Dear Neighbors, We would like to help you with your kids Christmas presents this year. Haven City Church received two large boxes of new/unopened toys on Saturday. These boxes contain about 100 toys for kids between the ages of 3 - 7. We will make all the toys available tomorrow morning follow our church service. Numbered tickets will be given out starting at 9:40 AM and recipients must stay through the church service to participate in the giveaway. Families will receive one ticket per child and the child must be present to receive a ticket. Once the service ends we will let families go throug ..read more

You aren't the only one. Even some of those who watched Jesus perform amazing miracles just couldn't commit their life to him. They couldn't let go of their life in exchange for what God had for them.  Luke 9:61-62 gives us one of these stories "Still another said, 'I will follow you, Lord; but first let me go back and say goodbye to my family.' Jesus replied, 'No one who puts a hand to the plow and looks back is fit for service in the kingdom of God.' Jesus wants a 100%, total commitment to him.  This past Sunday I gave our congregation five great reasons Jesus is worth our total co ..read more

Just like John the Baptist prepared the way for Jesus through water baptism, God also prepares us for Jesus to be King in our lives. However, the preparation isn't always what we expect—it can happen through the most ordinary circumstances. Let's explore this theme of preparation and how it applies to our daily lives. The Role of John the Baptist: A Primer in Preparation John the Baptist wasn't just a wild man eating locusts and honey; he was a herald. He called people to repentance and prepared them for the coming of Jesus. His tool? Water baptism. But why water? Water is essential for life ..read more

Hey Friends, Guess what we talked about this past Sunday? That's right, we zeroed in on Hebrews 13:20-21, specifically the word "equip." It's like God's tool kit for us, preparing us to do His will and thrill him with our lives. ?️ So, how exactly does God get us all geared up? Let's break it down, Warren W. Wiersbe style! 1. The Word of God (2 Timothy 3:16–17) Think of the Bible as God's instruction manual, but way more exciting! It's not only about rules and do's and don'ts; it's a treasure trove of stories, promises, and wisdom. It's like God's GPS, guiding us along the right path. 2. Praye ..read more

On Sunday mornings we continue to dissect the fascinating words of the Pastor out of Hebrews. On Sunday we looked at Hebrews 13:1-6. I want to summarize the specific point about the concept of hospitality in verse two. "Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing so some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it." I want to delve deeper into this and share some thoughts with you all. The act of hospitality is about being generous with your space. And let's be honest, it comes at a cost. This concept isn't always the most welcome – we love our privacy, our rout ..read more

You are invited to join Haven City Church for its annual Christmas Eve Candlelight service. We will sing carols and reflect on the birth of Christ. Our Spanish and English congregations will be together for this service. December 24th, 6:30 PM 1706 Eastern Ave. Baltimore MD 21231 Christmas deserts and refreshments will be provided. Candlelight services on Christmas Eve are a longstanding tradition in many Christian churches. The use of candles in worship services dates back to the early days of the church, when candles were used to symbolize the presence of God and to provide light in the abse ..read more

Since COVID began, Haven City Church has distributed $8 million dollars worth of food into our neighborhood. When the world was scrambling for toilet paper we were giving it out for free. When the news was reporting a shortage of Clorox and disinfectant, we were distributing it in mass quantity. We frequently are asked; “How did all of this get started?” Here’s the backstory. When Haven City Church started running the Compassion Center in 2017 we inherited the existing food pantry ministry. (See photo below.) Every Wednesday we would create small grocery bags that could be given to homeless pe ..read more

Haven City Church has a job opening! We are looking for a missionary called to Baltimore City who will serve as our Director of Justice and Mercy. This person will lead the Compassion Center operations and develop new programing that serves vulnerable people in Southeast Baltimore. View the job description here ..read more

In this episode and in the following episode, Tony Johnson and I will answer the question "How do you care for people during a pandemic?" In addition to membership systems, small groups, and leadership training, Tony helps with the care ministry, which means he helps people access physical and spiritual resources. Sometimes that means just listening to them as they vent to him, other times it means driving them around town to pick up groceries. Today we help Norman, who suffers from severe back pain ..read more

The Washington Post article about social distancing and visualization of the virus spread. Links to Apps Haven City Church is using Slack (Once you download the app you will need an invite from our team.) Zoom Facebook, Instagram, Twitter The Bible Memory App Church Center (online giving) Psalm 91 1 Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. 2 I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” 3 Surely he will save you from the fowler’s snare and from the deadly pestilence. 4 He will cover you with his fe ..read more