White Christmas

White Christmas

Bring canned goods wrapped in white paper to worship next Sunday, December 4, for our “White Christmas” offering. We will provide an opportunity to come forward during worship to offer these gifts to the Lord. They will be added to Jane’s Pantry and given to families...
Advent and Christmas Activities

Advent and Christmas Activities

THE 2022 SEASON OF ADVENT Sunday, November 27 – Friday, December 24 Advent is a season where we, as a church, prepare to celebrate the birth of Christ. It is a season of waiting, a reminder of how long God’s people waited for the Messiah to be born. Advent...
Jane’s Pantry

Jane’s Pantry

We are collecting food for the church pantry to share with those who are less fortunate than we are. If you or someone you know has a need for food, please contact the church office. If you would like to contribute, please put food items in the kitchen labeled “Jane’s...
Reaching Out to the Local Community

Reaching Out to the Local Community

Two Bible scriptures encourage us to service. Matthew 20:28 says, “…the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve…”  Luke 3:11 tells us “Anyone who has two shirts should share with the one who has none, and anyone who has food should do the same.”...
Iris “Beckie” Slusher Thompson

Iris “Beckie” Slusher Thompson

Iris (“Beckie”) Slusher Thompson, 89, of Gainesville, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2022, with her loved ones by her side. Born July 21, 1933, she was the daughter of Glenn Ray Slusher and Nellie Breeden Slusher. On February 24, 1952, in Manassas, she married...
Mary Lou Vail Endowment

Mary Lou Vail Endowment

About twenty-five years ago, my late wife, Mary Lou, and I moved our membership to Haymarket Baptist Church. It was a hot July Sunday and there were only about 30 members in the sanctuary that day. We were most warmly greeted by four members of that group: Tommy...