"looking for that blessed hope..." titus 2:13
a good place to call home!
Welcome to the official site of Blessed Hope Baptist Church, located in beautiful Raymond IL!
Here you will find old fashion singing, old fashion preaching from the precious King James Bible, and old fashion fellowship from some of the sweetest folks this side of Heaven!
We'd love to have you join us for Services! You won't want to miss what God is doing at BHBC.
We LOVE Pastor Wagahoff!!
"And I will give you pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding." Jeremiah 3:15
worship with us
Sunday School
Sunday School - 9:30am
Children - Mrs Brenda Hegel
Teens - Youth Pastor Ty Irwin
College - Bro Jon Wagahoff
Ladies - Mrs Diane Wagahoff
Mens - Bro Dave Ernst
Sunday Morning & Evening
Morning Worship - 10:30am
Preaching Message
Pastor, Dr James L Wagahoff
Sunday Evening - 6pm
Preaching Message
Pastor, Dr James L Wagahoff
Wednesday Services
Bible Study & Prayer - 6:30pm
Pastor, Dr James L Wagahoff
Wednesday Youth Groups
Children - Mrs Audrey Wagahoff
Bible Club - Mrs Virginia McKinney
Teen - Youth Pastor Ty Irwin
church staff
Jonathan J Wagahoff
Associate Pastor
Bro Jon Wagahoff became our Song Leader in July of 2000, and was voted in as our Associate Pastor in October of 2006.
He has served as our Youth Pastor, a Sunday School Teacher, Church Treasurer, and as our Church pianist over the years.
He holds a Degree of Advanced Biblical Studies.
He married his wife, Ms Amy (McMurtry), in November of 2008. Ms Amy serves as our church pianist.
Dr James L Wagahoff
Pastor
Pastor Wagahoff served as our Interim Pastor when the Church started in September of 1980, and became our Pastor in May of 1986.
He holds a Graduate of Theology Degree from Calvary Baptist Seminary and a Doctorate Degree from Blessed Hope Baptist College.
He married his wife, Ms Diane (Jarman), in September of 1969. They have 6 children, 6 children-in-laws, 14 grandchildren, and 3 grandchildren-in-laws.
Pastor Wagahoff will remain here at Blessed Hope, but he will be retiring as our Pastor as of December 31, 2020.
He looks forward to God using him in new ways!!
Ty M Irwin
Youth Pastor
Bro Ty Irwin has served as our Youth Pastor since May of 2013, and has a great love for the Youth here at BHBC.
He holds a Degree of Advanced Biblical Studies as well as a Bachelor's Degree from Grace Baptist Bible College.
He married his wife, Ms Rachel (Wagahoff), in October of 2011. They have 4 children, a son Tommie, a daughter Abigail, and sons Josiah and Silas. Ms Rachel also serves as our choir pianist here at the Church.
contact
715 S O'Bannon St
PO Box 603
Raymond IL 62560
Ch 217-250-9688
Pastor 217-710-6067