February 16th – Higher Hope, our new ministry for women who experienced the loss of a child, meets from 6:30 – 8:30 pm at HSBC. Our mission is to provide biblical hope, comfort, and support to grieving women who have experienced the loss of a child. Group meetings are open to all women in the community. For more information, join us on our Facebook page.

March 9-10 – The 40th annual Sports for Christ Retreat takes place at the Kirksville Primary and Middle Schools March 9-10. Join hundreds of area youth as they compete in sporting events, Bible Quiz, and hear powerful messages about the truth of Christ! This year’s theme is “We Won’t Back Down!”

March 31 – Easter Egg Hunt! Join us at PC Mills Park at 11 am for our annual Easter Egg Hunt! Children ages 2-10 are invited to join us for this fun event! There will be prizes and a special presentation. In the event of rain or snow, the event will be held at the church.

Sports for Christ Retreat Practices – All youth grades 6-12 are invited to join us as we practice volleyball, basketball, and soccer for this year’s Sports for Christ Retreat. Practices begin Sunday, January 29th and meet every Sunday for 6 weeks. We meet from 2-4 PM at the Rehoboth Baptist Church Gym.

Family devotions – Family Worship Guides to help your family read through the Bible together are available in the church foyer. We are beginning in Genesis, and will celebrate milestones along the way. The next set of Family Worship Guides will be available the second week in February.

Hamilton Street Baptist Church is now an Adair County Mobile Food Bank site! In February, we distributed food to over 400 people representing 140 families! The March distribution date will be announced shortly. You do not need to provide proof of income to receive assistance.

Loving our Neighbors: In February, the HSBC Youth and Family ministry will be sharing the sweet news of God’s love for us through His Son, Jesus Christ, by sharing a sweet treat with our neighbors. Please share your Valentine’s candy donation in the box in the foyer. Thank you!

It’s our new family ministry program at Hamilton Street! Rooted in the principles of Deuteronomy 6, this is a great way for parents, grandparents, families, and kids to learn how to live and grow in their faith – not just at church but all day, every day. Even if you aren’t a parent, HSBC D6 is for you too! Grandparents, aunts, uncles, and singles…all are welcome and encouraged to participate!   Learn more on our HSBC D6 Family Ministry page!

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Tuesday, December 7

12 pm – Women’s Ministry Carry-in Lunch

6:30 pm – Ladies’ Craft Night

Saturday, December 11 – 9 am

Youth Group Christmas Shopping in Columbia

Sunday, December 12 – 6 pm

Our Christmas

Music, readings, and other shared Christmas offerings by our congregation.

Sunday, December 19 – 6 pm

Christmas Cantata

Featuring special music, the Hamilton Street Baptist choir,  and a presentation of the nativity story by the children and youth. Reception to follow in the Fellowship Hall.

Friday, December 24 -6 pm

Candlelight Christmas Eve Service

Invite your friends and family to join us as we celebrate the birth of our Savior at this beautiful service.

Throughout the month of December, the Women on Mission’s Christmas Post Office is open for you to deliver your Christmas cards to church friends. Your postage goes to support the Lottie Moon Christmas offering.

Family Advent devotion books are also available at the church. Please join us Sunday mornings for the lighting of the Advent candles.

For more information about Christmas activities, please view our December newsletter. Information about youth and family activities for the month of December can be found in our Parent and Youth Focus – December 2010.

Join the families in our church as we share in daily Advent devotions with our families. Written by our youth and family minister, you are welcome to download our Advent devotional booklet, The Great ADVENTure for personal use.

Men’s breakfast meets monthly at 8 am.

The entire church and all of their friends are invited! You do not need to be a youth or family to attend!

Chili cook-off – bring a pot of your best chili to share or a side dish.
Wii Tournament for all ages in the Refuge
Board games (please bring some to share!)
Movies
Fellowship

We will have an esteemed panel of judges to sample the chili, so bring your best creation! Want to be one of those esteemed judges? Just let Cheryl know.

It’s sure to be a fun night and a great way to celebrate the New Year! For more information and to RSVP, please visit our event Facebook page.

Couples are invited to join us for a special night out, to enjoy time together and enrich your marriage.

Dinner and dessert and included, and the event features guest speaker Steven Voss, professor at Hannibal-LaGrange College. Steve will be speaking on “going deeper” in your marriage. Cost is $10 per couple.

Please make your own arrangements for childcare. You do NOT need to be a regular attender of HSBC to participate – all are welcome!

4 Pm at Jackson Country Connections

$5 per person

Everyone welcome! Bring a guest & we’ll pay their admission! This is a great opportunity to reach out to our unchurched friends and neighbors! Directions are available in the October church newsletter. Those wishing to ride in the church van may meet at the church at 3:30.

Bonfire: Oct. 1, 2010

Campground 1

6-8 pm

Bring your marshmallow roasting stick and join our HSBC family for a great time of worship and fellowship around the campfire. S’Mores fixings will be provided!  Lawn chairs or blankets are recommended.

Those camping should have already signed up—check with Cheryl to see if any campsites are available for Oct. 1st or 2nd.