What is Happening This Week 8/12-8/15/21


Micah Sunday is going to be a wonderful program with three awesome speakers this week! The topic is Immigration: The Fate of Children Who Cross the Border Alone. The program will begin at 9 am in the sanctuary and be live-streamed on the website and Facebook.

A few weeks ago we were so hopeful the dawn of our new season was upon us. Reality, however, is now setting in as our children and youth return to school, that we may be delayed in our return to “the new normal.” My heart is heavy as I hear from people on the front lines in our church family and beyond, about the increase of Covid-Delta cases in the hospitals. We will return to our mask policy inside the building to protect each other and cause no harm to others–especially our children. Please be safe and careful as we continue to move through this pandemic season.

Jesus says, “And remember, I myself will be with you every day until the end of this present age.” Matthew 28:20   Shalom Blessings,
Pastor Cheryl Murphy

Highlight This Week
“Immigration: The Fate of Children Who Cross the Border Alone”
Sunday, August 15
9 am In-person and livestreamed
Holy Covenant’s Advocates for Justice and Peace will host this Micah Sunday presentation.   Rev. Owen Ross, Director of Church Development for the Conference, will participate as a panelist as well as our own Jeff Murphy who spent time working with youth in Dallas who were waiting for placement after immigrating. Candace Valenzuela, former candidate for US Congress, will be our third panelist.  

This presentation will be in-person and also livestreamed.  

If you would like to contribute to help cover the costs of our Micah Sundays, please go to hcumc.org to donate or send a check to the church office. Be sure to put “Advocates” in the note.   Please contact Lois Eaton at 214-862-8683 or [email protected] for more information.

Sunday, August 15
Scripture: Luke 10:25-37
Sermon: Jesus Would Love First

Outside Sunday Worship 8:30 am
OUTSIDE WORSHIP – We gather Sundays outside by the cross at 8:30 am.   In the event of rain, worship will move inside and children will be invited to the Covenant Center for supervised play.

  10:30 am Sunday Morning Worship
In-person and Livestreamed
We hope you are joining us either in-person, or for online worship on Facebook Live. We will be on Facebook again this Sunday at 10:30 am. If you have missed any of the services, or do not use Facebook, you may also find them on our website hcumc.org.     

Prayers of the People  
Please keep the following people in your prayers this week:
Karen Guest; Darrell Moore; Butch Dunn; Helma Gentry’s mother; Travis Williams; Lana King; Mary Harrison; Richie Moreno; Kent Prindle; Ed Webb; Julio Velasquez and our friends at Atria Carrollton.

       
Youth will go to Atria for worship this Sunday. Please meet there at 2 pm.
Atria Carrollton
1825 Arbor Creek Drive
Carrollton 75010
CPR Training
Wednesday, August 18
12:30 pm in the Covenant Center
Need to learn CPR? Need to renew your certification? Join us! Cost is $35 cash or $37 credit. Contact Heather Hinton [email protected] if interested.    

Food Pantry
Pantry Hours: Tuesday-Thursday from 10-2  2nd and 4th Sundays from 12-1 pm. 

We accept donations on Thursdays and Saturdays from 10-12. Currently, we need: chili, hearty soups and mac & cheese.

The Missions Team thanks you for always being there to support the Food Pantry with your donations, your time, and your prayers.      

Coming Soon!    
Unity Dinner & Game Night
Friday, August 27
6 pm in the Covenant Center
Everyone is welcome! Bring your family, friends and favorite games.  

 
Churchwide Quarterly Meeting
Sunday, August 29
11:30 am to Noon
In-person and livestreamed  
We will meet virtually to share information on our various ministries and what is coming up.          

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You may send your checks to:
Holy Covenant UMC
1901 E. Peters Colony Rd.
Carrollton, TX 75007  

Or you may submit your offering electronically through online giving.  

August Regular Donations/Pledge Payments:
Goal $45,793
Given to Date $11,679 (26%)  
With 35% of the month behind us, we’re at 26% of our goal. If you’re able to give, please do, and let’s make August our best one yet!  

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Donate Here. You may set up a regular pledge payment by choosing the Donation Frequency.      

Highlight in Our Conference
“Set in Motion: Has the Church Left the Building?”
Saturday, August 14
9 am to Noon  
Register HERE

The Conference Committee on Lay Servant Ministries and the Board of Laity of the North Teas Conference are hosting an event for the laity, “Set in Motion: Has the Church Left the Building?” The event will be in webinar form. Anyone may attend, laity and clergy alike, even from other conferences. There is no cost for this event; however, registration is a must for you to get your personal link to the event.  

The webinar will be led by Jason Moore of Midnight Oil Productions. Jason is an author, speaker, and worship coach who will guide us into new ways of being the church as we move into the future. He has presented “BOTH/AND”, as well as “Telling the Old Story in a New Way”, earlier this year in the NTC.   

This training will explore how each of us (laity and clergy) have a role in co-creating the next movement of God in our faith communities by taking our ministries beyond the walls of our physical buildings. We’ll be invited to explore how we are like dominos in a rally; Set in Motion by the hands of the Holy Spirit.  

Regardless of how and where you serve, you will experience an invitation to lean into God’s movement through hybrid ministry, find alignment in sharing a singular vision for your church in our post pandemic world, and experience the joy of seeing the impact that comes from watching the dominos fall as a result of the strategic methodologies being employed by churches throughout our connection.  

Please join us for this annual gathering designed to move us into the future. It will be more important than ever in this time of uncertainty for the laity and the clergy to work together as we explore new ways of making disciples. You are a part of this movement – part of God’s domino effect in the world. There will be opportunities for discussion and asking questions. The agenda and link will be sent to you after you register. We hope to see you there. All that is required is your presence, and a domino. Be sure to find one you can bring along as you participate.