September 7th.
Morning Address Entitled:-
'Preparing for Freedom.'
Text:-
Exodus Ch. 12 v1-42.
A new series of 'Evening Addresses' starts today and is entitled:- "The Pathway of Providence".
The first address is by way of an introduction to the series.
Text:- Genisis Ch.37 v1 - 10.
September 14th.
Morning Service Entitled:-
'New rules for New People.'
Text:-
ExodusCh.12 v43 - Ch13. v16.
Evening Address Entitled:-
'The Journey Begins.'
Text:-
Genisis Ch. 37 v12 - 36.
September 21st.
Morning Address Entitled:-
'Starting to Travel.'
Text:-
Exodus Ch.13 v17- Ch.14 v14.
Evening Address Entitled:-
'The Blessing That Makes The Difference.'
Text: Genisis Ch. 39.
September 28th.
Morning Address Entitled:-
'A Time of Testing.'
Text:- Exodus Ch.15 v22-27.
This Evening there is a Joint
Service in Elgin Town Hall.
October 5th.
Today our Morning Service of worship will be led bysomeone who needs no introduction at all to our congregation.
We welcome to our pulpit the Rev. Edward Holloway and look forward to what the Lord has to say to us through his ministry.
Our Evening Service will be led by someone who requires even less of an introduction to this congregation. I refer of course to Mr.John Buchanan who worships and leads us musically on a regular basis. Again we wait with anticipation to hear all that the Lord has to say to us both by the spoken word and the chosen musical items.
October12th.
Morning Address Entitled:-
'Facing up to Freedom.'
Text:- Exodus Ch. 16.
Evening Address Entitled:-
'The Waiting Room of Providence.'
Text:-
Genisis Ch. 40 v1 - Ch.41 v1.
October 19th.
Morning Address Entitled:-
'The Peril of an Unbelieving Heart.'
Text:- Exodus Ch.17 v1 - 7.
Evening Address Entitled:-
'Dreams That Disturb.'
Text:-Genisis Ch.41 v1 - 36.
October 26th.
Morning Address Entitled:-
' The Challenge To Freedom.'
Text:- Exodus Ch.17 v8-16.
Evening Address Entitled:-
'A Reversal of Fortune.'
Text:-Genisis Ch.41 v37-57.
For those of you who are Lay Preachers or have an interest in Lay Preaching we have recently added a link to the Scottish Baptist Lay Preachers Association.
The link can be found in 'Our Links' in the menu bar at the bottom of the page.
An old friend of the children at Hopeman Baptist Church has said that he would be willing to provide stories of the bible here on the website.
Hello! My name is Dougal and I've been to lots of places to tell children about Jesus and about how much he loves us.
I have invited some of my friends to help me from time to time. If you would like to see my page, meet my friends and read our stories you should go to Dougal's Page (Click here).
Dougal tells me that he has another story almost ready forthe website. He is sorry that it has been so long since his last story but he tells me that he has just been so busy.
Dougal has just sent me the story he was telling me about.
Click on the blue writing up above to read what he has to say.
Here is more news from Dougal.
Do you remember the Chorus you learnt in Sunday School which went something like this~~~~~~~~~
"Mr Noah built an ark, people thought it such a lark."Well Dougal has spoken to one of his friends who knew
'Chess and Buster', who have gone away from Hopeman now.
Dougal's friend has agreed to tell you stories about Mr.Noah.
Part One and part Two are available to read right now.
Very soon you will be able read other stories about Mr. Noah on Dougal's own web page here on the church website.
Click on the link to Dougal's page higher up this column or where it says Dougal in the menu bar at the bottom of the page.
If you have never been to any of our services or meetings before and you would like someone to meet you and introduce you, you can find a list of names along with telephone numbers by "clicking"on "contact us" in the site browser at the bottom of the page.Perhaps there is a name there that you recognize.
The Interview with God.
This Interview really inspired me and is quite thought provoking.
click on the Icon above and and then click on 'View presentation in the new window that opens'. You will experience what I and many others have enjoyed.
For those who would enjoy listening to our Pastors Sermon, it can be accessed by clicking on the link just below his photograph. See download/play.
The Sermon is usually changed during the First And Third Week of the Month.
If you are unable to listen to it immediately you will be able to listen to it at a later date.
Quite recently a number of recordings about Hopeman and life in the village were made available to us. The recordings were made around 1977 by the Rev James Davidson just prior to his retirement as pastor at Grantown-on-Spey Baptist Church. J.D.as he was known is one of Hopeman's famous sons.
To hear what he has to say and find out a bit more about him please click on the link below:-
A lot of thanks is due to a lot of people who have worked to bring about the transformation that has taken place here at Hopeman Baptist Church.
The Banners on the wall behind the Lectern are the work of the ladies of the fellowship.
For those who would like to take a closer look at the banners on the wall.Click Here.
Other work that has been done during the renovations includes the widening of the platform and Baptistry.
A new sound system including a new loop system for the hard of hearing has been added. The interior of the Church and the Hall have been decorated. Carpeting for both these locations has been fitted.In addition toilet facilities for the disabled have recently been fitted.
More happenings at
Hopeman Baptist Church.
On Sunday the 6th.of April the morning address was entitled:-
'Mount Hermon.'
(The Place of Recommisioning).
On that same morning we had a recommisioning of all the Deacons of Hopeman Baptist Church followed by 'Tea and Goodies' in the Church Hall at the close of the service.
Sunday the 22nd of June 2008 was another special day. During the morning service Phillip Wasteney was commissioned as a Deacon here at Hopeman Baptist Church.
Why get 'Baptised'? you may ask. To hear why, click on the link below to hear our pastor explain.
Please click here to hear 'Three Reasons for Baptism'.
For those of you who remember Heather Orr from her time as a daughter of the manse here in Hopeman during the years 1980 - 1992 and are wondering 'Where is she now' then we can help you.
Click on 'Our Links' in the Menu bar at the foot of the page and click on Heather Orr.
Please Note.
Building on the success of the "Ladies Supper Nights" we introduced a "Men's Supper Night"evening during the winter of 2005/2006.
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Well here we are with the days starting to lengthen and hopefully spring is not too far distant.
The program for the remainder of the 2007/2008 winter session can be accessed by clicking on 'Our Ministry' in the menu bar at the foot of the page and scrolling down the new page for the details of our program to the end of this winter session.
Our first meeting took place on Thursday the 18th of October when we welcomed
Mr. Hugh Macmillan a former Chief Constable of the Northern Constabulary.
Hugh gave us an insight into his service as a Christian in the police service which proved most interesting.
In addition we had a great time of fellowship as we enjoyed what the ladies had prepared for us to eat.
We start to gather from 7pm. with the meeting commencing at 7-30pm.
We have been greatly encouraged to see a number of new faces and and an increase in the numbers attending over this past winter and hope and trust that more will take the opportunity to join us for our meetings of this winter
For more pictures from the Men's Supper night .
To all the Ladies who give of their time and talents we say a very big "THANK YOU" for your provision on these occasions of fellowship over the winter months.
As always our evenings close with the Pastor giving the 'Benidiction'.
Whether you are a member or an attender at Hopeman Baptist Church or are just interested,do come along to the meeting.
You will be made most welcome.
Just recently a friend drew my attention to a website that allows one to see the Lands of the Bible in a way that is not usually available to us.
To see what I mean.
Ploughman to Sower.
Read the story of John Gordon by clicking on 'Our Stories' in the index at the foot of the page.
( Taken from a tract issued by the Gospel Literature Centre, Caroline Street Hall, Forres)
The earth on which we live is a beautiful place created by God. To see just some of the "Beauty of God's Creation" click on the picture below:-
Our Minister here at
Hopeman Baptist Church
is Rev. Stuart J Macdonald
BD MTh
Today's Sermon is the
Sixth in a series entitled:-
'For Such a Time as This'.
Address entitled:-
'The Downfall of Haman'.
Text:- Esther Ch. 6&7.
Please click on download /play above to listen.
Please be patient, this particular sermon takes a few minutes
or so to download
“©” Hopeman Baptist Church 2006
Fellowship Meetings.
Sunday
Services:-
11.00am and 6.00pm
Sunday School:-
Sundays at 2.00pm.
Communion
We celebrate communion after the Morning Service except for the first
Sunday of the month when it is after the Evening Service.
Discovery Club:-
For Children of Primary School Age.
On Mondays at 3-30pm
Friendship Hour.
The Friendship Hour is held on Tuesdays at 2-30pm and is open to all who can attend.
The dates and speakers for the winter session 2008 / 2009 are now available up to Christmas and can be accessed by 'clicking' on 'Our ministry' in the menu bar at the foot of the page.
It is stressed that,~~~ ALL ARE WELCOME.
Ladies Supper Night.
Meetings are held monthly on Friday evening at 7:30pm.
The program of events for the winter session up to Christmas 2008 are now available by 'clicking' on 'Our ministry' in the menu bar at the foot of the page.
All ladies are most welcome.
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Mens Supper Nights.
Whether you are a member of the Church or not we would be delighted to see you at our meetings which are held periodically on a Friday evening at 7-30pm. Please feel free to join us
The dates and speakers for the winter session 2008 / 2009 are now available and can be accessed by 'clicking' on 'Our ministry' in the menu bar at the foot of the page.
Prayer Meeting and Bible Study.
Wednesdays at 7:30pm.
We have recently completed a study entitled:-
'THE SEVEN LAMPSTANDS'.
A theme taken from the book of Revelations.
This being followed by a study of the Life of David which is entitled:-
A Man after God's own Heart.
A new addition to the activities of the Church is the formation of a 'Prayer Chain'.
If you have someone for whom you would like members of the
'Prayer Chain' to pray for,your wife, husband, family member, friend, neighbour or an acquaintance then please contact:-Mrs. Valerie Remnant by telephoning 01343 830964.
PLEASE NOTE ABOVE THE CHANGE OF TELEPHONE No FOR CONTACTING THE PRAYER CHAIN.
It was at the end of a prayer meeting in late Summer 2007 when through a chance remark I heard that a number of the ladies present had at one time played the Tambourines. That remark really marks the rebirth of the Ladies Tambourine group and the formation of the Ladies choir.
Both groups were in attendance at the Men's Christmas meal and have since been to the Ladies meeting at Buckie Baptist Church.
I do believe that they are to attend the Ladies meeting at the Free Church in Burghead on the 25th of March 2008.
This is an item based on a series of "Tracts" produced some years ago by Mr.Alex'. Stewart who has graciously given his permission to use them. More will be added in time, to make up the series.
Please Click on:-
to read what it is all about.
When ships met at sea they exchanged the signal "Whither Bound",asking the question where are you going, what is your destination?.The answer being entered in the ship's log.Through this series of "tracts" by Mr Alex Stewart, you too will be asked the question, "Whither Bound?
Whatever my lot lot Thou hast taught me to know. It is well, it is well with my soul.
These words were written in the midst of great tragedy. Read of that tragedy in the latest text entitled "Saved Alone!"added to the "Whither Bound" series.
Click on the link higher up the Column to read about it.
The Moray Male Voice Gospel Choir practice at Buckie Baptist Church on Tuesday evenings commencing at 7-30pm.
The photograph above was taken on 25 /11/2007 during the Choir's trip to Northern Ireland.
If
you love the Lord and would like to join with us in singing his praises,
please contact:-
John Buchanan (Choir Leader) on 01343 830348 or Rev. Ray Hall (Secretary)
on 01343 830985.
You will be made most welcome.
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