We are located at 1139 Sawgrass Rd in Hortense
Just off Hwy 301 and Hwy 32. Just follow the signs.
Ephesians 4:4-6 -- There is one body and one Spirit, and God called you to have one hope. There is one Lord, one faith, and one baptism. There is one God and Father of everything. He rules everything and is everywhere and is in everything.
DEVELOPMENT. Increasing
in the wisdom and knowledge of the things of God
RELATIONSHIP. Recognizing
the importance of building new friendships and strengthening old ones
ENCOURAGEMENT. Meeting
the spiritual, physical, and emotional needs of our fellow “Philadelphia Folks”
and being a blessing to someone inside the church in some way every day.
AUTHENTICITY. Worshipping
and praising God “with all we got” just because He is, and not because of what
He does
MISSION. Accomplishing the purpose for which God created and gifted us by being a blessing to someone outside the church in some way every day so that we can share with them by word or by action the Gospel
To see what kinds of
ministry opportunities Philadelphia Wesleyan Church provides to help us
Fulfill His Dream, please see the Fulfilling His Dream page of this website.
Check out our Facebook page for UPCOMING EVENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS and LIVE SERVICES. Sermons typically posted on Monday mornings.
Did you know that the word Hortense comes from Latin and French words that mean "garden"? It comes from the same root as "horticulture".
That makes perfect sense once you take into consideration just how many folks in our little community have gardens. In fact, I think we should begin referring to Hortense as "The Garden Community".
But, wait, there's more. I have been using the Biblical passage of Isaiah 61 in reference to Hortense for over 2 years now. And that chapter was used by many in our community as a basis for praying in faith for the Lord to bring development to our area,
The beginning of that development is our new Dollar General. Many are also believing the Lord to continue that development with some type of food service. Plus, some are standing in faith for at least some of our roads to be paved.
All because in Isaiah 61 God promises that (verse 4, ERV) "... the old cities that were destroyed will be rebuilt. Those ancient ruins will be made new, as they were in the beginning".
But Isaiah 61 says something else. And it relates to my feeling that Hortense should be called "The Garden Community".
Isaiah 61:3b, 9, 11 says, He sent me to name them ‘Good Trees’ and ‘The Lord’s Wonderful Plant' ... Their descendants will be known throughout the earth, and everyone will know their children. Whoever sees them will know that the Lord has blessed them ... The earth causes plants to grow, and a garden makes the seeds planted there rise up. In the same way, the Lord God will make goodness and praise grow throughout the nations.
I believe what God is about to do in and around "Hortense proper" (which is being defined here as about 3 miles each direction on Hwy 32 and Hwy 301 from the intersection) will bring praise to God so that everyone will know that we are recipients of His GOODNESS and BLESSING.
There is a new Facebook page, www.Facebook.com/HortenseGA, that is meant to be the "bulletin board" for the Hortense Community. Churches, businesses, and others will be encouraged to post news, announcements, and events that relate to Hortense. In fact, wouldn't it be great to see the banner of this page turned into a sign or banner welcoming folks to Hortense?
If you have Facebook, would you invite everyone you know who lives in the area to like this new page?
Pastor Tim and Karen
The ALL NEW SAWGRASS STUDENT MINISTRY was launched this year. We meet on Wednesday Nights @ 7p.
The SAWGRASS STUDENT MINISTRY
is open to students from 6th grade through 12th. For this first year, we are
also open to repeating 5th graders.
Parents, we have lots of neat things for your kids.
First, on Sunday Mornings we have Sunday School @ 9:45a (Come at 9:30 for donuts, coffee, juice, and chocolate milk).
Then at 11a we have Children’s Church. A Nursery is also available, and also @ 6p during our Interactive Sunday Nights Worship Service.
Then on Wednesdays @ 7p we have a fantastic Kid’s Club. And, as always, a Nursery is available for “the youngest
among us”.
We are located at 1139 Sawgrass Rd in Hortense
Just off Hwy 301 and Hwy 32. Just follow the signs.