What is Happening This Week 10/17-10/20/24
 Fun events continue this weekend in the Pumpkin Patch! Friday night, Efrain Sain and his brass ensemble will play beginning at 7 pm. On Saturday, You are invited to dress up for the All-Day Costume Contest, meet Princess Belle between 11 and 1 and come back for S’mores and Spooky Hayrides at 7 pm. This Sunday afternoon, the Scarecrow (Brian Henry) will be reading seasonal stories at 4 pm. The preschool is requesting help this Saturday morning with moving sand from the parking lot to the sandbox. Please be here at 9 am and bring shovels and wheelbarrows if you have them! On Sunday, Laulie Eckeberger will be preaching on Philippians 2:1-11 at 10:30 am. Next week, we have important events in the life of the church. On Thursday, October 24th, we will hold our Charge Conference at 7 pm to review the year and to vote on leadership for next year. On Saturday, October 26th, we will meet for a Visioning Summit from 9 am to noon when we will plan for the future of Holy Covenant. Please RSVP to [email protected] if you plan to attend. Another great event next week will be a piano concert featuring our own Astrid Morales! On Friday, October 25th at 7 pm, Astrid and Dr. Gabriela Calderon will perform Celebrating Women in Music, piano works written for 4 hands–all by women composers. Make plans to be part of this exciting time at HCUMC! 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 20 Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11 Ushers: Daughters of Shalom Finances You may give ONLINE or send checks to: Holy Covenant UMC 1901 E. Peters Colony Rd. Carrollton, TX 75007   Online Giving 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: Jerry and Julie Fuller; Kathy Amos; Lois Eaton; 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; 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.  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!  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  Charge Conference Thursday, October 24 7 pm in the sanctuary We will meet with our District Superintendent, Rev. Edlen Cowley to review the past year reports, set the salary for the senior pastor, and approve new leadership for 2025. We will discuss and possibly vote on the use of our easement for the City of Carrollton to build a parking lot that will support the Woodlake Park Project. Please plan to attend.  Pizza & Game Night Friday, October 25 6 pm Covenant Center Bring your friends, family, and your favorite games! Everyone is welcome. A love offering will be collected for food. Donations toward dinner expenses can also be made on the church website and are much appreciated.  Celebrating Women in Music Piano Concert Friday, October 25 7 pm in the sanctuary Our own Astrid Morales and Dr. Gabriela Calderon will perform piano works for 4-hands solely written by women composers. A love offering will be collected.  Visioning Summit Saturday, October 26 9 am to Noon in the sanctuary with Rev. Carol Montgomery Please RSVP to Pastor Cheryl if you plan to attend! Please join us for a visioning meeting for leadership and the beloved community members who want to help create all that God is calling us to in the next 50 years! Rev. Carol Montgomery will assist us in focusing on the ways we can serve the community, remain an active presence in social justice, and become more financially sustainable. Our theme is DREAM BIG: Let us use what God has entrusted to us to take risks, be creative, and transform lives. Please join us for this very important meeting about our future!  Food Pantry Pantry Hours: Tuesday-Thursday from 10-2 2nd and 4th Sundays from 12-1 pm We currently need soups, peanut butter, mac & cheese, canned chicken, tuna 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.  Coming Soon Breakfast for Austin Street Center Food Collection Saturday, November 2 9 am to Noon Holy Covenant Kitchen Holy Covenant is scheduled to again provide breakfast for the homeless at Austin Street Center. 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, November 2, between 9 am and noon. Bottled water, snack bars and juice boxes are also appreciated. Please bring any leftover Halloween candy for clients at ASC, also! Please contact Rick Davis (972-814-5325 [email protected]) with any questions.  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! 2024 is 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. |