What is Happening This Week 11/7-11/10/24
 Beloved Community, What a week it has been! I am looking forward to being with you on Sunday as we reflect on our faithful discipleship together. We will gather on Monday evening at 7:00 PM for a prayer service with Holy Communion. You may join us in person or by live streaming for these services. We will have an Ad Council meeting immediately following Sunday worship. We will be approving the 2025 budget. All are welcome! I am holding you all close and grateful I am part of this loving beloved community on the days filled with joy and the ones that require us to cross through the shadows of darkness. Shalom Blessings, Pastor Cheryl Murphy Did you witness the car accident at Josey and Peters Colony Rd. Sunday, November 3rd after worship? If so, please contact Jenifer Juarez 469-677-4662. Thank you.  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, November 10 Scripture: Mark 12:38-44 Ushers: Seekers’ Class 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; Bruce Gibson; Jim McKee; Fay Beard; Kathy Amos; Lois Eaton; Sharyn Yetman; Susan Prindle; Barbara Hunt; Rhonda King; Jean McDonald; Rob Evans; Neil Parker; Mary Harrison; Christy Gunter; Kevin McGuffin; LaVerna Webb; Grant Lippincott; Sandy Elms; 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  Parents’ Night Out Friday, November 8 5:30-8:30 pm 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 [email protected] to reserve a spot for your child.  Family Service Day Saturday, November 9 10 am to Noon Volunteers are needed to pack bags of food for our Food Pantry clients. All ages are welcome.  Ad Council Meeting Sunday, November 10 11:30 am in the Sanctuary We will vote on the budget for 2025.  Prayer Service Monday, November 11 7 pm in the Sanctuary  Clothes Closet Needs The HCUMC Community Clothes Closet is very low on all items. We currently need the following: -Coats/Jackets -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. Coming Soon  Blood Drive Sunday, November 24 9:30 am – 12:30 pm Give the gift of life! All donors will receive a Carter BloodCare blanket–while supplies last.  Advent Extravaganza! Sunday, December 1st 11:45 am in the Covenant Center We are beginning the new Christian year with an Advent Celebration! Following the first Sunday in Advent, December 1 worship we will gather in the Covenant Center for lunch, a Children’s Christmas Marketplace and a live auction that will include over 12 items ranging from this lovely quilt, Efrain’s beautiful photos, to sporting event tickets, to fun events for your family and friends. Kammie will be creating one of her wonderful feasts for lunch. A perfect way to begin December – You don’t want to miss it!  Food Pantry Pantry Hours: Tuesday-Thursday from 10-2 2nd and 4th Sundays from 12-1 pm We currently need canned chicken, tuna, chili and pet food for our regular bags. For our Thanksgiving bags, we need sweet potatoes, instant mashed potatoes, stuffing, cream of mushroom soup, gravy, crispy fried onions and green beans. 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! 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. |