Hope Valley Baptist Church

Hope Valley Baptist Church Our Vision is to be a Christ-centered community, worshiping in the Spirit, growing in discipleship, a

Today is the Third Sunday after Pentecost and Rev. Benjamin Wines will bring the message, "In My Bones". Our Scripture ...
06/14/2026

Today is the Third Sunday after Pentecost and Rev. Benjamin Wines will bring the message, "In My Bones". Our Scripture passage comes from Jeremiah 20:7-13 and our Call to Worship comes from Psalm 86. We look forward to joining you in this time of Worship.


Call to Worship (from Psalm 86)
Leader: There is none like you among the gods, O Lord,
People: Nor are there any works like yours.
Leader: All the nations you have made shall come and bow down before you, O Lord,
People: And shall glorify your name.
Leader: For you are great and do wondrous things;
People: You alone are God.
Leader: Turn to me and be gracious to me;
People: Give your strength to your servant;
Leader: Save the child of your serving girl.
People: Show me a sign of your favor,
Leader: So that those who hate me may see it and be put to shame,
People: Because you, Lord, have helped me and comforted me.

Questions for Further Reflection:
In this passage, Jeremiah is going through a wide range of emotions.
Why might it be encouraging to see this passage in the Bible?
How can we, as a church, provide space for people who are struggling?

Today is the Second Sunday after Pentecost. Rev. Benjamin Wines will bring the message, "Words as Gifts". Our Scriptur...
06/07/2026

Today is the Second Sunday after Pentecost. Rev. Benjamin Wines will bring the message, "Words as Gifts". Our Scripture passage comes from John 17:1-11 and our Call to Worship comes from Psalm 68. We look forward to joining you in this time of Worship.

Call to Worship (from Psalm 68)
Leader: Let God rise up, let his enemies be scattered;
People: Let those who hate him flee before him.
Leader: But let the righteous be joyful; let them exult before God;
People: Let them be jubilant with joy.
Leader: Sing to God, sing praises to his name;
People: His name is the Lord—be exultant before him.
Leader: God gives the desolate a home to live in;
People: He leads out the prisoners to prosperity.
Leader: Sing to God, O kingdoms of the earth;
People: Sing praises to the Lord,
Leader: O rider in the heavens, the ancient heavens;
People: Listen, he sends out his voice, his mighty voice.
Leader: Ascribe power to God, whose majesty is over Israel;
People: And whose power is in the skies.
Leader: Awesome is God in his sanctuary, the God of Israel;
People: He gives power and strength to his people.
All: Blessed be God!

Questions for Further Reflection:

In this passage, some of Jesus' last words are a prayer for His disciples.
Which of His words resonate with you?
What does He mean when he says "eternal life" comes from knowing God?

Today is Trinity Sunday.Today, Rev. Benjamin Wines will bring the message, "Letting Others In". Our Scripture passage c...
05/30/2026

Today is Trinity Sunday.

Today, Rev. Benjamin Wines will bring the message, "Letting Others In". Our Scripture passage comes from Matthew 28:16-20 and our Call to Worship comes from Psalm 8. We look forward to joining you in this time of Worship.


Call to Worship (from Psalm 8)
Leader: O Lord, our Sovereign, how majestic is your name in all the earth!
People: You have set your glory above the heavens.
Leader: Out of the mouths of babes and infants you have founded a bulwark,
People: To silence the enemy and the avenger.
Leader: When I look at your heavens, the work of your fingers,
People: The moon and the stars that you have established;
Leader: What are human beings that you are mindful of them,
People: Mortals that you care for them?
Leader: Yet you have made them a little lower than God,
People: And crowned them with glory and honor.
Leader: You have given them dominion over the works of your hands;
People: You have put all things under their feet,
Leader: All sheep and oxen, and also the beasts of the field,
People: The birds of the air, and the fish of the sea,
Leader: Whatever passes along the paths of the seas.
People: O Lord, our Sovereign, how majestic is your name in all the earth!

Questions for Further Reflection:

In this passage, Jesus tells his disciples to bring people into the community.
What does it mean to truly be a part of a community?
Why is it risky to bring others in?
Why does God call us to do it anyway?

Today is Pentecost Sunday.Our Guest Speaker, Dr. Steve Bolton, will bring the message, "The Wonders of Pentecost!". Our...
05/24/2026

Today is Pentecost Sunday.

Our Guest Speaker, Dr. Steve Bolton, will bring the message, "The Wonders of Pentecost!". Our Scripture passage comes from Ephesians 1:15-23 and our Call to Worship comes from Psalm 107. We look forward to joining you in this time of Worship.


Call to Worship (from Psalm 107)
Leader: O Lord, how manifold are your works!
People: The earth is full of your creatures.
Leader: These all look to you
People: To give them their food in due season;
Leader: When you give to them, they gather it up;
People: When you open your hand, they are filled with good things.
Leader: When you hide your face,
People: They are dismayed;
Leader: When you take away their breath,
People: They die and return to their dust.
Leader: When you send forth your spirit, they are created;
People: And you renew the face of the ground.
Leader: May the glory of the Lord endure forever;
People: May the Lord rejoice in his works—
Leader: Who looks on the earth and it trembles,
People: Who touches the mountains and they smoke.
Leader: I will sing to the Lord as long as I live;
People: I will sing praise to my God while I have being.
Leader: May my meditation be pleasing to him,
People: For I rejoice in the Lord.

Questions for Further Reflection:
Pentecost has been called The Birthday of the Church - God's Holy Spirit infusing Christ's followers with His presence and power.
What signs and wonders of God's Holy Spirit have you noted in your own spiritual journey?
List and give thanks for those moments you became convicted, convinced, converted, or perhaps when you especially felt led, reassured, encouraged, or empowered by God's Spirit.

Today is Ascension Sunday.Rev. Benjamin Wines will bring the message, "The Father of Glory” Our Scripture passage comes...
05/17/2026

Today is Ascension Sunday.

Rev. Benjamin Wines will bring the message, "The Father of Glory” Our Scripture passage comes from Ephesians 1:15-23 and our Call to Worship comes from Psalm 93. We look forward to joining you in this time of Worship.

Call to Worship (from Psalm 93)
Leader: The Lord is king, he is robed in majesty;
People: The Lord is robed, he is girded with strength.
Leader: He has established the world;
People: It shall never be moved;
Leader: Your throne is established from of old;
People: You are from everlasting.
Leader: The floods have lifted up,
People: O Lord, the floods have lifted up their voice;
Leader: The floods lift up their roaring.
People: More majestic than the thunders of mighty waters,
Leader: More majestic than the waves of the sea,
People: Majestic on high is the Lord!
Leader: Your decrees are very sure;
People: Holiness befits your house, O Lord, forevermore.

Today is the Sixth Sunday of Easter.Rev. Benjamin Wines will bring the message, "Building Bridges” Our Scripture passag...
05/10/2026

Today is the Sixth Sunday of Easter.

Rev. Benjamin Wines will bring the message, "Building Bridges” Our Scripture passage comes from Acts 17:22-31 and our Call to Worship comes from Psalm 23. We look forward to joining you in this time of Worship.

Call to Worship (from Psalm 23)
Leader: The Lord is my shepherd
People: I shall not want.
Leader: He makes me lie down in green pastures;
People: He leads me beside still waters;
Leader: He restores my soul.
People: He leads me in right paths for his name’s sake.
Leader: Even though I walk through the darkest valley,
People: I fear no evil, for you are with me;
Leader: Your rod and your staff—they comfort me.
People: You prepare a table before me,
Leader: In the presence of my enemies;
People: You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
Leader: Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me
People: All the days of my life.
Leader: And I shall dwell in the house of the Lord
People: My whole life long.

Questions for Further Reflection:
In this passage, Paul is bold enough to meet the Athenians where they are.
Why does it take courage to open up to people?
How does openness on your part change the way others hear the gospel?

Today is the Fifth Sunday of Easter.Rev. Benjamin Wines will bring the message, "Faithful Foundations" Our Scripture pa...
05/02/2026

Today is the Fifth Sunday of Easter.

Rev. Benjamin Wines will bring the message, "Faithful Foundations" Our Scripture passage comes from 1 Peter 2:2-10 and our Call to Worship comes from Psalm 34. We look forward to joining you in this time of Worship.


Call to Worship (from Psalm 34)
Leader: I will bless the Lord at all times;
People: His praise shall continually be in my mouth.
Leader: My soul makes its boast in the Lord;
People: Let the humble hear and be glad.
Leader: O magnify the Lord with me,
People: And let us exalt his name together.
Leader: I sought the Lord, and he answered me,
People: And delivered me from all my fears.
Leader: Look to him, and be radiant;
People: So your faces shall never be ashamed.
Leader: This poor soul cried, and was heard by the Lord,
People: And was saved from every trouble.
Leader: The angel of the Lord encamps
People: Around those who fear him, and delivers them.
Leader: O taste and see that the Lord is good;
People: Happy are those who take refuge in him.

Today is the Fourth Sunday of Easter.Rev. Benjamin Wines will bring the message, "Devotion" Our Scripture passage comes...
04/26/2026

Today is the Fourth Sunday of Easter.

Rev. Benjamin Wines will bring the message, "Devotion" Our Scripture passage comes from Acts 2:42-47 and our Call to Worship comes from Psalm 66. We look forward to joining you in this time of Worship.

Questions for Further Reflection:
Luke casts a vision of what the early church looked like.
Which of the early church's practices caught your attention?
How could you incorporate that practice into your daily life?

Today is the Third Sunday of Easter.Rev. Benjamin Wines will bring the message, "Building Faith and Community" Our Scri...
04/19/2026

Today is the Third Sunday of Easter.

Rev. Benjamin Wines will bring the message, "Building Faith and Community" Our Scripture passage comes from 1 Peter 1:17-23 and our Call to Worship comes from Psalm 116. We look forward to joining you in this time of Worship.


Call to Worship (from Psalm 116)
Leader: What shall I return to the Lord for all his bounty to me?
People: I will lift up the cup of salvation and call on the name of the Lord,
Leader: I will pay my vows to the Lord in the presence of all his people.
People: Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his faithful ones.
Leader: O Lord, I am your servant;
People: I am your servant, the child of your serving girl.
Leader: You have loosed my bonds.
People: I will offer to you a thanksgiving sacrifice
Leader: And call on the name of the Lord.
People: I will pay my vows to the Lord
Leader: In the presence of all his people,
People: In the courts of the house of the Lord,
Leader: In your midst, O Jerusalem.
People: Praise the Lord!

Questions for Further Reflection:
In this passage, Peter emphasizes the need for Christians to be in community together.
How does God's character enable us to build lasting relationships? How can God's character help us navigate challenges?

Today is the Second Sunday of Easter.Rev. Benjamin Wines will bring the message, "The Outcome of Our Faith" Our Scriptu...
04/12/2026

Today is the Second Sunday of Easter.

Rev. Benjamin Wines will bring the message, "The Outcome of Our Faith" Our Scripture passage comes from 1 Peter 1:3-9 and our Call to Worship comes from Psalm 16. We look forward to joining you in this time of Worship.


Call to Worship (from Psalm 16)
Leader: Protect me, O God,
People: For in you I take refuge.
Leader: I say to the Lord, “You are my Lord;
People: I have no good apart from you.”
Leader: The Lord is my chosen portion and my cup;
People: You hold my lot.
Leader: I bless the Lord who gives me counsel;
People: In the night also my heart instructs me.
Leader: I keep the Lord always before me;
People: Because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.
Leader: Therefore my heart is glad, and my soul rejoices;
People: My body also rests secure.
Leader: For you do not give me up to Sheol,
People: Or let your faithful one see the Pit.
Leader: You show me the path of life.
People: In your presence there is fullness of joy;
All: In your right hand are pleasures forevermore.

Question for Further Reflection:
The author of 1 Peter wants to make it clear that our salvation has already been accomplished.
How should that fact inspire your actions in the present?

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