Join us for this summer series that reminds us that God can change our lives. During the next several weeks, we explore the lives of many people in whose lives God worked mightily!
Author: Pastor Matthew Coleman
Missionaries visit Hadley Community Church
On June 24 and 25, Randy and Connie Harris (missionaries with Tech Team Advantage) visited Hadley Community Church. On Saturday evening, a meal was hosted to provide a time of fellowship with the Missions Committee. Also, Randy spoke during the Sunday school time about Tech Team Advantage’s ministry of solutions: facility solutions; funding solutions; media solutions; software solutions; and vehicle solutions. Visit www.techteam.org to learn more about this mission.
HCC Youth at the Creation Museum and the Ark Encounter
Members of the HCC Youth and CYF journeyed 350 miles from Hadley, MI to Kentucky to visit Answers in Genesis’ Creation Museum and Ark Encounter. As part of the trip, the group volunteered.
SERMON SERIES: The Problem With Pride
In a world that encourages the promotion and celebration of self, it is important to remember that God’s word calls us to lay aside our selfish ambitions. Throughout this month, we are going to explore the problem of impact that pride has on us. It prevents us from making progress. It causes self-deception. It leads us to reject the Word of God. Is it any wonder that God urges us to be people of humility?
Ice Cream Social
On June 14 (Wednesday), Hadley Community Church hosted a FLAG DAY ICE CREAM SOCIAL. The event featured periodic patriotic moments – including the singing of the National Anthem, discussion and recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance, contemplation of the symbolic nature of the flag, Flag Day trivia, and a “message from the Flag” shared by Hadley Historical Society President Brenda Reamer. We thank the Ladies Fellowship for organizing this event.
Praise, Prayer, and Picnic
During the evening of May 28th, the congregation of HCC united for a time of fellowship. This event was in conjunction with the current study of Ephesians 6:10-20 that has been featured in the Sunday morning and evening services, as well as the Wednesday evening Bible studies. A devotion based on an instruction to pray found in Ephesians 6:18 was presented by Pastor Matthew. In addition, several of the deacons of HCC (Pastor Bruce Craner, Jay TenBrink, and Glenn Walton) led the congregation in a time of prayer. The event also featured an indoor picnic with hot dogs, corn on the cob, pasta salad, baked beans, watermelon/fruit salad, potato chips, and delicious desserts.
Register for VBS 2023!
Hadley Community Church is excited to host its annual Vacation Bible School. This year the students will explore the Full Armor of God from Ephesians 6. Classes are offered for Pre-K through 6th grade. Also, a parents’ class will be offered. Transportation is available!! Join us July 10 -14!! Visit the VBS page for the link to register online.
Celebrating the Women in our Lives
The Ladies’ Fellowship group at Hadley Community Church hosted a tea party to celebrate the women in our lives: grandmothers; mothers; sisters; daughters; cousins; aunts; co-workers; neighbors; friends; and more! The event will took place on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at 2pm. Thank you to Flo Tatro and Leslie Kirkpatrick (and all the ladies) that helped to make the event so special!
Remember and Celebrate
The congregation of Hadley Community Church invites you to join us for a time of remembrance and celebration. HCC will host several events on RESURRECTION SUNDAY (Easter!) on April 9, 2023. Our SUNRISE SERVICE begins at 7:00 AM. This will be followed by: EASTER BREAKFAST at 8:00 AM; SUNDAY SCHOOL at 9:00 AM; and our WORSHIP SERVICE at 10:00 AM.
A “Minute” with Matthew (2/27/2023)
Fellowship is one of the pillars of church ministry that serves multiple purposes. First, it provides us with the opportunity to be “real” with each other. In a Sunday school class, a mid-week Bible study, or a worship service, there are natural limitations and “restrictions” that make it difficult for us to relate to each other. However, during a time of fellowship – either a shared meal, a movie night, or other events – we are able to relax and to enjoy one another’s company. This enjoyment is heightened by the shared faith that we have in Jesus Christ. As we fellowship, we realize that what is drawing us together is not the activity, program, or event. Instead, it is our trust in Christ as our Savior. Recently, HCC hosted a “Minute to Win It” event. Delicious refreshments were served. But the highlight of the evening was the numerous games that gave us opportunities to interact with each other – to cheer one another one – in a safe and fun competition. It truly built and strengthened relationships – which is a major goal of fellowship. Another purpose of fellowship is to provide opportunities to include visitors or individuals in the event. For those that have been part of a local church for years, it may be difficult to believe that people are often quite intimidated at the thought of participating in new events at new places with new people. But one of the best ways to build the local church is to offer numerous fellowship opportunities to which our family, friends, and neighbors can be invited. We are blessed at HCC to have people with a heart for fellowship and outreach. If you have not been able to participate in one of our fellowship events – challenge yourself to get involved. If you have been involved – challenge yourself to invite someone to join you!
