Graduation Recognition
If you have a graduate you would like us to recognize please register them HERE.
Christian Service Center Donations Drive
We are grateful to partner with the Christian Service Center. We are receiving donations April 7th-14th. You can find the supplies list HERE
Fall Festival
Our annual Fall Festival will be on October 29th from 4 PM - 6 PM. We will have food, inflatables, hay rides, and trunks set up to pass out candy. If you are interested in volunteering please fill out the our volunteer application here. We hope to see you there!
Widow's Banquet
Our deacons would like to invite our widows to a banquet on Sunday, October 15 at noon in the student building.
You will sit with your deacon and his wife as we celebrate God's care in our lives. We hope this dinner will allow us not only to honor you, but also give our deacons an opportunity to get to know you better.
The deacons and ministers at Hopeful love you and want to serve you. Please contact the church office at 386-752-4135 to let us know if you will be attending.
Ark Encounter and Creation Museum Trip
On October 1st-5th we will be taking a trip to Kentucky to experience the Ark Encounter and Creation Museum. We will travel in a large bus and all expenses are included.
Please sign up by July 21st in the lobby. The cost is approximately $700 per person. Payment will be due by August 15th.
Senior Adult Luncheon
Join us for our next Senior Adult Luncheon where we will learn that Our Bodies are God’s Temple.
Seth Branch and Emily Howell will teach us how to live healthy lives.
Lunch & entertainment will be provided. Join us for a great time of fellowship!
Next Gen Volunteer Equipping Lunch
If you are currently volunteering with our next gen (preschool, kids, or students) or if you are interested in serving in one of these areas, please plan on attending our equipping lunch on August 20th in The Life Center, immediately following our 10:45 service. Lunch will be provided!
AWANA Volunteer Meeting
If you plan on volunteering in our AWANA ministry, we ask that you join us for a meeting on August 6th at 12 PM in The Life Center Dining Room.
Lunch will be provided!
Super Summer Kids 2023
Our summer camp for our kids ministry (3rd - 5th grades) will be at Lake Yale again this year! The cost will be $295 per camper. You can go to the camp website at supersummerflorida.com & click on "kids" button for more information about camp. Follow this link to register!
Super Summer Students 2023
Our summer camp for our student ministry (6th - 12th grades) will be at Lake Yale again this year. The cost will be $365 per camper. You can go to the camp website at supersummerflorida.com & click on the "youth" button for more information about camp.
Follow this link to register!
Release Form (required for each camper) can be found here!
Camp Rules, packing list, and schedule can be found here!
Have your student choose the activities they want to participate in at camp by following this link. This form needs to be completed by June 15th to ensure your student is able to participate in the activities that most interest them.
God Bless America: Senior Adult Supper
All senior adults are invited to attend our “God Bless America: Senior Adult Supper” on June 26th at 6:00 PM in the Student Building.
Rev. Jimmy Deas will be our guest speaker for this event.
We will be recognizing our former military.
We are having the event at night to accommodate our senior adults who work, but the event will be over before dark so all seniors can attend.
Churchwide Cookout
Come join us for an evening of fellowship and food.
We will be serving smash burgers and meeting in The Life Center.
See you there!
Vacation Bible School (VBS)
It is almost time for VBS! This is a 5 day event for kids PreK (3 yr) - 5th grade where they get to learn about God in a fun and exciting way.
To register your child, follow this link!
Graduation Sunday
Graduate Recognition Sunday will be held on May 21st this year. We will have a special time of prayer for our Graduates during the 8:30am Service. During the 10:45am Service, we will recognize each Graduate in person and have a time of prayer over them as a congregation. The Graduates will be present in the 10:45am Service only.
We will host a Banquet Lunch following the 10:45am service for Graduates and their families.
Please register your graduate here by May 1st.
Disaster Relief Training
Training in regard to mass feeding, clean-up & recovery, administration, on site management, logistics, chaplaincy, communications, and temporary child care.
Cost is $10 per person.
Online training is also available.
Find out more at flbaptist.org/disasterrelief
Baby & Child Dedication Sunday
This Mother’s Day we will be having a baby & child dedication during our 8:30 AM and 10:45 AM services. This is a special time for parents to make a commitment to the Lord that they will raise their child according to God’s Word. If you have a baby or child that you wish to dedicate you can fill out our registration form here!
Easter Sunday
We invite you to Easter at Hopeful Baptist Church where your family will enjoy an amazing morning of worship as we gather to celebrate Jesus’ victory over sin and death! Find out more here!
Baptism Class
If you or your child desire to be baptized, join us for a Baptism Class Wednesday, April 5th from 5:45 to 6:15 in the Life Center. Register here, or call the church office at 386-752-4135.
Night of Worship
Join us for a powerful time of worship led by our Worship Choir & Praise Band, April 2nd at 5:00 PM in our Sanctuary.
VBS Volunteer Training
We will be traveling to Seminole Baptist Church in Tallahassee, FL on March 25th for our 2023 VBS volunteer training. For more information please email Pastor Mark at mark@hopefulbaptist.com.
Jason Lovins Band
We are excited to announce that the Jason Lovins Band will lead us in worship on March 12th for our 8:30 AM and 10:45 AM services. They will return in the evening to lead a concert at 6 PM. Dinner will be provided before the event at 5 PM in The Life Center. If you plan on attending dinner, we ask that you RSVP here! Hope to see you there!
New Member Orientation
If you have joined Hopeful in the past 12 months or if you are interested in becoming a member, we would love for you to join us for our new member orientation on March 5th. We will meet in the Student Building immediately following our 10:45 AM service. Lunch will be provided! Please RSVP by clicking here.
Coffee & Crafts
Join us for "Coffee and Crafts" where you can enjoy a wonderful time of women’s fellowship, creativity, and refreshments.
This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with other women in the church over donuts and coffee, while creating a beautiful wreath for your home.
The cost to make a wreath is $20, which includes all the necessary materials and step by step instruction. If you choose not to make a wreath, your admission is FREE.
Please RSVP by March 1st to ensure we supply enough food and materials. You can register by clicking here!
We can't wait to see you there!
The WKND 2023
The WKND is for our student mininstry (grades 6-12). It is a “retreat-style” weekend designed to help our students grow in their walk with Christ. To answer any questions you have please go to www.hopefulbaptist.com/wknd-faq or call us at 386-752-4135.
Online registration is now closed.
Senior Adult Valentine's Banquet
We will be hosting a Valentine’s lunch in the Student Building for our senior adults on Tuesday, February 14th at 11:30 AM. You do not need a significant other to attend this event. A sign up sheet can be found in the foyer of the Sanctuary.
Super Sunday
Super Sunday is Sunday Morning, February 12th. Invite a friend to come sit with you in Sunday School and during Worship! Our morning service times are 8:30 and 10:45 am, with Sunday School at 9:45. See you there!
Man Up
Man Up is a men’s ministry event for all ages. We will be January 30th in The Life Center at 6:00 PM for dinner, followed by worship in the Student Building. Hope to see you there!