Dr. Rondy Smith filled the pulpit on Sunday, July 24, 2011, as she told the story of her Radical Sabbatical. The whole church is joining Rondy in the process as Adult and Youth Sunday School Classes begin the study of Radical Together this Sunday, August 7, 2011. Pastor Carol Smith filled the pulpit on Sunday, July 31, 2011, as she told the story of The Generations. Carol had the HCN Generations of Youth to come to the front for a prayer of blessing before dismissal in second service. Both of these women are gripped with conviction for where God leads them and how he wants them to lead in their ministry assignments at HCN. I am very proud of each pastor and the excellence with which they led morning worship services. Thanks to Pastor Ken Jewett who taught the Early Christian Sunday School Class on both July 24 and July 31, 2011.
There are three special musical events coming to HCN in the next eight weeks and each possesses a distinct personality and purpose. The first is scheduled for this Sunday, August 7, 2011, at 6:00 PM in The Center. It has incubated in the heart of Dr. Sam Green. It is a worship and praise experience entitled, “Renew Your Mind,” and led by the praise team and worship band. It is not about watching. It is about participating. You want to come at 5:00 PM and eat and then help us to rearrange the chairs so that we might sing and praise the Lord.
The second is about others. If you were present in The Center Lobby on Sunday, you witnessed a wall of work by Betty Willis, Anna Plummer, and Jody Scott. The wall tells a story of how Kenya became a place of calling to members of the HCN family, beginning in 2006. It includes the construction of an orphanage; life for 26 orphan girls; protection for the property; dreams for a community well; feeding a community starving from drought. The wall ends by telling you there is a benefit concert and silent auction planned for Saturday, September 10, 2011, entitled “Grounded In Hope.” The purpose of the event is to raise funds to send a new team to Kenya in June 2012. Entertainment for the evening features vocalist Paul Vann. Tickets are $25 and $50. This benefit was approved by the Church Board. Like the meetings of the 2006 team which dreamed the 2008 trip into being, the meetings planning the 2012 trip are empowered by the Holy Spirit. I sat and watched each take form and was amazed.
The third is the Annual Fall Concert with music from Prestonwood Choir entitled “You Reign.” The date is September 25, 2011, at 10:00 AM in The Center. We looked at all of the stats from previous years and decided this is the one event we can do together in one great big morning. It will be fun to fill the house. Would you reserve the morning?
Jake Resor landed safely in Nashville, TN, last night following a summer of mission in Bulgaria and an automobile wreck which dislocated his hip. His hip is now relocated and he is on a month of crutches. Dr. Tim Green chaperoned Jake home. We look forward to seeing and hearing from Jake. The other eighteen missionaries return in several weeks.
Kyle Smith is in Lakeland, Florida, this week playing in the East Coast Pro Showcase. 150 high school baseball players from 6 regions make up the rosters of 6 teams. The percentage of draft picks to MLB teams from the 2010 showcase is huge. Previous players include Josh Hamilton and Brian McCann.
I am glad to be home and look forward to worship with you on Sunday.
In Christ Jesus,
Pastor Howard
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