What is Happening This Week 3/14-3/17/24
 Beloved Community, Hope you are enjoying this week! Everyone is welcome to join me in the Shalom Center for coffee at 9:30 AM on Sunday for conversation about Holy Covenant or if you are interested in joining the church. We will have our final Lent Sunday before moving into Holy Week next weekend. Hope you will find some green to wear on St Patrick’s Day. This week we will fast from resentment. Patrick’s story will help us in our reflections. We will have an Ad Council meeting following worship on Sunday. We will give a brief review of ministries, plans for our 50th Celebration and opportunities for the spring & summer. If you want to know more about Holy Covenant, please join us. Everyone is welcome! I look forward to greeting you on Sunday! St. Patrick’s Blessing May your days be many and your troubles be few. May all God’s blessings descend upon you. May peace be within you, may your heart be strong. May you find what you’re seeking wherever you roam. May the strength of God pilot us, may the wisdom of God instruct us. May the hand of God protect us, may the word of God direct us. May your Salvation, O Lord, be always ours this day and for evermore. Amen 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, March 17 Sermon: Fasting from Resentment – Finding Resilience Ushers: Daughters of Shalom  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; Rhonda King; Jean McDonald; Marilyn Paa; Rob Evans; Lisa Hunsaker; Karen Garcia; Sandy Elms; Ed Webb; John Webb; 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 Coffee with Pastor Cheryl Sunday, March 17 9:30 am in the Shalom Center Are you interested in becoming a member of Holy Covenant? Meet with Pastor Cheryl to find out how to join and what it means to be a member.  Take the Survey As most of you know, social justice and missions work is the heart and soul of Holy Covenant UMC. The purpose of the Advocates for Justice and Peace committee is to serve Holy Covenant as its primary resource and catalyst for the work of social justice. For us to do this effectively, we need to hear from you! Please take a moment to respond to this anonymous survey by March 18, 2024. It will only take about 2 minutes to complete and will make a world of difference as it will help us find the best way to navigate the many justice issues facing our church, our communities, and our world.  Highlights Next Week Dinner & Game Night Friday, March 22 6 pm Covenant Center Bring your friends, family, food and your favorite games! Everyone is welcome. 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.  Church Clean-Up Saturday, March 23 9 am to Noon Help us refresh the church building for Holy Week and our anniversary celebration! We have some painting and some cleaning to do. Wear your work clothes and if you have a handheld steamer, a small vacuum, or an extension cord, please bring them.  Shalom Center Blessing and Bake Sale Sunday, March 24 11:30 am Join us as we celebrate the completion of the new Shalom Center and enjoy some baked goods from our own church members! Holy Week at Holy Covenant   Palm Sunday March 24 10:30 am Join us in worship for a palm procession and celebration of the start to Holy Week 11:30 am Shalom Center Celebration and Bake Sale  Maundy Thursday March 28 7 pm We will share Holy Communion in observance of the Last Supper.  Good Friday March 29 7 pm Invite your friends to hear Song of the Shadows by Joseph M. Martin presented by the Wesleyan Choir and the Philharmonic Orchestra of Texas.  Easter Sunday March 31 7 am Neighborhood Sunrise Service – bring a lawn chair! 9:30 am Brunch in the Covenant Center followed by Egg Hunt – bring your basket! 10:30 am Worship Celebrating the Resurrection  Food Pantry Pantry Hours: Tuesday-Thursday from 10-2 2nd and 4th Sundays from 12-1 pm We currently need soups, chili, canned beans, pasta sauce, 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. Our promotion for Holy Covenant’s 50th anniversary is called, “50 Cans for 50 Years”. We’re asking you to bring 50 cans of food to the Food Pantry by April 14th. When you have brought your 50 cans, everyone in your immediate family will receive buttons that say you have donated 50 cans to the Pantry. Don’t forget to pick up one of the coloring sheets that Laulie made. You should find them in the Narthex. Be sure to color your sheet the specified color in the directions. Laulie plans to collect the sheets to display. Register NOW! HCUMC 50th Anniversary Celebration April 7, 13 and 14 Make plans to celebrate with us in April as we commemorate 50 years of Holy Covenant! Sunday, April 7 – 10:30 am Worship Anniversary kickoff. Learn about the beginning of Holy Covenant. – 11:30 Block Party Bounce house, food, games and fun shared with our neighbors. Saturday, April 13 -6 pm Anniversary Banquet *Reservation Required Guest speakers include Bishop Ruben Saenz, Jr. and HCUMC’s first pastor, Rev. Jack Soper. Sunday, April 14 – 10:30 am Worship Honor the past, present, and future of Holy Covenant in worship. – 11:30 am Reception Join previous and current members and staff as we celebrate being a part of this beloved church family. *You MUST RSVP to [email protected] by April 1 to attend the banquet!   Clothes Closet Needs We need the following for the HCUMC Community Clothes Closet: -Coats and jackets (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.  HC Merch is Coming! In honor of our 50th Anniversary, we will be offering several commemorative items for sale! Stay tuned for more details.  Holy Covenant is Having a Birthday Celebration! 2024 is Holy Covenant’s 50th anniversary and we will celebrate April 7, 13 and 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. 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. |