But Mary treasured up all these things, pondering them in her heart. Luke 2:19 ESV Mary tucked away the voices and events and visions of the epic birth of her child. Prophets had foretold his birth; angels descended out of heaven announcing his arrival. Astounded shepherds hurried from surrounding pastures to Bethlehem to see him. […]
Live A Life That Demands Explanation
Posted by Bill Shorey, Senior Pastor “You are the salt of the earth. But what good is salt if it has lost its flavor? Can you make it salty again? It will be thrown out and trampled underfoot as worthless. “You are the light of the world—like a city on a hilltop that cannot be […]
Smalltown Poets Christmas Concert
Smalltown Poets Christmas Concert! Gather around as Smalltown Poets and Mark Lee of Third Day bring you an evening of original Christmas music in an acoustic setting. Thursday, December 12, 2019, 7 pm. Doors open at 6 pm. Tickets are $12, available through iTickets.com or at the door. Hosted by Hilton Avenue Community Church.
One Year Anniversary Celebration!
Hilton Avenue Community Church is One Year Old! We’re having a party, and you’re invited! The celebration is Sunday, October 20, 2019, beginning at 10:15 for worship. After the morning worship service, we will have dinner on the grounds provided by our members. We’ll have bounce houses and games for the kids, too. Highlights from […]
Fall Festival November 2–Rescheduled!
Our Fall Festival is Saturday, November 2, from 5-7 pm. Kids of all ages are welcome! Join us for our second annual Fall Festival on Saturday, November 2, from 5-7 pm. We’ll have food for the first 250 attendees, Trunk or Treat, bounce houses, games, fun, and LOTS of candy! Wear your costumes and be […]
Cancer Prayer Service
For cancer fighters, survivors, family, and friends Are you or someone you know battling with cancer? In partnership with Southern Teal, we are holding a special cancer prayer service for those who are fighting this battle and the people who love them. Join us on Sunday, September 22 at 10:15 am, and bring your friends. […]
Shadow and Substance
Don’t let the shadow diminish the substance. Ground fog moved in wisps. Though nothing but a vapor, it blurred the sturdy, massive oak tree which has stood for ages. My initial focus was the full moon, brilliant and unobstructed, reflecting borrowed light from the sun. Like a muse, it caused my quirky mind to search […]
Books for Beauregard, Update
On May 21, 2019, Pastor and Sandy Shorey joined Hilton Avenue Community Church member and Scholastic Book Fairs Representative Joni Richburg and her husband, Allen, to deliver 1850 books to Beauregard Elementary School! The students gathered at the front of the school to welcome us and say “Thanks!” This outreach began as a searching question, […]
The Community Outside, Part 3
God calls us to live in community, both with those inside the church and outside of it. He said to them, “Which one of you who has a sheep, if it falls into a pit on the Sabbath, will not take hold of it and lift it out?” Matthew 12:11 ESV Doing Good on the Sabbath Sunday […]