Bulletin – March 3, 2019

HMC EVENTS

We are hosting a Membership Class on Saturday, March 9 at 10:00 a.m. Please let us know if you’re interested in becoming a member of HMC.

The Ladies Social is going to get you up and moving with Holly DeVisser on Tuesday, March 12 at 7:00 p.m.

The Young at Heart will gather again on Thursday, March 14 at 11:00 a.m. Diane Eaton, Musician and professional declutterer will provide entertainment. Tickets for the $17 luncheon are available in the foyer today.

Our 2nd Annual HMC Chilli Cook-Off is on Sunday, March 17. Bring along a pot of chilli to share and we’ll enjoy lunch together in the gym. If you want your chilli to compete sign up at the Welcome Centre today. Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place the next Sunday morning.

OTHER EVENTS

Community Lenten Lunches & Services are being hosted on Wednesdays at 12 noon at St. Matthews Lutheran Church beginning on March 13. Everyone is welcome. A freewill offering will be collected.

KEEPING YOU IN THE LOOP

Please join with us every Monday to pray. Set your alarms to 5:14 a.m. or p.m. each Monday and let’s come together to pray for our church, our vision, and our leadership.

Join the HMC Bible Book Club! In an effort to encourage daily interaction with the scriptures we’ve 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 and some good discussion is already happening. Please consider joining! Go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/HMCBBC/ to join.

PRAYER REQUESTS

We are hiring a new part-time pastor. You can visit our website to see the posting. If you know someone who might be a good fit for this position, be sure to share it with them. Please be praying for the team responsible for going through applications. Pray for wisdom and discernment as they listen to God’s direction.

Warming Centre. Please continue to pray for our HMC Warming Centre which will be open every Thursday from noon to 2 p.m. Pray for our visitors and volunteers as we work together to build a welcoming place full of trust and hope.

OPPORTUNITIES

Rocky Mountain College is offering a FREE introduction to the Bible course. The BBL100 course is designed to help you explore your faith more and understand the background and inspiration of the Bible, its history and composition, the overarching themes and message. Learn more and sign up by going to rockymountaincollege.ca. Select ‘Courses’ ➙ ‘Introduction to the Bible for FREE’.

Contribute to the HMC Warming Centre Pantry! Drop off canned or dried goods to the box outside the main office and it will be distributed to those who need it during our Thursday Warming Centre.

Mission + Culture Tour 2019

Thanks to Joel Zantingh and team for leading the discussion on the future of missions in our denomination.

Quoted directly from https://www.emcc.ca/daywith/ : As part of our reset of EMCC World Partners, we are coming across the country to connect with as many pastors and mission-engaged people in the EMCC as we can. In this lead-up to our General Assembly in Toronto, April 26-28, 2019, this Day With… tour in Feb/Mar 2019 will be a place for your voice. Come interact with the ideas that draw us together in a God-honouring future Global mission engagement. Come hear the proposed posture and strategic direction for Global partners, workers, and development. Come hear ways that EMCC World Partners can help your congregation and individuals respond to Jesus’ invitation to participate in His Mission in your community and the world.

Love Who?? — Sermon Video

Key Idea:

We love because God is love.

1) We love those who don’t deserve it
(vs 43 – 44)

2) When we love, it shows how God loves the undeserving (vs 45)

3) Authentic love goes beyond the minimal. (vs 46-47)

4) We love so we can be like God. (vs 48)

Matthew 5:43-48 New International Version (NIV)

Love for Enemies

43 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor[a] and hate your enemy.’ 44 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. 46 If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that? 47 And if you greet only your own people, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that? 48 Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.

Footnotes:

  1. Matthew 5:43 Lev. 19:18

New International Version (NIV)

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Bulletin — February 24, 2019

HMC EVENTS

We are hosting a Membership Class on Saturday, March 9 at 10:00 a.m. Please let us know if you’re interested in becoming a member of HMC.
The Ladies Social is going to get you up and moving with Holly DeVisser on Tuesday, March 12 at 7:00 p.m.

The Young at Heart will gather again on Thursday, March 14 at 11:00 a.m. Diane Eaton, Musician and professional declutterer will provide entertainment. Tickets for the $17 luncheon will be available next week

Our 2nd Annual HMC Chilli Cook-Off is on Sunday, March 17. Bring along a pot of chilli to share and we’ll enjoy lunch together in the gym. If you want your chilli to compete, see our chilli team by the main kitchen that Sunday morning and they’ll get you signed up. Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place the next Sunday morning.

Rocky Mountain College is offering a FREE introduction to the Bible course. The BBL100 course is designed to help you explore your faith more and understand the background and inspiration of the Bible, its history and composition, the overarching themes and message. Learn more and sign up by going to rockymountaincollege.ca. Select ‘Courses’ ➙ ‘Introduction to the Bible for FREE’.

KEEPING YOU IN THE LOOP

Please join with us every Monday to pray. Set your alarms to 5:14 a.m. or p.m. each Monday and let’s come together to pray for our church, our vision, and our leadership.

Warming Centre. Please continue to pray for our HMC Warming Centre which will be open every Thursday from noon to 2 p.m. Pray for our visitors and volunteers as we work together to build a welcoming place full of trust and hope. Here are some other ways that you can help: 1) Sign up at the Welcome Centre to volunteer your time on Thursdays. 2) Sign up to bring a pot of soup for our guests. 3) Donate nonperishable food items as well as hats, mitts, and socks for our HMC Pantry. Thank you for helping to show care, compassion, and love to others in our community!

Join the HMC Bible Book Club! In an effort to encourage daily interaction with the scriptures we’ve 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 and some good discussion is already happening. Please consider joining! Go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/HMCBBC/ to join. If you need a little help getting started, some guides are available in the foyer that will direct your reading.

PRAYER REQUESTS

Please pray for Chuck Fletcher who is recovering from hip surgery. Pray for rest and healing.

We are hiring a new part-time pastor. You can visit our website to see the posting. If you know someone who might be a good fit for this position, be sure to share it with them. Please be praying for the team responsible for going through applications. Pray for wisdom and discernment as they listen to God’s direction.

Bulletin — February 17, 2019

HMC EVENTS

It’s Building Chocolatey Connections Sunday! Stick around after the service and get to know one another a little better over some chocolate-themed treats.

The Share Your Story Ladies Social was bumped to this Tuesday, February 19 at 7:00 p.m. due to last week’s snow day. Be praying about what you can share with the group!

2019 Day With… Mission + Culture Tour. Come out on Thursday, February 21 from 7-9 p.m. as Joel Zantingh and his team share about EMCC World Partners.

Way of Jesus Training Join Claran Martin (EMCC Regional Minister) at 10 a.m. on Saturday, February 23 while he shares about the seven markers that describe our journey with Jesus. More information to come.

We are hosting a Membership Class on Saturday, March 9 at 10:00 a.m. Please let us know if you’re interested in becoming a member of HMC.

KEEPING YOU IN THE LOOP

Please join with us every Monday to pray. Set your alarms to 5:14 a.m. or p.m. each Monday and let’s come together to pray for our church, our vision, and our leadership.

Warming Centre. Please continue to pray for our HMC Warming Centre which will be open every Thursday from noon to 2 p.m. Pray for our visitors and volunteers as we work together to build a welcoming place full of trust and hope. Here are some other ways that you can help: 1) Sign up at the Welcome Centre to volunteer your time on Thursdays. 2) Sign up to bring a pot of soup for our guests. 3) Donate nonperishable food items as well as hats, mitts, and socks for our HMC Pantry. Thank you for helping to show care, compassion, and love to others in our community!

Join the HMC Bible Book Club! In an effort to encourage daily interaction with the scriptures we’ve 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 and some good discussion is already happening. Please consider joining! Go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/HMCBBC/ to join. If you need a little help getting started, some guides are available in the foyer that will direct your reading.

PRAYER REQUESTS

Please pray for Chuck Fletcher who is recovering from hip surgery. Pray for rest and healing.

We are hiring a new part-time pastor. You can visit our website to see the posting. If you know someone who might be a good fit for this position, be sure to share it with them. Please be praying for the team responsible for going through applications. Pray for wisdom and discernment as they listen to God’s direction.

WORDS OF THANKS

Marilyn McKean wishes to extend her thanks to everyone for your love and prayers, cards and phone calls, following her surgery. It was very appreciated.

Bulletin – February 10, 2019

HMC EVENTS

There will be a Share Your Story Ladies Social on Tuesday, February 12 at 7:00 p.m. Mark your calendar and be praying about what you can share with the group!

Young at Heart will gather on Thursday, February 14 at 11:00 a.m. to hear stories from Alan & Sue McDougall’s mission trip. Dave Danton will lead music. A hot luncheon will follow. Tickets are available in the foyer today.

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 February 16 from 9-11 a.m.

In the spirit of Valentines Day we’re having a Building Chocolatey Connections Sunday on February 17. Bring along a chocolate-themed treat to share and stick around after the service to get to know one another a little better.

2019 Day With… Mission + Culture Tour. Come out on Thursday, February 21 from 7-9 p.m. as Joel Zantingh and his team share about EMCC World Partners. See the back of your bulletin for more information.
Way of Jesus Training Join Claran Martin (EMCC Regional Minister) at 10 a.m. on Saturday, February 23 while he shares about the seven markers that describe our journey with Jesus.

KEEPING YOU IN THE LOOP

Please join with us every Monday to pray. Set your alarms to 5:14 a.m. or p.m. each Monday and let’s come together to pray 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. Please continue to pray for our HMC Warming Centre which will be open every Thursday from noon to 2 p.m. Pray for our visitors and volunteers as we work together to build a welcoming place full of trust and hope. Here are some other ways that you can help: 1) Sign up at the Welcome Centre to volunteer your time on Thursdays. 2) Sign up to bring a pot of soup for our guests. 3) Donate nonperishable food items as well as hats, mitts, and socks for our HMC Pantry. Thank you for helping to show care, compassion, and love to others in our community!

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 and some good discussion is already happening. Please consider joining! Go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/HMCBBC/ to join. If you need a little help getting started, some guides are available in the foyer that will direct your reading.

WORDS OF THANKS

Thank you to everyone who took the time to thoughtfully fill out the surveys that were handed out last month. Pastor Dave is working through all the responses and will be reporting back on the results in the future.

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations to Ben and Krystal Boogerman on the birth of their son, Kade Matthew Albert born Thursday, January 31. A new grandchild for Ab and Faye Boogerman.

Go The Extra Mile — Sermon Video

Key Idea:

Go the extra mile to pursue peace.

  1. Don’t make it your job to be everyone’s judge. (Matthew 5:38-39)
  2. Go the extra mile when:

3. Peace brings healing to the relationship.

Matthew 5:38-42 New International Version (NIV)

Eye for Eye

38 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’[a] 39 But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also. 40 And if anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, hand over your coat as well. 41 If anyone forces you to go one mile, go with them two miles. 42 Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you.

Footnotes:

  1. Matthew 5:38 Exodus 21:24; Lev. 24:20; Deut. 19:21

New International Version (NIV)

Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

Bulletin — February 3, 2019

HMC EVENTS

Snow Camp is next weekend! 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 tomorrow.

There will be a Share Your Story Ladies Social on Tuesday, February 12 at 7:00 p.m. Mark your calendar and be praying about what you can share with the group!

Young at Heart will gather on Thursday, February 14 at 11:00 a.m. to hear stories from Alan & Sue McDougall’s mission trip. Dave Danton will lead music. A hot luncheon will follow. Tickets will be available in the foyer for $17 on February 3.

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.

In the spirit of Valentines Day we’re having a Building Chocolatey Connections Sunday on February 17. Bring along a chocolate-themed treat to share and stick around after the service to get to know one another a little better.

2019 Day With… Mission + Culture Tour. Come out on Thursday, February 21 from 7-9 p.m. as Joel Zantingh and his team share about EMCC World Partners. See the back of your bulletin for more information.

Way of Jesus Training Join Claran Martin (EMCC Regional Minister) at 10 a.m. on Saturday, February 23 while he shares about the seven markers that describe our journey with Jesus. More information to come.

We have extended the 5:14 prayer focus to every Monday in 2019. Set your alarms to 5:14 a.m. or p.m. each Monday and let’s come together to pray 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. Please continue to pray for our HMC Warming Centre which will be open every Thursday from noon to 2 p.m. Pray for our visitors and volunteers as we work together to build a welcoming place full of trust and hope. Here are some other ways that you can help: 1) Sign up at the Welcome Centre to volunteer your time on Thursdays. 2) Sign up to bring a pot of soup for our guests. 3) Donate nonperishable food items as well as hats, mitts, and socks for our HMC Pantry. Thank you for helping to show care, compassion, and love to others in our community!

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 and some good discussion is already happening. Please consider joining! Go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/HMCBBC/ to join. If you need a little help getting started, some guides are available in the foyer that will direct your reading.

OPPORTUNITIES

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


Way of Jesus Training Join Claran Martin (EMCC Regional Minister) at 10 a.m. on Saturday, February 23 while he shares about the seven markers that describe our journey with Jesus. More information to come.