All In: Obey – February 9, 2020

James 1:19-27

Key Idea:
Obeying is the bridge between knowing and doing.

1) Humility makes obedience possible (vs 19-21)
a. Pride pushes us to be right.
b. Humility allows us to submit to others.

2) Obedience needs action (vs 22-25)
a. Complacency leads to apathy

3) Let your character speak for itself (vs 26-29)
a. Let the inward match the outward.

James 1:19-27 Christian Standard Bible (CSB)

Hearing and Doing the Word

19 My dear brothers and sisters, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger, 20 for human anger does not accomplish God’s righteousness. 21 Therefore, ridding yourselves of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent,[a] humbly receive the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.

22 But be doers of the word and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. 23 Because if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like someone looking at his own face[b] in a mirror. 24 For he looks at himself, goes away, and immediately forgets what kind of person he was. 25 But the one who looks intently into the perfect law of freedom and perseveres in it, and is not a forgetful hearer but a doer who works—this person will be blessed in what he does.

26 If anyone[c] thinks he is religious without controlling his tongue, his religion is useless and he deceives himself. 27 Pure and undefiled religion before God the Father is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself unstained from the world.

Footnotes:

  1. 1:21 Or the abundance of evil
  2. 1:23 Or at his natural face
  3. 1:26 Other mss add among you

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Bulletin — February 9, 2020

HMC EVENTS

Young at Heart will enjoy their first gathering of 2020 this Thursday, February 13 with special guest speaker, Marilyn Schmitt. Tickets for the hot luncheon are available for $17 in the foyer today.

Junior & Senior Youth, Snow Camp is coming February 21-23 at Campfire Bible Camp in Markdale. Grab a form for all the details or find one on our Events page. Registrations must be turned in by TODAY. Registration and payment can be completed online. If you’re interested in sponsoring a student to go, please talk with Pastor Amos.

We are planning a Worship & Prayer service for the end of February. Stay tuned for more information.

The Teen Challenge Choir will be coming to bless us on Sunday, March 1.

Our 3rd Annual Chilli Cook-Off is scheduled for Sunday March 1 – start thinking about what going to make your pot stand out from the rest!

We’re planning a complimentary continental breakfast on Easter Sunday (April 12) so plan to come early that morning to enjoy some fruit and baked goods – stay tuned for more details.

OPPORTUNITIES

We are still looking for volunteers to fill a few gaps. If you’d be willing to serve on the greeter or usher team, or if hospitality is something near and dear to your heart, please talk with Pastor Kristina.

An adult helper is needed in the preschool place on the last Sunday of each month. If you’re willing to volunteer, please talk to Marie Bezeau.

Do have a small, clean, warm throw blanket, or would you be interested in knitting one? We’re looking for some for our nursery. Please connect with Pastor Kristina if you can help.

See Joanne in the foyer to pick up your 2019 tax receipts.

ENGAGE WITH SCRIPTURE

It’s the perfect time to set a goal to dive into scripture. Pastor Kristina is inviting you to join her on a daily Bible reading plan. Go to shorter.at/ehnZ8 to accept her invitation to The Bible Project.

ONE TO ONE – Our goal at HMC is to be generations who follow Jesus together and one way we want to do that is through a “one to one” reading plan. Those who sign up will be matched with one other person in a different age group and given a short reading plan to read throughout the week. You will then be able to spend 10-20 minutes once a week with the person you are paired with to talk about what you read and discuss what you are learning. This will be a short term commitment with the chance to make it a long term one. Will you commit to trying this out for a couple of months and seeing what God does? Pick up a form at the Welcome Centre or chat with Pastor Kristina for more information.

IN THE COMMUNITY

The Hanover Fire Department would like to invite you to participate in their Alarm for Life Program. The Hanover Fire Dept. will visit your home to test and inspect your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms. This is a free program. If you would like to participate, please contact FPO Rob Hagan, 519-364-2780 ext. 1223, fpo@hanover.ca

All In: Trials (Part 2) – February 2, 2020

James 1:13-18 Christian Standard Bible (CSB)

13 No one undergoing a trial should say, “I am being tempted by God,” since God is not tempted by evil, and he himself doesn’t tempt anyone. 14 But each person is tempted when he is drawn away and enticed by his own evil desire. 15 Then after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin, and when sin is fully grown, it gives birth to death.

16 Don’t be deceived, my dear brothers and sisters. 17 Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. 18 By his own choice, he gave us birth by the word of truth so that we would be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures.Christian Standard Bible (CSB)

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Bulletin — February 2, 2020

HMC EVENTS

Young at Heart will enjoy their first gathering of 2020 on Thursday, February 13 with special guest speaker, Marilyn Schmitt. Tickets for the hot luncheon are available for $17 in the foyer today.

Junior & Senior Youth, Snow Camp is coming February 21-23 at Campfire Bible Camp in Markdale. Grab a form for all the details or find one on our Events page. Registrations must be turned in by February 9. If you’re interested in sponsoring a student to go, please talk with Pastor Amos.

We are planning a Worship & Prayer service for the end of February. Stay tuned for more information.

ENGAGE WITH SCRIPTURE

It’s the perfect time to set a goal to dive into scripture. Pastor Kristina is inviting you to join her on a daily Bible reading plan. Go to shorter.at/ehnZ8 to accept her invitation to The Bible Project.

ONE TO ONE – Our goal at HMC is to be generations who follow Jesus together and one way want to do that is through a “one to one” reading plan. Those who sign up will be matched with one other person in a different age group and given a short reading plan to read throughout the week. You will then be able to spend 10-20 minutes once a week with the person you are paired with to talk about what you read and discuss what you are learning. This will be a short term commitment with the chance to make it a long term one. Will you commit to trying this out for a couple of months and seeing what God does? Pick up a form at the Welcome Centre or chat with Pastor Kristina for more information.

WORDS OF THANKS

Thank you for supporting my family in our time of need with the passing of my dad, George Simpson. He was a very blessed man to have a loving and supporting church. Bless you all —Tammy Price.

OPPORTUNITIES

We are still looking for volunteers to fill a few gaps. If you’d be willing to serve on the greeter or usher team, or if hospitality is something near and dear to your heart, please talk with Pastor Kristina.

An adult helper is needed in the preschool place on the last Sunday of each month. If you’re willing to volunteer, please talk to Marie Bezeau.

Do have a small, clean, warm throw blanket, or would you be interested in knitting one? We’re looking for some for our nursery. Please connect with Pastor Kristina if you can help.

LOOKING AHEAD

The Teen Challenge Choir will be coming to bless us on Sunday, March 1.

Our 3rd Annual Chilli Cook-Off is scheduled for Sunday March 1 – start thinking about what going to make your pot stand out from the rest!

We’re planning another complimentary continental breakfast on Easter Sunday (April 12) so plan to come early that morning to enjoy some fruit and baked goods.

BRANCHING OUT

Our Warming Centre is up and running every Thursday from noon to 2:00, providing a place for those in need of warmth and company to enjoy a hot bowl of soup and friendly conversation. We are accepting donations of non-perishable food items that can be handed out to those who attend. These items can be dropped off by the main office in the foyer. Also needed are donations of bars of soap and small bottles of shampoo, as well as knitted goods. As the weather is colder these days, we are very low on gloves and mitts. We appreciate your support and selfless giving to this ministry! If you’d like to volunteer for this great ministry opportunity, whether it’s to hang out with our guests, to serve or clean up, or to make soup, please connect with Marcia Burt. There is a soup sign up at the Welcome Centre. Only two weeks are left blank – sign up if you can help on February 27 or March 5.

Hanover Heights is looking for donations of small hats, socks, and gloves/mittens that can be distributed to children who don’t have the necessary means to stay warm. These items can be dropped off outside the main office.

ALL IN: Trails (Part One) — Sermon Video

James 1:2-12

Key Idea:

As we follow Jesus, sometimes we will endure trials.

1) Trials don’t have to be your enemy (vs 2)

a.) They can bring long term benefit (vs 3-4)

2) God gives you the wisdom to navigate what you are facing (vs 5)

b.) Trust God, not yourself (vs 6-8)

3) Circumstances are temporary (vs 9-11)

4) Keep your focus on eternity (vs 12)

James 1:2-12 New International Version (NIV)

Trials and Temptations

2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters,[a] whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. 4 Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. 5 If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. 6 But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. 7 That person should not expect to receive anything from the Lord. 8 Such a person is double-minded and unstable in all they do.

9 Believers in humble circumstances ought to take pride in their high position. 10 But the rich should take pride in their humiliation—since they will pass away like a wild flower. 11 For the sun rises with scorching heat and withers the plant; its blossom falls and its beauty is destroyed. In the same way, the rich will fade away even while they go about their business.

12 Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.

Footnotes:

  1. James 1:2 The Greek word for brothers and sisters (adelphoi) refers here to believers, both men and women, as part of God’s family; also in verses 16 and 19; and in 2:1, 5, 14; 3:10, 12; 4:11; 5:7, 9, 10, 12, 19.

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Bulletin — January 26, 2020

Registration for the second term of the MIDWEEK Meal will close soon – so don’t wait. We are almost at capacity. We are so excited by what God has in store for this ministry!

HMC EVENTS

Newcomers, we want to get to know you better! Come out to a newcomers lunch on Sunday, February 2 following the service. Speak with Pastor Kristina if you’d like more information.

Young at Heart will enjoy their first gathering of 2020 on Thursday, February 13 with special guest speaker, Marilyn Schmitt. Tickets for the hot luncheon are available for $17 in the foyer today.

Junior & Senior Youth, Snow Camp is coming February 21-23 – stay tuned for more details.

PRAYER REQUESTS

Please pray for Sue McDougall. Pray that once chemo treatment is completed there will be no need for radiation follow up.

Please pray for Pastor Lyndsay who is enjoying some time on vacation. Pray for travelling mercies and that her time would be restful and rejuvenating.

ENGAGE WITH SCRIPTURE

It’s the perfect time to set a goal to dive into scripture. Pastor Kristina is inviting you to join her on a daily Bible reading plan. Go to shorter.at/ehnZ8 to accept her invitation to The Bible Project.

ONE TO ONE – Our goal at HMC is to be generations who follow Jesus together and one way want to do that is through a “one to one” reading plan. Those who sign up will be matched with one other person in a different age group and given a short reading plan to read throughout the week. You will then be able to spend 10-20 minutes once a week with the person you are paired with to talk about what you read and discuss what you are learning. This will be a short term commitment with the chance to make it a long term one. Will you commit to trying this out for a couple of months and seeing what God does? Pick up a form at the Welcome Centre to chat with Pastor Kristina for more information.

BRANCHING OUT

Our Warming Centre is up and running every Thursday from noon to 2:00, providing a place for those in need of warmth and company to enjoy a hot bowl of soup and friendly conversation. We are accepting donations of non-perishable food items that can be handed out to those who attend. These items can be dropped off by the main office in the foyer. Also needed are donations of bars of soap and small bottles of shampoo, as well as knitted goods. As the weather is colder these days, we are very low on gloves and mitts. We appreciate your support and selfless giving to this ministry! If you’d like to volunteer for this great ministry opportunity, whether it’s to hang out with our guests, to serve or clean up, or to make soup, please connect with Marcia Burt. There is a soup sign up at the Welcome Centre. Only two weeks are left blank – sign up if you can help on February 27 or March 5.

Hanover Heights is looking for donations of small hats, socks, and gloves/mittens that can be distributed to children who don’t have the necessary means to stay warm. These items can be dropped off outside the main office.

OPPORTUNITIES

We are still looking for volunteers to fill a few gaps. If you’d be willing to serve on the greeter or usher team, or if hospitality is something near and dear to your heart, please talk with Pastor Kristina.

LOOKING AHEAD

The Teen Challenge Choir will be coming to bless us on Sunday, March 1.

Our 3rd Annual Chilli Cook-Off is scheduled for Sunday March 1 – start thinking about what going to make your pot stand out from the rest

We’re planning another complimentary continental breakfast on Easter Sunday (April 12) so plan to come early that morning to enjoy some fruit and baked goods.

The Supremacy of God — Sermon Video

Colossians 1:15-23 New International Version (NIV)

The Supremacy of the Son of God

15 The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. 16 For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him. 17 He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. 18 And he is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything he might have the supremacy. 19 For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, 20 and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross.

21 Once you were alienated from God and were enemies in your minds because of[a] your evil behavior. 22 But now he has reconciled you by Christ’s physical body through death to present you holy in his sight, without blemish and free from accusation— 23 if you continue in your faith, established and firm, and do not move from the hope held out in the gospel. This is the gospel that you heard and that has been proclaimed to every creature under heaven, and of which I, Paul, have become a servant.

Footnotes:

  1. Colossians 1:21 Or minds, as shown by

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Bulletin — January 19, 2020

Registration for the second term of the MIDWEEK Meal will close soon – so don’t wait. We are almost at capacity. We are so excited by what God has in store for this ministry!

HMC EVENTS

We are Building Popcorn Connections today. Stick around after the service for a time of treats, fellowship, & fun.

Newcomers, we want to get to know you better! Come out to a newcomers lunch on Sunday, February 2 following the service. Speak with Pastor Kristina if you’d like more information.

Young at Heart will enjoy their first gathering of 2020 on Thursday, February 13. Tickets for the hot luncheon will be available on Sunday, February 2 for $17. Stay tuned for more details.

Junior & Senior Youth, Snow Camp is coming February 21-23 – stay tuned for more details.

PRAYER REQUESTS

Please pray for Sue McDougall. Pray that once chemo treatment is completed there will be no need for radiation follow up.

Please pray for Pastor Lyndsay who is enjoying some time on vacation. Pray for travelling mercies and that her time would be restful and rejuvenating.

Please pray for Pastor Dave who is in Saskatoon visiting his mother. Pray that it would be a meaningful time of reconnection. Please pray for his whole family as his mother begins her cancer treatments.

Please continue to pray for our Warming Centre. Pray for the energy and health of our volunteers and for continuing our aim to build trust and show the love of Jesus with the folks who attend each week. Also, please pray for those who could benefit from the Warming Centre but haven’t come to us yet.

ENGAGE WITH SCRIPTURE

A new year is the perfect time to set a goal to dive into scripture. Pastor Kristina is inviting you to join her on a daily Bible reading plan. Go to shorter.at/ehnZ8 to accept her invitation to The Bible Project.

BRANCHING OUT

Our Warming Centre is up and running every Thursday from noon to 2:00, providing a place for those in need of warmth and company to enjoy a hot bowl of soup and friendly conversation. We are accepting donations of non-perishable food items that can be handed out to those who attend. These items can be dropped off by the main office in the foyer. Also needed are donations of bars of soap and small bottles of shampoo, as well as knitted goods. As the weather is colder these days, we are very low on gloves and mitts. We appreciate your support and selfless giving to this ministry! If you’d like to volunteer for this great ministry opportunity, whether it’s to hang out with our guests, to serve or clean up, or to make soup, please connect with Marcia Burt. There is a soup sign up at the Welcome Centre.

Hanover Heights is looking for donations of small hats, socks, and gloves/mittens that can be distributed to children who don’t have the necessary means to stay warm. These items can be dropped off outside the main office.

OPPORTUNITIES

We are still looking for volunteers to fill a few gaps. If you’d be willing to serve on the greeter or usher team, or if hospitality is something near and dear to your heart, please talk with Pastor Kristina.

Thank you to the family who dropped off a water cooler for our office. The staff is so grateful!

LOOKING AHEAD

The Teen Challenge Choir will be coming to bless us on Sunday, March 1.

Our 3rd Annual Chilli Cook-Off is scheduled for Sunday March 1 – start thinking about what going to make your pot stand out from the rest!

We’re planning another complimentary continental breakfast on Easter Sunday (April 12) so plan to come early that morning to enjoy some fruit and baked goods.

Bulletin — Sunday, January 12, 2020

HMC EVENTS

Registration for the second term of the MIDWEEK Meal is open and there is still some room. Space is limited so don’t wait to sign up. We would love you to join us for this great ministry! The first meal is January 15 – this Wednesday! – so register before then.

We’re Building Popcorn Connections this month. Bring along your favourite popcorn treat and stick around after the service on Sunday, January 19 for a time of fellowship and fun.

Newcomers, we want to get to know you better! Come out to a newcomers lunch on Sunday, February 2 following the service. Speak with Pastor Kristina if you’d like more information.

Junior & Senior Youth, Snow Camp is coming in February – stay tuned for details.

PRAYER REQUESTS

Our Condolences to the family and friends of George Simpson who passed away suddenly on Wednesday, January 8. Please remember them in your prayers as they grieve their loss. A celebration of life will be held today at 2:00 p.m. Please consider bringing along a plate of squares or finger food to share following the service.

Please pray for Sue McDougall. Pray that once chemo treatment is completed there will be no need for radiation follow up

Please pray for Phyllis Klein who is experiencing some health concerns.

Please continue to pray for our Warming Centre. Pray for the energy and health of our volunteers and for continuing our aim to build trust and show the love of Jesus with the folks who attend each week. Also, please pray for those who could benefit from the Warming Centre but haven’t come to us yet.

ENGAGE WITH SCRIPTURE

A new year is the perfect time to set a goal to dive into scripture. Pastor Kristina is inviting you to join her on a daily Bible reading plan. Go to shorter.at/ehnZ8 to accept her invitation to The Bible Project.

BRANCHING OUT

Our Warming Centre is up and running every Thursday from noon to 2:00, providing a place for those in need of warmth and company to enjoy a hot bowl of soup and friendly conversation. We are accepting donations of non-perishable food items that can be handed out to those who attend. These items can be dropped off by the main office in the foyer. Also needed are donations of bars of soap and small bottles of shampoo, as well as knitted goods. As the weather is colder these days, we are very low on gloves and mitts. We appreciate your support and selfless giving to this ministry! If you’d like to volunteer for this great ministry opportunity, whether it’s to hang out with our guests, to serve or clean up, or to make soup, please connect with Marcia Burt. There is a soup sign up at the Welcome Centre.

Hanover Heights is looking for donations of small hats, socks, and gloves/mittens that can be distributed to children who don’t have the necessary means to stay warm. These items can be dropped off outside the main office.

OPPORTUNITIES

We are still looking for volunteers to fill a few gaps. If you’d be willing to serve on the usher team, or if hospitality is something near and dear to your heart, please talk with Pastor Kristina.

We are looking for a water cooler for our office. If you have one you’re not looking and would like to bless our staff, please connect with the office to let them know.

LOOKING AHEAD

The Teen Challenge Choir will be coming to bless us on Sunday, March 1.

Our 3rd Annual Chilli Cook-Off is scheduled for Sunday March 1 – start thinking about what going to make your pot stand out from the rest!

We’re planning another complimentary continental breakfast on Easter Sunday (April 12) so plan to come early that morning to enjoy some fruit and baked goods.