HSCC now has four fire blankets located in the “corners” of the sanctuary under the front and rear pews. Fire blankets are used to wrap around a person whose clothing is on fire. They may also be used around grease fires to extinguish a flame. During candlelight services, someone is designated as responsible for … Continue reading Safety Tip: Fire Blankets
Safety Tip: Fire Extinguishers
Did you know there are fire extinguishers placed in numerous locations in throughout the church? These extinguishers are checked monthly by custodians and reviewed annually by an inspection service to insure that they are fully active and ready for use, should they be needed. Extinguisher location is identified by a large red arrow. Learning where … Continue reading Safety Tip: Fire Extinguishers
Safety Tip: Exit Signs
Exit signs are lighted and provide direction for safely exiting the building, even in the dark, should there be an emergency. Those unfamiliar with our church home or any unsure of a safe exit can look to these for assistance. Their appearance may vary from location to location but their purpose is the same: to … Continue reading Safety Tip: Exit Signs
Black Bear Men’s Chorus
For many years now, the Black Bear Men’s Chorus has honored us with participation in our First Sunday of December worship service. Those “in the know” get there early and listen to the rehearsal. As time for worship nears, the Sanctuary gradually fills up. By 10 am, the ushers run out of printed programs, make … Continue reading Black Bear Men’s Chorus
Candlelight Service
Christmas Eve, 12/24/18, 7 PM We welcome the birth of the Christ Child in a traditional service of carols and lessons. The Chancel Choir, under the direction of Kathy Jellison, will add to our worship service. Pastor Mark Doty will offer a meditation, “A Gift of the Heart” by Norman Vincent Peale. The service concludes … Continue reading Candlelight Service
Carols in the Round, Sunday Dec. 16th at 4 p.m.
Once again, we're honored and delighted that the Chamber Singers from Mount View High School will be presenting their wonderful “Carols in the Round” this coming Sunday, December 16th, at 4:00 PM in our Sanctuary. Under the direction of Rebecca Childs, the Chamber Singers have concertized in venues ranging from Ground Zero to the Crystal … Continue reading Carols in the Round, Sunday Dec. 16th at 4 p.m.
“Gifts for the Christ Child!” Children’s Pageant, Sunday December 16th at 10 a.m.
This year’s pageant will be our “traditional” pageant, “Gifts for the Christ Child”. There will be Friendly Beasts in the manger, Shepherds from the hillsides, Kings following the star, and Angels over-seeing all. Mary, Joseph, and Baby Jesus will be portrayed this year by the Duncan family. And our wonderful Walt Cupples will be our … Continue reading “Gifts for the Christ Child!” Children’s Pageant, Sunday December 16th at 10 a.m.
Snowman’s Fair 2018
Hi Folks! Wow, didn't we have fun at the wonderful "Snowman Fair"! Everything looked so nice. I really liked all those hanging snowflakes in the Fellowship Hall that Chris and Sandi Blanchard put up. They decorated several rooms and we all loved it. That really made the Fair a visual delight. Jim Van … Continue reading Snowman’s Fair 2018
Thanksgiving Dinner
A crew of hard working Hammond Streeters labored throughout the day on Wednesday to prepare a hearty Thanksgiving feast for the folks of the Greater Bangor Area. 4 turkeys and 15 pies were delivered to the kitchen from folks working at home. Mr. Plucky helped by giving his feathers to HSCCers who then provided whatever … Continue reading Thanksgiving Dinner
Newsletter for Nov. 26, 2018
2018-11-26 Hammond StreeterDownload