January 2017

THE

HERALD

Hillcrest

Baptist Church

2200 Iverson St.

Temple Hills, MD 20748

(301) 423-6288

www.hbcmd.org

Experience Equip

Evangelize Edify

VISION MISSION

We exist to raise up mature believers to serve HIM! To EQUIP every member for Kingdom ministry.

Core Values

Equip … the saints / Experience … a big God / Evangelize … the lost / Edify … His people

Happy New Year and greetings in the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ!

I am delighted to announce that, after much praying and searching, God has answered our

prayer for a new Youth Minister. Please join me in welcoming Minister Anthony Borges to

our church family. We have lots of great things in store this year and we welcome your

ideas, suggestions, feedback and help in any way you feel called to use your gifts and be

involved.

As we start off this new year and revamping what Youth Ministry looks like at our church,

I ask for your patience and support as we walk this road together with Minister Borges and

get to know him. I also ask that you be ready to jump in and be involved in the many

opportunities that we will be offering throughout the year. If there is something we’re not

offering or ways you would like to be involved, please share your suggestions or ideas with

him.

Remember, “TOGETHER WE CAN”.

Your Humble Servant in Christ,

Pastor W. Clyde Pearson

Being called at an early age, Minister Borges testifies of how his life has undergone many growing

pains but the scriptures; 2 Timothy 4:22 “Preach the word! Be ready in season and out of season.

Convince, rebuke, exhort, with all long suffering and teaching.” and, 2 Timothy 1:7 “For God has

not given us a spirit of fear but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” Both have been his

anchors of empowerment and wisdom throughout his Christian walk. Without question he has

learned to stir up the gift God has given him.

Since his licensing, Minister Borges has served in different ministerial capacities throughout the

years: Assistant Pastor over Youth at the Huntingdon Baptist Church in Baltimore, MD, Rev. Quay

T. Rich, Pastor and Assistant to the Pastor at the Good Shepherd Ministries, Rev. Philip Coram,

Pastor emeritus.

Recently, Minister Borges served as the Sr. Associate Minister to Pastor Damion M. Briggs at the

Eastern Community Church in Landover, MD. In this capacity, Minister Borges’ main responsibility

was to support the pastor’s vision and ensure that it was carried out. In addition, he taught the adult

Sunday school, singles ministry, directed the gospel choir, praise and worship ministry, and served as

Youth and Young Adult Ministry Leader. Minister Borges also served as Youth and Young Adult

President and then 4th Vice President of the National Capital Congress of Christian Education with

responsibility over the Youth and Young Adult Department and the Scholarship Committee. In

addition to youth ministry, Minister Borges has a passion for finance and educating churches about

its importance. This led to him taking on the role of Auditor for the National Capital Baptist

Convention of Washington, DC and Vicinity. Further, Minister Borges has had the opportunity to

preach extensively in the greater Baltimore/Washington and Northern Virginia areas, with travels to

North Carolina and New York City.

WELCOME

“The race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, nor bread to the wise, nor

riches to men of understanding, but time and chance happen to them all.”

Ecclesiastes 9:11

Minister Anthony J. Borges

Minister Anthony J. Borges, Jr. is a native of Washington, DC and a

graduate of the Paul L. Dunbar Sr. High School. He is currently

matriculating at University of Maryland, University College online.

Minister Borges joined the church at an early age and participated in

many church ministries. He received his call into ministry at the age

of 17; on June 2, 1999. Minister Borges received his license as a

minister of the gospel from the Second New St. Paul Baptist Church

in Washington, DC from the late Dr. Edgar L. Williams, Sr., Pastor.

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.

Children’s Church Need Volunteers

Our church is growing, and we are in need of help

with monitoring, teaching, and arts and crafts for

Children’s Church. If you would like to

volunteer, please contact Frank or Sandra

Richardson.

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.

Hurricane Matthew Outreach Project

On October 8th, Hurricane Matthew made its official landfall as a Category 1 hurricane with

75 miles per hour winds. Fayetteville, NC, picked up over eight inches of rain in six hours

on that morning. Over 14 inches of rain fall from this event. As you would expect, major

flooding materialized. At least 26 people died in North Carolina alone from the impacts left

behind by Hurricane Matthew. More than 4,000 people have been forced from their homes

into hastily assembled shelters at high schools and recreation centers. Many lack flood

insurance, health insurance or stable employment.

Deacon Oscar Hall contacted Pastor Cureton Johnson at First Baptist Church of Fayetteville

(his former church) to see how Hillcrest could be of assistance to some families who were in

need as a result of the flood damage to their home. Pastor Johnson provided him with the

names of organizations that we could assist and three individuals were identified.

Pastor Pearson asked the congregation to consider giving gift cards or monetary gifts to

present to the families that were affected. Hillcrest collected $2,400.00 in Wal-Mart gift

cards and checks. On November 17th, Deacon and Mrs. Hall delivered the contributions to

each organization personally. While there, they also traveled to Lumberton, NC, 32 miles

south of Fayetteville to observe the aftermath of flood damaged. It was devastating. Entire

neighborhoods were evacuated due to extensive water damage. Deacon Hall spoke with

people who did not know where they were going to live or what to do going forward.

Please keep the people in this area in your prayers and that God will alleviate their suffering.

Ms. Willie Mae Moore (recipient) Pastor Ann Newell

& Deacon Oscar Hall

Deacon Oscar Hall, Shireta Green (recipient) & Daisy Hall

Deacon Oscar Hall, Daisy Hall & Pastor Cureton Johnson

Daisy Hall, Yvonne Bethea, Rev. Mary Owens &

the Church Administrator

Hillcrest Heights Elementary School

Pre-Thanksgiving Luncheon

Thank you to all the members that came out on Wednesday, November 23rd to volunteer at the

Hillcrest Heights Elementary School’s 3rd Annual Pre-Thanksgiving Day Luncheon. Thank

you again for your continued support for our youth.

THANK YOU

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WOMEN’S MINISTRY

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving

let your requests be made known to God”. Philippians 4:6 (ESV). You are cordially invited to join

the Hillcrest Baptist Church (HBC) Women’s weekly Prayer Line led by Sister Yatana Walker.

Every Tuesday morning at 7:00 am and Thursday evening at 8:30 pm, connect with sisters across

HBC via teleconference by dialing (218) 339-7800 and entering access code 9640677; to pray for

each other, our church family, people in our community, and across this vast world. Bring cares,

concerns and praise reports to the virtual alter as we ask and thank God for His grace and mercy.

Paul writes to Timothy in 1Timothy, 2:1(ESV) “First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers,

intercessions, and thanksgiving be made for all people.”

We know that God already knows everything about us. Nonetheless, our Father loves for His

daughters to talk to Him about our challenges and intercede on behalf of others, always being

thankful for what He has done and all He has in store. Prayer invites God’s presence. There is

nothing too big or too small to bring to God’s attention. Even if you are not comfortable with

praying out loud, this is the perfect place to share concerns, joys and heartaches, knowing that many

are praying on your behalf.

Anyone may submit prayer requests through the HBC website at http://hbcmd.org/#/prayer, by

calling into the prayer line, or simply asking the Women’s Ministry to be added to the prayer list.

We consider it a privilege to pray with you and for you. As we enter this new year, our prayer is that

the Prayer Line ministry will grow in love and unity and that you will be led to connect on Tuesday

mornings and Thursday evenings. “And this is the confidence that we have in approaching God, that

if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. And if we know that He hears us in whatever

we ask, we know that we have the requests that we have asked of Him.” 1 John 5:14-15 (ESV)

Prayer Events

Weekly Prayer Line - Tuesdays @ 7AM, Thursdays @ 8:30PM

Joint Prayer Fellowship - In the spirit of unity, the women's ministries of Hillcrest and Kettering

have collaborated to plan a joint prayer event on Saturday, February 28, 2017. Please save the

date and make every effort to be apart of this monumental event. Further details forthcoming.

Bible Quiz

1. What was the purpose of the first “wind” recorded in the

Bible?

2. What did Jacob use for a pillow the night he had a dream of a

ladder reaching to heaven?

3. What did God do to Moses’ hand briefly in order to show his

power?

4. What did God offer Solomon in a dream?

5. God the father physically wrote something three times in the

Bible. The first two were on stone tablets. What did He

write on the third time?

6. Who were the first two disciples that Jesus called to follow

him first?

7. What kind of gate did Jesus say a Christian has to go

through?

8. What kingdom did Jesus tell Peter he will give him the keys

to?

9. Where did John the Baptist live before he started his

ministry?

10. According to the Bible, how many times did Jesus sin in his

Life?

BIBLE QUIZ ANSWERS

(from October)

1. Midian (Exodus 2:15)

2. Joshua (Joshua 10:12, 13)

3. Benjamin (1Samuel 9:1-2)

4. Bethlehem (1Samuel 16:1-13)

5. Athaliah (2Kings 11:1-3)

6. Egypt (Matthew 2:14)

7. Lebbaeus and Simon (Matt. 10:3; Luke 6:15)

8. Simeon (Luke 2:25-26)

9. No one (John 8:11)

10. All night (Luke 6:12)

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 March 5, 2017.

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.

New Year’s Day Observed January 2nd

Martin Luther King Jr. Day (office closed) January 16th

Church Council Meeting January 21st

Women’s Ministry Event January 28th

Youth Sunday January 29th

Men’s Prayer Breakfast February 4th

Valentine’s Brunch February 11th

Black History Recognition February 19th

President’s Day (office closed) February 20th

Women’s Ministry Event February 25th

Deacon’s Training February 25th

Red Sunday February 26th

Beth Moore Live Event March 3rd – 4th

Mental Health Fair (tentative) March 11th

Church Council Training March 18th

Pastor’s 4th Anniversary March 26th

CHRISTMAS CANTATA

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.

“TOGETHER

WE CAN”