Events & Announcements

THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF RETIRED PERSONS’ (“AARP”)

AARP DEFENSIVE DRIVE COURSE (FOR SENIORS) – AARP Course for members of FBCHP Seniors Only on Friday, October 31, 2025, from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM, Banquet Hall B. AARP is a defensive training course designed for drivers ages 50 and older. In this course, you will learn how to manage and accommodate common age-related changes in your vision, hearing, and reaction time. In addition to learning the current rules of the road, you will be taught other defensive driving strategies and how to operate your vehicle more safely in an increasingly challenging driving environment. Depending on your automotive insurance provider, you may be eligible to receive a discount on your insurance premium after completing the course. Please consult your agent for details.

FEES: AARP members = $20.00 (Please bring your AARP Membership Card and Driver’s License) Non-members = $25.00. Payment must be made by personal check or money order made payable to AARP. NO cash or credit cards will be accepted. REGISTRATION Contact: Barbara Nichols through the Church Administrative Office at churchoffice@fbchighlandpark.org.

LADIES MARK YOUR CALENDARS

2025 WOMEN OF FIRE WOMEN’S CONFERENCE – The Women of Fire Ministry presents “Dare to Stretch Women’s Conference”, on Friday, November 21, 2025, and Saturday, November 22, 2025, at First Baptist Church of Highland Park. This is a two-day experience designed to ignite your faith, stretch your purpose, and awaken the fire within.

Join us for a series of inspiring sermons featuring esteemed guest preachers. On Friday, November 21, 2025, Reverend Janiece Williams from Metropolitan Baptist Church in Largo, MD will lead the service. The following morning, Reverend Dr. Brianna Parker, CEO of Black Millennial Café, will deliver the message. On Saturday at 6:30 PM, and again on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at both 8:00 AM and 10:45 AM, Reverend Dr. Jennifer Carner from House of Hope in Atlanta, GA will take the pulpit. Each registrant will have the opportunity to benefit from three workshops: “Glow and Grow: Stretching Mind, Body & Spirit,” “Praying Without Limits,” and “Money Moves: Stretching My Finances.” Additionally, a panel discussion titled “Stretch Marks: Traces of Growth, Grace & Grit”

For further details and registration, please see a representative at the table outside the bookstore, or to register online visit https://fbchighlandpark.org/womensconferenceregistration/.  The registration fee is $75.00.

FBCHP MATH TUTORIAL PROGRAM

Math Tutoring will be returning for the 2025-2026 school year. Mark your calendar and save the dates September 25, 2025 – May 21, 2026. Sessions are open for students in 3rd grade – 12th grade.

Can your child solve their grade level math problems? Enjoying math can take your child to great places but it all starts with practice. If your child is having anxiety about returning to math class. Then register them for the upcoming Math Tutoring session at Highland Park where a great team of leaders are ready to get your child to the next level.

GIRL SCOUTS MINISTRY

The Girl Scouts Ministry of FBCHP is now accepting registration for scouts in grades K5 to 12th grades for 2025-2026 Girl Scout year. The Girl Scouts engage in various activities within the church, the local community, and on a global scale. Our efforts include supporting nursing homes, women’s shelters, food kitchens, women’s ministries, the Angel Tree program, and any other organizations that seek our assistance. We typically convene from September to May, meeting on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month. Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.

We are also in need of adult leaders. Please, this organization can’t operate without the appropriate number of adult volunteers. Don’t hesitate to get in touch with gsministry@fbchighlandpark.org if you are interested in becoming an adult leader.