What is Happening This Week 7/4-7/7/24
 Happy 4th of July! Just a reminder that our church office and food pantry are closed today. This Sunday, our Advocates for Justice & Peace will begin the July series “Bridging the Divide: Navigating the 2024 State and Local Elections Together”. Gather in the sanctuary at 9 am for the presentation “Legislature 101: The Process”. Christine Perry will explain the basics of elections and state and local government as well as where we come in as voters. If you or someone you know is looking for a kindergarten, you are invited to come to ECDP’s Kindergarten Round-Up next Wednesday, July 10th at 6 pm. There will be snacks, games and a fun chance to see what we have to offer!  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, July 7 Holy Communion Ushers: Spiritual Journey 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 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 Nader family; the Upton family; Renee Remley and family; Barbara Hunt; Rhonda King; Jean McDonald; Hefina Greensted; Rob Evans; Christy Gunter; Ruby Peterson; LaVerna Webb; Grant Lippincott; Georgie Kerlin; Karen Garcia; Sandy Elms; Ed Webb; 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  Independence Day Thursday, July 4 CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED  Bridging the Divide: Navigating 2024 State & Local Elections Together presentation July 7 9 am in the Sanctuary Legislature 101: The Process How does the Texas legislature work, how does our local government work, and how do elections work? Speaker: Christine Perry  Volunteers Needed! Sack Summer Hunger Saturday mornings through July 27 Sign up HERE Sack Summer Hunger and Holy Covenant are in the news! The following article ran in the North Texas Conference Newsletter: United Methodists Help Sack Summer Hunger (ntcumc.org) We still have some volunteer slots to fill on July 13th. We need drivers to pick up food from Metrocrest, drivers to deliver to the families and someone to collect any leftover food for our Food Pantry. The commitment is no more than 2 hours (between 8 am and noon). If you have questions, email Laulie Eckeberger [email protected]. Sign up HERE! Sundays in July In July during the Sunday School hour, the Advocates for Justice and Peace will be presenting some very timely and important information to help us all navigate the important elections that are coming up. The focus will be on state and local elections, and will emphasize the following topics: Bridging the Divide: Navigating 2024 State & Local Elections Together July 7, 2024: Legislature 101: The Process How does the Texas legislature work, how does our local government work, and how do elections work? Speaker: Christine Perry July 14, 2024: Breaking Down the Ballot: Who and What Are We Voting On? What issues will (or may) be on the ballot? Who are the candidates on the ballot? Speaker: Jan McDowell July 21, 2024: Don’t Be an Absentee: Voting, Voters Rights, and Volunteering” Why your vote matters and what you can do to ensure a fair and democratic election in Texas now and in the future. Speakers: Candace Valenzuela and Nancy Fagan July 28, 2024: It’s a Landslide! Managing Information Overload Media and elections: how to spot misinformation and how/when to do your own research. Speaker: Pam Hughes  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.     Highlights Next Week Rosemeade Rainforest Meetup Thursdays, 11 am to 3 pm Come hang out and swim with Laulie at the Rosemeade Rainforest! Kids have to be able to swim to be left without a parent. Bridging the Divide: Navigating 2024 State & Local Elections Together presentation July 14 9 am in the Sanctuary Breaking Down the Ballot: Who and What Are We Voting On? What issues will (or may) be on the ballot? Who are the candidates on the ballot? Speaker: Jan McDowell   Food Pantry Pantry Hours: Tuesday-Thursday from 10-2 2nd and 4th Sundays from 12-1 pm We currently need soups, tuna, canned 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.  Clothes Closet Needs We need the following for the HCUMC Community Clothes Closet: -Men’s clothes (all sizes) -Women’s pants -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.  Happy Birthday, Holy Covenant! 2024 is Holy Covenant’s 50th anniversary 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. |