"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.
Ladies Retreat 2021
when: April 10, 2021
where: Waggoner Centennial Building
369 E Main St - Waggoner IL 62572
Registration at 9am, starts at 9:30am
Click HERE to register today!
For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them - Matthew 18:20
worship with us
Sunday School
Sunday School - 9:30am
Children - Mrs Brenda Hegel
Teens - Youth Pastor Ty Irwin
College - Pastor Jonathan Wagahoff
Ladies - Mrs Diane Wagahoff
Mens - Bro Dave Ernst
Sunday Morning & Evening
Morning Worship - 10:30am
Preaching Message
Pastor Jonathan Wagahoff
Sunday Evening - 6pm
Preaching Message
Pastor Jonathan Wagahoff
Wednesday Services
Bible Study & Prayer - 6:30pm
Pastor Jonathan Wagahoff
Wednesday Youth Groups
Children - Mrs Audrey Wagahoff
Bible Club - Mrs Virginia McKinney
Teen - Youth Pastor Ty Irwin
church staff
Pastor Jonathan J Wagahoff
Bro Jonathan 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. Pastor Wagahoff 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.
On November 8, 2020, the Church unanimously voted to call Bro Jonathan to be the next Pastor here at BHBC. Pastor Wagahoff would count it a joy for you to come and visit us here at Blessed Hope!
Youth Pastor Ty M. Irwin
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.
Bro Ty 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.
Visitation Pastor Dr James L Wagahoff
Bro Jim served as our Interim Pastor when the Church started in September of 1980, and as our Pastor here at Blessed Hope from May 1986 - December 2020
He holds a Graduate of Theology Degree from Calvary Baptist Seminary and a Doctorate Degree from Blessed Hope Baptist College.
Bro Jim married his wife, Ms Diane (Jarman), in September of 1969. They have 6 children, 6 children-in-laws, 14 grandchildren, 3 grandchildren-in-laws, and 1 great-grandchild on the way.
Bro Jim stays busy making visits to those who are sick and discouraged. Mrs Diane teaches our Ladies Sunday School.
contact
715 S O'Bannon St
PO Box 603
Raymond IL 62560
Ch 217-250-9688
Pastor 217-836-0860
Dr Wagahoff 217-710-6067