale will time of music and missions
gently used dresses in all sizes suitable for church be from March 31-April 2 in the Family Life Center. You can studying how we can help
services, school dances, and other occasions that register to consign and start entering inventory now! others.
warrant a more formal dress code. With the help of Preschoolers will spend
Step Up Ministry, Dresses for Daughters will host an Volunteer and Shop time with their missions
event on Friday, March 18 for teenage girls to come KidzStuff needs YOU! Volunteers are a vital part of each leaders learning different and
and choose a dress for their formal occasions free successful sale. We need many volunteers and have a creative ways to serve others.
of charge. wide range of opportunities. Please consider giving a Additionally, we look forward
Please bring your new or gently used dresses to the couple of hours to help us have another great sale. As a to a time of sharing with
special collection box located in the HBBC Welcome thank you, volunteers are given a Preview Pass to shop a music and missions
Center no later than Monday, March 14. Thank you in the sale early (March 31 from 5:30-7:00 PM). You can sign presentation on Wednesday,
advance for supporting these girls in our community up to volunteer on the website or contact Kathy Teague May 4 at 6:00 PM.
who are growing up without a father! (teagkat1@gmail.com).
DISCIPLINES 2022
ADULT MINISTRIES We encourage you to
use The Upper Room’s
activities & events
Ages 55 & Up
yearly devotional,
Disciplines, which
FIT OVER FIFTY follows the lectionary
This class is a combination of low-impact texts, as we follow
aerobics, light interval training, line the lectionary in
dancing, yoga, and seated strengthening. worship most of the
This class is designed to help seniors with year. Regular print
increasing endurance, building strength, books are available
helping to slow the process of arthritis for $10 and large
print copies are available in the church office This Week at HBBC
and osteoporosis, and enhancing posture,
flexibility, and balance. or at the Welcome Center for $15. We hope that Sunday, February 20
you will consider making this a part of your daily 9:15 AM Sunday School
Join us for our Spring season Mondays time with God in 2022. If you would like to receive 11:00 AM Morning Worship Service
and Wednesdays from 9:00-10:00 AM. Disciplines by email, you can fill out the form at 11:00 AM Grace Church for All Nations
The cost is $20/members, $40/non- hbbc.org by clicking on the Disciplines button. If 11:00 AM Children’s Church
members for each season. Classes are you are already registered to receive Disciplines 3:00 PM Israel Pilgrimage Meeting
led by a certified physical therapist, Jenny emails, there is no need to re-register. 4:00 PM Adult Handbells
McClendon. The class is limited to 20 5:00 PM Youth Choir
participants. Contact Jenny McClendon Children’s Church 5:15 PM Alphabells
(jmcclendon@nc.rr.com) or David Keel All children, grades 1-5, are invited to join us for
Monday, February 21
(dkeel@hbbc.org or (919) 645-6757) for Children’s Church on 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sundays. We
9:00 AM Fit Over Fifty
more information. will meet in Room 11 at 11:00 AM. Parents are asked
5:30 PM Girl Scout Troops
to bring their children to Room 11 following Sunday
6:30 PM Senior Team Basketball Practice
School and pick them up following worship.
8:00 PM Monday Night Basketball
Wednesdays with Dave Please contact Sarah Mears (smears@hbbc.org)
with any questions or for more information. Fellowship
and Susan Tuesday, February 22
Plan to join the Haileys for an old-fashioned Youth Sunday School 10:00 AM Painting with Lorraine
midweek prayer meeting on Wednesdays at Youth currently in grades 6-12 are invited to 11:00 AM Minister’s Meeting
7:00 PM. We’ll catch up with one another, share attend our Youth Sunday School Classes in our 12:00 PM Adult Ministries Luncheon
stories, prayer concerns, and study 1 John. An Youth Center 9:45-10:45 AM. Masks are required 1:30 PM Staff Meeting
email will be sent out with the Zoom link and by all in attendance. Questions can be directed to 5:30 PM Tuesday Night Women’s
call-in information. If you do not receive the link, Rev. Ward Page (wpage@hbbc.org). Basketball Fellowship
please contact Kristen Muse (kmuse@hbbc.org). 6:00 PM Personnel Committee
Basketball Fellowship 6:30 PM Membership Growth Committee
2022 HBBC PRAYER JOURNAL Contact David Keel (dkeel@hbbc.org) if you are 7:00 PM Tuesday Night Men’s Basketball
One of the gifts from the 2021 Diaconate to the interested in playing in our basketball fellowship Fellowship
congregation is a compilation of the prayers groups. Wednesday, February 23
the deacons began and ended their meetings Monday Evening Group (Men) 9:00 AM Fit Over Fifty
with during the year. These prayers have Mondays from 8:00-10:00 PM (ongoing) 1:00 PM Women's Bible Study
been compiled into a prayer journal for our Tuesday Evening Group (Women) 5:00 PM HBBC Junior Boys Basketball
congregation during 2022. Make sure to pick Tuesdays from 5:30-7:00 PM (ongoing) Practice
your copy up from the church to use as you pray Tuesday Evening Group (Men) 6:30 PM HBBC Girl’s Basketball Practice
through the year. Tuesdays from 7:00-9:00 PM (ongoing) 7:00 PM Chancel Choir Rehearsal
7:00 PM Prayer Meeting
Thursday, February 24
A Class to Consider: Genesis 9:00 AM Bridge
The Genesis class is a unique blend of mostly couples with children. You will find members 5:00 PM HBBC Freshman Basketball
who have elementary school children as well as those that have graduated from college. Team Practice
Using a variety of resources, the class enjoys discussing the Bible as well as applying topics 6:30 PM Pickleball
and Scripture to life experiences. Several teachers help facilitate the class. They are also 6:30 PM Christian Education Council
involved in fellowship and service opportunities. 7:00 PM Consignment Sale Committee
Meeting
VIEW ALL OF OUR SUNDAY SCHOOL OPTIONS Friday, February 25
Go to hbbc.org/worship and click on the Sunday School Icon. 9:00 AM Bridge
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