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Don’t forget about our monthly prayer happening

Don’t forget about our monthly prayer happening tomorrow at 7pm!
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The Advent season is an intentional time of holy r

The Advent season is an intentional time of holy rest and anticipation, and it is a rebellion against the consumerism and stress that is so common during the Christmas season. From November 29 to December 24, we encourage you to slow down, to reorient your heart, and to be mesmerized by the birth of Christ through our 2020 Advent Calendar.

Every week, you will be provided a short weekly reading/reflection, a weekly challenge, and an optional kid-friendly weekly family activity. Check it out at villagehampden.com/advent

Encouragement from Pastor Larry for Thanksgiving D

Encouragement from Pastor Larry for Thanksgiving Day, tomorrow.

Hunger, sickness, loneliness and sadness are all s

Hunger, sickness, loneliness and sadness are all symptoms of the fundamental problem of sin. Jesus came and addressed the root of all of our problems.

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We are still going through our series on the book

We are still going through our series on the book of John. This past week’s sermon, “To Whom Shall We Go?” can be found on Apple Podcasts at Village Church Hampden Podcast.

Hampden Family Center Christmas Volunteer Opportun

Hampden Family Center Christmas Volunteer Opportunities:

1. Be a Christmas Angel DONOR: Purchase, wrap, and deliver three items on a wish list by Dec 14. Email kgooch@hampdenfamilycenter.org to get a wish list from a family

Alternatively, donate $75 to Hampden Family Center to cover a family wishlist

2. Be a Christmas Party VOLUNTEER: Volunteer on Monday Dec 12 11am-1pm. Email juliusthomas59@gmail.com before Dec 4.

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Encouragement from Pastor Dan this past Sunday. God uses all parts of our lives, no matter how damaged and broken, for our good and His glory!

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"My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." 2 Corinthians 12:9
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We learn that when Jesus is the one doing the work, woefully deficient is enough.

"At the time Deacons were tasked with leading the

"At the time Deacons were tasked with leading the compassion ministry side of things, things like helping with groceries. It was exciting to think about really rolling with all the momentum and to be more organized and formal about that area of ministry which I think is really special to the Village. I really appreciated that the Village was a space where I was uncomfortable and was also positioned to be in a faith community with people that I had no other exposure to in a really meaningful way.

The system was that every week we would be on a rotation and any request that came in that week, that deacon would be the person to follow up and engage and see what their need was. One week we got a note from someone about how he struggles with reading and he would like some help. This was a bit kind of outside of what we expected, but I reached out to him and he texted and shared that he was reading at a second grade level, and he’s gotten through life but you know would like to be able to improve past that point. And I didn’t do much with him, we didn’t do much at all—all I really did was find him on the couple occasions where I saw him and ask how things were going with the phonics books that his ex-girlfriend had bought him. And that meant a lot to him, he told me that, he would just say that it meant so much that someone had asked how things were going and cared and it motivated him to do some of those steps on his own, to go looking for those books, and it was just touching that someone cared. And I think that was one of the bright moments, not only because it wasn’t like we were doing a hand-out, it was just the relational aspect of someone remembering something you said before, and wanting to see you be in the place that you wish you would be.

And I didn’t see him much. I saw him at a HampdenFest, but you know I don’t know what relationship he has to people, to God, to himself, anymore. I just think one day someone is gonna reap the benefit of this guy having known care at our church. It’s gonna not just be him, it’s gonna be someone else, because he is from this neighborhood, and his word counts, and that's the kind of goodwill and relationship that lingers.

We enjoyed seeing everyone out last Sunday for our

We enjoyed seeing everyone out last Sunday for our Watch Party. Every Sunday at 10am, we open our building for people to watch the service. We encourage those who feel safe, comfortable, and healthy, to gather with us in worship and fellowship. It’s a great way to stay connected and meet new and old people who are coming to our church!

“A question I constantly ask myself is, “Am I

“A question I constantly ask myself is, “Am I black enough?”. On the surface it would be a resounding yes, the amount of melanin in my skin speaks for itself. But that's not what I am talking about. The question has less to do with the color of my skin and more to do with my being, who I am, or better put, who others perceived me to be.

Growing up in the suburbs of Chesapeake, Virginia caused me to ask this question constantly. In many instances I was the token black person trying to fit in while knowing that I stuck out like a sore thumb. I knew I was different. Though I was in the same social circles as my white counterparts, I realized very quickly that even if I wasn’t the stereotypical black person reported on the TV screen, to many of my white friends that’s who I was supposed to be.

This was further enforced by many of my black friends who thought I was too “white” and needed to learn more about my own culture. Don’t get me wrong, to some extent they were right but not for the right reasons. Instead of wanting me to learn about the heart of Fannie Lou Hammer, the perseverance of Medgar Evars, and the genius of John Coltrane, they wanted me to listen to more mainstream rap music, dress and communicate a certain way, and just be “more black.”

Now as an adult I still find myself wondering, “Am I black enough?”. But I think that is the problem: I am chasing an image that no one has ever seen or can define. Me being a black man definitely means I carry with me a rich culture and history which should be celebrated. My ancestors and my parents endured the hardships and struggles of America to give me a chance. But the ultimate goal isn’t to “be black,” but it is as Common says in his song “U Black Maybe,” “The struggle of just being you.” Me being black informs the way I see and experience the world, but this cannot define my whole person, my whole being. I am someone who is black but who is no longer chasing my “blackness.” I am struggling to be me. I am chasing who God has created me to be.”

Are you realizing that no matter how hard you try,

Are you realizing that no matter how hard you try, you just can’t live up to God’s standards? You keep messing up and living an imperfect life? The message of the gospel is that Christ came and lived a perfect life in our place so that God’s law would be fulfilled.

We are taking a moment to thank our volunteers tha

We are taking a moment to thank our volunteers that do so much for our church. Both our church and the community has benefited from your service. To celebrate you and the work you do, we are having a Servant Appreciation Day in December!
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We are also handing out Village Church Tote Bags for those invited! Pick up your tote bag at a Sunday Watch party or stop by the church this Saturday 9-12pm when Summer will be there to handing them out.

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Sundays 10am
3647 Roland Ave
Baltimore, MD 21211

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