What is Happening This Week 1/27-1/30/22
  Holy Covenant Family, At the beginning of this week my niece posted: Welcome to January 74th. And although January has 31 days, it has really felt like a very long month this year! So many of us have been impacted with illness and allergies. I hope and pray February will be a month of healing and wellness returning! As I’m writing this note, the ECDP Preschoolers are visiting with all kind of reptiles in the sanctuary! I hope none are left behind for worship on Sunday! The voices of children and the participation in a wonderful Rainforest Week has been such a joy! Kammie Powell created the activities this week and has led a team of volunteers to engage our little ones in such an adventure! There has been such excitement! I look forward to greeting you all on Sunday. We are going to be reflecting on forgiveness. So many times the forgiveness we hold creates bonds that hold us. Jesus spends time directly speaking about forgiveness. Hope you will join us in the sanctuary, if you are feeling safe in doing so, at 8:30 am and 10:30 am or live streaming at 10:30 am from your home. May February begin with renewed hope on Tuesday! Shalom Blessings, Pastor Cheryl 8:30 am Sunday Worship  We have moved 8:30 worship inside to the sanctuary until warmer weather.  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. Sunday, January 30 Scripture: Matthew 18 and Luke 6 A Reflection on Forgiveness Sunday School  Sunday School will resume in February! For more information or questions, contact Laulie Eckeberger at [email protected] If you are interested in teaching or helping with Sunday School, please sign up HERE. Prayers of the People  Please keep the following people in your prayers this week: Norma Boren; Randy Norris; Bill Bromwich; Sharon Harris; Travis Williams; Mary Harrison; Don Hinton; Michael Foirek; and our friends at Atria Carrollton. Happening This Week  Breakfast for Austin Street Saturday, January 29 9 am to Noon Holy Covenant Kitchen Holy Covenant is scheduled to again provide breakfast for the homeless at Austin Street Shelter. If you are able to donate food, please prepare 12 sandwiches, 12 pieces of fruit and 12 hard-boiled eggs and deliver them to Holy Covenant on Saturday, January 29th, between 9 am and noon. Bottled water and juice boxes are also appreciated. Please drive around to the kitchen door where members of the Spiritual Journeymen will receive the donations from you. The Journeymen will deliver the food to Austin Street Saturday afternoon. Please contact Rick Davis (972-814-5325 [email protected]) with any questions. Holy Covenant ECDP is Hiring!  We are in need of an assistant teacher in the toddler room. This person will work with the lead teacher and other early childhood education professionals to plan and implement lessons, play with and care for the children ages 18 months through 2 years on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 8:30 – 2:30. Please contact Heather Hinton [email protected] if you or someone you know may be interested. Thank you!  Food Pantry Pantry Hours: Tuesday-Thursday from 10-2 2nd and 4th Sundays from 12-1 pm. URGENT needs: large pasta sauce, hearty soup, canned chicken and dog/cat food. The Missions Team thanks you for always being there to support the Food Pantry with your donations, your time, and your prayers. Finances  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. January Regular Donations/Pledge Payments Goal $58,477 Given to Date $55,969 (96%) 2022 is off to an excellent start – thank you!  Online Giving Donate Here. You may set up a regular pledge payment by choosing the Donation Frequency. |