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Hunt
Valley Baptist Church was started on April
25th, 2004. |
A Test of
Faith:
When God called Pastor Bottrell to plant a church in Hunt
Valley, Maryland, there were several things that he did not know.
One of these unknowns was the measure of faith that God would
require. To start a brand new church in one of the highest
rent districts in Maryland is an overwhelming obstacle.
However, where God leads, He always provides, and Hunt Valley
Baptist Church is no exception. |
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Week of
Meetings:
A week of meetings was held April 18-23, 2004 to launch HVBC.
Many churches came out to support the
meetings providing special music, refreshments, and most of
all, encouragement. One night, sixteen different pastors
were present. These meetings brought several local families
out who have continued to attend since that time. Mt Zion
Baptist Church from Brogue, Pennsylvania, paid to rent
Oregon Ridge Park for the week of meetings, and also paid
our first month’s rent on the church building. |
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The
Renovation:
What a
miracle it was to find a building, but once that prayer was
answered, we had to renovate the property. Knowing that we
never get a second chance to make a first impression, our
goal was to get the property remodeled to look sharp for the
first Sunday. On April 6, we had no money and only 19 days
to get the job done. It was amazing to watch God put it all
together. Maranatha Baptist in Lyons, New York located,
purchased, & shipped brand new carpet. Independent Baptist
in Clinton, Maryland supplied the funds to have it
installed. The pulpit, piano, chairs, organ, and water
fountain, etc. were all donated. Over and over, God provided
not only the finance needed, but also the men and women to
get the jobs done. Praise Him! |
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Our
First Sunday:
April 25, 2004 (our first Sunday) was tremendous. There were
75 people in attendance with 15 different local families.
After that time, the attendance continued to grow!
Hallelujah! A New Church was Born! |
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One Year Later:
The Word has been preached, and souls have been
saved! To God Be The Glory! GREAT Things He Hath
Done! Amen!
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Three
Years Later:
The
Word still continues to reach out to the people in the
community and souls are being added to God’s kingdom.
We are currently averaging over 100 people in attendance with
visitors on a regular basis. We continue to praise God for
His goodness and look forward to what He has in store for us
as we seek His will concerning a building and our future!
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