This website is
dedicated to the Glory of God
and to the memory of
Rev. Frank Hughes, Jr.,
Pastor
Emeritus, South Norfolk Baptist Church,
1101
Chesapeake Avenue, Chesapeake, Virginia
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Rev. Hughes served as Pastor of South Norfolk Baptist Church, February 9, 1947--September 30, 1984. Born in Currituck County, North Carolina, he attended Wake Forest College and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He made a profession of faith in Jesus Christ during a revival at the Knotts Island Methodist Church, at age 12, was baptized in the Currituck Sound, and became a member of the Knotts Island Baptist Church, where the family attended.
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During these days of uncertainty, with the outbreak of the coronovirus, we offer the following words and music of inspiration and assurance. We encourage all Christians to Pray and read their Bible daily.
"For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind." (2 Timothy 7:1)
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The King of love my shepherd is,
Whose goodness faileth never;
I nothing lack if I am his
And he is mine forever.
Where streams of living water flow,
My ransomed soul he leadeth
And, where the verdant pastures grow,
With food celestial feedeth.
Perverse and foolish oft I strayed,
But yet in love he sought me
And on his shoulder gently laid
And home rejoicing brought me.
(Repeat)
In death's dark vale I fear no ill
With thee, dear Lord, beside me,
Thy rod and staff my comfort still,
Thy cross before to guide me.
Thou spredst a table in my sight;
Thine unction grace bestoweth;
And, oh, what transport of delight
With which my cup o'floweth!
And so through all the length of days
Thy goodness faileth never.
Good Shepherd, may I sing thy praise
Within thy house forever.
(Repeat)
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Two Sermons by Rev. Frank Hughes, Jr.: "Living on Top of Trouble" and "How to Handle Your Fear."
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Chauncey German, sings, "My Heavenly Father Watches Over Me." (Recorded at South Norfolk Baptist Church).
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Chauncey German former Choir Director, South Norfolk Baptist Church
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Our country celebrates during May, with our Allies, the 75th Anniversary of VE Day (Victory in Europe). I recall a story my Dad told me about his time during the war, before coming to South Norfolk as pastor; he was preaching on Sunday evening in the Berkley Baptist Church in Norfolk. It was during this that the air-raid warden came around during an alert and had them turn out the lights in the church. He said he continued preaching in the dark, and that just before coming to the time of invitation, the lights came back on.
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There are other stories I might tell about Dad, including when he was working during the summers, filling sand bags at Fort Story; but now, and in memory of my
Dad and his devotion to God and our country during World War II; with those times of food stamps, gas shortages, and
other hardships; and in memory of my two uncles, Melvin and Irving, who were,
at that time, in the Navy, I thought it would be good to present the address
given by Britain's Queen Elizabeth who honoured those who died in World War Two
on Friday, as she marked the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, using
the occasion to say she was proud of how the public had responded to the
coronavirus pandemic.
In a televised message, the 94-year-old monarch said
those who had served during the conflict with Nazi Germany in the 1940s would
admire how their descendants were coping with the COVID-19 outbreak and the
lockdown imposed to curb its spread. Elizabeth, who delivered her address
exactly 75 years to the hour after her father George VI gave his victory speech
to the nation, was a teenager during the war and as a member of the women's
Auxiliary Territorial Service, she learned to drive military trucks and become
a mechanic.
I think her words are as applicable for us in the United States as they are for those in Great Britain, during this current time of pandemic, as well as remembrance of our own country's part in World War II with the sacrifice made by many men and women.
This video is a courtesy of the BBC:
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May 25th is Memorial Day.
It is a time when we remember and honor all who have served in our Armed Forces and have died for our country and the freedom which we enjoy today.
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From a July 1, 1984 live recording: the Choir of South Norfolk Baptist Church sings "Battle Hymn of the Republic," accompanied by Russell Matthews on the pipe organ:
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From a July 1, 1979 live recording from South Norfolk Baptist Church, Doxology (Choir and Congregation), Invocation (Rev. Joe Hughes) Hymn: "The Star-Spangled Banner" (Organist: Gwen Whitehurst; Pianist: Betty LeBlanc):
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For those unable to attend Sunday Worship,
we suggest watching the "livestream" from the church we attend,
First Baptist Church,
San Antonio, Texas: https://www.fbcsa.org/livestreaming
(You can "copy and paste" or type this website address in your computer's browser).
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Please remember that
the Lord’s work through the church needs to continue with our Tithes and
Offerings, even when we are not able to attend in person. Consider mailing a check to your church, or
use your church website to donate online, if available.
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