Washed in the Blood and Whiter Than Snow

John 8:1-11 New International Version (NIV)

8 1 but Jesus went to the Mount of Olives.

2 At dawn he appeared again in the temple courts, where all the people gathered around him, and he sat down to teach them. 3 The teachers of the law and the Pharisees brought in a woman caught in adultery. They made her stand before the group 4 and said to Jesus, “Teacher, this woman was caught in the act of adultery. 5 In the Law Moses commanded us to stone such women. Now what do you say?” 6 They were using this question as a trap, in order to have a basis for accusing him.

But Jesus bent down and started to write on the ground with his finger. 7 When they kept on questioning him, he straightened up and said to them, “Let any one of you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone at her.” 8 Again he stooped down and wrote on the ground.

9 At this, those who heard began to go away one at a time, the older ones first, until only Jesus was left, with the woman still standing there. 10 Jesus straightened up and asked her, “Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?”

11 “No one, sir,” she said.

“Then neither do I condemn you,” Jesus declared. “Go now and leave your life of sin.”

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Bulletin — December 2, 2018

Sunday morning prayer is still happening! Come to the Gathering Room in the east hallway at 9:30 a.m. to pray.

Roots Up! Christmas Baskets. For the second year, we’re going to send Christmas hampers to the people of Saugeen First Nation. Please see the sign-up sheet in the foyer and consider donating one of the needed items. Everyone’s invited to come out on Wednesday, December 5 at 6:30 p.m. to help assemble these hampers. This year’s goal is to be able to bless 13 families on the reserve. Our youth will also be putting together stockings and baskets to deliver to hospitals – they’ll need your help assembling these too!

Join us on Wednesday, December 12 at 6:30 for our annual Christmas Sleigh Ride. All are welcome. Invite your friends and dress warmly!

Young at Heart is celebrating the season on Thursday, December 13 at 11:00 a.m. Invite your friends to this festive gathering. Hear the sounds of Christmas from accordion player, Bob Haywood, followed by a delicious hot luncheon. $17 tickets are available in the foyer today.

December Save The Dates

Wednesday, December 5 Help build Christmas hampers, stockings, and baskets for the people of Saugeen First Nation and those in the hospital over the season. 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, December 12 Christmas Sleigh Ride. 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, December 13 Young at Heart at 11:00 a.m.
Sunday, December 16 Pastor Amos will be leading a U18 Christmas service
Tuesday, December 18 – Thursday, December 20 (from 10-4 & 6-8) Pastor Lyndsay will be setting up reflective prayer stations for you to experience at your leisure.
Sunday, December 23 Hang around after the service for a time of fellowship as we Build “Cocoa” Connections around a hot chocolate station. Bring along some Christmas cookies to share.
Monday, December 24 (Church office will close at noon) Join us at 6:30 p.m. for a simple candlelight Christmas Eve service. (Come at 6:00 to enjoy hot cider and carollers.)

The Ladies Social scheduled for Tuesday, December 11, has been cancelled – sorry for any confusion.

The Church office will be closed from December 25-January 2. If you need to reach a pastor during this time, please use the Pastoral Care Line 519-379-1752

Bulletin – November 25, 2018

Our AGM is today! Join us in A/B following the morning service for a potluck lunch—if you forgot to bring along something to share, don’t worry, join us anyway! The meeting will follow our lunch. Members, please sign in at the table outside the main office and pick up your white ballots. Non-members, grab your pink ballot from the small table at the top of the stairs. Extra report booklets are available at the member sign-in table.

Roots Up! Christmas Baskets. For the second year, we’re going to send Christmas hampers to the people of Saugeen First Nation. Please see the sign-up sheet in the foyer and consider donating one of the needed items. Everyone’s invited to come out on Wednesday, December 5 at 6:30 p.m. to help assemble these hampers. This year’s goal is to be able to bless 13 families on the reserve. Our youth will also be putting together stockings and baskets to deliver to hospitals – they’ll need your help assembling these too!

Join us on Wednesday, December 12 at 6:30 for our annual Christmas Sleigh Ride. Dress warmly!

DECEMBER SAVE THE DATES

Wednesday, December 5 Help build Christmas hampers, stockings, and baskets for the people of Saugeen First Nation and those in the hospital over the season. 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, December 11 Ladies Social – shortbread cookies 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, December 12 Christmas Sleigh Ride. 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, December 13 Young at Heart at 11:00 a.m.
Sunday, December 16 Pastor Amos will be leading a U18 Christmas service
Tuesday, December 18 – Thursday, December 20 Pastor Lyndsay will be setting up reflective prayer stations for you to experience at your leisure.
Sunday, December 23 Hang around after the service for a time of fellowship as we Build Cocoa Connections around a hot chocolate station. Bring along some Christmas cookies to share.
Monday, December 24 Join us at 6:30 p.m. for a simple candlelight Christmas Eve service.

Bulletin — November 18, 2018

Our AGM will take place next Sunday, November 25. After our morning service we will gather in the gym for a potluck lunch—please bring along a dish to share. The meeting will follow. Report booklets are available at the front doors.

Thank you to everyone who contributed to the shoebox campaign. Because of your concern for needy children, we were able to send 129 love-filled boxes. Please continue to pray that hearts of the children who will receive them will be open to the Gospel message.

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations to Dorothy Schmitt who is celebrating the birth of her first great-grandchild, Jackson Reid!

PRAYER REQUEST

Please pray for Ed and Atty Schipper. Atty has recently moved to Brucelea Haven in Walkerton. Please pray for her as she settles. Ed is currently in Walkerton Hospital. Please pray for his health.

OPPORTUNITIES

Do you love to sew? Our preschool place needs a David costume made. Material will be provided, all you need to donate is your time and talent! Connect with Linda Lowe if you can help, or if you’d like more information. 519-364-5559.

WE’RE UPDATING OUR DATABASE

This is your last chance to check your information on the table in the foyer. Please make any necessary changes. If your name isn’t there are you want to make sure you’re included in our next phone directory, please add it and your contact information at the bottom.

DECEMBER SAVE THE DATES

Sunday, December 16 Pastor Amos will be leading a U18 Christmas service
Tuesday, December 18 Thursday, December 20 Pastor Lyndsay will be setting up reflective prayer stations for you to experience at your leisure.
Sunday, December 23 Hang around after the service for a time of fellowship as we Build Cocoa Connections around a hot chocolate station.
Monday, December 24 Join us at 6:30 p.m. for a simple candlelight Christmas Eve service.

Be The Difference #ThingsJesusSaid [Sermon on the Mount]

Our apologies. Due to some technical difficulties we do not have a video for this sermon. Don’t let that stop you from getting caught up though!

Matthew 5:13-16 New International Version (NIV)

Salt and Light

13 “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot.

14 “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.

 

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.

 

Key Idea:

Live boldly for Jesus and be the difference.

1) Faith: Don’t water it down (5:13)

2) Faith: Don’t be ashamed of it (5:14-15)

3) Faith: Honour God with it (5:16)

SO WHAT?

If you love Jesus, you are the experience of Jesus that people see and hear. Do you know this in your head or do you own it in your heart?

Bulletin — November 11, 2018

HMC EVENTS

Did you forget your boxes? There are a few more opportunities to get your boxes in. See the poster on the front door for dates and times. Please be praying for the teams who transport the boxes and for all the children who will be blessed this Christmas!

Ladies Social. All women are invited to come out on Tuesday, November 13 from 7-9 p.m. Sherry Elder will be showing us how to make a gratitude journal. Invite your friends and enjoy some fellowship together. Please bring along a darning needle, any cards or pictures that are special to you, and if you have pictures from calendars (they make great covers!) bring them too!

Men in Action – Gentlemen, plan to come out for a hot breakfast on November 17 at 7:30 a.m. followed by a work bee around the church to take care of some of the little jobs that need done.

Our AGM will take place on Sunday, November 25. After our morning service we will gather in the gym for a potluck lunch. The meeting will follow. Report booklets are available at the front doors.

CONGRATULATIONS

We’re celebrating all the new life in our congregation! Congratulations to John and Heather Bender who welcomed a new grandson, Atticus Everett, born to Ethan and April. Congratulations to Ron & Ingrid DeVisser who welcomed a new grandaughter, Ava, who was born to Megan & Dave Ross. And congratulations to Nelles Koenig who has a new great grandson!

OPPORTUNITIES

Do you love to sew? Our preschool place needs a David costume made. Material will be provided, all you need to donate is your time and talent! Connect with Linda Lowe if you can help, or if you’d like more information. 519-364-5559.

WE’RE UPDATING OUR DATABASE

Please take a moment to check your information on the table in the foyer. Please make any necessary changes. If your name isn’t there are you want to make sure you’re included in our next phone directory, please add it and your contact information at the bottom.

DECEMBER SAVE THE DATES

Sunday, December 16 Pastor Amos will be leading a U18 Christmas service
Tuesday, December 18 Thursday, December 20 Pastor Lyndsay will be setting up reflective prayer stations for you to experience at your leisure.
Sunday, December 23 Hang around after the service for a time of fellowship as we Build Cocoa Connections around a hot chocolate station.
Monday, December 24 Join us at 6:30 p.m. for a simple candlelight Christmas Eve service.

Bulletin — November 4, 2018

HMC EVENTS

Young at Heart will gather again on Thursday, November 8 at 11:00 a.m. Linda Vallie will be sharing pictures and stories from her hike along the Bruce Trail. Tickets for the hot luncheon are available in the foyer today for $17.

Ladies Social. All women are invited to come out on Tuesday, November 13 from 7-9 p.m. Sherry Elder will be showing us how to make a gratitude journal. Invite your friends and enjoy some fellowship together. Please bring along a darning needle, any cards or pictures that are special to you, and if you have pictures from calendars (they make great covers!) bring them too!

Men in Action – Gentlemen, plan to come out for a hot breakfast on November 17 at 7:30 a.m. followed by a work bee around the church to take care of some of the little jobs that need done.

Our AGM will take place on Sunday, November 25. After our morning service we will gather in the gym for a potluck lunch. The meeting will follow. Report booklets will be available later this month.

OTHER EVENTS

17th Annual YFC Banquet & Charity Auction, Saturday, November 10 at 6:00 p.m. at St. Matthews Lutheran Church. Get your ticket ($25/person) from Jill Zettler in the foyer or from Paul Neuman (519-369-7545) or stop by The Giddy Goblin.

WORDS OF THANKS

The Mission Planning Team would like to thank all the kind people who gave their time and talents to help with the Mission Summit in October. They are encouraged by the interest the people of HMC have shown in the mission of sharing God’s word with others. Hebrews 13:6 — “Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.”

OPPORTUNITIES

Operation Christmas Child There are still some empty boxes in the foyer, ready for you to pick up and fill with special gifts for a child that needs to hear that God loves them. Please return by next Sunday, November 11. If you’d like to join a group going to the processing centre, please contact Carolyn Austin 519-507-2750.

Do you love hockey? Our men’s church league hockey team is looking for more players. Connect with Ben Boogerman at 519-379-8886 if you feel like lacing up your skates.