Bulletin — March 31, 2019

HMC EVENTS

Ladies Social invites you to start thinking about spring. Come out on Tuesday, April 9 at 7:00 p.m. and Anne Bartlett will help you plan your gardening projects.

Young at Heart will gather on Thursday, April 11 at 11:00 a.m. Jen Magwood from the Hanover Co-op will be sharing about container gardening. Tickets for the $17 luncheon are available in the foyer this week.

Join us for a Good Friday Service on Friday, April 19 at 10:00 a.m.

Want to enjoy Easter morning together over a hot breakfast on Sunday, April 21? Connect with the Mission Planning Team about helping. This will only work if they get enough volunteers.

OTHER EVENTS

Community Lenten Lunches & Services are being hosted on Wednesdays at 12 noon at St. Matthews Lutheran Church until April 10. Everyone is welcome. A freewill offering will be collected.


Cyclone Idai: Please pray for the millions affected by the devastation in Zimbabwe, Mozambique, and Malawi, and for those bringing relief efforts to the area. To give, go to to emcc.ca/engage/give/support-a-global-project (select Relief and Development Project #104)

WORDS OF THANKS

Our Warming Centre had a great first season! Thank you to the team who gave of their time each week to welcome and bless the people who attended. And thank you to everyone who donated soup, food for the pantry, and/or knitted goods. Your helpful generosity make a great impact on our community!

PRAYER REQUESTS

Please pray for Orval Kaufman who has developed a blood clot.

Please pray for Cindy Dietz, Ab Boogerman, and Tom Eastman who are all recovering from recent surgeries.

Please pray for the Beals family who left on March 28 for an eleven day short-term mission trip to Puerto Maldonado, Peru. Please pray for travelling mercies and that their work among the children as they run a VBS program will shine the light of Jesus into many families.

We are hiring a new part-time pastor. Please be praying for the team responsible for going through applications. Pray for wisdom and discernment as they listen to God’s direction.

KEEPING YOU IN THE LOOP

Please join with us every Monday to pray. Set your alarms to 5:14 a.m. or p.m. each Monday and let’s come together to pray for our church, our vision, and our leadership.

Join the HMC Bible Book Club! Find motivation to do daily devotions, as well as opportunity to contribute to discussions about what you’re currently reading, and what has challenged you. Please consider joining! Go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/HMCBBC/ to join.

OPPORTUNITIES

Rocky Mountain College is offering a FREE introduction to the Bible course. The BBL100 course is designed to help you explore your faith more and understand the background and inspiration of the Bible. A new session will begin on Tuesday, April 2.

Sign up by going to rockymountaincollege.ca. Select ‘Courses’ ➙ ‘Introduction to the Bible for FREE’.

If you would like to be baptized as part of our Easter Sunday service, please connect with a pastor.

Bulletin — March 24, 2019

Thank you to everyone who contributed to last Sunday’s Chilli Cook Off! Winners will be announced this morning!

Men, if you’re interested in learning what’s in store for the Men In Action, please come to the Upper Room following the service for a quick chat.

HMC EVENTS

Ladies Social invites you start thinking about spring. Come out on Tuesday, April 9 at 7:00 p.m. and Anne Bartlett will help you plan your gardening projects.

Young at Heart will gather on Thursday, April 11 at 11:00 a.m. Jen Magwood from the Hanover Co-op will be sharing about container gardening. Tickets for the $17 luncheon will be available in the foyer next week.

Join us for a Good Friday Service on Friday, April 19 at 10:00 a.m.

Want to enjoy Easter morning together over a hot breakfast on Sunday, April 21? Connect with the Mission Planning Team about helping. This will only work if they get enough volunteers.

OTHER EVENTS

Community Lenten Lunches & Services are being hosted on Wednesdays at 12 noon at St. Matthews Lutheran Church until April 10. Everyone is welcome. A freewill offering will be collected.

KEEPING YOU IN THE LOOP

Please join with us every Monday to pray. Set your alarms to 5:14 a.m. or p.m. each Monday and let’s come together to pray for our church, our vision, and our leadership.

Join the HMC Bible Book Club! Find motivation to do daily devotions, as well as opportunity to contribute to discussions about what you’re currently reading, and what has challenged you. Please consider joining! Go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/HMCBBC/ to join.

PRAYER REQUESTS

Our Condolences to Joanne Koeslag on the passing of her sister-in-law, Gerda Grierson. Gerda was also the sister of Marie Inthof. Please remember the family in your prayers as they grieve.

Please pray for Cindy Dietz who is recovering from a hip replacement on Thursday.

Please pray for for Ab Boogerman & Tom Eastman as they both recover from recent surgeries.

Please pray for the Beals family who will leave on March 28 for an eleven day short-term mission trip to Puerto Maldonado, Peru. Please pray for travelling mercies and that their work among the children as they run a VBS program will shine the light of Jesus into many families.

We are hiring a new part-time pastor. Please be praying for the team responsible for going through applications. Pray for wisdom and discernment as they listen to God’s direction.

Warming Centre. Please continue to pray for our HMC Warming Centre which will be open every Thursday from noon to 2 p.m. Pray for our visitors and volunteers as we work together to build a welcoming place full of trust and hope.

OPPORTUNITIES

Rocky Mountain College is offering a FREE introduction to the Bible course. The BBL100 course is designed to help you explore your faith more and understand the background and inspiration of the Bible.
Sign up by going to rockymountaincollege.ca. Select ‘Courses’ ➙ ‘Introduction to the Bible for FREE’.

Contribute to the HMC Warming Centre Pantry! Drop off canned or dried goods to the box outside the main office and it will be distributed to those who need it during our Thursday Warming Centre.

Bulletin — March 10, 2019

HMC EVENTS

The Ladies Social is going to get you up and moving with Holly DeVisser on Tuesday, March 12 at 7:00 p.m.

The Young at Heart will gather again on Thursday, March 14 at 11:00 a.m. Diane Eaton, Musician and professional declutterer will provide entertainment. Tickets for the $17 luncheon are available in the foyer today.

Jr & Sr Youth March Break Event. Bring your friends and your nerf guns on Friday, March 15 for a Mission Impossible Marathon from 5:00-11:00 p.m. Pizza and snacks will be provided.

Our 2nd Annual HMC Chilli Cook-Off is on Sunday, March 17. Bring along a pot of chilli to share and we’ll enjoy lunch together in the gym. If you want your chilli to compete sign up at the Welcome Centre today. Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place the next Sunday morning.

OTHER EVENTS

Community Lenten Lunches & Services are being hosted on Wednesdays at 12 noon at St. Matthews Lutheran Church beginning on March 13. Everyone is welcome. A freewill offering will be collected.

KEEPING YOU IN THE LOOP

Please join with us every Monday to pray. Set your alarms to 5:14 a.m. or p.m. each Monday and let’s come together to pray for our church, our vision, and our leadership.

Join the HMC Bible Book Club! In an effort to encourage daily interaction with the scriptures we’ve started a Facebook group where we hope you will go to find motivation to do daily devotions, as well as opportunity to contribute to discussions about what you’re currently reading, and what has challenged you. Pastor Dave has committed to post to this group at least once a week and some good discussion is already happening. Please consider joining! Go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/HMCBBC/ to join.

PRAYER REQUESTS

We are hiring a new part-time pastor. Please be praying for the team responsible for going through applications. Pray for wisdom and discernment as they listen to God’s direction.

Warming Centre. Please continue to pray for our HMC Warming Centre which will be open every Thursday from noon to 2 p.m. Pray for our visitors and volunteers as we work together to build a welcoming place full of trust and hope.

OPPORTUNITIES

Rocky Mountain College is offering a FREE introduction to the Bible course. The BBL100 course is designed to help you explore your faith more and understand the background and inspiration of the Bible, its history and composition, the overarching themes and message. Learn more and sign up by going to rockymountaincollege.ca. Select ‘Courses’ ➙ ‘Introduction to the Bible for FREE’.

Contribute to the HMC Warming Centre Pantry! Drop off canned or dried goods to the box outside the main office and it will be distributed to those who need it during our Thursday Warming Centre.

MISSIONS

The Beals family is going on a short-term mission trip to Puerto Maldonado, Peru. Lisa, Mike, Alan, and Sam will be leaving on March 28 and spending eleven days helping the people of Peru. Their main purpose is to help lead a VBS program.

WAYS YOU CAN BLESS THEM ON THIS MISSION:

  • Please pray for the family as they travel and spread God’s love to the people of Peru
  • Help them collect the school supplies they need to help with the VBS program (see below)
  • Offer financial support.

If you would like to help with the cost of the mission, please send your donation designated “Alan and Samantha Beals Peru Trip” to:

Missionary Ventures
201b-727 Woolwich St.
Guelph, ON N1H 3Z2

School Supplies Needed:

  • 10 boxes of 50 crayons
  • 8 pairs of scissors,
  • 5 packs of pencils
  • 5 pencil sharpeners
  • 5 erasers
  • 3 packs of construction paper
  • 3 containers of white glue
  • hair accessories for girls
  • hot wheel cars for boys

See the sign up list in the foyer. These items can be deposited in the designated box until Sunday, March 24.

Thank you for your support!

Bulletin – March 3, 2019

HMC EVENTS

We are hosting a Membership Class on Saturday, March 9 at 10:00 a.m. Please let us know if you’re interested in becoming a member of HMC.

The Ladies Social is going to get you up and moving with Holly DeVisser on Tuesday, March 12 at 7:00 p.m.

The Young at Heart will gather again on Thursday, March 14 at 11:00 a.m. Diane Eaton, Musician and professional declutterer will provide entertainment. Tickets for the $17 luncheon are available in the foyer today.

Our 2nd Annual HMC Chilli Cook-Off is on Sunday, March 17. Bring along a pot of chilli to share and we’ll enjoy lunch together in the gym. If you want your chilli to compete sign up at the Welcome Centre today. Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place the next Sunday morning.

OTHER EVENTS

Community Lenten Lunches & Services are being hosted on Wednesdays at 12 noon at St. Matthews Lutheran Church beginning on March 13. Everyone is welcome. A freewill offering will be collected.

KEEPING YOU IN THE LOOP

Please join with us every Monday to pray. Set your alarms to 5:14 a.m. or p.m. each Monday and let’s come together to pray for our church, our vision, and our leadership.

Join the HMC Bible Book Club! In an effort to encourage daily interaction with the scriptures we’ve started a Facebook group where we hope you will go to find motivation to do daily devotions, as well as opportunity to contribute to discussions about what you’re currently reading, and what has challenged you. Pastor Dave has committed to post to this group at least once a week and some good discussion is already happening. Please consider joining! Go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/HMCBBC/ to join.

PRAYER REQUESTS

We are hiring a new part-time pastor. You can visit our website to see the posting. If you know someone who might be a good fit for this position, be sure to share it with them. Please be praying for the team responsible for going through applications. Pray for wisdom and discernment as they listen to God’s direction.

Warming Centre. Please continue to pray for our HMC Warming Centre which will be open every Thursday from noon to 2 p.m. Pray for our visitors and volunteers as we work together to build a welcoming place full of trust and hope.

OPPORTUNITIES

Rocky Mountain College is offering a FREE introduction to the Bible course. The BBL100 course is designed to help you explore your faith more and understand the background and inspiration of the Bible, its history and composition, the overarching themes and message. Learn more and sign up by going to rockymountaincollege.ca. Select ‘Courses’ ➙ ‘Introduction to the Bible for FREE’.

Contribute to the HMC Warming Centre Pantry! Drop off canned or dried goods to the box outside the main office and it will be distributed to those who need it during our Thursday Warming Centre.

Bulletin — February 24, 2019

HMC EVENTS

We are hosting a Membership Class on Saturday, March 9 at 10:00 a.m. Please let us know if you’re interested in becoming a member of HMC.
The Ladies Social is going to get you up and moving with Holly DeVisser on Tuesday, March 12 at 7:00 p.m.

The Young at Heart will gather again on Thursday, March 14 at 11:00 a.m. Diane Eaton, Musician and professional declutterer will provide entertainment. Tickets for the $17 luncheon will be available next week

Our 2nd Annual HMC Chilli Cook-Off is on Sunday, March 17. Bring along a pot of chilli to share and we’ll enjoy lunch together in the gym. If you want your chilli to compete, see our chilli team by the main kitchen that Sunday morning and they’ll get you signed up. Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place the next Sunday morning.

Rocky Mountain College is offering a FREE introduction to the Bible course. The BBL100 course is designed to help you explore your faith more and understand the background and inspiration of the Bible, its history and composition, the overarching themes and message. Learn more and sign up by going to rockymountaincollege.ca. Select ‘Courses’ ➙ ‘Introduction to the Bible for FREE’.

KEEPING YOU IN THE LOOP

Please join with us every Monday to pray. Set your alarms to 5:14 a.m. or p.m. each Monday and let’s come together to pray for our church, our vision, and our leadership.

Warming Centre. Please continue to pray for our HMC Warming Centre which will be open every Thursday from noon to 2 p.m. Pray for our visitors and volunteers as we work together to build a welcoming place full of trust and hope. Here are some other ways that you can help: 1) Sign up at the Welcome Centre to volunteer your time on Thursdays. 2) Sign up to bring a pot of soup for our guests. 3) Donate nonperishable food items as well as hats, mitts, and socks for our HMC Pantry. Thank you for helping to show care, compassion, and love to others in our community!

Join the HMC Bible Book Club! In an effort to encourage daily interaction with the scriptures we’ve started a Facebook group where we hope you will go to find motivation to do daily devotions, as well as opportunity to contribute to discussions about what you’re currently reading, and what has challenged you. Pastor Dave has committed to post to this group at least once a week and some good discussion is already happening. Please consider joining! Go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/HMCBBC/ to join. If you need a little help getting started, some guides are available in the foyer that will direct your reading.

PRAYER REQUESTS

Please pray for Chuck Fletcher who is recovering from hip surgery. Pray for rest and healing.

We are hiring a new part-time pastor. You can visit our website to see the posting. If you know someone who might be a good fit for this position, be sure to share it with them. Please be praying for the team responsible for going through applications. Pray for wisdom and discernment as they listen to God’s direction.

Bulletin — February 17, 2019

HMC EVENTS

It’s Building Chocolatey Connections Sunday! Stick around after the service and get to know one another a little better over some chocolate-themed treats.

The Share Your Story Ladies Social was bumped to this Tuesday, February 19 at 7:00 p.m. due to last week’s snow day. Be praying about what you can share with the group!

2019 Day With… Mission + Culture Tour. Come out on Thursday, February 21 from 7-9 p.m. as Joel Zantingh and his team share about EMCC World Partners.

Way of Jesus Training Join Claran Martin (EMCC Regional Minister) at 10 a.m. on Saturday, February 23 while he shares about the seven markers that describe our journey with Jesus. More information to come.

We are hosting a Membership Class on Saturday, March 9 at 10:00 a.m. Please let us know if you’re interested in becoming a member of HMC.

KEEPING YOU IN THE LOOP

Please join with us every Monday to pray. Set your alarms to 5:14 a.m. or p.m. each Monday and let’s come together to pray for our church, our vision, and our leadership.

Warming Centre. Please continue to pray for our HMC Warming Centre which will be open every Thursday from noon to 2 p.m. Pray for our visitors and volunteers as we work together to build a welcoming place full of trust and hope. Here are some other ways that you can help: 1) Sign up at the Welcome Centre to volunteer your time on Thursdays. 2) Sign up to bring a pot of soup for our guests. 3) Donate nonperishable food items as well as hats, mitts, and socks for our HMC Pantry. Thank you for helping to show care, compassion, and love to others in our community!

Join the HMC Bible Book Club! In an effort to encourage daily interaction with the scriptures we’ve started a Facebook group where we hope you will go to find motivation to do daily devotions, as well as opportunity to contribute to discussions about what you’re currently reading, and what has challenged you. Pastor Dave has committed to post to this group at least once a week and some good discussion is already happening. Please consider joining! Go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/HMCBBC/ to join. If you need a little help getting started, some guides are available in the foyer that will direct your reading.

PRAYER REQUESTS

Please pray for Chuck Fletcher who is recovering from hip surgery. Pray for rest and healing.

We are hiring a new part-time pastor. You can visit our website to see the posting. If you know someone who might be a good fit for this position, be sure to share it with them. Please be praying for the team responsible for going through applications. Pray for wisdom and discernment as they listen to God’s direction.

WORDS OF THANKS

Marilyn McKean wishes to extend her thanks to everyone for your love and prayers, cards and phone calls, following her surgery. It was very appreciated.

Bulletin – February 10, 2019

HMC EVENTS

There will be a Share Your Story Ladies Social on Tuesday, February 12 at 7:00 p.m. Mark your calendar and be praying about what you can share with the group!

Young at Heart will gather on Thursday, February 14 at 11:00 a.m. to hear stories from Alan & Sue McDougall’s mission trip. Dave Danton will lead music. A hot luncheon will follow. Tickets are available in the foyer today.

Floor Hockey Drop In. If you’re in Junior Youth or younger, you’re invited to a Saturday morning of floor hockey fun in our gym. Come out on February 16 from 9-11 a.m.

In the spirit of Valentines Day we’re having a Building Chocolatey Connections Sunday on February 17. Bring along a chocolate-themed treat to share and stick around after the service to get to know one another a little better.

2019 Day With… Mission + Culture Tour. Come out on Thursday, February 21 from 7-9 p.m. as Joel Zantingh and his team share about EMCC World Partners. See the back of your bulletin for more information.
Way of Jesus Training Join Claran Martin (EMCC Regional Minister) at 10 a.m. on Saturday, February 23 while he shares about the seven markers that describe our journey with Jesus.

KEEPING YOU IN THE LOOP

Please join with us every Monday to pray. Set your alarms to 5:14 a.m. or p.m. each Monday and let’s come together to pray for our church, our vision, and our leadership.

We have a Podcast! If you like catching up on sermons you’ve missed but don’t want to do that on YouTube, you can now listen to our podcast. Visit the podcast link on our website, or download the free Mixcloud app to your iPhone or Android device and search HMCpodcast.

Warming Centre. Please continue to pray for our HMC Warming Centre which will be open every Thursday from noon to 2 p.m. Pray for our visitors and volunteers as we work together to build a welcoming place full of trust and hope. Here are some other ways that you can help: 1) Sign up at the Welcome Centre to volunteer your time on Thursdays. 2) Sign up to bring a pot of soup for our guests. 3) Donate nonperishable food items as well as hats, mitts, and socks for our HMC Pantry. Thank you for helping to show care, compassion, and love to others in our community!

Join the HMC Bible Book Club! In an effort to encourage daily interaction with the scriptures we’re started a Facebook group where we hope you will go to find motivation to do daily devotions, as well as opportunity to contribute to discussions about what you’re currently reading, and what has challenged you. Pastor Dave has committed to post to this group at least once a week and some good discussion is already happening. Please consider joining! Go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/HMCBBC/ to join. If you need a little help getting started, some guides are available in the foyer that will direct your reading.

WORDS OF THANKS

Thank you to everyone who took the time to thoughtfully fill out the surveys that were handed out last month. Pastor Dave is working through all the responses and will be reporting back on the results in the future.

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations to Ben and Krystal Boogerman on the birth of their son, Kade Matthew Albert born Thursday, January 31. A new grandchild for Ab and Faye Boogerman.

Bulletin — February 3, 2019

HMC EVENTS

Snow Camp is next weekend! If you’re in Junior or Senior Youth, sign up for this weekend event happening February 8-10. Registration forms are available outside the main office and must be returned with payment by tomorrow.

There will be a Share Your Story Ladies Social on Tuesday, February 12 at 7:00 p.m. Mark your calendar and be praying about what you can share with the group!

Young at Heart will gather on Thursday, February 14 at 11:00 a.m. to hear stories from Alan & Sue McDougall’s mission trip. Dave Danton will lead music. A hot luncheon will follow. Tickets will be available in the foyer for $17 on February 3.

Floor Hockey Drop In. If you’re in Junior Youth or younger, you’re invited to a Saturday morning of floor hockey fun in our gym. Come out on January 26 from 9-11 a.m.

In the spirit of Valentines Day we’re having a Building Chocolatey Connections Sunday on February 17. Bring along a chocolate-themed treat to share and stick around after the service to get to know one another a little better.

2019 Day With… Mission + Culture Tour. Come out on Thursday, February 21 from 7-9 p.m. as Joel Zantingh and his team share about EMCC World Partners. See the back of your bulletin for more information.

Way of Jesus Training Join Claran Martin (EMCC Regional Minister) at 10 a.m. on Saturday, February 23 while he shares about the seven markers that describe our journey with Jesus. More information to come.

We have extended the 5:14 prayer focus to every Monday in 2019. Set your alarms to 5:14 a.m. or p.m. each Monday and let’s come together to pray for our church, our vision, and our leadership.

We have a Podcast! If you like catching up on sermons you’ve missed but don’t want to do that on YouTube, you can now listen to our podcast. Visit the podcast link on our website, or download the free Mixcloud app to your iPhone or Android device and search HMCpodcast.

Warming Centre. Please continue to pray for our HMC Warming Centre which will be open every Thursday from noon to 2 p.m. Pray for our visitors and volunteers as we work together to build a welcoming place full of trust and hope. Here are some other ways that you can help: 1) Sign up at the Welcome Centre to volunteer your time on Thursdays. 2) Sign up to bring a pot of soup for our guests. 3) Donate nonperishable food items as well as hats, mitts, and socks for our HMC Pantry. Thank you for helping to show care, compassion, and love to others in our community!

Join the HMC Bible Book Club! In an effort to encourage daily interaction with the scriptures we’re started a Facebook group where we hope you will go to find motivation to do daily devotions, as well as opportunity to contribute to discussions about what you’re currently reading, and what has challenged you. Pastor Dave has committed to post to this group at least once a week and some good discussion is already happening. Please consider joining! Go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/HMCBBC/ to join. If you need a little help getting started, some guides are available in the foyer that will direct your reading.

OPPORTUNITIES

Please take some time to thoughtfully fill out the surveys that were handed out last month. If you missed them, pick some up at the Welcome Centre. Drop completed surveys in the bin at the Welcome Centre. You may also complete them online. hanovermissionary.com/communitysurvey/ and hanovermissionary.com/discipleshipsurvey/


Way of Jesus Training Join Claran Martin (EMCC Regional Minister) at 10 a.m. on Saturday, February 23 while he shares about the seven markers that describe our journey with Jesus. More information to come.

Bulletin — January 27, 2019

HMC EVENTS

Snow Camp is coming! If you’re in Junior or Senior Youth, sign up for this weekend event happening February 8-10. Registration forms are available outside the main office and must be returned with payment by February 4

There will be a Share Your Story Ladies Social on Tuesday, February 12 at 7:00 p.m. Mark your calendar and be praying about what you can share with the group!

Young at Heart will gather on Thursday, February 14 at 11:00 a.m. to hear stories from Alan & Sue McDougall’s mission trip. Dave Danton will lead music. A hot luncheon will follow. Tickets will be available in the foyer for $17 on February 3.

2019 Day With… Mission + Culture Tour. Come out on Thursday, February 21 from 7-9 p.m. as Joel Zantingh and his team share about EMCC World Partners. See the back of your bulletin for more information.

PRAYER REQUESTS

Our Condolences to Atty Schipper on the loss of her husband, Ed, last weekend. Our condolences also go out to Trish Armstrong, Ed’s daughter. Please remember the family in your prayers as they grieve.

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations to Jeremy and Jill Toman who were married yesterday!

KEEPING YOU IN THE LOOP

We have extended the 5:14 prayer focus to every Monday in 2019. Set your alarms to 5:14 a.m. or p.m. each Monday and let’s come together to pray for our church, our vision, and our leadership.

We have a Podcast! If you like catching up on sermons you’ve missed but don’t want to do that on YouTube, you can now listen to our podcast. Visit the podcast link on our website, or download the free Mixcloud app to your iPhone or Android device and search HMCpodcast.

Warming Centre. Please continue to pray for our HMC Warming Centre which will be open every Thursday from noon to 2 p.m. Pray for our visitors and volunteers as we work together to build a welcoming place full of trust and hope. Here are some other ways that you can help: 1) Sign up at the Welcome Centre to volunteer your time on Thursdays. 2) Sign up to bring a pot of soup for our guests. 3) Donate nonperishable food items as well as hats, mitts, and socks for our HMC Pantry. Thank you for helping to show care, compassion, and love to others in our community! We have a big tote of yarn across from the main office for anyone who wants to make hats, mitts, or socks for those attending our Thursday Warming Centre. Please help yourself and be a blessing to those in need.

Join the HMC Bible Book Club! In an effort to encourage daily interaction with the scriptures we’re started a Facebook group where we hope you will go to find motivation to do daily devotions, as well as opportunity to contribute to discussions about what you’re currently reading, and what has challenged you. Pastor Dave has committed to post to this group at least once a week and some good discussion is already happening. Please consider joining! Go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/HMCBBC/ to join. If you need a little help getting started, some guides are available in the foyer that will direct your reading.

OPPORTUNITIES

Please take some time to thoughtfully fill out the surveys that were handed out three weeks ago. If you missed them, pick some up at the Welcome Centre. Drop completed surveys in the bin at the Welcome Centre. You may also complete them online. hanovermissionary.com/communitysurvey/ and hanovermissionary.com/discipleshipsurvey/

Bulletin — January 20, 2019

HMC EVENTS

Floor Hockey Drop In. If you’re in Junior Youth or younger, you’re invited to a Saturday morning of floor hockey fun in our gym. Come out on January 26 from 9-11 a.m.

Snow Camp is coming! If you’re in Junior or Senior Youth, sign up for this weekend event happening February 8-10. Registration forms are available outside the main office and must be returned with payment by February 4.

There will be a Share Your Story Ladies Social on Tuesday, February 11 at 7:00 p.m. Mark your calendar!

Young at Heart will gather on Thursday, February 14 at 11:00 a.m. to hear stories from Alan & Sue McDougall’s mission trip. Dave Danton will lead music. A hot luncheon will follow. Tickets will be available in the foyer for $17 on February 3.

NEW INITIATIVES

We are extending the 5:14 prayer focus to every Monday in 2019. Set your alarms to 5:14 a.m. or p.m. each Monday and let’s come together to pray for our church, our vision, and our leadership.

We have a Podcast! If you like catching up on sermons you’ve missed but don’t want to do that on YouTube, you can now listen to our podcast. Visit the podcast link on our website, or download the free Mixcloud app to your iPhone or Android device and search HMCpodcast.

Warming Centre. Please continue to pray for our HMC Warming Centre which will be open every Thursday from noon to 2 p.m. Pray for our visitors and volunteers as we work together to build a welcoming place full of trust and hope. Here are some other ways that you can help: 1) Sign up at the Welcome Centre to volunteer your time on Thursdays. 2) Sign up to bring a pot of soup for our guests. 3) Donate nonperishable food items as well as hats, mitts, and socks for our HMC Pantry. Thank you for helping to show care, compassion, and love to others in our community!

Join the HMC Bible Book Club! In an effort to encourage daily interaction with the scriptures we’re started a Facebook group where we hope you will go to find motivation to do daily devotions, as well as opportunity to contribute to discussions about what you’re currently reading, and what has challenged you. Pastor Dave has committed to post to this group at least once a week and some good discussion is already happening. Please consider joining! Go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/HMCBBC/ to join. If you need a little help getting started, some guides are available in the foyer that will direct your reading

OPPORTUNITIES

Please take some time to thoughtfully fill out the surveys that were handed out two weeks ago. If you missed them, pick some up at the Welcome Centre. Drop completed surveys in the bin at the Welcome Centre. You may also complete them online. hanovermissionary.com/communitysurvey/ and hanovermissionary.com/discipleshipsurvey/