Daily Prayer Request – Wednesday, February 28, 2018

Pray for our Ministry Council. Ask God to give them wisdom as they make decisions for HMC. Pray that they be Spirit-led and filled with the knowledge of God. Pray that they be careful and prayerful listeners. Pray that they live lives of integrity among the church body and also among the wider community. Pray for opportunities to encourage and bless them and their families. Pray for frequent times of refreshment and renewal for them.

Daily Prayer Request – Tuesday, February 27, 2018

Pray for our Pastors, that they be Godly leaders. Pray that their leadership hold fast to the Bible as the source of truth. Pray that they be Spirit-led. Ask for protection for each one of them and their families. Pray for their physical well being and that their financial needs would be met. Pray that they will hold onto their joy in spite of everything they have to deal with in ministry. Pray that they will have the wisdom for the various situations they face. Pray that our pastors will find the time and space to stay refreshed, restored, recharged, rested, renewed, and rejuvenated.

Bulletin – February 25, 2018

HMC EVENTS

Join in and pray for HMC on Sunday mornings before the service. Come to the front of the sanctuary and lift the needs of our HMC community up before God.

Women, come to the upper room on Wednesday, February 28 at 6:30 p.m. for a Ladies Social. Learn more about planning your garden for this spring. Refreshments will be enjoyed as Anne Bartlett shares her extensive garden-ing knowledge.

Join us next Sunday evening, March 4 at 6:00, for a Prayer Night.

Through the month of March, join with Pastor Lyndsay on Wednesday nights from 7-8 as she leads a practical study on personal, reflective prayer in the overflow.

Young at Heart is gathering on Thursday, March 8 at 11:00 a.m. Vern Dyck from Ethnos will be sharing. Tickets for the hot luncheon are available in the foyer today.

Interested in being baptized at our Easter service? Contact the church office. We will be running a Baptism class on Tuesday, March 13 at 7:00 p.m. for anyone wanting to take this step.

PRAYER REQUESTS

Please uphold Rick Pake in prayer as he faces health concerns. Also pray for Pam and family as they journey together.

GET CONNECTED

The Wednesday ladies G2G group is finishing up their current study and taking a break for a few weeks. On March 21 at 1:00 p.m. they will be kicking off a new study, Church of the Small Things. All are welcome. Connect with Karen Schmalz if you need more information.

OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE

Each year, HMC is responsible to help with the luncheon at one of the community Lenten services. If you’re able to help with set-up, serving, and clean-up on Wednesday, March 7 – or if you can provide cupcakes or squares for the same date, please connect with Pastor Lyndsay.

Mom’s and Tot’s is still looking for another volunteer to hang out with the children while the mother’s meet each Wednesday morning at 9:30 a.m. If you’re interested, but not yet certified, don’t let that stop you! Let us know, and we can get you step up.

OTHER THINGS OF NOTE

Ushers, Greeters & Coffee Team Training. Saturday, March 3 at 9:00 a.m. Coffee and snacks will be provided!

Registration is open for our EMCC Children, Youth, and Family Camps. Spots are filling up fast – sign up for Stayner or Mishewah today!

You’re invited to a Couples Retreat from April 13-14 at Horseshoe Resort in Barrie. (Friday at 7:00 p.m. until Saturday at 4:00 p.m.) $295/couple with $150 due by March 11. Speakers via telecast. Nursing babies welcome. For more info, contact Chris and Heather Winkles or Jason and Angie Bechtel.

Who’s Knocking at Your Door? – Sermon Video

Revelation 3:14-22 New International Version (NIV)

To the Church in Laodicea

14 “To the angel of the church in Laodicea write:

These are the words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the ruler of God’s creation. 15 I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other! 16 So, because you are lukewarm—neither hot nor cold—I am about to spit you out of my mouth. 17 You say, ‘I am rich; I have acquired wealth and do not need a thing.’ But you do not realize that you are wretched, pitiful, poor, blind and naked. 18 I counsel you to buy from me gold refined in the fire, so you can become rich; and white clothes to wear, so you can cover your shameful nakedness; and salve to put on your eyes, so you can see.

19 Those whom I love I rebuke and discipline. So be earnest and repent. 20 Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me.

21 To the one who is victorious, I will give the right to sit with me on my throne, just as I was victorious and sat down with my Father on his throne. 22 Whoever has ears, let them hear what the Spirit says to the churches.”

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