Bulletin – September 9, 2018

Events

Mortar & Stones Join us tonight at 6:30 p.m. for an evening of prayer. Our focus will be the Fall launch of our ministries.

Young at Heart will gather on Thursday, September 13 at 11:00. Dave Danton will bring some music and Greg Dow will be giving an update from the Bruce Grey Mentorship program. Tickets for the hot luncheon are available today for $16.

Join us next Sunday, September 16 for Party in the Park at 10:00 a.m. We will be gathering at the Hanover Park for a service, child dedication, baptisms, BBQ, and fun! If you would like to be baptized in the river on this day, please connect with a pastor. Please bring along a salad or side dish to share. Drinks, hotdogs/hamburgers, and dessert provided.

Moms & Tots is kicking off their fall season on Wednesday, September 12 at 9:30 a.m. It’s a great time for mothers of young children to get together and share life! If you’re available to help with childcare during this time, please connect with Ellie Cox or Alisha DeVisser.

Jr Pitch is coming on September 21-23 and is an exciting weekend camping opportunity for youth in grade 7 and 8. Forms are available outside the main office. Early bird registration rate ends on September 16 so be sure to sign up before then!

Bring a friend and come to the Annual Operation Christmas Child Launch on Monday, September 24 at 2:00 p.m. at HMC. Come and learn about all the different steps in a shoebox’s journey and hear impact stories along the way. To RSVP, please contact Rose and Joel Cote toro.cote@hotmail.ca or 519-364-6707.

Sr Youth Kick Off Party at the Rusnak’s on Friday, October 5 from 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. Dress for outdoor fun and a campfire. Youth are responsible for arranging their own rides.

Fall Regional OASIS Rally: a gathering especially for seniors. Saturday, October 27 at 10:00 a.m. at HMC. Hear Roger and Shirley Pay in concert and listen to Llyod and Marie Fretz as they bring a message of encouragement. A freewill offering will be taken for the concert and ministry of OASIS. A catered lunch will follow for $12. For reservations, please call Ivan Preston 519-585-7514 or email okmagay@yahoo.com

PRAYER REQUESTS

Our Condolences to Milly Crawford on the passing of her husband Bob on Friday, September 7. Please remember Milly and her family in your prayers as they grieve.

OPPORTUNITIES

HMC JOB POSTING: custodial assistant. This position would offer an average of ten hours per week, sharing various cleaning and maintenance duties around our facility with Marianne. Please direct all resumes to dave@hanovermissionary.com by Monday, September 24.

U18 Volunteers Needed! We are looking for Sunday morning volunteers to help with the program downstairs, as well as female leaders for our Friday night senior youth program. If you’re able to assist with either of these, please connect with Pastor Amos.

Our kids have been given three ‘Sent Out’ Challenges: in their neighbourhood, the community, and around the world! Each child has also received a ‘Flat Disciple’. Remember to complete the challenges, snap a photo, and share it with the hashtag #HMCSentOut. Visit the Summer Slam page on our website to download the challenge sheet, or pick one up outside the Admin Centre.

WHAT’S UP WITH ROOTS UP?

This fall we are launching a new multi-generational midweek ministry called ROOTS UP. On Wednesday night, people of all ages will be invited out for a time of connection and discovery. Stay turned for more information, but mark these dates on your calendar:
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 @ 6:30 p.m. — Roots Up Soft Launch for our kids (grade SK-8)
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 @ 6:30 p.m. — Roots Up Open House for all ages
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3 @ 6:30 p.m. — Roots Up Adult Track Begins (visit the table in the foyer to learn more about this)