Pray for our Youth Ministries, that the leaders and volunteers have a genuine love and concern for the youth. Pray for wisdom to deal with the multitude of problems youth face today. Pray for the ability to inspire trust in God and His Word. Pray for an increase in Godly volunteers and mentors who would be good examples to follow. Pray that the youth would learn to put God first in their lives
Daily Prayer Request – Wednesday, May 23, 2018
Pray for our Children’s Ministry Volunteers, that they be inspired by God and passionate about their roles as teachers, and that they be good Christian examples for the children to look up to. Pray that they would feel an urgency to regularly uphold their students in prayer.
Solid Foundation 108: Share Me — Sermon Video
Daily Prayer Request – Tuesday, May 22, 2018
Pray for our Children’s Ministries, that God would inspire the leaders and that the children’s hearts would be drawn to follow Christ. Pray that the children would lead their unchurched parents and friends to know Christ.
Bulletin – May 20, 2018
HMC EVENTS
DISCOVERY: Find Your Gifts is a weekend training session with Pastor Dave & Heather Bender, designed to help you understand your spiritual gifts. May 25 (7-9) & 26 (10-3). A catered lunch will be provided. Please sign up on the reception desk in the foyer.
Are you new to our congregation or returning & want to get reacquainted? 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. Please sign up today!
Young at Heart will be a week earlier in June. Tickets for the June 7 Variety Show & Luncheon will be available next week.
Town Hall Budget Meeting & Potluck On June 10 we will enjoy a potluck lunch together in the gym followed by a budget meeting. We’ll vote on our proposed budget for the coming year and hear some updates from Pastor Dave and Ministry Council. All are welcome & encouraged to attend.
Let’s spark some conversation and add s’more fun to our calendar by bringing back our summer bonfires! Beginning in June, we will be inviting you to sign up as a host for a Sunday evening in July or August.
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 Marilyn Spencer as she recovered from surgery.
OTHER EVENTS
Carrick Camp is gearing up for their 132nd year! Grab a flyer from the info table in the rack across from the admin office.
The Paisley Concert Choir is comprised of singers from all over Grey and Bruce Counties and will perform “United in Song”, an eclectic mix of traditional, sacred, and contemporary music in Hanover on Saturday, May 26 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church. $15 tickets are available from choir members (Anna Smith, 364-4100) or at the door before the concert. Children 18 and under are free.
HELP WANTED
Anyone who would like to organize a Blue Jays trip, please connect with Gord Cox.
CHILD DEDICATION
If you’re interested in having your child dedicated during our Father’s Day service, please contact the church office.
SAVE THE DATE
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 your children/grandchildren/neighbours (ages 5-12)
Party in the Park Join us in the Hanover Park on Sunday September 16 at 10:00 for a service and BBQ lunch.
Daily Prayer Request – May 18, 2018
Pray for our office staff. They are front and centre when people come into the church with special needs, or when any of us are upset about something church related. Pray for a gentle spirit when people complain to them about issues they cannot control. Pray for a spirit of unity between them and our Pastors, Ministry Council, and other ministries of our church.
Daily Prayer Request – Thursday, May 17, 2018
Pray for our custodians. We have a big building with many activities happening on a regular basis. Much of what Marianne and Emily do is invisible—until the day it is not done. Pray for them. Thank them. Encourage them. Lend a hand once in a while.
“Sent Out”
Daily Prayer Request – Wednesday, May 16, 2018
Pray for our Deacons. Ask God to bless them as they bless many among us. Pray for lives of integrity that display the love of Christ. Pray that their households would be places of peace and respect. Pray that they be Spirit-led in all they do.
Daily Prayer Request – Tuesday, May 15, 2018
Pray for respect and love, even when we have unanswered questions. Pray that God would help us trust Him, even when we are disappointed with decisions others have made. Pray for the courage to work towards unity, whether or not our personal wish is for a different direction
