What is Happening This Week 3/7-3/10/24
 Beloved Community, We are beyond midway through Lent. My hope is that we are continuing to focus on praying, fasting and thriving. Perhaps we will be able to find time for those disciplines during this next week of Spring Break. I hope everyone can find some time to relax, pause from the rhythm of the school year and rest! We will gather this Sunday to continue our journey through Lent. Our focus will be fasting from apathy. I have struggled with this theme, feeling apathic about it; sort of ironic. I will be sharing from James 2 as the scripture. Hope you will join us for Sunday School and worship. There is always coffee available in the Shalom Center! I will leave you with a quote I found for the week: Leo Buscaglia ~ I have a very strong feeling the opposite of love is not hate – it’s apathy. It’s not giving a damn. Hope we always choose LOVE! 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 10 Sermon: Fasting from Indifference – Feasting on Passion Ushers: Seekers 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; 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 Parents’ Night Out Friday, March 8 5 – 9 pm in the 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.  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.  Highlight Next 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.  Food Pantry Pantry Hours: Tuesday-Thursday from 10-2 2nd and 4th Sundays from 12-1 pm We currently need soups, canned vegetables, pasta sauce, diced tomatoes, 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. 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. Audition NOW Auditions for the Fine Arts Week performance will be held during March. Please contact Laulie [email protected] if your child is interested in auditioning for a singing/acting part!   Coming Soon 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.  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. 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!   Holy Covenant is Having a Birthday Celebration! 2024 will be 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. |