Sermon “Feedback” Gathering
Those who are interested are invited to a “Sermon Feedback Gathering," Sunday, September 5th, after worship.

Prayer Shawl/Chemo Cap Ministry Meeting
The “Knit-Wits,” our prayer shawl and chemo cap ministry will be meeting this Wednesday evening at 6:30 p.m.  Contact Bev Ponton with any questions.

Even though the organization has received money and supplies from several churches and charitable organizations to be used to purchase book bags and some supplies for the first day of school, there is still a need.  If we are able to fill a box with further supplies, Holly Youth Assistance will distribute them equally to each of the schools in the Holly system.  Then, when a child shows up without needed materials, the teacher can quietly make sure that that student is supplied with what they need to succeed.

The following items would be appreciated:

• Memory Sticks [Flash Drives] for computers.  (Evidentially they come with pictures of popular characters on them for the younger set.)
• 3-hole punched paper.
• 1-inch 3-ring binders.  [Every student in Jr. High and Sr. High is required to use a different binder for each class.  Target was having a sale on these this past week.  Look for bargains at one of the local stores.]
• Two - pocket folders.  [Even the ones with a metal spine are OK.]  One needed for each class by the older students.
• Pencils and pens, with crayons, scissors, and glue sticks for the younger set.

There will be a box in the Narthex and prayerfully, we can dedicate its contents on September 12th when we have our own “Blessing of the book bags.” Please contact Outreach Committee co-chairs Barb Brown and Gerry Jackson with any questions.

Fall Kickoff – Next Sunday!
We will return to our regular worship time of 10:30 a.m. next week. Please join us in worship where we’ll have a commissioning of leaders and a blessing of backpacks.  Immediately following worship, the entire congregation is invited to enjoy fellowship and some good food at the kickoff potluck lunch.   Sunday School for all ages will begin Sunday, September 19th.

Office Hours
Beginning August 30th, the church office will be open Mondays through Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. with the office closed on Fridays.

Sunday School Kickoff – Sunday, September 19th (Note: the date has changed from the previously announced September 12th)
We’re gearing up for a great year of Christian Education for all ages!  Please join us for a grand celebration on Sunday, September 19th, to commission, celebrate and kickoff our new program year!

Families with younger children are invited to come at 9:30 a.m. for Sunday School.

Christian Education for Teens and Adults will also begin on Sunday, September 19th, at 9:15 a.m..

Click here for more information.

Dan Nash
Please continue prayers of healing for Dan Nash.

Alice Horak
HPC member Alice Horak has passed away.  We give thanks for her life and pray for her family in their time of loss.  A memorial service will be held for Alice at Great Lakes Memorial Cemetery on Monday, September 13th at 11:00 a.m.

Amie Davis
Amie Davis wishes to thank HPC for your prayers during her convalescence.  Her most recent tests have come back with good news, and she is looking forward to the cooler weather so that she can return to worship with her HPC family.

Please Also Pray ...

• For the members of our church who are facing health problems or loss;
• For the families of our congregation and for those who are living alone. Pray that we can treat each other with care and compassion;
• For members of our church who are facing difficult times, or decisions;
• For our Session as they continuously seek God’s leading for the life and future of our church;
• For the leaders and peoples of Afghanistan, Iraq, and Palestine. Please pray for peace in those nations and in our world;
• For the men and women in our armed services and their families.
• And for our country and leaders.