All are invited to the Mid-Week Finale on Wednesday, May 2 from 6:30-8:00 p.m.

The prayer night originally planned for April 15 has been rescheduled for Sunday, May 6 at 6:00. Plan to join us then as we focus on the various committees within our church.

DISCOVERY: Find Your Gifts is a weekend training session with Pastor Dave & Heather Bender, designed to help you understand your spiritual gifts. May 25-26. More details to come.

GET CONNECTED

Are you married, under the age of 40, and looking for a small group? There is an ongoing G2G group that would be pleased to welcome you in! Come out to a potluck dinner tonight at 5:30 p.m. If you’d like to attend or want more information, contact Bill or Carolyn Pearson at bncpearson@gmail.com

Gord & Ellie Cox host a G2G group in their home on Sunday evenings at 7:00. Connect with them before you leave today if you’re interested in joining.

HMC WELCOMES YOU

Are you new to our congregation? Come hang out with Gord & Ellie Cox in the upper room on Sunday mornings from 9-9:45 on May 27, June 3, & June 10.

PRAYER REQUESTS

Please pray for those in our congregation facing various health concerns. Pray for their families and the medical professionals that are providing care.

Our Condolences to Jane Bernier and her daughter, Dawn, on the passing of Jane’s oldest stepdaughter, Carol, last week. Please pray for the family as they grieve.

Our Condolences to Tom & Virginia Eastman and family on the passing of Tom’s mother last week. Remember them in your prayers as they grieve.

WORDS OF THANKS

Rick & Pam Pake offer their thanks for all the prayers and care they’ve received from the church family. A special thank you to Pastor Dave and Pastor Lyndsay for going above and beyond as they’ve supported the family in this time.

George Simpson wishes to thank the kids, staff, and volunteers who showed loved through their support and care after he took a fall at Mid-Week on Wednesday night.

HELP WANTED

Anyone who would like to organize a Blue Jays trip, please connect with Gord Cox.

Thank you for your understanding when we made the decision to cancel our service last Sunday due to weather. In an attempt to boost our communication even more, we have implemented the Remind App – which allows us to send out a mass text/email whenever we have news like cancellations or changes to scheduling. Text ‘@hmcfamily’ to 226-778-2216 or go to www.remind.com/join/hmcfamily to sign up.

The prayer night originally planned for last Sunday has been rescheduled for Sunday, May 6 at 6:00. Plan to join us then as we focus on the various committees within our church.

Are you married, under the age of 40, and looking for a small group? There is an ongoing G2G group that would be pleased to welcome you in! Come out to a potluck dinner on Sunday, April 29 at 5:30 p.m. If you’d like to attend or want more information, contact Bill or Carolyn Pearson at bncpearson@gmail.com

DISCOVERY: Find Your Gifts is a weekend training session with Pastor Dave & Heather Bender, designed to help you understand your spiritual gifts. May 25-26. More details to come.

PRAYER REQUESTS

Please pray for those in our congregation facing various health concerns. Pray for their families and the medical professionals that are providing care.

Please pray for Carol, oldest stepdaughter of Jane Bernier, who is in the Peterborough hospital, fighting pneumonia.

YOUTH NEWS

Pitch and Praise is coming! Registration forms are in the foyer. Early bird rate ends TODAY, so get your forms in before you leave!

Jr Youth Night Out on Wednesday, April 25. Meet at the church at 6:30 p.m. Forms are available in the foyer.

PLEASE NOTE

There is a new Usher & Greeter Schedule available today.

This year’s HIKE FOR HOSPICE is being held on Sunday, May 6, starting at the Hanover Park at 1:00 p.m. Chapman House has been open for almost a year at full capacity, and just last week, permission has been given to make plans for a second site in south Grey/Bruce. This is wonderful news for our area. Now more than ever, funds need to be raised for this worthy cause. Lend your support by sponsoring someone participating in the hike. Talk to Evelyn Howe, Brenda Kaufman, or Lyndsay McGregor to donate.

HMC EVENTS

Join us on tonight at 6:00 for another evening of prayer as we focus on the various committees within our church.

There will be a Ladies Social on Wednesday, April 18 at 6:30 p.m. in the upper room. Join in for a devotion and social time, followed by some crafting with Angie Bechtel as she leads the designing of some favours to hand out on Mother’s Day.

The Men in Action meet every Thursday night at 7:00 p.m. and would welcome anyone looking to join in as they cover a variety of topics relevant to men of all ages. A Men’s Breakfast and Work Bee is scheduled for Saturday, April 21. Let Mark Webb know if you plan on meeting with them at 8:00 a.m. at Cravings Restaurant. Following the meal, those who are able will return to the church to help with some outdoor spring cleanup.

Are you married, under the age of 40, and looking for a small group? There is an ongoing G2G group that would be pleased to welcome you in! Come out to a potluck dinner on Sunday, April 29 at 5:30 p.m. If you’d like to attend or want more information, contact Bill & Carolyn Pearson at bncpearson@gmail.com

PRAYER REQUESTS

Please pray for those in our congregation facing various health concerns. Pray for their families and the medical professionals that are providing care.

Please pray for our pastors who will be attending the EMCC Regional Gathering next weekend. Pray that it would be a rich time of relationship building as they reconnect with other pastors and leaders in our denomination.

YOUTH NEWS

Sr Youth House Party at the Bezeau’s on Friday, April 20 from 7-11. Arrange your own drop-off and pick up and come for a night of board games and movies.

Pitch and Praise is coming! Registration forms are in the foyer. Early bird rate ends on April 22, so get your forms back A.S.A.P!

Jr Youth Night Out on Wednesday, April 25. Meet at the church at 6:30 p.m. Forms are available downstairs.

PLEASE NOTE

This year’s HIKE FOR HOSPICE is being held on Sunday, May 6, starting at the Hanover Park at 1:00 p.m. Chapman House has been open for almost a year at full capacity, and just last week, permission has been given to make plans for a second site in south Grey/Bruce. This is wonderful news for our area. Now more than ever, funds need to be raised for this worthy cause. Lend your support by sponsoring someone participating in the hike. Talk to Evelyn Howe, Brenda Kaufman, or Lyndsay McGregor to donate.

A big THANK YOU to the Missions Planning Team and the Men in Action for putting together a wonderful Easter breakfast last week. Thank you to everyone who helped with the set up and clean up, and to everyone who made a financial contribution. Your donation will make a difference in the lives of Saugeen First Nations children!

The Young at Heart are welcoming Spring with a focus on healthy living as they gather on Thursday, April 12 at 11:00. ‘Aging well with Memory’ (Nutrition as Medicine) with special guest and registered dietician, Amy Dow and registered nurse, Maureen Zettler, from the Hanover Health Team. Hot luncheon will follow. $16 tickets are available in the foyer today.

Join us on Sunday, April 15 at 6:00 p.m. for another evening of prayer as we focus on the various committees within our church.

There will be a Ladies Social on Wednesday, April 18 at 6:30 p.m. Mark your calendars now. More details to come.

PRAYER REQUESTS

Please pray for those in our congregation facing various health concerns. Pray for their families and the medical professionals that are providing care.

Please pray for the couples who will be attending the couples retreat next weekend. Pray that God would begin to work in their hearts even now as they prepare for a time of reconnection and growth.

PLEASE NOTE

We have been doing some reorganizing of offices. Due to these changes, the Admin Centre is no longer available for meetings. Please remember to let the church office know when you are planning to use the building for any meetings or gathering.

Please take a moment this morning to check the LOST & FOUND, located across from the Admin Centre.

This year’s HIKE FOR HOSPICE is being held on Sunday, May 6, starting at the Hanover Park at 1:00 p.m. Chapman House has been open for almost a year at full capacity, and just last week, permission has been given to make plans for a second site in south Grey/Bruce. This is wonderful news for our area. Now more than ever, funds need to be raised for this worthy cause. Lend your support by sponsoring someone participating in the hike. Talk to Evelyn Howe, Brenda Kaufman, or Lyndsay McGregor to donate.

CELEBRATE!

You are invited to help Phylis Klein celebrate her 90th birthday with a Come & Go gathering on Saturday, April 14 from 2-5 p.m. in the overflow. Best wishes only please.

Thank you for choosing to celebrate the Risen Saviour with us this morning!

A big THANK YOU to the Missions Planning Team and the Men in Action for putting together a wonderful Easter breakfast. And thank you to all of you who took part. Your donations will make a difference in the lives of Saugeen First Nations children!

If you’re able to help with the clean up, please make your way downstairs to the kitchen following the service.

HMC EVENTS

Our office will be closed tomorrow for Easter Monday.

The Young at Heart are welcoming Spring with a focus on healthy living as they gather on Thursday, April 12 at 11:00 with special guest Amy Dow from the Hanover Health Team. Hot luncheon will follow. $16 tickets are available in the foyer today.

Join us on Sunday, April 15 at 6:00 p.m. for another evening of prayer.

PRAYER REQUESTS

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

Please pray for the couples who have signed up for the couples retreat later this month. Pray that God would being to work in their hearts even now as they prepare for a time of reconnection and growth.

CELEBRATE!

You are invited to help Phylis Klein celebrate her 90th birthday with a Come & Go gathering on Saturday, April 14 from 2-5 p.m. in the overflow.

PLEASE NOTE

We have been doing some reorganizing of offices. Due to these changes, the Admin Centre is no longer available for meetings. Please remember to let the church office know when you are planning to use the building for any meetings or gathering.

If you haven’t yet picked up your Large Print Daily Bread please grab it from the reception desk.

HIKE FOR HOSPICE The Grey/Bruce Hospice CHAPMAN HOUSE has been in operation for almost one year. This facility is always at capacity with a long waiting list. Fundraising is happening to go towards opening more beds. Support this cause by sponsoring someone participating in the hike on Sunday, May 6. Talk to Evelyn Howe, Brenda Kaufman, or Lyndsay McGregor to donate.

HMC EVENTS

Take a reflective journey through some Easter prayer stations on Tuesday and Wednesday this week. See back for more info.

Join us on Friday, March 30 at 10:00 a.m. for a Good Friday Communion Service.

Easter Breakfast The Missions Planning Team and Men in Action are partnering to host a breakfast on April 1 from 8:00 to 9:30 a.m. to raise funds for the Bragg’s Bus Fund. Stan & Sally are our missionaries, serving at Saugeen First Nations. A bus is critical to their children’s ministry and all donations over and above the cost of the breakfast will go towards this need.

Can you help with the breakfast? The Men in Action are looking for a few more volunteers to help with serving and cleanup. Connect with Mark Webb.

PRAYER REQUESTS

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

CONGRATULATIONS

Happy Birthday to Phylis Klein (90) and Harold Lemont (92)!

Congratulations to Don & Vi Herman who will be celebrating their 64 Anniversary on March 27!

PLEASE NOTE

Due to a damaged hydro pole, the office will be closed on Monday, March 26 as the building will be without power for the day.

Large Print Daily Bread is available in the foyer today.

Please remember to let the church office know when you are planning to use the building for any meetings or gathering.

HMC EVENTS

Join in and pray for HMC on Sunday mornings at 9:30. Come to the front of the sanctuary and lift up the needs of our HMC community.

It’s Building Connections Sunday! Plan to stay after the service for a time of getting to know one another over snacks.

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 important step.

The Wednesday ladies G2G group will be kicking off a new study, Church of the Small Things on Wednesday, March 21 at 1:00 p.m. All are welcome. Connect with Karen Schmalz for more information.

Ladies, please come to the upper room on Wednesday, March 21 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. for some social time, after which Holly DeVisser, kinesiologist with the Brockton Family Health Team, will share about active living and maintaining good health. She will demonstrate some easy movements to keep your joints moving and will answer your questions. Bring a friend!

Meet Pastor Lyndsay in the overflow on Wednesday nights from 7-8 through the month of March as she help you focus on the discipline of personal, reflective prayer.

Reflective Easter Prayer Stations will be set up for you to take some personal time to reflect on the death and resurrection of Jesus on Tuesday March 27 and Wednesday, March 28. These stations will be open during regular office hours (9-4) and both evenings from 6:30-8:00.

Join us on Friday, March 30 at 10:00 a.m. for a Good Friday Communion Service.

Easter Breakfast The Missions Planning Team and Men in Action are partnering to host a breakfast on April 1 to raise funds for the missionaries we support. More info to come.

PRAYER REQUESTS

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

 

OTHER THINGS OF NOTE

Anderson Gospel Sings is promoting a Good Friday concert with multi-Dove-award-nominee from Nashville, “Tribute Quartet” as well as “Rescue Junction” on Friday, March 30 at 7:00 p.m. at Community Christmas Reformed Church 1275 Bleams Rd Kitchener. Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door. Search ‘Tribute Quartet’ on Facebook for more information.

Please remember to let the church office know when you are planning to use the building for any meetings or gathering.

HMC EVENTS

Join in and pray for HMC on Sunday mornings at 9:30. Come to the front of the sanctuary and lift up the needs of our HMC community.

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 important step.

Next Sunday is Building Connections! Plan to bring something to share for a PLATTER POTLUCK (crackers & cheese, finger sandwiches, pickles, etc.) and stay after the service for a time of getting to know one another over snacks.

The Wednesday ladies G2G group will be kicking off a new study, Church of the Small Things on Wednesday, March 21 at 1:00 p.m. All are welcome. Connect with Karen Schmalz for more information.

Ladies, please come to the upper room on Wednesday, March 21 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. for some social time, after which Holly DeVisser, kinesiologist with the Brockton Family Health Team, will share about active living and maintaining good health. She will demonstrate some easy movements to keep your joints moving and will answer your questions. Bring a friend!

Meet Pastor Lyndsay in the overflow on Wednesday nights from 7-8 through the month of March as she help you focus on the discipline of personal, reflective prayer.

Reflective Easter Prayer Stations will be set up for you to take some personal time to reflect on the death and resurrection of Jesus on Tuesday March 27 and Wednesday, March 28. These stations will be open during regular office hours (9-4) and both evenings from 6:30-8:00.

Easter Breakfast The Missions Planning Team and Men in Action are partnering to host a breakfast on April 1 to raise funds for the missionaries we support. More info to come.

PRAYER REQUESTS

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

WORDS OF THANKS

Thank you to everyone who contributed to the Lenten Service Luncheon on Wednesday, March 7. From bakers to cleanup crew, your help was invaluable!

OTHER THINGS OF NOTE

After two years of serving on the R.I.S.E. committee and journeying with the Nassar’s as they’ve settled into their new lives in Canada, the committee members have come to end of their obligation to the family. While many of them have built personal relationships with the family and will maintain those, the official connection to the resettlement ministry of HMC is over. Thank you to each team member for your tireless dedication to the family, and for being the light of Jesus in their lives.

Deposits for the April 13-14 Couples Retreat at Horseshoe Resort are due today! Please connect with Chris & Heather Winkels or Jason & Angie Bechtel.

Please remember to let the church office know when you are planning to use the building for any meetings or gathering.

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.

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. Get your luncheon tickets 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.

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 Winkels or Jason and Angie Bechtel.

PRAYER REQUESTS

Our Condolences to Mark Webb and family on the passing of Mark’s father, Bryan, on February 27. Please pray for the family as they grieve.

Please pray for Angie Bechtel’s sister, Krista Poidevin who had to leave the mission field because of some unexpected health complications. Krista and her husband John, along with their three young children, are missionaries with Ethos in Tanzania, Africa. Please pray for God’s intervention and that their family would experience His healing grace.

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 will be kicking off a new study, Church of the Small Things on Wednesday, March 21 at 1:00 p.m. 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.

OTHER THINGS OF NOTE

Easter Breakfast The Missions Planning Team and Men in Action are partnering to host a breakfast on April 1 to raise funds for the missionaries we serve. More info to come.

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

HMC EVENTS

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

Our next Building Connections time will be a Cupcake Sunday, next week, on February 18. Plan to bring along a plate of cupcakes to share and let’s gather after the service to celebrate and thank all those who have given so much of their time and energy to the ministries of the church.

The Teen Challenge Choir will be leading our service on Sunday, February 25. Come and hear their powerful testimonies and enjoy their musical presentation. Following the service, plan to bring a crockpot of chilli and join us in the gym for a fun Chilli Cook-Off lunch which we will enjoy with the Teen Challenge men.

Interested in being baptized at our Easter service? Contact the church office.

PRAYER REQUESTS

Our Condolences to Jason & Angie Bechtel and their children on the passing of Angie’s grandmother on February 4. Please remember the family in your prayers as they grieve.

Our Condolences to John & Linda Gertsma on the passing of Linda’s mother, Orrell Zinn, on February 4. Please pray for the family as they mourn their loss.

Our Condolences to John & Heather Bender on the loss of John’s grandmother, who passed away on February 8 at the age of 103. Please remember the family in your prayers.

OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE

Mom’s and Tot’s is 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.

Coffee with Pastor Dave! We have changed up our bulletin formatting. If you’re free on Friday’s at 1:00 p.m., Pastor Dave will be brewing up a pot of coffee and folding bulletins in the Admin Centre—he would love if you’d come and join him!

WORDS OF THANKS

Pastor Lyndsay wishes to offer her thanks for all the care extended to her following the loss of her father. Thank you for the cards, flowers, phone calls, and meals. She felt truly blessed.

OTHER EVENTS

Registration is open for our EMCC Children, Youth, and Family Camps. Sign up for Stayner or Mishewah today!

Save the date – there is a Couples Retreat being planning for April 13-14 at Horseshoe Resort. More details to come.