The Trustee Office is now accepting
Requests For Proposals (RFP) for work to be done in the men’s and ladies’ rooms in the Sanctuary.
RFP forms may be picked up in the Church's Office.
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The SHARE (Self Help and Resource
Exchange). Program is a food program for any person, family or group that desires to purchase a nutritious
food package for about $20.00 a month. The Share Program is NOT a subsidizes program. There are no income restrictions.
Content of the food packages is varied each month. The food is purchased from wholesalers. Each package contains at
least enough for 4 meals for a family of4. The food is picked up from the warehouse and transported to the church by
volunteers and other volunteers package the food for purchasers to pick up at the church. The monthly menu and order
forms are available in the church office. The menu can also be viewed on the Share Website http://www.sharedc.com/. To participate, simply fill out the order form and leave payment in
the church office. The form will have the pickup date on it.
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THE SENIOR CENTER IS NOW HIRING DRIVERS
to transport the senior citizens on Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays for about 4 hours a day. The Highland Park
Christian Academy also needs a Field Trip Bus Driver. Please contact Transportation Coordinator Mac Dent.
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THE USHERS OF FBCHP ARE LOOKING FOR NEW
MEMBERS. Won't you think about becoming a door keeper in God's House?
Please contact Patricia Greenwood, Glenda Payne or Rene Scales.
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BIBLE TABLE: If you have misplaced
your Bible here at FBCHP, please come to the Fellowship Hall after the morning services to claim it.
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FREE VASCULAR SCREENING –
MedStar Health, in collaboration with DARE TO C.A.R.E., is offering free vascular screening at several locations
in the Washington area. This examination involves a non-invasive and painless ultrasound of the arteries in the neck and the
aorta in the abdomen as well as an evaluation of the circulation in the legs. If you have the following risk factors, this
screening will be beneficial: smoking, diabetes, high blood pressure and/or high cholesterol. To schedule your free vascular
screening, call 1-410-573-9483.
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Sunday, May 19 - Honor
Roll/Special Achievement Awards will be presented in the
Fellowship Hall on TODAY,immediately following the 11:15 am Worship Service.
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Sunday, May 19 through Sunday, June
9 - TO ALL FIRST BAPTIST OF HIGHLAND PARK MEMBERS GRADUATING FROM HIGH SCHOOL OR COLLEGE who wish to be recognized
at the Baccalaureate Service on June 23, please sign up at a table in the Breezeway starting TODAY after both the 7:30am &
11:15 am services. We are asking the graduates to fill out the forms and leave a photo if you want to be included in the power
point presentation between services. For further information, contact Joanna Smith, June Birthday Ministry.
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Sunday, May 19 - MAY IS FOSTER
CARE MONTH! Anyone interested in learning more about Foster Care, there will be a representative (Ms. Janie Hayes)
in the fellowship hall after the 7:30am and 11:15am services on TODAY.
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Monday, May 20 at 7:00 p.m. - WOMEN’S
MINISTRY ASSEMBLY will be meeting on Monday, May 20 at 7:00pm . Ladies, if you enjoyed “The View” a
few months back, then you don’t want to miss “COURAGEOUS CONVERSATIONS, an exciting panel discussion for women
of ALL ages. This will be a rich exchange of issues women face today. Bring a friend!
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May 20 thru August 23 - The summer
months are rapidly approaching and students are searching for summer employment. The WMATA 2013 Summer College Intern
Program (SCIP) is scheduled to run from May 20 thru August 23. We will offer approximately 30 internship opportunities
across the Authority. All internship opportunities are now posted and available through Friday, April 19 for online applications
via the WMATA Careers website at www.WMATA.com/Careers. All parties who wish to be considered for an internship opportunity with WMATA you must apply online.
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Saturday, May 25 - Donations of
clothing, shoes, bibles and school notebooks and supplies are desperately needed in India. Specific bibles
needed are called Telugu. All clothing and shoe sizes for women, men and children will be accepted. The above items
will be collected on the following Saturdays:(FELLOWSHIP HALL), JUNE 8, JUNE 15 AND JUNE 29 (LOWER WYATT ANNEX),
AND JULY 6 (FELLOWSHIP HALL). The collection times will be 10:00am to 2:00pm. For more information, contact
Missionaries Lonnie Ebron, Tuwana Johnson, Francea Young or Mary Odom.
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Saturday, May 25 - ATTENTION "ALL
BELIEVERS - the Evangelism Ministry will be "Sharing their Faith and God's Grace" in our communities.
This cloud of witnesses will gather under the breezeway at 9:30 am for corporate prayer and distribution of Bibles and Tracts.
Come join us and let's take back our communities for Christ.
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Friday, May 31 - REMINDER: Applications
for the Harvey W. Broadie Scholarship are due in the church office no later than May 31st.
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Month of May - The share
menu and order form for the Month of May is now available in the Church Office. The menu is also available on
the SHARE website - WWW.Sharedc.com
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June 10 thru June 13 - 2013
Vacation Bible School which will be held June 10 - June 13. More information will be forthcoming.
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Saturday, June 15 - SIGN
UP TODAY! Please come to the Fellowship Hall today and sign up for the 2013 PRAYER JOURNEY on June 15. Don't
delay, slots have already begun to fill up. There is a limited number of people who can go thru the Journey. Please
don't wait until the last minute and miss out on your opportunity to attend. The Journey will be open to the community
and co-workers.
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Thursday, June 20 through Saturday,
June 22 - AWANA Camp 2013 - Registration is underway on AWANA Friday nights as well as after the 7:30 a.m.
and 11:15 a.m worship services. The fee for each camper is $90 and the deadline to pay in full is June 9th. This
year's AWANA camp will be held from Thursday, June 20 through Saturday, June 22 at Refreshing Mountain Camp of Lancaster,
PA. The camp is for all youth who are currently in Kindergarten to 6 grade. New and returning adult leaders can
also sign up now. Rev. Joel Washington, Youth Minister, Deacon Tim Flegler and Sis. Vickie Washington, Co-Commanders,
Nancy Clark, Registrar.
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Saturday, July 6 - THE MEN’S
MINISTRY fishing trip. Cost $65 per person for your seat. Bait, tackle, rods, etc. are your responsibility. Rods
rent for $5 per day. Boat leaves the dock at 6:30 am and returns at 3:30 pm. 25 seats are still available for this trip on
a first come-first served basis. You may sign up after the 7:30 a.m. & 11:15 a.m. service. Payment is due at time of sign
up. No seats will be reserved.
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July 11 - 14 - FBCHP GIRL SCOUT’S 2013 END OF THE YEAR TRIP to Juliette Low’s Birthplace in Savannah, Georgia
(the Founder of the Girl Scouts). Friends and Family are Welcome to Join Us!!! 4 Days
- 3 Nights - July 11 - 14, 2013. Trip cost: $475.00 pp quad occupancy; $575.00 pp triple occupancy; $650.00 pp double occupancy.
Package Includes: Deluxe Motor Coach transportation; 3 Nights Lodging; 4 Breakfasts;
3 Dinners & 1 Lunch; Admission to Juliette Low’s Birthplace;
Old Fort Jackson, GA; enjoy time at the beach and a creepy night stroll.
To RESERVE your trip, please contact Meriel Brooks to make a $175.00 deposit.
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Saturday, July 13 from 1:00 pm - 4:00
pm - REV. DR. HENRY P. DAVIS, JR., father of Rev. Dr. Henry P. Davis III, will be celebrating his 40th
Pastoral Anniversary as the Pastor of St. Paul Baptist Church and Retirement Gala at The Sheraton, in Eatontown, New Jersey.
The cost is $100 and includes a hot breakfast at FBCHP, motor coach transportation, and ticket to banquet. $25 deposit is
due at the time of reservation and the balance is due by June 16 (first come-first served - limited bus space). You may sign
up in the Fellowship Hall or the Breezeway after both the 7:30 a.m. & 11:15 a.m. Services. For further information, contact
Shirley A. Harper or Shirley Ballard via the church office at 301-773-6655 or email at saharper@fbhp.org.
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Wednesday, July 17 - Shopping Trip
and Crab Feast: Please join the April Birthday Ministry for Shopping at Queenstown Premium Outlets
& Crab Feast at Harris Crab House in Grasonville, Maryland. The cost is $75 due by June 28, 2013. The bus will depart
from the Church parking lot at 10:30 AM and approximate return time 6:00 PM. Please contact Barbara Wood on (301) 336-2687
for more information
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Friday, August 9 at 7:00 p.m. -
The Men's Ministry will be sponsoring a Family Fun Night to see the Washington Nationals host the Philadelphia
Phillies at the National Baseball Park. Tickets are $25 each. For more information, contact Deacon Lavon Harper.
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September, 9 thru 12 - Join the
March Birthday Ministry for a 4 Day - 3 Night fall getaway in Ocean City & the Eastern Shore, Maryland.
Price of $379 includes: transportation, 3 nights lodging, 3 breakfasts, 2 dinners, Ocean City Boardwalk, and much, much more.
$75 deposit due with reservation. For more information, please call Lillian Zimmerman or visit CLICK HERE.
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AWANA & TEEN MINISTRIES have resumed on Friday nights at 7:00 pm.
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First Baptist Mentoring Ministry
- need a mentor for son or daughter, contact the church office or Deacon Don Johnson for additional information
at (301) 773-6655.
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PowerFit Ministry - Did you know that
nearly one-third of all children and two-thirds of adults are either overweight or obese? Allow the PowerFit
Ministry to help you improve your fitness level and take better care of God's temple. Free workout classes
are in available on most Mondays and Fridays. Click here for the latest schedule or call the church office. If you are a person who has experience in teaching fitness classes
and want to make a difference by serving our church community, please contact Lynnae Elliotte at powerfit@fbhp.org
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THE PSALMS SINGLES MINISTRY
will be sending care packages to college students. Please see a PSALMS MINISTRY OFFICER in the Fellowship Hall after the morning
services to submit names and addresses for the students or to donate items for the packages. Names and addresses
may also be submitted to psalmsministry@fbhp.org
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The Volunteer Nursery Ministry
child care and mini-worship service program is available in Room 129 of the Education Building for children ages 2-5 during the 11:15 a.m. worship service. Adult and teen volunteers
are needed.
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Cleaning for a Reason
- If you know any woman currently undergoing chemotherapy, please pass the word to her that there is a cleaning service
that provides FREE housecleaning - once per month for 4 months while she is in treatment. All she has to do is sign
up and have her doctor fax a note confirming the treatment. Cleaning for a Reason will have a participating maid service in
her zip code area arrange for the service. This organization serves the entire USA and currently has 547 partners to help
these women. It's our job to pass the word and let them know that there are people out there that care. Be a blessing
to someone and pass this information along. Click on the link or paste to your browser, www.cleaningforareason.org
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THE APRIL BIRTHDAY MINISTRY
would like to invite all members born in April to attend our meetings on the 4th Saturdays of the month
at 12:00 noon in the Library.
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We are in need of 4 volunteers
to help set up for Sunday morning refreshments from 6:00 am – 7:00 am. You will only have to serve one Sunday
a month. If you are interested, please call the Church Office/301-773-6655.
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THE MISSIONARY MINISTRY is preparing
to support the military troops who are deployed and their families who are members of FBCHP. We need an updated mailing
address, including rank of troops, ages and sex of children and name of person & phone number submitting information.
A sign-up sheet will be in the Church Office or call 301-773-6655. Contact Mary Kimbrough or Lonnie Ebron for further information.
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The Highlighter Wants You! Do you like writing? How about investigative reporting? Do you want to be
a part of a ministry where you can work behind the scenes? Are you a part of a book club and would love to share
what you read with others? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, we need you. If you are interested in
joining the team, contact Altheria Barnett or call the Church Office, 301-773-6655. |
