HBPC Vacation Bible School

July 13-17, 2026 | 9:00 AM -12:00 PM

4 Year Olds - Rising 6th Graders

Registration Opens April 15

Don't let your kids miss the fun at VBS - games, crafts, and loads of Jesus' love are waiting for them. We look forward to seeing them there!

1 child - $25 | 2 children - $40 | 3 or more - $55

Children must be 4 years old by 1/1/2026

Honoring our Graduates

Join us for a covered dish luncheon immediately following the worship service. Your Fellowship committee will provide chicken, beverages and dessert. Please bring side dishes to include salads, veggies and starches.

There will be a sign up sheet on the table outside on the sidewalk on Sundays or sign up here. Please specify how many will be attending and what dish(es) you will be bringing.

The OneBlood bus will be in the church parking lot collecting blood donations. If you are interested in giving blood, register here.

Join us for an inter-faith dialogue through our Scriptural Reasoning series. This unique approach brings people of different faiths together to read and reflect on their scriptures, not seeking agreement but exploring texts and their interpretations across faith boundaries. It's about learning to 'disagree better' and fostering deeper understanding and respect.

Topic: "Encountering God 2"

Moderator: Rev. Dr. Jonathan Swanson

Date: Tuesday, May 12

Time: 6:30pm

Venue: Istanbul Center (2032 Southside Blvd, Jacksonville)

Everyone is welcome! Refreshments will be provided.

Please RSVP Here

Wayfarer's First Outing...in a long time.

We are going to Kingsley Plantation, the Ribault Club Visitor's Center (museum), lunch at Billy Jack's and then back to the church via the ferry.

Date: Thursday, May 21

Departing: From Hodges 9:00 am

Returning: Mid to late afternoon

Cost: Your food and your split of the gas and ferry

Anyone interested in participating please contact Herb Ramsdell at 904-813-4448. The bus fits 13 people and others may car pool.

Faith Build

We're building a new Faith Build house on Mayport Road so please come help us build!! Saturday, May 30 beginning at 8:30 am-12:30 pm at Coastal Haven (next door to the Aline Auto). We will be working with Christ Episcopal church. 

Also on Saturday, June 6 beginning at 8:30 am - 12:30 pm at the same place will be a time for families with small children to build at the same site while the children stay at a local church and build birdhouses. 

Any questions please give Martha Shafer a call at 904-469-9158. 

Mrs. Kimberly Welch

Preschool Director

904-254-7304

kwelch.hodgespres@gmail.com

This Sunday, we give thanks for the opportunity to share the gift of life through the OneBlood drive at our church. We pray for all who are able to give, for those who volunteer, and for the medical teams who serve with care and compassion. May each donation be a sign of love for neighbors and a tangible reminder that even small acts can bring healing and hope.

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Arlington Community Services has moved to a new site. Come visit us at Arlington Presbyterian church. We are in the back of the church next to Bruce Park through door #13.

Pantry needs are: hamburger, hot dogs, ground beef and turkey, chicken, canned meats, canned tuna, chili, canned tomatoes, pasta sauce, jelly, canned fruit, canned pasta, dry milk, crackers, cereal/protein bars, peanut butter crackers, bar soap, toilet tissue, clean T-shirts and gently used Bibles.

Please place any meat donations in the freezer in the church kitchen.

You have already received or will soon receive Pastor Jon’s letter announcing Rooted in Renewal, the theme for the 2026 Generosity focus. Session Committees are making plans for 2026, and we need an indication of your giving for 2026.

We invite you to be part of God’s renewal among us by estimating your giving on or before Sunday, November 3, either using a card in the Narthex or online (use the PLEDGE tab at the top of the homepage http://www.hbpcusa.org).  Become a part of God’s renewal at Hodges.  

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