Bulletin – August 26, 2018

HMC EVENTS

Join us tonight at the Bartlett’s at 6:30 p.m. for our final bonfire of the season! (302441 Concession 2SDR, West Grey.) Bring along your lawn chairs, blankets, roasting sticks, snacks & drinks.

Mortar & Stones Join us on Sunday, September 9 at 6:30 p.m. for an evening of prayer.

Party in the Park Mark Sunday, September 16 at 10:00 a.m. on your calendars. We will be gathering at the Hanover Park for a service, baptisms, BBQ, and fun! If you would like to be baptized in the river on this day, please connect with a pastor.

Jr Pitch is coming on September 21-23 and is an exciting weekend camping opportunity for youth in grade 7 and 8. Forms are available outside the main office. Are you a certified male leader and willing to hang out with a group of kids for the weekend? Please connect with Pastor Amos or Melissa McDougall.

The September Daily Bread is available on the reception desk today.

PRAYER REQUESTS

Please continue to pray for those members of our congregation who are facing various health concerns. Pray for the doctors that are overseeing their care, and the family members that are offering support during this time.

OPPORTUNITIES

Help us turn our portable into a comfortable and inviting meeting space! If you have used furniture in good condition you’re willing to donate, please let us know.

Our staff would love to add a mini fridge to their lunch space. If you have one kicking around that isn’t being used and would like to donate it, please connect with the office.

Our kids have been given three ‘Sent Out’ Challenges: in their neighbourhood, the community, and around the world! Each child has also received a ‘Flat Disciple’. Remember to complete the challenges, snap a photo, and share it with the hashtag #HMCSentOut. Visit the Summer Slam page on our website to download the challenge sheet, or pick one up in the foyer.

MEET US ONLINE

We are working on beefing up our social media presence. Be sure to [LIKE] our Facebook page, and then join the groups connected to our page that represent the ministries you’re involved in.

Bulletin – August 19, 2018

HMC EVENTS

Join us tonight at the Rusnak’s at 6:30 p.m. for a bonfire! (282906 Normanby/Bentinck Townline.) Bring along your lawn chairs, blankets, roasting sticks, snacks & drinks – you’re also welcome to bring an instrument to join in on some barn jamming!

Party in the Park Mark Sunday, September 16 at 10:00 a.m. on your calendars. We will be gathering at the Hanover Park for a service, baptisms, BBQ, and fun! If you would like to be baptized in the river on this day, please connect with a pastor.

Jr Pitch is coming on September 21-23 and is an exciting weekend camping opportunity for youth in grade 7 and 8. Forms are available outside the main office. Are you a certified male leader and willing to hang out with a group of kids for the weekend? Please connect with Pastor Amos or Melissa McDougall.

The September Daily Bread is available on the reception desk today.

PRAYER REQUESTS

Please continue to pray for those members of our congregation who are facing various health concerns. Pray for the doctors that are overseeing their care, and the family members that are offering support during this time.

Our Condolences to Mark and Linda Schwartz on the passing of Mark’s mother, Elizabeth, on August 10. Please remember the family in your prayers as they grieve.

WORDS OF THANKS

Thank you to all the wonderful people who made our Summer Slam program a huge success! It is with much gratitude that we acknowledge the fearless leaders, snack helpers, those who donated snacks, helped with music and registration, and all those who prayed over the ministry. Thanks to your contribution, we have been able to leave a lasting impression for Jesus on the lives of many children!

CONGRATULATIONS

A very happy birthday to Evelyn Howe who is celebrating 80 years today!

MEET US ONLINE

We are working on beefing up our social media presence. Be sure to [LIKE] our Facebook page, and then join the groups connected to our page that represent the ministries you’re involved in.

SUMMER SLAM CHALLENGES

Our kids have been given three ‘Sent Out’ Challenges: in their neighbourhood, the community, and around the world!

Each child has also received a ‘Flat Disciple’. Remember to bring this along as you work together to complete the challenges, snap a photo, and share it with the hashtag #HMCSentOut

Did you lose your challenge sheet? Visit the Summer Slam page on our website to download a new copy!

Moving Forward 104: The Driving Force of Servanthood — Sermon Video

2 Corinthians 5:11-15 New International Version (NIV)

The Ministry of Reconciliation

11 Since, then, we know what it is to fear the Lord, we try to persuade others. What we are is plain to God, and I hope it is also plain to your conscience. 12 We are not trying to commend ourselves to you again, but are giving you an opportunity to take pride in us, so that you can answer those who take pride in what is seen rather than in what is in the heart. 13 If we are “out of our mind,” as some say, it is for God; if we are in our right mind, it is for you. 14 For Christ’s love compels us, because we are convinced that one died for all, and therefore all died. 15 And he died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for him who died for them and was raised again.

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Bulletin – August 12, 2018

HMC EVENTS

Join us tonight at the Webb’s at 6:30 p.m. for a bonfire! (174229 Mulock Road.) Bring along your lawn chairs, blankets, roasting sticks, snacks & drinks.

Summer Slam brings kids together for a whole week to learn, grow, and play. It’s not too late to sign up your children/grandchildren/neighbours (ages 5-12). Grab a form outside the admin centre or fill it out online and drop them off for the mornings of August 13-17 from 9-noon.

Kids Love Snacks! See the Summer Slam snack list on the Reception Desk and sign up to donate an item for the week of Summer Slam.

Party in the Park Mark Sunday, September 16 on your calendars. We will be gathering at the Hanover Park for a service, baptisms, BBQ, and fun! If you would like to be baptized in the river on this day, please connect with a pastor.

PRAYER REQUESTS

Please continue to pray for those members of our congregation who are facing various health concerns. Pray for the doctors that are overseeing their care, and the family members that are offering support during this time.

Pray for Summer Slam. Pray for the leaders as they prepare for the week ahead, and pray for the children that are registered, that their hearts would be open to digging into God’s story.

OPPORTUNITIES

Do you love to cook and have Wednesday’s free? Light on Main is looking for a volunteer cook. Connect with Bill at 519-2364-7265.

MEET US ONLINE

We are working on beefing up our social media presence. Be sure to [LIKE] our Facebook page, and then join the groups connected to our page that represent the ministries you’re involved in.

Moving Forward 103: Serving in Humility Part 2 — Sermon Video

Luke 6:27-36 New International Version (NIV)

Love for Enemies

27 “But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, 28 bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. 29 If someone slaps you on one cheek, turn to them the other also. If someone takes your coat, do not withhold your shirt from them. 30 Give to everyone who asks you, and if anyone takes what belongs to you, do not demand it back. 31 Do to others as you would have them do to you.

32 “If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners love those who love them. 33 And if you do good to those who are good to you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners do that. 34 And if you lend to those from whom you expect repayment, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, expecting to be repaid in full. 35 But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back. Then your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High, because he is kind to the ungrateful and wicked. 36 Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.

 

Philippians 2:3-8 New International Version (NIV)

3 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, 4 not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.

5 In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus:

6 Who, being in very nature[a] God,
    did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage;
7 rather, he made himself nothing
    by taking the very nature[b] of a servant,
    being made in human likeness.
8 And being found in appearance as a man,
    he humbled himself
    by becoming obedient to death—
        even death on a cross!

Footnotes:

  1. Philippians 2:6 Or in the form of
  2. Philippians 2:7 Or the form
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Bulletin – August 5, 2018

HMC EVENTS

Join us tonight at the Mader’s at 6:30 p.m. for a bonfire! (422111 Concession 6.) Bring along your lawn chairs, blankets, roasting sticks, snacks & drinks.

Summer Slam brings kids together for a whole week to learn, grow, and play. Mark the mornings of August 13-17 on your calendar and sign up your children/grandchildren/neighbours (ages 5-12). Grab a form outside the admin centre or fill it out online.

Kids Love Snacks! See the Summer Slam snack list on the Reception Desk and sign up to donate an item for the week of Summer Slam.

Party in the Park Mark Sunday, September 16 on your calendars. We will be gathering at the Hanover Park for a service, baptisms, BBQ, and fun! If you would like to be baptized in the river on this day, please connect with a pastor.

Please Note

Marie and Alanna are both out of the office this week as they are contributing to our ECM camps through office and worship ministry. Please leave messages/emails for any regular office inquiries and these will be addressed upon their return on August 13.

PRAYER REQUESTS

Please continue to pray for those members of our congregation who are facing various health concerns. Pray for the doctors that are overseeing their care, and the family members that are offering support during this time.

Pray for Summer Slam. Pray for the leaders as they prepare, and pray for the children that are registered, that their hearts would be open to digging into God’s story.

WORDS OF THANKS

Thank you to the crew of volunteers who helped make last Sunday’s BBQ lunch a success.

OPPORTUNITIES

ONLY ONE DATE LEFT! The U18 Ministry needs your help on Sunday mornings in the summer! Consider grabbing a partner and signing up to teach on August 12.

Do you love to cook and have Wednesday’s free? Light on Main is looking for a volunteer cook. Connect with Bill at 519-2364-7265.

MEET US ONLINE

We are working on beefing up our social media presence. Be sure to [LIKE] our Facebook page, and then join the groups connected to our page that represent the ministries you’re involved in.

MISSIONARY UPDATE

Praise and prayer requests from Sam & Matt Chittick as they travel to Galmi on mission: The Chittick’s have arrived safely in France for Sam’s language training. Their son, Josiah, is adapting well to a new place and time zone. Praise God for the 85% of needed support they have raised and please pray that the remaining 15% would come in. Please pray for Sam as she studies French, which will enable her to communicate more clearly with the people of Galmi. Pray for Josiah’s health and sleep, and pray for Matt’s sermon series he will be preaching on the missionary compound in Galmi.

Bulletin – July 29, 2018

Our phone system is back up and running. Thank you for being gracious as we worked through this problem!

HMC EVENTS

You’re invited to a BBQ lunch following the service today. Hamburgers, hotdogs, and drinks will be provided.

Our next summer bonfire is happening on August 5 at the Mader’s at 6:30 p.m. (422111 Concession 6.) Bring along your lawn chairs, blankets, roasting sticks, snacks & drinks.

Summer Slam brings kids together for a whole week to learn, grow, and play. Mark the mornings of August 13-17 on your calendar and plan to sign up your children/grandchildren/neighbours (ages 5-12). Grab a form outside the admin centre or fill it out online.

Kids Love Snacks! See the Summer Slam snack list on the Reception Desk and sign up to donate an item for the week of Summer Slam.

All Summer Slam Volunteers are asked to attend a ‘pizza meeting’ on Tuesday, July 31 at 6:30 p.m.

Party in the Park Mark Sunday, September 16 on your calendars. We will be gathering at the Hanover Park for a service, baptisms, BBQ, and fun! If you would like to be baptized in the river on this day, please connect with a pastor.

PRAYER REQUESTS

Please continue to pray for those members of our congregation who are facing various health concerns. Pray for the doctors that are overseeing their care, and the family members that are offering support during this time.

Pray for Ruth Kuiper, who has been in the hospital with failing health.

OPPORTUNITIES

ONLY ONE DATE LEFT! The U18 Ministry needs your help on Sunday mornings in the summer! Consider grabbing a partner and signing up to teach on August 12.

Do you love to cook and have Wednesday’s free? Light on Main is looking for a volunteer cook. Connect with Bill at 519-2364-7265.

IT’S CAMP SEASON!

Family Camp is now on in Stayner – July 27-August 12! Monday, July 30 is Seniors Day. With daily speakers, children’s programming, and weekend concerts, it’s worth checking out! Go to www.evergreencm.org to learn more.

MEET US ONLINE

We are working on beefing up our social media presence. Be sure to [LIKE] our Facebook page, and then join the groups connected to our page that represent the ministries you’re involved in.

MISSIONARY UPDATE

Praise and prayer requests from Sam & Matt Chittick as they travel to Galmi on mission: The Chittick’s have arrived safely in France for Sam’s language training. Their son, Josiah, is adapting well to a new place and time zone. Praise God for the 85% of needed support they have raised and please pray that the remaining 15% would come in. Please pray for Sam as she studies French, which will enable her to communicate more clearly with the people of Galmi. Pray for Josiah’s health and sleep, and pray for Matt’s sermon series he will be preaching on the missionary compound in Galmi.

Sent Out – ‘Luke: An Audience of One’ — Sermon Video

Luke 1:1-4 New International Version (NIV)

Introduction

1 Many have undertaken to draw up an account of the things that have been fulfilled[a] among us, 2 just as they were handed down to us by those who from the first were eyewitnesses and servants of the word. 3 With this in mind, since I myself have carefully investigated everything from the beginning, I too decided to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus, 4 so that you may know the certainty of the things you have been taught.

Footnotes:

  1. Luke 1:1 Or been surely believed

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Pastor Lyndsay – Sermon Video

John 21:1-17 New International Version (NIV)

Jesus and the Miraculous Catch of Fish

21 Afterward Jesus appeared again to his disciples, by the Sea of Galilee.[a] It happened this way: 2 Simon Peter, Thomas (also known as Didymus[b]), Nathanael from Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two other disciples were together. 3 “I’m going out to fish,” Simon Peter told them, and they said, “We’ll go with you.” So they went out and got into the boat, but that night they caught nothing.

4 Early in the morning, Jesus stood on the shore, but the disciples did not realize that it was Jesus.

5 He called out to them, “Friends, haven’t you any fish?”

“No,” they answered.

6 He said, “Throw your net on the right side of the boat and you will find some.” When they did, they were unable to haul the net in because of the large number of fish.

7 Then the disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, “It is the Lord!” As soon as Simon Peter heard him say, “It is the Lord,” he wrapped his outer garment around him (for he had taken it off) and jumped into the water. 8 The other disciples followed in the boat, towing the net full of fish, for they were not far from shore, about a hundred yards.[c] 9 When they landed, they saw a fire of burning coals there with fish on it, and some bread.

10 Jesus said to them, “Bring some of the fish you have just caught.” 11 So Simon Peter climbed back into the boat and dragged the net ashore. It was full of large fish, 153, but even with so many the net was not torn. 12 Jesus said to them, “Come and have breakfast.” None of the disciples dared ask him, “Who are you?” They knew it was the Lord. 13 Jesus came, took the bread and gave it to them, and did the same with the fish. 14 This was now the third time Jesus appeared to his disciples after he was raised from the dead.

Jesus Reinstates Peter

15 When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?”

“Yes, Lord,” he said, “you know that I love you.”

Jesus said, “Feed my lambs.”

16 Again Jesus said, “Simon son of John, do you love me?”

He answered, “Yes, Lord, you know that I love you.”

Jesus said, “Take care of my sheep.”

17 The third time he said to him, “Simon son of John, do you love me?”

Peter was hurt because Jesus asked him the third time, “Do you love me?” He said, “Lord, you know all things; you know that I love you.”

Jesus said, “Feed my sheep.

Footnotes:

  1. John 21:1 Greek Tiberias
  2. John 21:2 Thomas (Aramaic) and Didymus (Greek) both mean twin.
  3. John 21:8 Or about 90 meters

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