HCC is excited to welcome Melissa Crawford as speaker at its annual LADIES LUNCH. This fun event will happen on Saturday, May 17 at 2 PM. A lunch will be served and Melissa will share a message based on Isaiah 40:31. RSVP to Danielle Coleman at 810-797-4540.
Easter Breakfast was a time of good food and fellowship. It also featured a program entitled, “I WAS THERE”. This short skit featured Linda Brauer, Tamra Hartwig, and Chris McIlroy as the women who went to the tomb. Brenda Reamer was the narrator.
The Deacons (Ben Corey, Dave Harrington, and Glenn Walton) along with Robert Hartwig (Trustee Chairman) made pancakes for the Easter breakfast. These means were assisted by many others (Danielle Coleman, Brenda Corey, Sherri Ecker Smith, Barb Hartwig, Karen Tomezak, Cheryl Walton). The breakfast featured the delicious pancakes, a wonderful fruit salad (Julie Vandewarker’s recipe), quiche cups (four scrumptious varieties prepared by Cheryl Walton), and sausage!
HCC hosted a Good Friday service. The event included Scripture reading and songs that retraced Jesus’ steps on His way to the Cross. Pastor Matthew was joined by Abby and Danielle Overmyer. The pastor also presented a short message based on Jesus challenge to “Weep Not For Me… But For Yourselves.”
Maundy Thursday remembers the day when Jesus instituted the Lord’s Supper or Communion. This year, Maundy Thursday coincided with HCC’s monthly Ladies Fellowship meeting. Leslie Kirkpatrick shared about her trip to Jerusalem. Sue Kanan and Elyse Lewis provided refreshments. Pastor Matthew led a discussion of the Lord’s Supper, and the ladies present shared in a time of communion.
“Spy” Wednesday or “Holy” Wednesday reflects on the decision that Judas made to betray Jesus. The congregation of HCC united on Spy Wednesday, April 16. The program featured a darkened room and a remembrance of the acts of Judas. The congregation was challenged to consider the choices that they make.
HCC hosted an EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA event that features EGG coloring, an EGG-themed craft, EGG snacks, an EGG hunt, an EGG-themed game, and a lesson that utilized Resurrection Eggs (which tell the story of Jesus’ death, burial, and resurrection). HCC is thankful for the many families that participated and the many that helped make this event possible.
HCC’s Widow and Widower Group attended the Comedy Night event at the Pix Theater. The event featured three comedians.
Once again, Hadley Community Church invited the community to attend its monthly YOUNG AT HEART LUNCH. The meal featured delicious ham, cheesy potatoes, glazed carrots, and pea salad. The program featured Brenda Reamer (President of the Hadley Historic Society) and Elyse Lewis (Archivist of the Hadley Historic Society).
HCC is excited to welcome Dr. Robert Carter from Creation Ministries International. This special event will take place on May 4, 2025 during the evening service at 6 PM. An afterglow with desserts will occur following the presentation.
