Service TimesSunday Service: 10am
Wednesday Prayer Meeting: 3:30pm Address6616 State Route 8
Brant Lake, NY 12815 Email:
[email protected] Phone: 518-222-4472 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 124 Brant Lake, NY 12815 Physical Address: 6616 State Route 8 Brant Lake, NY 12815 |
A Gospel ChurchWhat Is the Gospel?
At Horicon Baptist Church, the most important message we believe and teach is the Gospel—the “Good News” of what Jesus Christ has done to save sinners.
But before it’s good news, it’s devastating news. The Bible says, “All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23), and “the wages of sin is death” (Romans 6:23). Every one of us has broken God’s law. We have lied, hated, lusted, worshiped created things, and lived as if God does not matter. And because God is holy and just, He will not ignore sin. A day of judgment is coming when every secret will be exposed, and no one will escape His righteous verdict. But the good news is that God, in His mercy, sent Jesus to die for sinners. He sent His own Son, Jesus Christ—truly God and truly man—to rescue sinners. Jesus was born of a virgin, lived a sinless life, and willingly went to the cross. There, He was pierced for the transgressions of His people. He bore the full weight of God’s wrath, not for His own sins (He had none), but as a substitute for all who would trust in Him. On that cross, justice and mercy met. And three days later, Jesus rose from the dead—victorious over sin, death, and hell. His resurrection proves that the sacrifice was accepted, the debt was paid, and the enemy was defeated. Now, everyone who turns from their sin and trusts in Jesus alone will be saved. Not by good works. Not by religious effort. But by grace—through faith in Christ. This is the message we hold most dear. It’s the heartbeat of our church, and the hope of the world. If you’ve never believed this Gospel, turn to Jesus today. There is no better news—and no more urgent decision—than trusting the One who died and rose again. |
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Our Pastor
Taylor Callen has been the pastor of Horicon Baptist Church since 2021. He grew up in Lafayette, Louisiana and became a Christian in 2007 at East Bayou Baptist Church.
He studied Biblical Studies at Southwestern Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas, and later earned his Master of Divinity from Midwestern Seminary. Taylor married his wife, Catherine (Caiti), on August 31, 2019, and was ordained for gospel ministry the very next day by Emmaus Church in Kansas City, Missouri. As for hobbies, Taylor is an all-out Bible nerd. Lately, his favorite obscure topic to bring up in conversation is the theological significance of trees in the Bible. |
But for more normal things, he also enjoys going to the beach with his family, working in the yard, rewatching movies and shows he loves, and listening to good audiobooks. A couple of his favorite books this year have been:
If you have any questions about our pastor, feel free to reach out at [email protected].
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This Week at HBC
HBC Kids
Two Options for Parents:
1. Children in WorshipAt Horicon Baptist Church, we are eager to disciple our children and teach them from the earliest age to worship our Lord with the congregation. We welcome children of all ages into the service. We also have a cry room in the back of the church for parents to use.
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2. ChildcareWe also offer age-specific teaching for kids 8 and under during the sermon time. If you’d like your child to participate in HBC Kids, please check them in between 9:45 and 10:00 AM at the check-in table near the bathrooms. Children will stay with their families for the first part of the service and be dismissed just before the sermon.
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