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.
HCC Youth at the Creation Museum and the Ark Encounter
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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.
Annual Meeting Appointments
On February 6 HCC’s Annual Meeting was held with 46 members in attendance. At the meeting there were a number of positions which were voted on and approved, including:
• Deacon: Jay TenBrink, Glenn Walton
• Trustee: Jeff Smith
• Sunday School Super: Barb Hartwig
• Asst. Sunday School Super: Sue Harrington
• Head Usher: Bruce Katzmark
• Communion Stewards: Diane Katzmark, Kim Lench
• Memorial Chairperson: Brenda Reamer
We would like to thank everyone for their willingness to serve the Lord. Please keep these folks in your prayers.
Thomas Tatro Named HCC’s Youth Pastor
In 2021 Thomas Tatro was brought in to serve the Lord as HCC’s Youth Leader. Since then he and Florence have worked tirelessly in ministering to both the youth and the young adults while also reaching out to the surrounding community to serve and spread the news of what HCC is doing. In addition, Thomas recently completed his B.A. in Leadership Ministry and is now pursuing his Masters Degree (MDIV) at Liberty University. In recognition of his achievement, a special congregational meeting was held on March 12 to vote on a motion to elevate Thomas to the position of Youth Pastor. After prayerful consideration the motion was passed by an overwhelming majority. Congratulations Thomas and thank you for your service!
Pastor’s Corner (Q1 Newsletter)
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. 2 Cor. 5:17
The chirping of the birds, the budding of the trees, the rising of shoots from the ground signal to us that Spring has arrived. Though we appreciate the beauty of the pure white snow, the promise of Spring fills our hearts and minds with images of new life and opportunities. These are the same qualities we find in the second letter that the Apostle Paul was inspired to write to the church at Corinth. “If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation…” In this passage, the word “new” comes from the Greek word ”kainos”. It carries with it the idea of newness in quality. This newness is seen as an innovation. It is a change and as believers, we realize the depth of truth in this aspect of the word. When we accept Christ, we are changed in so many ways. Our minds (way of thinking) are changed – we no longer think like the world. Instead, we embrace the mind of Christ – the way God thinks. There is a change of relationship. No longer are we enemies or strangers or foreigners to God. Instead, we are now embraced as friends and even as adopted heirs of God. There is also a change in our eternal destiny. When we place our faith in Christ, we are given access to Paradise – eternity with God rather than separation in Hell, so the newness we experience is very real.
However, there are also additional ideas connected with ”kainos”. The newness speaks of additional opportunity. When we accept Christ, God desires to use us to further His kingdom, to share His grace, to demonstrate His love and to declare His mercy. In this word, we see that our faith in Christ is not simply about what we receive. It also cries out what we now are able to give. We are meant to share this change with others in our lives.
As we approach Resurrection Sunday, let us recall the change that has been wrought in our lives. Let us realize the impact and the significance of what Christ has accomplished for us and let us take the opportunities that God has given us to be used by Him.
