"Our Mission: To serve and spread the Good News of Jesus in church and beyond in sign language."
HOC at Foods of All Nations
The Fox Cities Rotary Multicultural Center will have its annual Foods of All Nations event on Saturday, September 19, 2009. Between 3:00pm and 5:30pm, look for the Hands of Christ Deaf Choir - they will perform a set on the stage. Come and watch! Oh, and enjoy some great ethnic food while you're there!
These photos are from last year:
Be sure to look at the bottom of our worship page to see other events where the HOC Choir will be.
HOC Annual Retreat!
HOC will have its annual retreat at the Wisconsin Lions Camp in Rosholt, WI September 25-27, 2009 - Join us there!
Haven't registered yet? Download the registration form and mail it in with your payment by September 14, 2009.
NO Deaf Worship in Appleton in September
Normally, we have a guest pastor to lead Deaf Worship with us every month, but in September we are doing something different. On the morning of Sunday, September 27th, we will close our HOC annual retreat and go to worship at St. John's Church in Marion. The Rev. Gisele Berninghaus is now the pastor at that church, and so we will visit there after retreat. If you can't come to retreat but would like to join us at St. John's in Marion, please contact Kalyn Olson for details.
Be a Guest Pastor with HOC!
Each month, a guest pastor presides at our Deaf Worship services. If you are a pastor and available, contact Kalyn Olson for our Deaf Worship schedule and for more information.
HOC NEWSLETTER RENEWAL!
It's that time again, to renew your HOC newsletter subscription. Just print the renewal form and mail it in with your check payable to Hands of Christ Deaf Ministry. The deadline is fast approaching - August 31, 2009.
Another Way to Support HOC
Did you know that your old cell phones, inkjet cartridges and other items can turn into money for HOC? It can! Click below to view the poster and learn more.
You can bring your cell phones, etc. to Deaf Worship, to the HOC office or call Kalyn at (920) 968-1196 (leave voice mail/TTY message) to arrange dropoff with her.
God's Pie
The following video clip is such a jewel, it's staying here for a while longer. Pastor Beth Lockard of
Christ the King Deaf Church in Pennsylvania shared this clip from YouTube to illustrate an important message. You
can see it below:
You can also see it at this link: God's Pie.
HOC Doings
What's coming up? Here's what's happening in the faith community:
- Upcoming Worship Events
- DEAF WORSHIP
Sunday, October 18, 2009 10:15 AM
at
First United Methodist Church
325 E. Franklin Street, Appleton
Everyone Welcome! - Photos Coming Soon
- The Webmaster is working on completing an online photo album depicting the many activities of Hands of Christ Deaf Ministry, including the Choir's visits to various hearing churches in the area. It's nearly done, and when it is finished, a link to the online album will be placed here for your viewing pleasure!
If you have taken pictures of events around HOC, and would like us to showcase them, let the Webmaster know. We like to include pictures taken by our friends!
About Hands of Christ Deaf Ministry
Hands of Christ Deaf Ministry is an ecumenical Deaf Ministry serving the Fox Cities area in northeastern Wisconsin. We originated in 1997 at All Saints Lutheran Church in Oshkosh; from there we grew to where we now have an office in Appleton and hold regular monthly Deaf worship services, also in Appleton. Our Choir travels monthly from September through May, with a break during the summer months.
Two boards govern the Ministry; the Administrative Board and the Spiritual Board. The Administrative Board is made up of representatives from the churches among the five denominations that support HOC. The Spiritual Board is made up of Deaf and hard of hearing individuals who are members of Hands of Christ Deaf Ministry. Together, we make sure that our Ministry runs smoothly and that we can serve the Deaf and hard of hearing people in northeastern Wisconsin.
We have activities designed to encourage people to have a closer relationship with God. These include monthly Deaf worship, Bible studies, fundraisers, community service projects, and holiday socials. To encourage people to read the Bible, we have a daily readings calendar.
Our Ministry is available to all people who want to learn about God's love and the Christian faith. To learn more about Hands of Christ, contact Hands of Christ Deaf Ministry.
Copyright ©2009 all rights reserved, Hands of Christ Deaf Ministry.