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Church Memorial Baptist
Hatcher 2300 Dumbarton Road
Henrico, VA 23228
804-266-9696
Web Site: www.hatcherchurch.org
Email: office@hatcherchurch.org
April 2019 Hatcher Herald Vol. 97 No. 4
Understanding The Biblical
Lessons of Holy Week By Pastor Terry Sharpe
Holy Week is the period of time before Easter
when Christians become reacquainted with the
most pivotal events in Jesus’ life. It begins the
Sunday prior to Resurrection Sunday (Easter)
with Jesus’ Triumphant Entry into Jerusalem on
Palm Sunday. This event marks the occasion when
Jerusalem welcomed Jesus into the city and
proclaimed him as the entering Messiah.
Sunday, April 14 at 11 a.m., Hatcher Church will
celebrate in the festivities and events surrounding
this special day with the Palm Sunday
Processional Service. Our church family will
relive this most joyful occasion that marks the
beginning of Holy Week. Everyone is encouraged
to arrive early to receive palm leaves and branches.
Wednesday, April 17, at 6 p.m., we will be using
a special Holy Week Study Guide which will
provide an understanding of the life and events
Jesus experienced each day during the last week of
His life. Each day, through the eyes of Jesus, we
will see where he went, watch what he did, and
listen to the last lessons He taught His disciples.
We will see the crowds as they came near to hear
His final teachings, as well as view the significant
and personal care He gave to those in great need.
The Study Guide may also be used as a personal
and daily devotional resource for the entire week.
Thursday, April 18, at 6 p.m., Hatcher will have
the opportunity to experience the symbolic Jewish
Passover Seder Meal. This will be served in the
Fellowship Hall and everyone will have the
opportunity to experience the tastes, textures, and
fragrances of the foods and enjoy the elements and
meanings of the original Passover Experience.
Baptist know this as the Maundy Thursday
Service, the service for Christians where Jesus
offers the Bread and Cup of the New Covenant.
Everyone is encouraged to have their dinner meal
prior to the Seder Meal, as it is a mere sampling of
the Jewish Foods used in the Seder.
Friday, April 19, at Noon, the Tenebrae Service
or the Service of Darkness (Baptist usually know
this as Good Friday Service) will take place. The
last words and sentences Jesus spoke from the
cross will be read in sequential order, interspersed
with hymns, scripture, prayer, and the service will
conclude with the symbolic sealing of the tomb.
A Seven-Candle Menorah is used in this worship
service and, when each of the seven last words that
Jesus spoke from the cross are read, the candles
will be extinguished one by one until the sanctuary
is void of all candle light. The service is then
concluded by the Pastor slamming the heavy Pulpit
Bible shut with force enough that the sound can
echo through the sanctuary, which is symbolic of
the sound of the Sealing of Jesus' Tomb.
Sunday, April 21, Resurrection Sunday
Come experience the Joy of Easter!
Details to follow!
Among Our Church Family
CONGRATULATIONS
We celebrate with Shawn and Bob Carlton on the
birth of their granddaughter, Louisa Leigh Russell,
on Wednesday, February 27, 2019 in Augusta,
GA. Louisa’s parents are Laura Leigh and John
Russell, and her big sister is Charlotte.
IN MEMORIAM Robert “Bob” Kirkpatrick
March 27, 2019
SYMPATHY
Lena Taylor in the death of her nephew,
Wyatt Sasser, on February 21, 2019 and her
former roommate, Diane
Brenda Mills in the death of her dear friend,
Ginger Goodman, on February 24, 2019.
June Banes and Anita McNew in the death of
their sister, Patricia Carneal, on
March 15, 2019.
Michael and Jill Duke in the death of her father,
Skip Koss, on March 19, 2019. Michael is the son
of Ann and Gary Duke.
Chris Kirkpatrick and the family and friends of her
husband, Bob Kirkpatrick, who died on
Wednesday, March 27, 2019.
Our McShin family and friends in the deaths of
Matthew Fernandez on Saturday, March 16, 2019,
and Bunnie Velotas on Tuesday, March 19, 2019.
Upcoming Events
Sunday, April 7
9 a.m., Chapel New Day Service
10 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages
11 a.m., Sanctuary Traditional Worship Service
Noon, Room 270 Church Council Meeting
After Church Council
Pastor Search Committee Meeting
Tuesday, April 9
10:30 a.m., Imperial Plaza Women on Mission
Wednesday, April 10
5 p.m., Fellowship Hall Wednesday Supper
6 p.m., Conference Room Bible Study
6:45 p.m., Fellowship Hall New Day Worship
Band Rehearsal
7 p.m., Sanctuary Chancel Choir Rehearsal
Thursday, April 11
6:30 p.m., Conference Room
Finance Committee Meeting
Sunday, April 14 Palm Sunday
9 a.m., Chapel New Day Service
10 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages
11 a.m., Sanctuary Traditional Worship Service
Wednesday, April 17
5 p.m., Fellowship Hall Wednesday Supper
6 p.m., Conference Room Bible Study
6:45 p.m., Fellowship Hall New Day Worship
Band Rehearsal
7 p.m., Sanctuary Chancel Choir Rehearsal
Thursday, April 18
10 a.m., Fellowship Hall Love and Fellowship
7 p.m., Fellowship Hall
Maundy Thursday Passover Seder Meal
Friday, April 19
12 p.m., Sanctuary Good Friday Service
Sunday, April 21 Easter
Times and Details to Follow
Monday, April 22 Church Office Closed
Wednesday, April 24
5 p.m., Fellowship Hall Wednesday Supper
6 p.m., Conference Room Quarterly Business
Meeting
6:45 p.m., Fellowship Hall New Day Worship
Band Rehearsal
7 p.m., Sanctuary Chancel Choir Rehearsal
Quarterly
Business Meeting
Wednesday, April 24
6 p.m.
Room 270
Pastor Search Update Wayne Duke, Committee Chairperson
Your Pastor Search Committee has spent the past
few weeks arranging Sunday visits to our
narrowed candidate pool. The visits have ranged
from places that are local to distances that are five
hours away. These visits have been primarily
unannounced, and the search team tried to remain
as inconspicuous as possible, so as not to draw any
attention.
We will hold our next meeting on Sunday, April 7,
to discuss these visits, how we viewed the
prospective candidates in their present churches,
and what are the next steps concerning these
individuals. Divine discernment is desperately
needed as we consider whether any of these
candidates are the right one for Hatcher. Please
continue your prayers for this group as we
meet. My thanks to the committee members who
willingly made trips to these places to hear the
candidates.
Pastor Sharpe wants you to know that he cares
deeply for each one of you. He will be keeping
regular office hours (except for the occasional
emergency) to assist you with whatever is on
your heart. He will be in the office Mondays
through Thursdays, but the hours may change
each week. Be sure to watch the weekly
bulletin for hours for the coming week. You
may also call the church office at
804-266–9696 to make an appointment.
2019 Easter Offering Project to Refurbish Sanctuary Windows
The annual Easter offering provides an opportunity for
us to undertake a special project for which funds are
not budgeted. In 2018, we were able to install new
windows in the East Wing.
For 2019 the, Finance Committee and Buildings
& Grounds Team have selected to focus on the
exterior of the stained glass windows in our sanctuary.
You may have noticed the peeling paint on the trim.
We propose to remove the Plexiglas from the 10
windows to reglaze, scrape, and paint all wood
surfaces. We will then re-install the Plexiglas.
The total cost for the 10 windows will be
approximately $7,500 or $750 each. Easter offerings
may be placed in the offering plates on Sunday or may
be mailed to the church office at 2300 Dumbarton
Road, Henrico, VA 23328. Be sure to put the words
“Easter Offering” in the note section of the check.
Support the CDC
by Shopping
at AmazonSmile!
Did you know that when you shop at
AmazonSmile, Amazon will donate a portion of
your purchase to the Hatcher CDC! You can
support us every time you shop.
To enroll go to smile.amazon.com and register.
The first time you order, you will be asked to
select a charity. Look for Hatcher Memorial
Baptist Church. Each time you shop, be sure to go
to the AmazonSmile webpage (it will ask you).
For more information, contact the church office.
Women on Mission Tuesday, April 9 • 10:30 a.m.
Imperial Plaza
The Hatcher/Imperial Plaza Women on Mission
will meet at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 9, in the
Virginia Room at Imperial Plaza. A guest speaker
will present a talk on the work being done in
missions. We will have a devotion, pray for our
missionaries, and discuss our mission involvement
project for April, followed by lunch and fellowship
around the table.
Love and Fellowship Easter Covered Dish Meal
Thursday, April 18 • 10:00 a.m.
Fellowship Hall
The Love and Fellowship group will hold a special
Easter Covered Dish Meal at 10 a.m. Thursday,
April 18, in the Fellowship Hall. The main dish
will be provided, and members are encouraged to
bring salads, side dishes, and desserts.
Bingo at Lakeside Center
Saturday, April 6 • 10:00 a.m.
Fellowship Hall
Hearts in Motion will be joining the participants of
the Lakeside Center for a day of activities from
10 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 6. The center is
located at 5623 Lakeside Avenue in Henrico.
Church members will be supplying snacks helping
create a craft for the attendees. Everyone will also
play Bingo (with HMBC providing prizes).
Those wishing to help out should contact Kathy
Ridenour at 804-840-9847 or Sue Mitchell at
804-513-4086.
Donations Needed for CDC
Teacher Appreciation Dinner
The CDC Teacher Appreciation Dinner is an
annual event held to honor our Child Development
Center teachers for their dedicated service. This
year’s event will be held Tuesday, May 14, 2018,
at 6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall.
As in the past, the CDC Committee is asking for
the church’s assistance in providing side dishes for
the banquet. Needed items include: bread, two-liter
soft drinks, pasta dishes, baked beans, meatballs,
vegetable dishes, and potato and other salads.
Desserts are not needed, as parents provide those.
Small cash contributions are helpful towards
providing other necessary items.
Please email Sharon Vecchione at
sharon.vecchione@gmail.com or call her at
804-261-6729 if you are able to help. All items
need to be in the Fellowship Hall by 5:00 p.m. on
May 14. Thank you in advance for supporting our
outstanding CDC staff!
Sunday Sermons
The Traditions Leading to Holy Week
April 7 Communion with Fellow Believers
(Healthy Christians Grow
Healthy Relationships)
Sharing the Bread and the Cup
Luke 24:28-32; Luke 24:33-35
The events on the Road to Emmaus
April 14
The Parade of A Lifetime
(PALM SUNDAY)
(On the road through Jericho,
Blind Bartimaeus receives his sight
Mark 10:46-50; Mark 10:51-52
The Palm Parade begins here
April 21
Growing to Be Like Christ
(EASTER SUNDAY)
(The beginning of how God’s love
changes our life)
Matthew 5:1-7; Matthew 5:8-12
April 28
The Left Hand of God
Abram is called by God to go out on a journey,
not knowing where to go
Genesis 12:1-5; Genesis 12:6-9
Easter Lilies Available
for Purchase
This year we will again be decorating our
sanctuary with lilies on Easter Sunday, April 21.
Forms are available in the church office to donate
a lily, given in honor or in memory of a friend or
loved one. You may also receive an order form by
emailing the office at office@hatcherchurch.org
or by calling us at 804-266-9696.
Please fill out the form and return it to the church
office with a check made payable to Hatcher
Memorial Baptist Church and a notation of
“Easter Lily Order” in the memo section.
The lilies cost $15.00 each or 2 for $25. Orders
must be received in the office by Monday,
April 15.
Hatcher Memorial Baptist Church 2300 Dumbarton Road
Henrico, Virginia 23228
804.266.9696
Web Site: www.hatcherchurch.org
Email: office@hatcherchurch.org
Rev. Terry Sharpe, Pastor
Charlie Fleet, Campus Pastor,
Ministry and Administration
Daniel Ripley, Campus Pastor,
Missions and Discipleship
Chris Patch, Interim Worship Leader,
New Day Service
J. Warren Mitchell, Church Organist
Jo Mitchell, Director,
Child Development Center
Susan Compton,
Office Administrative Assistant
Jennifer Ramos, Financial Secretary
Kay Craig, Love & Fellowship Coordinator
MCSHIN RECOVERY/SUPPORT MEETINGS All meetings in the West Wing
Sun
12 – 5
Office
Open
6:00
NA
Mon
12:00
Noon
AA
5:30
Wom-
en’s NA
7:00 NA
Tues
12:00
Noon
AA
5:30 NA
6:30
Yoga
5:30 NA
6:30
Yoga
7:00
Grief
Support
Wed
12:00
Noon
AA
7:00 NA
7:00
Families
Anon
7:00
Siblings
for Hope
Thurs
12:00
Noon
AA
6:00
NA
7:15
SMART
Recovery
Fri
12:00
Noon
AA
3:30
Bible
Study
7:00 NA 8:15
YPNA
Sat
8:30
a.m.
CoDA
9:30 SA
9:30
S-Anon
9:45
OEA
11:00
Debtors
Anon
8:00 NA
HATCHER CHURCH LEADERSHIP
FOR 2018—2019
Deacons
Chair — David Dunston
Co-Vice Chairs — Mitch Wilhelm, Lena Taylor
Susan Dawson Cookie Martin
Mary Dunston Bill Mosely
Virginia Garrett Lena Taylor
Eddie Harris Debbie Welch
Susan Haynes Jerry Welch
Karen Stamey (Yoke)
Church Officers
Moderator: Rick Bancroft
Treasurer: Jackie Matthews
Clerk: Sharon Vecchione
Program Leaders:
Outreach / Mission Director:
Cecilia Fleet
Sunday School Director: Alice Phillips
Love & Fellowship: Kay Craig
Church Committee Chairpersons
and Team Leaders:
Audio/Visual/Lighting: Ray Clary
Building and Grounds: Jim Blanchard
Child Development Center: Sharon Vecchione
Counting: Mary Atwell
Endowment: Bob Llewellyn
Finance: Belinda Blanchard
Flower & Decorating: Betty Bancroft
Hostess: Kay Craig
Kitchen:
Personnel: Susan Haynes
Transportation: Ray Clary
Ushers: Janice Conroy,
Bubba Garnett,
Eddie Harris,
Paul Vecchione,
and Jerry Welch