March 29th 2026 Announcements

• Candy Needed! Help us make our annual Easter Egg Hunt possible by donating bags of individually wrapped candy. All candy donations can be placed in the basket in the worship center foyer or dropped off at the office.

• Join us for our Egg Stuffing Day on Wednesday, April 1st at 10:00 AM in the Gathering Room.

• Come to reflect on the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus at our Good Friday Service on April 3rd at 7:00pm.  No childcare, but Easter focused activity bags will be available.

• Our Egg Hunt outreach event is on Saturday, April 4th from 10:00 - 11:30am!  Bring your kiddos for a morning of egg hunts, snacks, drinks, crafts & fun!

• Join us to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ at our Easter Sunday Service on April 5th at 10:00am!

• Baby Meyers is set to arrive on April 9th! We would like to shower them with Diapers of any size (Pampers or Luvs brand preferred) and frozen meals beforehand. Freezer meals are being coordinated by Missy M. A meet and greet will be planned after the baby is born.

• Join us for a Church Spring Clean Up Weekend to spruce up our campus!  On Friday, April 10th starting at 5:00pm and Saturday April 11th starting at 10:00am (lunch provided).  We will work on landscaping, cleaning, painting, repairs...something for everyone to help with!

• 10 volunteers are needed to help with the HAY lunch from 10:00am - 1:00pm on Thursday, April 16th. Contact Dede H if you can help by making sandwiches, setting up the serving area and serving food to the high school students.

• Please contact Pastor Mike or the church office if you are interested in HEFC membership classes to be held in late April.

• Reminder: HEFC collects granola bars year round for the Common Cup Weekend Food Program.  Please place donations in the designated bin in the Worship Center foyer.

March 22nd 2026 Announcements

• Pastor Mike is unavailable through March 24th.  The church office will be closed on Tuesday, March 24th. Please reach out to an Elder, Deacon Team Leader, or your small group leader with any urgent needs.

• Candy Needed! Help us make our annual Easter Egg Hunt possible by donating bags of individually wrapped candy. All candy donations can be placed in the basket in the worship center foyer or dropped off at the office.

• Volunteers can join us for our Egg Stuffing Day on Wednesday, April 1st at 10:00 AM in the Gathering Room.

• Come to reflect on the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus at our Good Friday Service on April 3rd at 7:00pm.  No childcare, but Easter focused activity bags will be available.

• Our Egg Hunt outreach event is on Saturday, April 4th from 10:00 - 11:30am!  Bring your kiddos for a morning of egg hunts, snacks, drinks, crafts & fun!  Please sign up on the volunteer sheet or reach out to Pastor Mike or Nicole Giesenhagen to help on the morning of the event.

• Join us to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ at our Easter Sunday Service on April 5th at 10:00am!

• An Easter themed devotional from Our Daily Bread is available in the Worship Center.  Brought Together through Jesus: 7 Easter Reflections on Reconciliation with God and One Another explores the depth of God's reconciling love and invites us to consider how we can extend that love to others. Additional ODB Easter reflection devotionals from past years are also available.

• Baby Meyers is set to arrive on April 9th! We would like to shower them with Diapers of any size (Pampers or Luvs brand preferred) and frozen meals beforehand. Freezer meals are being coordinated by Missy M. A meet and greet will be planned after the baby is born.

March 15th 2026 Announcements

• Pastor Mike will be unavailable the afternoon of March 18th - March 24th.  The church office will be closed on Tuesday, March 24th. Please reach out to an Elder, Deacon Team Leader, or your small group leader with any urgent needs.

• The Men's Small Group will resume their bimonthly schedule of both the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month starting on March 21st. They meet from 7-9am for breakfast and a study of 1 Peter in the Gathering Room. Contact Craig K with any questions.

• Candy Needed! Help us make our annual Easter Egg Hunt possible by donating bags of individually wrapped candy. All candy donations can be placed in the basket in the worship center foyer or dropped off at the office.

• Join us for our Egg Stuffing Day on Wednesday, April 1st at 10:00 AM.

• Come to reflect on the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus at our Good Friday Service on April 3rd at 7:00pm.  No childcare, but Easter focused activity bags will be available.

• Our Egg Hunt outreach event is on Saturday, April 4th from 10:00 - 11:30am!  Please sign up or reach out to Pastor Mike or Nicole Giesenhagen if you are able to help on the morning of the event.

• Join us to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ at our Easter Sunday Service on April 5th at 10:00am!

• A new Easter themed devotional from Our Daily Bread is now available in the Worship Center.  Brought Together through Jesus: 7 Easter Reflections on Reconciliation with God and One Another explores the depth of God's reconciling love and invites us to consider how we can extend that love to others. Additional ODB Easter reflection devotionals from past years are also available.

March 8th 2026 Announcements

• Please contact the church office or Pastor Mike if you are interested in Baptism. We will hold a baptism after the worship service on March 15th.

• Join the Elders for our Monthly Prayer Time on Sunday, March 15 after the worship service and baptism in the Youth Room.  We will pray for our church, our community, and our country on the 3rd Sunday of each month.

• Save the date for our Egg Hunt outreach event on Saturday, April 4th!  Please reach out to Pastor Mike or Nicole Giesenhagen if you are able to assist in the planning and/or help on the day of the event.

• A new Easter themed devotional from Our Daily Bread is now available in the Worship Center.  Brought Together through Jesus: 7 Easter Reflections on Reconciliation with God and One Another explores the depth of God's reconciling love and invites us to consider how we can extend that love to others. Additional ODB Easter reflection devotionals from past years are also available.

March 1st 2026 Announcements

• Our Daily Bread devotionals for March/April/May 2026 are now available in the Worship Center foyer and church office.

• Ladies are invited to come to a Craft & Create Weekend on Friday, March 6th 6pm-10pm & Saturday, March 7th 9am-5pm in the Worship Center. Please bring a snack to share, your own beverage, money for lunch on Saturday, your own project(s) and supplies. (Cutting mat, iron & ironing board will be available).  Invite a friend to share in a time of fellowship and encouragement in your faith as we get creative!  Come when you can, leave when you must!  Contact Carrie S with questions.

• Please contact the church office or Pastor Mike if you are interested in Baptism. We will hold a baptism on March 15th.

• Save the date for our Egg Hunt outreach event on Saturday, April 4th!  Please reach out to Pastor Mike or Nicole Giesenhagen if you are able to assist in the planning and/or help on the day of the event.

February 22nd 2026 Announcements

• Pastor Mike will be at a conference Sunday - Wednesday.  The church office will be closed on Tuesday, February 24th.

• Our Daily Bread devotionals for March/April/May 2026 are now available in the Worship Center foyer and church office.

• Ladies are invited to come to a Craft & Create Weekend on Friday, March 6th 6pm-10pm & Saturday, March 7th 9am-5pm in the Worship Center. Please bring a snack to share, your own beverage, money for lunch on Saturday, your own project(s) and supplies. (Cutting mat, iron & ironing board will be available).  Invite a friend to share in a time of fellowship and encouragement in your faith as we get creative!  Come when you can, leave when you must!  Contact Carrie S with questions.

• Please contact the church office or Pastor Mike if you are interested in Baptism. We will hold a baptism on March 15th.

February 15th 2026 Announcements

• On Sunday, February 22nd we will celebrate the past year at our HEFC Annual Meeting!  We will share a Fellowship Meal that day as well. Please sign up on the clipboard in the Worship Center for an item to bring to our potluck.

• Our Daily Bread devotionals for March/April/May 2026 are now available in the Worship Center foyer and church office.

• Ladies are invited to come to a Craft & Create Weekend on Friday, March 6th 6pm-10pm & Saturday the 7th 9am-5pm in the Worship Center. Please bring a snack to share, your own beverage, money for lunch on Saturday, your own project(s) and supplies. (Cutting mat, iron & ironing board will be available).  Invite a friend to share in a time of fellowship and encouragement in your faith as we get creative!  Come when you can, leave when you must!  Contact Carrie S with questions.

• Please contact the church office or Pastor Mike if you are interested in Baptism or having your Child Dedicated. The baptism date being considered is March 15th.

February 8th 2026 Announcements

• Join the Elders for our Monthly Prayer Time on Sunday, February 15 after the worship service in the Youth Room.  We will pray for our church, our community, and our country on the 3rd Sunday of each month.

• On Sunday, February 22nd we will celebrate the past year at our HEFC Annual Meeting!  We will share a Fellowship Meal that day as well. Please sign up on the clipboard in the Worship Center for an item to bring to our potluck.

• Anyone with photos from 2025 of HEFC ministry moments or our 25th Anniversary Celebration can email them to the church office by noon on Feb 16.  These may be included in a slide show during our Fellowship Meal on the 22nd.

• Please contact the church office or Pastor Mike if you are interested in Baptism or having your Child Dedicated. The baptism date being considered is March 15th.

February 1st 2026 Announcements

• A special benevolence offering is collected on the first Sunday of each month to provide for special needs in our church family.  You may place your benevolence offering in the designated black offering box on Sunday.

• Save the date for our HEFC Annual Meeting on Sunday, February 22nd!  We will share a fellowship meal that day as well. More details to come.

• Please contact the church office or Pastor Mike if you are interested in Baptism or having your Child Dedicated. The baptism date being considered is March 15th.

January 25th 2026 Announcements

• The church office will be closed on Tuesday, January 27th. Please reach out to an Elder or Deacon Team Leader with any urgent needs that day.

• Save the date for our HEFC Annual Meeting on Sunday, February 22nd!  We will share a fellowship meal that day as well. More details to come.

• Please contact the church office or Pastor Mike if you are interested in Baptism or having your Child Dedicated. The baptism date being considered is March 15th.