HFCOG Staff:Jerry Shoap, Lead Pastor………………………………………..… jerry@hanoverbeacon.orgStephen Dunn, Interim Executive Pastor…………………..steve@hanoverbeacon.orgDan Thomas, Pastor of Congregational Care................. dan@hanoverbeacon.orgJeff Harner, Pastor of Discipleship & Small Group …....…jeff@hanoverbeacon.org Mike Sponseller, Pastor of Student & Youth............... mike@hanoverbeacon.orgTonya Sponseller, Student Ministry Assistant……..……tonya@hanoverbeacon.org Jen Sager, Director of Children’s Ministry …………………….jen@hanoverbeacon.orgAmy LeFevre, Children’s Ministry Assistant…………………amy@hanoverbeacon.orgCarrie Klunk, Treasurer…………………………………...…….…carrie@hanoverbeacon.orgKay Fontaine, Executive Assistant…………………...…………..kay@hanoverbeacon.orgSarah Stambaugh, Administrative Assistant………………sarah@hanoverbeacon.orgStan Wickline, Facilities Manager………………………………..stan@hanoverbeacon.orgBert Bohager, Facilities Assistant………………..…….….……….bertbohager@gmail.comJim Stiff, Facilities AssistantDon Blatt, Facilities Assistant

Hanover First Church of God

We’re so glad you came!

Welcome

Welcome. We hope you find the worship to be both uplifting and God-honoring. To God be the glory!We offer Sunday morning small groups for both young and old alike to learn more about the way the Bible can be applied to our everyday life. There are also a variety of opportunities offered during the week for you to get to know others who worship at HFCOG. Please stop by Guest Services in the Atrium, or the Chapel Welcome Center to pick up a Welcome Packet which tells you about our church, our beliefs, and the various ministries we offer. If you have any questions, please place a note in a Connection Card Box and someone will quickly get in touch with you!

600 Fairview Drive * Hanover, PA 17331 * 717-637-1100 * Fax 717-637-8756

Office Hours: Monday – Thursday 8am-4pmFriday 8am-12pmWebsite: www.hanoverbeacon.org

Mission StatementOur mission is to serve as a lighthouse, offering a beacon of hope by bringing people to Christ and strengthening believers in their faith through Biblical teaching, healthy relationships, and compassionate service.

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If you would like to be more fully connected visit

us online at our HFCOG church family community,

The Lighthouse Connection (TLC),

hfcog.ccbchurch.com.

Log On, Plug In, Reach Out

Thank You for joining us today.

You and your family are a very important part of this

church body. And we want to know that you are here.

Please take time to fill out the Connection Card and

place it in a Connection Card Box located by any

exit door. Welcome and God Bless!

May 19, 2019

8:00AM & 11:00AM Chapel Services

Ecclesiastes 4:7-12

Pastor Dan Thomas

9:30AM & 11:00AM Fellowship Hall Services

Proverbs 13:20, 17:17, 27:6-9

Pastor Jeff Harner

Your Friends

May 19, 2019

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Start

I dedicated my life to Christ for the first time.

I re-dedicated my life to Christ.

I would like to talk to a pastor.

Next Step

I’m interested in getting baptized.

I’m interested in joining a Life group.

I’m interested in a Care Group:

GriefShare___ DivorceCare___

I want to become a member of HFCOG.

Get Involved

Chair Team Parking Lot Team Music Team Tech Team Communion Prep Prayer Chain VBS Volunteers (June 24-28) Usher 8 9:30 11 Greeters / Welcome Center Children’s Ministries MOPS / MomsFirst Youth Ministries Adult Ministries

Upcoming Events

Senior Adult Share-A-Lunch (May 21)

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Congregational News

All Small Groups and Events information are posted in the bulletin boards located in the Atrium and Chapel area. You can sign up for events by using the connection card or online at www.hanoverbeacon.org.

Ron Bell & Ilene Ruppert were united in marriage on Saturday, May 11, 2019. Congratulations to the new Mr. & Mrs. Bell!

The ROCK Super Sunday: TODAY in Room 107 at 9:30 am and 11:00 am. 7th – 12th graders are invited to Super Sunday. Super Sunday is a day of funactivities, games, and a time for building relationships. The Rock Student Ministries is a place for teenagers to come together and engage in conversations about God, learn about life, and be a part of something bigger than themselves.

The ROCK Student Ministries: *THIS Wednesday Evening:*Human Video practice from 5:30 – 6:30 pm. Questions contact Kelly McClintock at 717-451-6945.

*Mid-week gathering from 6:30 – 8:00 pm.

Attention all GRADUATES: Join us on Graduation Sunday, June 9. We will be acknowledging our college and high school graduates. Please send student’s name, school (graduating from), picture (jpeg format), and which service you will be attending on 6/9 to tonya@hanoverbeacon.org. You can also input information and upload pictures at www.hanoverbeacon.org. Deadline is Friday, May 31st.

Sr. Adult Share-A-Lunch: THIS Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at 11:30 am“Daughters of the American Revolution” - We will be providing the meal. Since it’s “Mother’s Day” in May, please bring “Baby Items” (Baby Shampoo, wipes, diapers, etc.) to donate to New Hope Ministries. Please be sure to sign up (online or use the Connection Card) and let us know that you are coming.

Guest Speaker: Join us on the Sunday of Memorial Weekend, May 26, 2019. Colleen Gross, an excellent proclaimer of God's Word, will be speaking on the biblical principle of Generosity.

Promotion Sunday: June 2nd and Promotion Wednesday June 5th. It’s time to move up. We are looking forward to an AWESOME year!

Red Cross Blood Drive: Tuesday, June 4th, 2019 from 3:30-7:30pm. Please sign up in the Atrium, Chapel Foyer, or online; www.redcrossblood.org and type in our zip code to find our drive.

Dave Frey 17th Annual Memorial Motorcycle Ride: SAVE THE DATE - June 8, 2019Join us for our ride that benefits our church camp; Camp Yolijwa, Doubling Gap Center, Newville, PA. Questions? Email us at DaveFreyMotorcycleRide@gmail.com.Registration Forms are available in the literature racks or online.

Gathering for Prayer: Sunday, June 9th at 6 pm. The Elders have called the congregation to come together to hear some important questions we will be facing in the next year as we transition to a new Lead Pastor and as we refocus the specifics of our mission strategy.

VBS: POWER UP Raise Your Game. June 24-27, 6:00 - 8:30 pm - June 28, Family Dinner; 6:00 pm, FX Show to follow. Register online or at Kids' Check-In area. If you would like to help out at VBS contact Jen Sager at jen@hanoverbeacon.org.

It’s America!! Coming to the stage September 14th & 15th at 7pm. “The Songs We Sing…The Land We Love.” Rehearsal begins June 5th from 7 - 8pm in the Chapel. We need ALL singers! (School aged children are needed for a choir that will be rehearsing at a later date, watch for it in the bulletin). Rehearsals for both choirs will be Wednesdays from 7 - 8pm. Come and help bring the 19th & 20th centuries of America to life! For more info call Linda 717-359-5527.

Outdoor Baptism: Sunday July 28th at Two Harts Barn. ARE YOU READY FOR THE NEXT

STEP? Have you accepted Christ as your Savior, but have not yet been baptized as a believer in Him? Won’t you give this matter your prayerful consideration? The baptism service will be held at Two Harts Barn, 5720 Colonial Valley Road, Spring Grove, PA 17362. If you would like to be baptized, please pick up a “Request to be Baptized Form” in the literature racks or sign up online. Baptism Service is 6 - 7 pm. Bring a lawn chair.

Jeans and Flannel Shirts Needed: We are having a Family Fall Festival in October and we are in need of old jeans and flannel shirts to be used to make scarecrows. Please bring them to church and put in the boxes located in the Atrium and Foyer.

Outreach and Opportunities to Serve

Tech Team needed: Training provided. See Get Involved section of the bulletin.

Prayer Warriors: If you want to be added to the prayer chain, see Get Involved.

Hanover Area Council of Churches: May Special needs list includes: cooking spray, whole/sliced canned potatoes, tall can trash bags, masking tape, hand soap, laundry pods HE, flip flops, single serve entrees and vegetables. Call 717-633-6353 to schedule a drop off.

Music Ministry Opportunities: Hanover Hall, May 20 at 7:00 pm; Brethren Home, June 28 at 2pm. Please prayerfully consider where the Lord leads you to participate. Interested? Contact Darlene Parlette at 717-359-7011. 1 Chronicles 16:9 “Sing to him, sing praise to him; tell of all his wonderful acts.”

Please help our Benevolent Committee in helping to collect items for New Hope. Their current need is tuna, toilet paper, and mac-n-cheese. There is a tote in the Atrium, just inside the doors, for donations. Thank you, the Benevolent Committee

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