Hopewell Baptist Church - Texas City, TX - Joel Glenn Clay, Pastor

09/15/2026

📖 Wednesday Night Bible Study 💙

Need a midweek recharge? Join us Wednesday at 6:30 PM as we come together to study God’s Word, strengthen our faith, and encourage one another.

Bring your Bible, bring a friend, and come ready to grow! 🙌🏽

“Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you.” — James 4:8

09/15/2026

❤️ What a Beautiful Family & Friends Day! ❤️

We had such a blessed time celebrating our Annual Family & Friends Day at Hopewell! There is truly something special about coming together in love, unity, fellowship, and worship. 🙌🏽⛪️

📖 “Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!” — Psalm 133:1

Thank you to every family member, friend, and special guest who joined us. Your presence helped make this celebration even more meaningful.

09/14/2026

Monday Motivation

A new week is another opportunity to trust God with what’s ahead. You may not know how everything will unfold, but you can move forward knowing that God is already there.

Start this week with faith instead of fear, prayer instead of worry, and expectation instead of doubt. 💙

📖 “Commit your actions to the Lord, and your plans will succeed.” — Proverbs 16:3 (NLT)

Whatever this week holds, put it in God’s hands and keep moving forward. 🙏🏽

09/13/2026

Sermon Recap | Psalm 40:1–3 | Pastor Joel Clay

“Good Things Come to Those Who Wait”

Waiting on God isn’t always easy, especially when we’ve been conditioned to expect things on our own timeline. But David reminds us that there are benefits to waiting on the Lord.

David was a man after God’s own heart, yet his life was not free from trouble. Through every challenge, he learned to wait patiently for the Lord and trust God’s timing. The lesson isn’t simply that we have to wait, it’s how we wait and whether we keep God in proper perspective while we’re waiting.

Sometimes God allows the wait to strengthen our faith, renew our strength, and prepare us for what He is about to do.

🙌🏽 Don’t give up. Don’t quit. Keep trusting. Keep waiting. God will show up!

Whatever you’re waiting on today, remember: God’s delay does not mean God has forgotten you. There are blessings in the wait. 💙

09/13/2026

Sharing information from the Women’s Ministry of Macedonia.

09/13/2026

09/11/2026

❤️ Family & Friends Day is this Sunday❤️

Join us this Sunday, September 13th, for our Annual Family & Friends Day at Hopewell Baptist Church!

As we worship and fellowship together, we invite everyone to join us in unity by wearing any shade of RED! ❤️

Hopewell family and friends, be sure to invite a family member or friend to worship with us. We would love to see you there!

❤️ Family. Friends. Faith. Fellowship. ❤️

09/11/2026

Today, we remember the lives lost, the heroes who served, and the strength of a nation that came together. We honor the courage of first responders, the resilience of survivors, and the families who carry the memories of their loved ones.

May we continue to pray for peace, comfort, and unity in our nation. 🇺🇸🙏🏽

“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” — Psalm 34:18 (NIV)

We remember. We honor. We will never forget. ❤️🤍💙

09/09/2026