HMC EVENTS

Ladies, are you looking to get connected with a G2G group? Karen Schmalz was to begin a new study on Wednesday, January 9 at 1 p.m. in the upper room, but the weather prevented this from happening. If you’re still interested in taking a journey through Lysa TerKeurst’s ‘Finding I Am’, set your Wednesday afternoons aside and come out at 1 p.m. on January 16 for the first session.

Let’s set the sweets aside for our January Building Connections. Stick around after the service on January 20 and indulge in some healthy snacks. Bring along some veggies or fruit to share and enjoy sometime getting to know one another.

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.

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations to Jenna & Jesse Kroes who welcomed a new daughter, Nora Lynn, on Wednesday, January 9.

NEW INITIATIVES

We are extending the 5:14 prayer focus for every Monday in 2019. Set your alarms to 5:14 a.m. or p.m. each Monday and let’s prayer together 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. HMC will be opening its doors as a warming centre on Thursdays from noon – 2 p.m., offering a warm space and hot soup and drinks for those in need. Please pray for this ministry as it launches this week.

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. Please consider joining the discussion! If you need a little help getting started, some guides are available in the foyer that will direct your reading.

OPPORTUNITIES

We are looking to add more communion servers to our team! If you’re willing to volunteer, please sign up for the weeks you’re available at the podium in the foyer.

Please take some time to thoughtfully fill out the surveys that were handed out last week. 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

WEDDING BANNS

Jeremy Toman and Jill Brown are to be married on Saturday, January 26, 2019. If you know any reason these two should not be web, please submit it in writing to the church office citing banns number BB280211.

HMC EVENTS

HMC EVENTS

Ladies, are you looking to get connected with a G2G group? Karen Schmalz will begin a new study on Wednesday, January 9 at 1 p.m. in the upper room. If you’re interested in taking a journey through Lysa TerKeurst’s ‘Finding I Am’, set your Wednesday afternoons aside.

There will be a Ladies Social on Tuesday, January 8. Come out at 6:30 while Angie Bechtel hosts a fun evening of Bunko.

We are committed to building up our audio/tech team in the new year. If you’re interested in learning our sound board and volunteering to help some Sunday’s, please plan to come to our sound training seminar on Saturday, January 12 at 10:00 a.m

Are you new to our congregation in the last six months? Please come to an informal luncheon after church on Sunday, January 13 – we’d love to get to know you better! Sign up at the Welcome Centre.

Let’s set the sweets aside for our January Building Connections. Stick around after the service on January 20 and indulge in some healthy snacks. Bring along some veggies or fruit to share and enjoy sometime getting to know one another.

PRAYER REQUESTS

Please pray for Ron Kaufman who is recovering from surgery.

Please pray for Marilyn McKean as she recovers from surgery following a broken arm and wrist.

What a wonderful season it’s been here at HMC! Thank you for embracing our heart for the season and celebrating with us in song and fellowship. A very special thank you to everyone who dropped off Christmas treats for the staff — what a beautiful (and delicious) way to let us know we’re appreciated!

As things quiet down in the office, we hope that quiet will spill also into your lives. As you gather with friends and family, may you also find times of rest and refreshment as you reflect on the tremendous gift of Jesus’ birth.
May you be richly blessed this season and enter the new year with much hope and peace.

Merry Christmas from the HMC staff!

HMC EVENTS

Sunday morning prayer is still happening! Come to the Gathering Room in the east hallway at 9:30 a.m. to pray.

Stick around after the service today for Building “Cocoa” Connections Sunday! We have hot chocolate with lots of yummy toppings to choose from!

Our Senior Youth will be going to the Owen Sound hospital on Christmas Eve morning to deliver gift baskets to families stuck in the paediatric ward over Christmas. Parents, please have your youth at the church for 8:30 tomorrow morning.

Our Christmas Eve Service is going to be a lovely evening of candlelight and singing. Please join us at 6:30 on Monday night as we reflect on the humble birth of the Saviour of the world. Doors open at 6:00. Come early to enjoy carol singers and hot cider in the foyer!

Be sure you’re here for Vision Sunday, on January 6 when Pastor Dave brings a New Year’s message and directs us to look ahead at what God has in store for HMC.

Ladies, are you looking to get connected with a G2G group? Karen Schmalz will begin a new study on Wednesday, January 9 at 1 p.m. in the upper room. If you’re interested in taking a journey through Lysa TerKeurst’s ‘Finding I Am’, set your Wednesday afternoons aside.

We are committed to building up our audio/tech team in the new year. If you’re interested in learning our sound board and volunteering to help some Sunday’s, please plan to come to our sound training seminar on Saturday, January 12 at 10:00 a.m.

Are you new to our congregation in the last six months? Please come to an informal luncheon after church on Sunday, January 13 – we’d love to get to know you better!

PRAYER REQUESTS

Please pray for Ron Kaufman who had surgery last Friday. Pray for a healing and a swift recovery

Our Condolences to Ev Howe on the passing of her brother-in-law, George Harris, on Monday, December 17.

Our Condolences to Bill Roseborough on the loss of his brother, Brian, on Wednesday, December 19.

Our Condolences to the family and friends of Jim Hinds, who passed away on Wednesday, December 19.

Please pray for the families who are mourning the loss of a loved one this Christmas season. Pray that they would find peace in the true meaning of Christmas.

REMINDERS

The Church office will be closed from December 25-January 2. If you need to reach a pastor during this time, please use the Pastoral Care Line printed on the back of this bulletin.

Sunday, December 30 will be the final day for 2018 offerings. Anything you want receipted for the 2018 year needs to be submitted by then. The church office will be closed on December 31, so late drop-offs cannot be processed until the new year.

A new phone directory is now out, as well as 2019 offering envelopes. You can find both in the foyer. And if any U18 volunteers haven’t yet picked up their thank you gift, please take that from the table in the foyer on your way out today.