Four members of HCC served at the annual LAPEER NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBOR event. This event offers important material items as well as access to services for the people of Lapeer.

A dozen congregants from HCC visited the Sanders Chocolate Factory in Clinton Twp. At the factory, participants were able to watch as small batches of delicious treats (destined for COSTCO) were created before their eyes. After the factory, the group enjoyed lunch at the Pantry (a restaurant right next door).

For the month of October, the Wednesday Bible study at HCC will focus on learning to share our personal testimonies of faith. We have a great first meeting. During this time, we explored the life of Paul. The events of his life were used as an example to share the testimony. Each week, participants were asked to contemplate their life: BEFORE THEY MET JESUS, WHEN THEY MET JESUS, and AFTER THEY MET JESUS.

HCC’s membership committee met with 10 prospective new members. The event included a wonderful lunch provided by Danielle Coleman. During the meeting, each membership candidate shared their personal testimony of faith in Jesus Christ.

HCC expresses its gratitude to the Waltons for opening their home for TWO baptisms. These took place on TWO SUCCESSIVE SUNDAYS (9/15 and 9/22). The Waltons not only provided the heated pool but also wonderful refreshments.

Members of HCC’s youth group volunteered to paint the handicap ramp on the north side of the HCC church building. This job took several hours and a lot of diligence. HCC is thankful for their wonderful work.

HCC’s Ladies’ Fellowship group meets during the school year. So September marks the return of this special event. Brenda Reamer shared a devotion about drawing near to God utilizing magnets as a visual aid. Leslie Kirkpatrick provided a door prize (which was won by Helen Hoover).

Residents of Hadley and Elba Townships were joined by neighbors from surrounding communities to mark the anniversary of the events of 9/11/01. The event begins with the retelling of the story of Stephen Siller. Due to traffic congestion, this first responder ran four miles into the World Trade Center. The local event is a four mile walk between the two fire stations. HCC was represented by several members, including Pastor Matthew Coleman and Chairperson of the Trustees, Robert Hartwig.

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!