By Faith Ministries

08/28/2026

Looking forward to a Special Service on Sunday, August 30 at 11 a.m. with the past members of By Faith ministering in song, and Brother Billy Shuler bringing the word. Bible Study at 10 a.m. Come out and be with us!

08/28/2026

Please join us Saturday, August 29 at 2 p.m., for a Surpise Birthday party at Hopkins Chapel Fellowship Hall for Charlotte Bolling-Adams, she will be 85 years young! The address is listed on the flyer, contact me with any questions.

08/21/2026

Good morning everyone! Come out and be with us in Revival tonight at Hopkins Chapel.

08/21/2026

Remember Revival tonight at Hopkins Chapel. Everyone welcome! Come expecting and seeking GOD! Come hungry for the LORD!

08/20/2026

🙏 You're Invited — Hopkins Chapel Revival & Homecoming! 🙏

Join us for a powerful time of worship and fellowship at Hopkins Chapel!

Revival Nights at 6:30 PM Nightly
📅 Thu Aug 20 — Brother Randy Carter
📅 Fri Aug 21 — Brother Larry Mullins
📅 Sat Aug 22 — Pastor Shawn Cuda

Leading up to our...
🎉 Homecoming Service — Sunday Aug 23 at 11:00 AM

📍 7215 Guest River Rd., Norton, VA

Pastor Shawn Cuda welcomes everyone!
All are welcome • Come as you are • Join us in worship & fellowship

We’d love to see you there — bring a friend and come expecting a blessing!

08/18/2026

Hopkins Chapel Presents a Special Service

You are cordially invited to a Special Singing and Worship Service

Date: Saturday, August 30th
Time: 11:00 AM

Special Music: "By Faith" Reunited
Special Speaker: Brother Billy Shuler

Please join us for a wonderful time of gospel singing and preaching. All are welcome - bring your family and friends!

08/17/2026

REVIVAL & HOMECOMING AT HOPKINS CHAPEL! 🙌🔥

Everyone is welcome — come expecting what God is going to do!

Join us at Hopkins Chapel, 7215 Guest River Rd., Norton, VA

Revival - Nightly at 6:30 PM
Thursday 8/20 - Brother Randy Carter - 6:30 PM
Friday 8/21 - Brother Larry Mullins - 6:30 PM
Saturday 8/22 - Pastor Shawn Cuda - 6:30 PM

Homecoming Service
Sunday 8/23 at 11:00 AM

Bring your family and friends, come as you are, and let's worship together! We can't wait to see you there!

All Are Welcome! Come Expecting!
Join us for Worship • Prayer • Renewal • Fellowship

08/17/2026

Amen

08/14/2026

EVERYONE NEEDS TO READ THIS:

A few weeks ago, our church invited a professional ceramics teacher to come and “spin” a vessel on our stage as a part of worship. It was amazing, revealing, and profound. What I saw in front of me was a picture of God and the potter.

When I picture the potter at the wheel, I’m reminded of something I often forget—I am not random. I am not an accident. I am not a product of chance. I am in the hands of a Master.

God, because of who He is, has intention. He has design. He has purpose.

And just like clay cannot shape itself, I can’t become who I was created to be apart from Him.

Believe me, I’ve tried. I’ve taken control, attempted to define my own life, and every time, I end up with something distorted. BUT, when I surrender to His hands, everything changes. Listen to this amazing declaration about God’s design in YOU!

“For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made.” (Psalm 139:13–14, NIV)

That verse means my life has value—not because of what I produce, but because of who is shaping me.

God’s hands are not harsh. They are careful, intentional, and loving. They can apply pressure, but it’s always for the good of the “pot.” When the vessel yields, it can not only withstand the fire, but it can come out even more beautiful!

Paula, even when I don’t understand the process, I can trust the Potter.

Because He sees what I cannot yet see, and He knows what I am becoming.

Today, I choose to rest in that truth—I am in His hands, and there is no safer or better place to be. Let’s pray together:

“Father, remind me that my life is not random or meaningless. Help me trust Your hands, even when I don’t understand the process. Shape me into what You see, not what I try to force. I surrender control to You today. In the Potter’s name I pray. Amen.”

Never forget, my friend—

You are a miracle!

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08/14/2026

Such a good message.

Difficulty does not diminish God’s power–instead, He displays His power through it.
https://www.intouch.org/read/daily-devotions/overcoming-obstacles