What is Happening This Week 9/5-9/8/24
Subject: What is Happening at Holy Covenant This Week  Beloved Community! The cooler rainy weather this week has been such a welcome change! All the grass, trees and fading summer flowers seem to be coming back to joyous life! You are invited to give the gift of life this Sunday as the Carter BloodCare Donor Coach will be in our parking lot. Please take a few minutes to offer this precious gift! On Monday evening at 6:45 we will gather in the Sanctuary to watch “1946”. This is our second showing of this wonderful documentary. Hope you will join us for the movie and conversation afterwards! We begin our God on Broadway series this Sunday. We will be celebrating Wicked! So if all the weekend high school and college football games or US Open Tennis aren’t holding your attention, watch Wicked pulling out the many themes that we could reflect on during worship. I will be focusing on Paul’s words in Romans 12:14-21, “Don’t let evil get the best of you; get the best of evil by doing good!” I look forward to greeting you on Sunday morning and Monday evening! Shalom Blessings, Pastor Cheryl  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 8 God on Broadway: Wicked Ushers: Seekers’ 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: The Knudsen family; Kathy Amos; Susan Prindle; Jerry Fuller; Barbara Hunt; Rhonda King; Jean McDonald; Rob Evans; Neil Parker; Lisa Rutherford; 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  Blood Drive Sunday, September 8 9:30 am to 12:30 pm Please donate if you can. All September donors will be entered into a drawing for 4 Cowboys tickets and a parking pass to the Eagles game on November 10th!  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 With the start of the school year, 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  Screening of “1946” Monday, September 9 6:45 pm in the Sanctuary 1946: The Mistranslation That Shifted Culture is a feature documentary that follows the story of tireless researchers who trace the origins of the anti-gay movement among Christians to a grave mistranslation of the Bible in 1946. It chronicles the discovery of never-before-seen archives at Yale University which unveil astonishing new revelations, and casts significant doubt on any biblical basis for LGBTQIA+ prejudice. Featuring commentary from prominent scholars as well as opposing pastors, including the personal stories of the film’s creators, 1946 is at once challenging, enlightening, and inspiring.  The Enneagram Journey Tuesdays at 12:30 pm Room 211 Starting September 10 We will go through The Path Between Us: An Enneagram Journey to Healthy Relationships. Most of us have no idea how others see or process their experiences. And that can make relationships hard, whether with intimate partners, with friends, or in our professional lives. Understanding the motivations and dynamics of these different personality types can be the key that unlocks sometimes mystifying behavior in others―and in ourselves. Get the book!  Parent’s Night Out Friday, September 13 5 – 8:30 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 [email protected] to reserve a spot for your child.  Family Service Day Saturday, September 14 10 am to Noon HCUMC Food Pantry Volunteers are needed to pack bags of food for our Food Pantry clients. All ages are welcome.  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. Coming Soon  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  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. |