What is Happening This Week 10/10-10/13/24

         
Beloved Community,  

These cooler temps are a welcomed gift! However, our hearts are heavy today for our friends in Florida. This fall is feeling like a very hard season for many of us.  

Hope you will join us for fun in the Pumpkin Patch on Saturday for all types of fun events!    

On Sunday Christine Perry, the HC Director of Finance, will bring us the messageShe plans to take inspiration from Organic Wesley as we explore the connection between faith, stewardship, and healthy living through the teachings of John Wesley. Though we acknowledge our imperfections, we are called to pursue perfection through intentional, thoughtful growth, always striving to reflect God’s love and grace in every part of our lives. Hope you will join us!  

I will look forward to greeting you on Sunday!  
Shalom Blessings,
Pastor Cheryl    

Interested in becoming a member of HCUMC?  
Contact Pastor Cheryl [email protected].    

10:30 am Sunday Morning Worship In-person and Livestreamed  
Join us either in-person, or for online worship on Facebook Live. We are on Facebook Sundays 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, October 13
Sermon: Nurturing Body, Soul, and Creation: The Spiritual Wisdom of Organic Wesley
Scripture: Romans 12:1, Psalm 24:1, Proverbs 12:10  
Ushers: Seekers    

Finances  
You may give ONLINE or send checks to:
Holy Covenant UMC
1901 E. Peters Colony Rd.
Carrollton, TX 75007  


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Donate here or use the QR code. You may set up a regular pledge payment by choosing the frequency of donations.  

Sunday School
9:15 am
Kinder to 2nd – Room 206
3rd to 5th—Room 202
Youth – Youth Room
Infants to PreK – Nursery  

Adult Classes:
Daughters of Shalom – Room 208
Seekers – Room 210
Pathfinders – Room 211
Spiritual Journey – Room 212
Travelers – Room 213 – starts at 9:30 am  

Wear Your Nametag!
Be sure to wear your nametag this Sunday to help our guests learn names. If you need a nametag, please add your name to the sign-up sheet on the nametag table.   

Prayers of the People  
Please keep the following people in your prayers this week:
Lois Eaton; Julie Fuller; Kathy Amos; Susan Prindle; Barbara Hunt; Rhonda King; Jean McDonald; Rob Evans; Neil Parker; Lisa Rutherford; Christy Gunter; Kevin McGuffin; Victoria Rhudell Boren Castor; LaVerna Webb; Grant Lippincott; Sandy Elms; Ed Webb; John Webb; Laura York; Jeff Mills; Claudia and Marshall Masser; Karen McGuffin; Charles Hinton; Debbie and Bob Schulter; James Baxter; Karyl Sarver; Tom Yull; and our friends at Atria Carrollton.     

Highlights This Week    

Pumpkin Patch
Mondays – Fridays 1 – 7 pm
Saturdays 9 am – 7 pm
Sundays 11 am – 7 pm  

It’s pumpkin time again at HCUMC!  

The pumpkin patch supports the church, has a positive impact on the community, and is a fun way to get involved! We cannot do it without you! Please sign up HERE for a 2-hour volunteer slot! Please contact Laulie [email protected] with any questions.    

   


Parents’ Night Out
Friday, October 11
5:30-8:30 pm
Covenant Center  

Drop your kids off for a night of dinner, activities and a movie! Spend some quality time alone or with friends while we watch the kids! Contact Laulie Eckeberger [email protected] to reserve a spot for your child.    


Family Service Day
Saturday, October 12
10 am – Noon
Food Pantry  

Volunteers are needed to pack bags of food for our Food Pantry clients. All ages are welcome.    

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Car Show & Craft Fair
Saturday, October 12
11 am in the Pumpkin Patch  

We will have Pickups-n-Panels Truck Club and several craft vendors in our parking lot starting at 11 am. From 11 am to 1 pm you can meet and have your photo taken with Princess Peach!  

  Cinderella is looking at her new ball dress
Meet Cinderella
Sunday, October 13
12-2 pm in the Pumpkin Patch

Meet Cinderella and have your photo taken with her in the Pumpkin Patch!    

Male and female clothes arranged and hanging in a walk in closet Clothes Closet Needs
The HCUMC Community Clothes Closet is very low on all items.

We currently need the following:
-Men’s clothes
-Women’s clothes
-Children’s clothes
-Shoes (all sizes)
-New underwear and socks (all sizes)
-Mini shampoo, conditioner, soap, toothpaste, lotion  

Please bring clothes to the church Tuesday – Thursday between 10 am and 2 pm or Sunday mornings.  
Highlights Next Week  
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L.I.F.T.
Thursday, October 17
11 am
Home of Colleen Evans  

The monthly LIFT (Ladies in Fellowship Together) gathering will be on Thursday, October 17th, at 11:00 am at the home of Colleen Evans. Go to the church website L.I.F.T. for more information. Bring a snack or covered dish to share. We will enjoy food and fellowship. If you do not have time to prepare a dish, please join us anyway – we want you with us! 

Please contact Hefina Glenys [email protected] if you plan to attend.    

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Brass Ensemble Concert
Friday, October 18
7 pm in the Pumpkin Patch  

Our own Efrain Sain and friends will perform as the sun sets in the Pumpkin Patch. Bring a lawn chair!    


Spooky Fun in the Patch!
Saturday, October 19
All Day – Costume Contest
11 am – 1 pm Meet Princess Belle
7 – 9 pm S’mores and Spooky Hayrides  

Wear your costume and join the fun in the Pumpkin Patch!    


Scarecrow Stories
Sunday, October 20
4 pm in the Pumpkin Patch  

Join our scarecrow, Brian Henry, as he reads seasonal stories in the Pumpkin Patch!  

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

We currently need soups, peanut butter, pasta sauce, canned chicken and pet food. Donations may be dropped off Tuesdays through Thursdays between 10 am and 2 pm. In addition to that, we accept donations on Sundays before and after worship. There will be carts outside the Pantry for your donations.  

Get Your HC Merch!  
In honor of our 50th Anniversary, we are offering several commemorative items for sale!  
T-shirt – $20 | Mug – $10 | Tote bag – $10 | Hat – $20   Items may be purchased HERE or at church.    

Happy Birthday, Holy Covenant!  
Holy Covenant turns 50 this year and we invite you to celebrate your church when you celebrate your birthday. Whenever your birthday falls, consider making a gift to HCUMC. Just mark your gift “Birthday Offering” and put it in the offering plate on Sunday or give ONLINE.  

Tuesday Take Five
Tuesdays at 12 noon 
Facebook Live 
Take a few minutes out of your Tuesday for spiritual growth and an uplifting message for the week with Laulie Eckeberger.