Church Memorial Baptist

Hatcher 2300 Dumbarton Road

Henrico, VA 23228

804-266-9696

Web Site: www.hatcherchurch.org

Email: office@hatcherchurch.org

April 2019 Hatcher Herald Vol. 97 No. 4

Understanding The Biblical

Lessons of Holy Week By Pastor Terry Sharpe

Holy Week is the period of time before Easter

when Christians become reacquainted with the

most pivotal events in Jesus’ life. It begins the

Sunday prior to Resurrection Sunday (Easter)

with Jesus’ Triumphant Entry into Jerusalem on

Palm Sunday. This event marks the occasion when

Jerusalem welcomed Jesus into the city and

proclaimed him as the entering Messiah.

Sunday, April 14 at 11 a.m., Hatcher Church will

celebrate in the festivities and events surrounding

this special day with the Palm Sunday

Processional Service. Our church family will

relive this most joyful occasion that marks the

beginning of Holy Week. Everyone is encouraged

to arrive early to receive palm leaves and branches.

Wednesday, April 17, at 6 p.m., we will be using

a special Holy Week Study Guide which will

provide an understanding of the life and events

Jesus experienced each day during the last week of

His life. Each day, through the eyes of Jesus, we

will see where he went, watch what he did, and

listen to the last lessons He taught His disciples.

We will see the crowds as they came near to hear

His final teachings, as well as view the significant

and personal care He gave to those in great need.

The Study Guide may also be used as a personal

and daily devotional resource for the entire week.

Thursday, April 18, at 6 p.m., Hatcher will have

the opportunity to experience the symbolic Jewish

Passover Seder Meal. This will be served in the

Fellowship Hall and everyone will have the

opportunity to experience the tastes, textures, and

fragrances of the foods and enjoy the elements and

meanings of the original Passover Experience.

Baptist know this as the Maundy Thursday

Service, the service for Christians where Jesus

offers the Bread and Cup of the New Covenant.

Everyone is encouraged to have their dinner meal

prior to the Seder Meal, as it is a mere sampling of

the Jewish Foods used in the Seder.

Friday, April 19, at Noon, the Tenebrae Service

or the Service of Darkness (Baptist usually know

this as Good Friday Service) will take place. The

last words and sentences Jesus spoke from the

cross will be read in sequential order, interspersed

with hymns, scripture, prayer, and the service will

conclude with the symbolic sealing of the tomb.

A Seven-Candle Menorah is used in this worship

service and, when each of the seven last words that

Jesus spoke from the cross are read, the candles

will be extinguished one by one until the sanctuary

is void of all candle light. The service is then

concluded by the Pastor slamming the heavy Pulpit

Bible shut with force enough that the sound can

echo through the sanctuary, which is symbolic of

the sound of the Sealing of Jesus' Tomb.

Sunday, April 21, Resurrection Sunday

Come experience the Joy of Easter!

Details to follow!

Among Our Church Family

CONGRATULATIONS

We celebrate with Shawn and Bob Carlton on the

birth of their granddaughter, Louisa Leigh Russell,

on Wednesday, February 27, 2019 in Augusta,

GA. Louisa’s parents are Laura Leigh and John

Russell, and her big sister is Charlotte.

IN MEMORIAM Robert “Bob” Kirkpatrick

March 27, 2019

SYMPATHY

Lena Taylor in the death of her nephew,

Wyatt Sasser, on February 21, 2019 and her

former roommate, Diane

Brenda Mills in the death of her dear friend,

Ginger Goodman, on February 24, 2019.

June Banes and Anita McNew in the death of

their sister, Patricia Carneal, on

March 15, 2019.

Michael and Jill Duke in the death of her father,

Skip Koss, on March 19, 2019. Michael is the son

of Ann and Gary Duke.

Chris Kirkpatrick and the family and friends of her

husband, Bob Kirkpatrick, who died on

Wednesday, March 27, 2019.

Our McShin family and friends in the deaths of

Matthew Fernandez on Saturday, March 16, 2019,

and Bunnie Velotas on Tuesday, March 19, 2019.

Upcoming Events

Sunday, April 7

9 a.m., Chapel New Day Service

10 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages

11 a.m., Sanctuary Traditional Worship Service

Noon, Room 270 Church Council Meeting

After Church Council

Pastor Search Committee Meeting

Tuesday, April 9

10:30 a.m., Imperial Plaza Women on Mission

Wednesday, April 10

5 p.m., Fellowship Hall Wednesday Supper

6 p.m., Conference Room Bible Study

6:45 p.m., Fellowship Hall New Day Worship

Band Rehearsal

7 p.m., Sanctuary Chancel Choir Rehearsal

Thursday, April 11

6:30 p.m., Conference Room

Finance Committee Meeting

Sunday, April 14 Palm Sunday

9 a.m., Chapel New Day Service

10 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages

11 a.m., Sanctuary Traditional Worship Service

Wednesday, April 17

5 p.m., Fellowship Hall Wednesday Supper

6 p.m., Conference Room Bible Study

6:45 p.m., Fellowship Hall New Day Worship

Band Rehearsal

7 p.m., Sanctuary Chancel Choir Rehearsal

Thursday, April 18

10 a.m., Fellowship Hall Love and Fellowship

7 p.m., Fellowship Hall

Maundy Thursday Passover Seder Meal

Friday, April 19

12 p.m., Sanctuary Good Friday Service

Sunday, April 21 Easter

Times and Details to Follow

Monday, April 22 Church Office Closed

Wednesday, April 24

5 p.m., Fellowship Hall Wednesday Supper

6 p.m., Conference Room Quarterly Business

Meeting

6:45 p.m., Fellowship Hall New Day Worship

Band Rehearsal

7 p.m., Sanctuary Chancel Choir Rehearsal

Quarterly

Business Meeting

Wednesday, April 24

6 p.m.

Room 270

Pastor Search Update Wayne Duke, Committee Chairperson

Your Pastor Search Committee has spent the past

few weeks arranging Sunday visits to our

narrowed candidate pool. The visits have ranged

from places that are local to distances that are five

hours away. These visits have been primarily

unannounced, and the search team tried to remain

as inconspicuous as possible, so as not to draw any

attention.

We will hold our next meeting on Sunday, April 7,

to discuss these visits, how we viewed the

prospective candidates in their present churches,

and what are the next steps concerning these

individuals. Divine discernment is desperately

needed as we consider whether any of these

candidates are the right one for Hatcher. Please

continue your prayers for this group as we

meet. My thanks to the committee members who

willingly made trips to these places to hear the

candidates.

Pastor Sharpe wants you to know that he cares

deeply for each one of you. He will be keeping

regular office hours (except for the occasional

emergency) to assist you with whatever is on

your heart. He will be in the office Mondays

through Thursdays, but the hours may change

each week. Be sure to watch the weekly

bulletin for hours for the coming week. You

may also call the church office at

804-266–9696 to make an appointment.

2019 Easter Offering Project to Refurbish Sanctuary Windows

The annual Easter offering provides an opportunity for

us to undertake a special project for which funds are

not budgeted. In 2018, we were able to install new

windows in the East Wing.

For 2019 the, Finance Committee and Buildings

& Grounds Team have selected to focus on the

exterior of the stained glass windows in our sanctuary.

You may have noticed the peeling paint on the trim.

We propose to remove the Plexiglas from the 10

windows to reglaze, scrape, and paint all wood

surfaces. We will then re-install the Plexiglas.

The total cost for the 10 windows will be

approximately $7,500 or $750 each. Easter offerings

may be placed in the offering plates on Sunday or may

be mailed to the church office at 2300 Dumbarton

Road, Henrico, VA 23328. Be sure to put the words

“Easter Offering” in the note section of the check.

Support the CDC

by Shopping

at AmazonSmile!

Did you know that when you shop at

AmazonSmile, Amazon will donate a portion of

your purchase to the Hatcher CDC! You can

support us every time you shop.

To enroll go to smile.amazon.com and register.

The first time you order, you will be asked to

select a charity. Look for Hatcher Memorial

Baptist Church. Each time you shop, be sure to go

to the AmazonSmile webpage (it will ask you).

For more information, contact the church office.

Women on Mission Tuesday, April 9 • 10:30 a.m.

Imperial Plaza

The Hatcher/Imperial Plaza Women on Mission

will meet at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 9, in the

Virginia Room at Imperial Plaza. A guest speaker

will present a talk on the work being done in

missions. We will have a devotion, pray for our

missionaries, and discuss our mission involvement

project for April, followed by lunch and fellowship

around the table.

Love and Fellowship Easter Covered Dish Meal

Thursday, April 18 • 10:00 a.m.

Fellowship Hall

The Love and Fellowship group will hold a special

Easter Covered Dish Meal at 10 a.m. Thursday,

April 18, in the Fellowship Hall. The main dish

will be provided, and members are encouraged to

bring salads, side dishes, and desserts.

Bingo at Lakeside Center

Saturday, April 6 • 10:00 a.m.

Fellowship Hall

Hearts in Motion will be joining the participants of

the Lakeside Center for a day of activities from

10 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 6. The center is

located at 5623 Lakeside Avenue in Henrico.

Church members will be supplying snacks helping

create a craft for the attendees. Everyone will also

play Bingo (with HMBC providing prizes).

Those wishing to help out should contact Kathy

Ridenour at 804-840-9847 or Sue Mitchell at

804-513-4086.

Donations Needed for CDC

Teacher Appreciation Dinner

The CDC Teacher Appreciation Dinner is an

annual event held to honor our Child Development

Center teachers for their dedicated service. This

year’s event will be held Tuesday, May 14, 2018,

at 6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall.

As in the past, the CDC Committee is asking for

the church’s assistance in providing side dishes for

the banquet. Needed items include: bread, two-liter

soft drinks, pasta dishes, baked beans, meatballs,

vegetable dishes, and potato and other salads.

Desserts are not needed, as parents provide those.

Small cash contributions are helpful towards

providing other necessary items.

Please email Sharon Vecchione at

sharon.vecchione@gmail.com or call her at

804-261-6729 if you are able to help. All items

need to be in the Fellowship Hall by 5:00 p.m. on

May 14. Thank you in advance for supporting our

outstanding CDC staff!

Sunday Sermons

The Traditions Leading to Holy Week

April 7 Communion with Fellow Believers

(Healthy Christians Grow

Healthy Relationships)

Sharing the Bread and the Cup

Luke 24:28-32; Luke 24:33-35

The events on the Road to Emmaus

April 14

The Parade of A Lifetime

(PALM SUNDAY)

(On the road through Jericho,

Blind Bartimaeus receives his sight

Mark 10:46-50; Mark 10:51-52

The Palm Parade begins here

April 21

Growing to Be Like Christ

(EASTER SUNDAY)

(The beginning of how God’s love

changes our life)

Matthew 5:1-7; Matthew 5:8-12

April 28

The Left Hand of God

Abram is called by God to go out on a journey,

not knowing where to go

Genesis 12:1-5; Genesis 12:6-9

Easter Lilies Available

for Purchase

This year we will again be decorating our

sanctuary with lilies on Easter Sunday, April 21.

Forms are available in the church office to donate

a lily, given in honor or in memory of a friend or

loved one. You may also receive an order form by

emailing the office at office@hatcherchurch.org

or by calling us at 804-266-9696.

Please fill out the form and return it to the church

office with a check made payable to Hatcher

Memorial Baptist Church and a notation of

“Easter Lily Order” in the memo section.

The lilies cost $15.00 each or 2 for $25. Orders

must be received in the office by Monday,

April 15.

Hatcher Memorial Baptist Church 2300 Dumbarton Road

Henrico, Virginia 23228

804.266.9696

Web Site: www.hatcherchurch.org

Email: office@hatcherchurch.org

Rev. Terry Sharpe, Pastor

Charlie Fleet, Campus Pastor,

Ministry and Administration

Daniel Ripley, Campus Pastor,

Missions and Discipleship

Chris Patch, Interim Worship Leader,

New Day Service

J. Warren Mitchell, Church Organist

Jo Mitchell, Director,

Child Development Center

Susan Compton,

Office Administrative Assistant

Jennifer Ramos, Financial Secretary

Kay Craig, Love & Fellowship Coordinator

MCSHIN RECOVERY/SUPPORT MEETINGS All meetings in the West Wing

Sun

12 – 5

Office

Open

6:00

NA

Mon

12:00

Noon

AA

5:30

Wom-

en’s NA

7:00 NA

Tues

12:00

Noon

AA

5:30 NA

6:30

Yoga

5:30 NA

6:30

Yoga

7:00

Grief

Support

Wed

12:00

Noon

AA

7:00 NA

7:00

Families

Anon

7:00

Siblings

for Hope

Thurs

12:00

Noon

AA

6:00

NA

7:15

SMART

Recovery

Fri

12:00

Noon

AA

3:30

Bible

Study

7:00 NA 8:15

YPNA

Sat

8:30

a.m.

CoDA

9:30 SA

9:30

S-Anon

9:45

OEA

11:00

Debtors

Anon

8:00 NA

HATCHER CHURCH LEADERSHIP

FOR 2018—2019

Deacons

Chair — David Dunston

Co-Vice Chairs — Mitch Wilhelm, Lena Taylor

Susan Dawson Cookie Martin

Mary Dunston Bill Mosely

Virginia Garrett Lena Taylor

Eddie Harris Debbie Welch

Susan Haynes Jerry Welch

Karen Stamey (Yoke)

Church Officers

Moderator: Rick Bancroft

Treasurer: Jackie Matthews

Clerk: Sharon Vecchione

Program Leaders:

Outreach / Mission Director:

Cecilia Fleet

Sunday School Director: Alice Phillips

Love & Fellowship: Kay Craig

Church Committee Chairpersons

and Team Leaders:

Audio/Visual/Lighting: Ray Clary

Building and Grounds: Jim Blanchard

Child Development Center: Sharon Vecchione

Counting: Mary Atwell

Endowment: Bob Llewellyn

Finance: Belinda Blanchard

Flower & Decorating: Betty Bancroft

Hostess: Kay Craig

Kitchen:

Personnel: Susan Haynes

Transportation: Ray Clary

Ushers: Janice Conroy,

Bubba Garnett,

Eddie Harris,

Paul Vecchione,

and Jerry Welch