Wednesday, September 11, 2024 was a beautiful night in Elba and Hadley Townships. Many people from the surrounding communities united to honor and memorialize those first responders that sacrificed themselves on 9/11/2001 and to remember all those that lost their lives.
HCC welcome Auna Bearup, the Mid-Thumb Director of CEF (Child Evangelism Fellowship) to speak. The meal was very well received!
Almost 50 congregants of HCC participated in the Elba Twp Fire and Rescue’s Pancake Breakfast.
HCC welcomed Randy and Adena Wildman. They are missionaries to Nigeria with SIM USA. The Wildmans enjoyed a meal with the Missions Committee on Saturday evening. Then, they spoke during the Sunday School and Worship service on the morning of Sunday, Sept. 8.
The youth and leaders journeyed to Oxford to attend a special presentation of Daniel: Live. This event featured the production from Sight and Sound Theater in Lancaster, PA.
HCC hosted a GAME CLUB event on Tuesday, August 20. The evening began with a wonderful potluck dinner. Then, Dave Harrington (an HCC deacon) led the group in playing a new strategy game, Flip 7. After each round, a score is given for each hand with a goal of reaching 200 points. The winners for the evening were Danielle Overmyer and Sheri Ecker-Smith, who score 216 points.
HCC Youth met and competed in six events. Congratulations to all of the competitors. Gold Medalist – Lucas; Silver Medalist – Jack; Bronze Medalist – Danielle.
HCC welcomed the community to its monthly Young at Heart Lunch. The delicious meal featured chicken, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, pea salad, and various cakes. The guest speakers were Mickey and Mary Tankersley – chaplains for the Lapeer County Jail with Reach the Forgotten Jail Ministry.
Several individuals from HCC joined as part of the Arts and Crafts Club. This month’s project was an autumnal wreath. Thanks to all that attended. The next Craft Club meeting will be on November 19 and will feature a Christmas decoration.