This month we honor Sara Irvin with our game ball. Sara has been active with our Women’s Guild, the Hopewell Chorale, singing at the local nursing homes and most recently served as a Stephen Minister leader. Thanks, Sara, for all that you do in the name of Christ
HRC will be holding Church Van certification training on Thursday, December 3rd at 7:00PM in the Youth House. The training is an awareness course that should take less than an hour. This course is required by our insurance company for anyone that drives the church van for any reason. In order to help transport the vast amount of ministry teams doing God’s work, you need to attend this training. We thank you in advance for your support. CONTACT Nelson Nieves
Last week we honored Cyndy Warren with our game ball, because she typifies the “behind the scenes” volunteer who doesn’t often get recognized. Cyndy is our Financial Secretary, has sung for years for both of our services, and is also a landscaper extraordinaire and hostess with the mostess! She’s always willing to lend a hand, and always with a smile. Thanks, Cyndy…you make this place a special place!
Calling all greeters, ushers and Welcome Kiosk folks (and those who want to be)! Please join us in the Community Room on Sunday, November 1st at noon for lunch and celebration of this ministry. CONTACT: Karen Gomba
One child, one hour is the heart of KIDS HOPE USA. One caring adult mentoring an at-risk child one hour every week. Because when kids feel loved and valued, they are better able to learn, grow, and succeed. HRC is ready to bring this program to Gayhead Elementary School, but we need you! Read more »
Effective immediately the HRC Grounds Crew will meet at the Tool Shed every Thursday (Holidays excepted) from 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. (weather permitting). Anyone interested in participating in this outdoor work should meet with the Crew at the Tool Shed or contact Gerry Richardson. Those who would like to participate but cannot be present on Thursdays can take on special projects that will allow you to schedule the work at your convenience. CONTACT: Gerry Richardson
Start your Christmas shopping early or just stock up on winter reading and videos while helping poor children in the Dominican Republic. Shop at Barnes & Noble on Route 9 in Poughkeepsie on Sunday, November 1st and a portion of your sale will be used towards the purchase of Spanish educational books, toys and Bibles. Our HRC family is sponsoring children to go to Christian schools and they need Bibles to do their homework. Please pick up a coupon at the kiosk. If you have any questions please contact Susan Nieves.
Children in the Dominican Republic cannot attend school because they do not have shoes to wear! Please place any new or slightly used sneakers or closed toed shoes for boys or girls from the age of 7-12 in the bin in the fellowship hall from October 25th to November 8th. There is also a need for a CD /cassette player in the school. If you have one to donate, plase contact either Bruce or Ellen Pearson or Susan Nieves.
Are you interested in helping a little or a lot with Odyssey, our inclusive community WITH people with special needs? Contact Pastor Mark Mast at m.mast@hrcrca.org or check it off on the Connection Card and he will contact you.
On October 23-25, you can bond, serve Christ, clean toilets, worship, cook, wash dishes, be tired, form friendships that will last a life time, pray, grow in your faith, help Lake Champion put on the “best weekend of someone else’s life.” We are looking for 25 highly motivated youth group PARENTS and high school people to serve the HRC Junior High kids and 300 of their best friends. If you want to find out what goes on behind the scenes, sign up now! Paperwork is available on hrcyouth.org or through Randy Prentiss.
