What is Happening This Week 9/19-9/22/24
 Beloved Community! Hope you are planning on heading east this evening to join us at the Plano Balloon Festival to see our very own Luis Rodriguez conduct the Plano Symphony Orchestra. The gates open at 5:00 pm (there is a charge for parking & entry – I will be parking at FUMC Plano). At 6:00 pm the Texas Parachute Team will jump out of planes! The orchestra plays as the balloons glow at 7:30. And if you can stay late, there will be a Light Up the Sky Drone Show at 8:45. I will be in my Holy Covenant T Shirt – see you there! On Sunday, we will have our third God on Broadway worship celebration, Beauty and the Beast. The New Testament scripture will be Lydia’s story in Acts 16 offering invitation and hospitality! Hope you will BE OUR GUEST for worship! I look forward to greeting you tonight and on Sunday! Shalom Blessings, Pastor Cheryl  Tonight! Plano Balloon Festival Concert 2801 E. Spring Creek Pkwy Thursday, September 19 7:30 pm Our own Luis Rodriguez will serve as conductor of the Plano Symphony Orchestra for this outdoor concert! Gates open at 5 pm and the concert starts at 7:30 pm. Be sure to come early as attendance will be high. Cost is $10 for adults, $5 for kids (3-12) and seniors (65 and up), and covers entrance to the festival as well as the concert. Purchase tickets online HERE and you can skip the line at the Ticket Sales Tent. Parking will be available at First UMC Plano for $15.  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, September 22 God on Broadway: Beauty and the Beast Sermon: Creating a Welcoming Spirit Scripture: Acts 16:11-15 Ushers: Travelers’ 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 Fuller; Kathy Amos; Susan Prindle; Barbara Hunt; Rhonda King; Jean McDonald; Rob Evans; Neil Parker; Lisa Rutherford; Christy Gunter; Victoria Rhudell Boren Castor; LaVerna Webb; Grant Lippincott; 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  Camp Bible September 21-22 Bridgeport Camp 3rd – 5th graders are invited for an overnight experience of God, nature, and community! This year’s theme is Building the Body exploring scripture that highlights how we use our prayers, presence, gifts, service, and witness to support and grow the church. Worship together, learn in small groups and have plenty of time for games, crafts, and Fun! Register today to save your spot! Registration link: https://ntccamping.regfox.com/camp-bible-2024  Sundays, September 8-29 In worship during the month of September we will view four different broadway shows from a biblical perspective: Wicked, The Sound of Music, Beauty and the Beast and Frozen. Listen for some favorite songs and discover the stories in a new light.  Clothes Closet Needs The HCUMC Community Clothes Closet is very low on all items. We currently need the following: -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. Highlights Next Week  Empowered Living: Strategies for Thriving Tuesday, September 24 6-7:30 pm in the Covenant Center Pastor Cheryl invites women to join her for a monthly program that will reflect on the best part of our lives moving from surviving to thriving. We will have guest speakers addressing different aspects of our lives. Join us Tuesday, September 24 from 6 -7:30 pm for a light dinner and program. Diana Farrar will present the program: Give the Gift of Preparation. “Planning is bringing the future into the present so that you can do something about it now.” – A. Lakein No matter our age, or stage of life, it’s imperative that we invest the time to inform a loved one or trusted advisor of the important documents and contacts in our lives. Please RSVP to Pastor Cheryl [email protected] for food planning.  Pizza and Game Night Friday, September 27 6 – 9 pm in the Covenant Center Bring your friends, family, and your favorite games! Everyone is welcome. A love offering will be collected for food. Donations toward dinner expenses can also be made on the church website and are appreciated.  Unloading Pumpkins Sunday, September 29 11:30 am – immediately after worship It’s time to set up the Pumpkin Patch again! All ages are asked to help unload pumpkins from the truck to the parking lot. Coming Soon  Pumpkin Patch Starting September 30 Mondays – Fridays 1 – 7 pm Saturdays 9 am – 7 pm Sundays 11 am – 7 pm It’s almost pumpkin time again at HCUMC! We will need volunteers to unload pumpkins after worship on Sunday, September 29th. Please plan to stay and help! The pumpkin patch supports the church, has a positive impact on the community, and is a fun way to get involved! We cannot do it without you! Please sign up HERE for a 2-hour volunteer slot! Please contact Laulie [email protected] with any questions.  Fall Festival Saturday, October 5 4 – 6 pm Join us for food, hayrides, games, live music, Trunk or Treat and more! Sign up HERE if you plan to decorate your trunk for Trunk or Treat! We ask that your trunk has an interactive aspect like a game or activity! Please plan to arrive by 3:30 pm to set up your trunk!  Food Pantry Pantry Hours: Tuesday-Thursday from 10-2 2nd and 4th Sundays from 12-1 pm We currently need soups, peanut butter, pasta sauce, 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.  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. |