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office@hanovermissionary.comPray for the courage to consider fasting.
“Even now,” declares the Lord, “return to me with all your heart, with fasting and weeping and mourning. Rend your heart and not your garments. Return to the Lord your God, for he is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love, and he relents from sending calamity.” —Joel 2:12-13
Prayer is still happening! Plan to join in every Sunday morning before the service at 9:30 a.m. at the front of the sanctuary.
As of next week, our office hours are Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. If you have information that needs to be included in our bulletin, please have that to the church office no later than Thursday at 3:00 p.m.
Our Jr and Sr Youth are gearing up for Snow Camp (February 9-11). Permission forms are on the reception desk in the foyer, or online under our EVENTS tab – registration deadline is today.
Young at Heart will gather on Thursday, February 8 at 11:00 a.m. with special guest speaker, Pastor Dave. Tickets for the hot luncheon are available in the foyer for $16.
Our next Building Connections time will be a Cupcake Sunday on February 18. Plan to bring along a plate of cupcakes to share and let’s gather after the service to celebrate and thank all those who have given so much of their time and energy to the ministries of the church.
Our Condolences to Dave and Marjorie Danton on the passing of Dave’s mother last Monday. Please pray for the family as they mourn their loss.
Our condolences to the family and friends of Helen Boyington, who went home to be with Jesus on January 24.
Please pray for Emmett Willms, great-grandson of Frank and Anna Ewald. Three-year-old Emmett suffers from Spinal Muscular Atrophy and is now fighting the RSV virus which causes major difficulty breathing. Pray for Emmett, his parents, Josh and Alisha, and for the doctors at BC Sick Kids Hospital.
Please pray for those in our congregation who are dealing with various illnesses and health concerns. Pray for peace and healing as they face these things.
Mom’s and Tot’s is looking for another volunteer to hang out with the children while the mother’s meet each Wednesday morning at 9:30 a.m. If you’re interested, but not yet certified, don’t let that stop you! Let us know, and we can get you step up.
Coffee with Pastor Dave! We are changing up our bulletin formatting to allow for larger font.This means we will be using larger paper and returning to a folded bulletin. If you’re free on Friday’s at 1:00 p.m., Pastor Dave will be brewing up a pot of coffee and folding bulletin’s in the Admin Centre—he would love if you’d come and join him!
Missions Opportunity Have you ever considered joining a volunteer missions team? Sue McDougall is taking a team to Peru, April 27-May 7, 2018. See the poster by the missions board in the foyer or talk to Sue for more details.
We are in search of a small office fridge and new microwave to bless our staff team. If you’re able or interested in donating one of these items, please contact the church office.
You’re invited to a Couples Retreat, April 13-14 at the Horseshoe Resort. Set aside the weekend and stay tuned for more details!
Pray for a deep love for Hanover Missionary Church. Ask God to help us always strive for His best for the church. Ask Him to help us be unifying forces. Ask Him to help us be encouragers.
I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with loving kindness.
I will build you up again and you will be rebuilt, O Virgin Israel.
Again you will take up your tambourines and go out to dance with the joyful. —Jeremiah 31:3
Pray for our Missionaries on Canadian soil. Pray that their ministry would be recognized as valid and vital. Pray for sensitivity to the people they are working among. Pray for understanding and compassion for the reasons they are regarded with suspicion. Pray for patience for the long, slow process of building trust. Pray for integrity in day to day living.
Pray for our Missionaries in other parts of the world. Pray for sensitivity to the culture. Pray for wisdom with language issues. Pray for physical and spiritual safety. Pray for family dynamics, whether close to home or far away.
Pray for the spiritual temperature of HMC. Pray for God to revive us and refine us so that we burn hot for our heavenly Father. Pray that we may never be accused of being lukewarm. Ask God to give us singleness of heart and open minds to understand His Word so that our hearts are on fire for our great God.
Our Jr and Sr Youth are gearing up for Snow Camp (February 9-11). Permission forms are on the reception desk in the foyer, or online under our EVENTS tab.
Young at Heart will gather on Thursday, February 8 at 11:00 a.m. with special guest speaker, Pastor Dave. Tickets for the hot luncheon are available in the foyer for $16.
Our next Building Connections time will be a Cupcake Sunday on February 18. Plan to bring along a plate of cupcakes to share and let’s gather after the service to celebrate and thank all those who have given so much of their time and energy to the ministries of the church.
Please continue to pray for Pastor Lyndsay. She will be remaining in the UK until at least the end of January to be with her mother after the passing of her father. Please pray that she would find rest and peace as she grieves with and cares for her family.
Please pray for those in our congregation who are dealing with various illnesses and health concerns. Pray for peace and healing as they face these things.
Mom’s and Tot’s is looking for another volunteer to hang out with the children while the mother’s meet each Wednesday morning at 9:30 a.m. If you’re interested, but not yet certified, don’t let that stop you! Let us know, and we can get you step up.
Coffee with Pastor Dave! We are changing up our bulletin formatting to allow for larger font.This means we will be using larger paper and returning to a folded bulletin. If you’re free on Friday’s at 1:00 p.m., Pastor Dave will be brewing up a pot of coffee and folding bulletin’s in the Admin Centre—he would love if you’d come and join him!
Missions Opportunity Have you ever considered joining a volunteer missions team? Sue McDougall is taking a team to Peru, April 27-May 7, 2018. See the poster by the missions board in the foyer or talk to Sue for more details.
We are thrilled by the number of people who have stepped forward to help run the computer in our sound booth! Thank you for volunteering to serve! We are still looking for more people willing to learn the sound board. If you’re interested, please contact the church office.
We are in search of a small office fridge and new microwave to bless our staff team. If you’re able or interested in donating one of these items, please contact the church office.
Pray for HMC in the world. Pray that we would be known as distinct from the world in love and holiness, even as we engage outsiders. Pray that many among us would share the gospel this week—and see people come to know Christ! Pray that if persecution comes, we would remember to love, not curse, and to pray for our enemies
Pray for our Behind-the-Scenes Workers. Thank God for every preschool/nursery worker, coffee/ facilities/ mission planning/ bylaw/ policy/ finance/ discernment/ personnel/ team member, custodian, etc. devoted to serve. Pray that God would bless them for their obedience and generosity and keep them in an attitude of humility.
