What is Happening This Week 2/15-2/18/24
 Beloved Community, Our Lenten journey began last evening at our Ash Wednesday Taize Worship Service. I hope you are spending these 40 days weaving in time with God through prayer, fasting from things that separate you from God and thriving in transformational growth in your faith journey. I am looking forward to the devotionals every day! Thank you for sharing your faithful reflections! On Sunday we are inviting you to join us at 9:00 AM in the sanctuary for a Micah Program presented by Metrocrest Services addressing our unhoused neighbors. We have a great deal to learn about these friends and how we might serve them. The hour may alter our view of these community members. During our Lent worship services we will be fasting from behaviors that may be pulling us away from the disciples we are called to be. Our first Sunday will encourage us to fast from worry and anxiety. We will be reflecting on Jesus’ words in Luke 12 about not worrying. I am looking forward to greeting you on Sunday! Shalom Blessings, Pastor Cheryl Murphy 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, February 18 Scripture: 1 Peter 5:7, Luke 12:22-31 Ushers: Daughters of Shalom Class  Sunday School 9:15 am Kinder to 2nd – Room 206 3rd to 5th—Room 202 Confirmation – Room 207 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: The Shepardson family; the Hunt family; Rhonda King; Jean McDonald; Marilyn Paa; Rob Evans; Lisa Hunsaker; Sandy Elms; Ed Webb; John Webb; Sarah Engledow Brown; Laura York; Jeff Mills; Claudia and Marshall Masser; Karen McGuffin; Charles Hinton; Debbie and Bob Schulter; Sara Bunch; James Baxter; Karyl Sarver; Tom Yull; Matthew Perry; and our friends at Atria Carrollton.  Highlight This Week Homelessness in Our Area presentation Sunday, February 18 9 am in the sanctuary Holy Covenant Advocates for Justice & Peace will host Ainsley Mendoza with a program on Homelessness in Our Area on February 18th during the Sunday School hour from 9:00-10:15.  Food Pantry Pantry Hours: Tuesday-Thursday from 10-2 2nd and 4th Sundays from 12-1 pm We currently need soups and chili, kidney and black beans, canned fruit, mac & cheese, 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. We thank you for always being there to support the Food Pantry with your donations, your time, and your prayers.  Highlights Next Week Church Service Project Monday, February 19 10 am to Noon in the Covenant Center Join us at the church to make hygiene bags to give out to those who come to the food pantry and the clothes closet! We need donations! Please bring by Sunday, Feb 18th! Shampoos, conditioner and soap (full size and small) Hand sanitizer Toothbrushes Toothpaste Deodorant Wipes  Dinner & Game Night Friday, February 23 6 to 9 pm in the Covenant Center Bring your friends, family and your favorite games! Everyone is welcome. Can you bring a bag of chips? Some hot dog buns? Dinner will be hot dogs, so please contact Mandie Long [email protected] to let her know what you can bring. Donations toward dinner expenses (utensils, beverages, etc.) can be made on the church website and are also appreciated.   Blood Drive Sunday, February 25 8:30 am to 12:30 pm Donors will receive a warm pullover from Carter BloodCare–while supplies last. Please prayerfully consider making a donation if you are able.   Clothes Closet Needs We need the following for the HCUMC Community Clothes Closet: -Coats (all sizes) -Men’s clothes (all sizes) -Children’s clothes -Shoes (all sizes, specifically work shoes, heavy duty shoes) -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 Together We Dine Thursday, February 29 6 – 7:30 pm in the Covenant Center Registration Closes February 26 Register HERE Started in 2017 in partnership with the Dallas Bar Association, Together We Dine (TWD) provides an opportunity for people to convene and have safe conversations about race over a meal. The unique experience Project Unity offers allows for participants to reflect on their life journey and its impact on their thoughts, biases and opinions on matters regarding race relations and social justice. We recognize that we all come from different places, backgrounds and corners of the country, but we are all bonded by the common thread of humanity. Following an introduction of fellowship, Project Unity facilitators will lead interactive small group discussions between participants. It is our hope that through Together We Dine you find that what unites us is far greater than what divides us. Welcome to the table! “What unites us is greater than what divides us.” Complimentary dinner provided Registration is limited Participants must be 18 years or older Childcare is not provided. Please make arrangements. A Know-Before-You-Go will be emailed on Tuesday, February 27. Check your spam/junk folder for the email confirmation if you do not receive it in your inbox  Holy Covenant is Having a Birthday Celebration! 2024 will be Holy Covenant’s 50th anniversary and we will celebrate April 13-14, 2024. 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. Highlight Beyond Holy Covenant TCADP Annual Conference Saturday, March 2 10 am to 4 pm The Holy Covenant Advocates for Justice & Peace invite you to this special event featuring keynote speaker, Ms. Opal Lee. Helma Gentry will be one of the breakout session panelists! Register at https://tcadp.org/what-we-do/annual-conference/  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. |