Bulletin – May 28, 2017

We continue to raise money to pay for our roof repair. As of Friday, May 26, we have raised a total of $48,755.62 towards our ultimate goal of $115,000. Thank you for your ongoing generosity towards this need.

Prayer is still happening between services at the front of the sanctuary. If you’re looking for more opportunity for times of corporate prayer, you’re also welcome to join Brian Austin in the Admin Centre during the beginning of first service. Next week, you’re invited to join for prayer at 9:30 a.m. at the front of the sanctuary.

Beginning on June 4 (next week!) we will be going to one 10:00 a.m. service for the summer.

HMC EVENTS                                                                                                                   

Pastor Jason’s final Sunday is June 4. We are planning to celebrate him by enjoying a lunch together following the 10:00 a.m. service. Please plan to stay! In preparation, we are collecting stories, memories, and photos of him and his time here. If you’d like to contribute, please send your story/photo to the church office. There is a book in which you can leave a parting message of blessing for Jason and his family. There is also be a box in which you may leave a donation which can go towards a gift to bless the Mills family with as they move on to what the Lord has planned for them.

The Young at Heart are gathering for their final meeting of the season on Thursday, June 8 at 11:00 a.m. at Carrick Camp. Anna Hopkins will be providing a special picnic lunch and Wendy Donaldson will be bringing a therapy dog and sharing about this great branch of St John Ambulance. Visit Nelles in the foyer for a $15 ticket. Anyone needing a ride to the camp should contact Evelyn Howe or Gloria Burrow.

Our annual HMC Budget Meeting will be on Thursday, June 22 at 7:00 p.m. Come for a closer look at our finances, to vote on the new budget, and for an update from Ministry Council.

Blue Jay’s Once again, a bus will be going to Toronto to take in a game this summer. Mark your calendars for July 29. The $50 tickets are available in the foyer on a first come, first served basis.

Summer Slam VBS ‘Love Your Neighbour’ will be August 21-25 from 9 a.m. to noon for children in SK-grade 6. More information to come!

OPPORTUNITIES                                                                                                                                                                                                     

If you’re thinking about being a volunteer on the Summer Slam VBS team this year, let Pastor Amos or Marie know and plan to come for a brief meeting after the service on June 25.

Mom’s and Tot’s is looking for someone without small children to take on a leadership role within the ministry: to help organize childcare and coordinate events/ideas (i.e. leading craft days, cooking days, arranging a Bible study), while still including and incorporating the ideas and needs of the mother’s who attend.

PRAYER REQUESTS                                                                                                                                                                                                     

Please pray for the Men in Action crew who have given up their weekend to help with work around Camp Mishewah. Pray that it would be an enriching time, and for safe travels as they return home.

Our Condolences to Dennis & Sharon Russwurm on the passing of Dennis’ father, Lincoln Russwurm, last week. Please remember the family in your prayers as they grieve.

Please continue to remember the Pastoral Search Team in your prayers. Pray for wisdom and discernment as they make important decisions regarding the future of HMC.

There is a booklet of prayer requests specific to the needs of HMC. It is being printed in small numbers with simple formatting so your suggestions can be added. We want it to be a dynamic, living, changing document. These booklets are available in the foyer, or by speaking with Karen Schmalz or Brian Austin. Alternatively, if you’d like to receive daily prayer reminders delivered to your email, you can sign up at eepurl.com/cM9ZVj 

OTHER EVENTS                                                                                                                                                                                                    

Carrick Camp will be kicking off their season on June 4 at 7:00 p.m. Visit carrickcamp.com for a full summer calendar.

OASIS Golden Gateway at Stayner Bible Conference Grounds from Monday June 12 – Friday, June 16. Contact Donna or Ivan Preston for more information or to book your stay (519-585-7514).

WORDS OF THANKS                                                                                                                                                                                                     

Thank you to the volunteers that came out to do a spring cleanup on our trail and in our park. It was very much appreciated. Thank you again.

—Tom Karl, Manager of Hanover Parks & Recreation Facilities

MISSIONS CORNER

MISSIONARY OF THE MONTH: Stacey Bauman serving with Hockey Ministries International. 

Please pray for Tony and Larry, two coaches that have agreed to read “More Than a Carpenter” with Stacey and meet up for lunches to discuss what they are reading. Please pray for Alex and Danielle London. Alex is a new, young coach in town from Boston who comes from a Jewish/Catholic background, and Danielle comes from a Catholic background. Alex sat in on Stacey’s peewee chapel last week and made the comment that “he learned more in ten minutes than he has him whole life!” – Praise God! Alex and Danielle attended church with Stacey and Ronna last week and they were thrilled to see God continue to work. They are excited for what He has in store for this young couple. Please pray that things come together for the OKC Camp. There is need to find a new bus option. Pray that this would fall into place. There is also need of a worship leader and it would be nice to see the camp numbers increase as well.

Daily Prayer Request ~ Monday, May 29, 2017

Pray for Good to prevail over Evil. Pray for protection for our HMC church body from the attacks of the enemy. Help us be as wise as serpents and as innocent as doves as we deal with the wolves around us. Show us how to test every spirit to see if it is from God. Help us recognize the enemy’s disguises and schemes so that he won’t outwit us.

Daily Prayer Request ~ Friday, May 26, 2017

Pray for our Young at Heart leaders and members. Pray that we would be wise enough to tap into their wisdom and that they would be encouraged to share. Pray that whether strong and active or increasingly frail, their lives would be a testimony of the faithfulness of God. Pray for the measureless honour that one of them would take up the challenge of praying by name for you on a regular basis. Pray that we would find ways to express our respect and our love to them.

Daily Prayer Request ~ Thursday, May 25, 2017

Pray for Pastor Jason & Erika, Shawna and Elijah as they move into a new chapter of life. Thank God for Jason’s educational opportunities. Pray for a ministry placement for Erika. Pray for wisdom as they consider questions of moving or staying, where they will worship as a family, and schooling for the kids.

Daily Prayer Request ~ Wednesday, May 24, 2017

Pray for the courage to surrender our will to God for ourselves and our church. We live in a very independent culture. Surrender, even to God, feels foreign to us.

Search me, O God, and know my heart;
Test me and know my anxious thoughts.
See if there is any offensive way in me,
And lead me in the way everlasting.
                 —Psalm 139:23-24

Daily Prayer Request ~ Tuesday, May 23, 2017

Pray to increase our desire to seek God and come together as a church body, to turn from any wicked ways and honestly and passionately seek God. Pray that there would be a renewed hunger to study the Bible and seek Him in prayer.

Bulletin – May 21, 2017

We continue to raise money to pay for our roof repair. As of Friday, May 12, we have raised a total of $48,715.62 towards our ultimate goal of $115,000. Thank you for your ongoing generosity towards this need.

Prayer is still happening between services at the front of the sanctuary. If you’re looking for more opportunity for times of corporate prayer, you’re also welcome to join Brian Austin in the Admin Centre during the beginning of first service.

We are hoping to build a roster of volunteers to help take care of our lawn and gardens. If you’re willing to make yourself available once in a while to help with these things, please sign up in the foyer and someone will be in touch.

Pastor Jason’s last days in the office will be Wednesday, May 24 – Friday, May 26.

Beginning on June 4 we will be going to one 10:00 a.m. service for the summer.

HMC EVENTS                                                                                                                   

It’s Building Connections Sunday! Stick around after the second service for some ice cream treats!

Women, come to the Ladies Social on Wednesday, May 24 at 7:00 p.m. for a Share Your Story night. Bring something to contribute to the dessert potluck, and consider getting up to share a little bit about what God is doing in your life.

Men in Action will be travelling to Camp Mishewah May 25-28 for a weekend of work, leisure, and devotions. Please sign up in the foyer to show your interest. Speak with Paul Burt or Tor Hallberg if you have questions.

Pastor Jason’s final Sunday is June 4. We are planning to celebrate him by enjoying a lunch together following the 10:00 a.m. service. Please plan to stay! In preparation, we are collecting stories, memories, and photos of him and his time here. If you’d like to contribute, please send your story/photo to the church office. Carolyn Pearson will be in the foyer today with a book in which you can leave a parting message of blessing for Jason and his family. There will also be a box in which you may leave a cash gift to bless the Mills family with as they move on to what the Lord has planned for them.

Blue Jay’s Once again, a bus will be going to Toronto to take in a game this summer. Mark your calendars for July 29. The $50 tickets are available in the foyer on a first come, first served basis.

OPPORTUNITIES                                                                                                                                                                                                     

Mom’s and Tot’s is looking for someone without small children to take on a leadership role within the ministry: to help organize childcare and coordinate events/ideas (i.e. leading craft days, cooking days, arranging a Bible study), while still including and incorporating the ideas and needs of the mother’s who attend.

PRAYER REQUESTS                                                                                                                                                                                                     

Please pray for our senior youth who are at Braeside Camp for Pitch and Praise. Pray that it would be an enriching time for our youth and leaders, and for safe travels as they return home tomorrow.

Please pray for Muriel Fleming who has been in the Hanover Hospital this past week.

Please pray for Marg & Jim Camm. Marg will be having surgery later this week.

Please remember the Pastoral Search Team in your prayers. First interviews have been held. Pray for wisdom and discernment as they make important decisions regarding the future of HMC.

There is a booklet of prayer requests specific to the needs of HMC. It is being printed in small numbers with simple formatting so your suggestions can be added. We want it to be a dynamic, living, changing document. These booklets are available in the foyer, or by speaking with Karen Schmalz or Brian Austin. Alternatively, if you’d like to receive daily prayer reminders delivered to your email, you can sign up at eepurl.com/cM9ZVj 

OTHER EVENTS                                                                                                                                                                                                    

Carrick Camp will be kicking off their season on June 4 at 7:00 p.m. Visit carrickcamp.com for a full summer calendar.

OASIS Golden Gateway at Stayner Bible Conference Grounds from Monday June 12 – Friday, June 16. Contact Donna or Ivan Preston for more information or to book your stay (519-585-7514).

Daily Prayer Request ~ Monday, May 22, 2017

Pray for our Young Adults and Young Families. Pray for purity in a world that promotes sex without boundaries. Pray for the strength and courage to hang on during tough times in their marriages. Pray for wisdom as they enter the world of parenting.

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Daily Prayer Request ~ Friday, May 19, 2017

Pray for our toddlers and infants. Pray for love and security in their lives. Pray for godly examples and for teaching that gives them a foundation in the things of God, whatever their home situation.


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