January 4th 2026 Announcements

• NEW flyers are available for Winter Small Groups.  Reach out to the contact person for more details if there is a group you would like to join.

• There will be a Care Team Meeting on Friday January 16th at 11:00-1:00 for anyone interested in joining our team.  If you're interested but not able to make this meeting date, please contact Char S to set up a time to meet.

• Join the Elders for our Monthly Prayer Time on Sunday, January 18 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 January 18th at noon come hear Adriana Forsman share her story of how faith and sexuality intersect with a time of Q&A afterward.

• Our sincere condolences to Pat Bunting and her family. A memorial service for Bruce Bunting will be held on Saturday, January 24th at 10:30 at HEFC.

December 28th 2025 Announcements

• The church office will be closed on Thursday, January 1st.

• Women's Bible Study will restart on January 14th.  We will be studying "The Way of Wisdom" an 8 week study on Proverbs.  We will meet on Wednesdays 6:30-8:30pm. Contact Felice Z by January 4th so that materials can be ordered.  Book cost $25.

• Please contact the church office or Pastor Mike if you are interested in Baptism or having your Child Dedicated.

• Remember to check your mail folders for items like directory updates and Christmas cards. If you are a regular attender and do not have a mail folder please contact the church office.

December 21st 2025 Announcements

• Join us for our Candlelight Christmas Eve Service at 5:00pm on December 24th.  We will reflect on the birth of God's greatest gift to us, His son Jesus!

• The church office will be closed on Thursday, December 25th and Thursday, January 1st.

• Women's Bible Study will restart on January 14th.  We will be studying "The Way of Wisdom" an 8 week study on Proverbs.  We will meet on Wednesdays 6:30-8:30pm. Contact Felice Z by January 4th so that materials can be ordered.  Book cost $25.

• Please contact the church office or Pastor Mike if you are interested in Baptism or having your Child Dedicated.

• Copies of Our Daily Bread devotionals for December/January/February are now available in the Worship Center foyer and church office.  Also available: ODB "A Gift for All" 10 Christmas reflections on God's Gift to Us - Jesus.

December 14th 2025 Announcements

• The annual Cookie Day will be on Tuesday, December 16th at 10am in the Ministry Center Commons Area.  Ladies can bring their prebaked cookies/bars/treats and package them together to be given to families and individuals who need to feel the love of Jesus Christ this Christmas season. Lunch will be provided.  Contact Dede H with questions.

• The MO team is planning another Minneapolis Outreach. All ages are welcome to help pack lunches Friday, December 19th 6:00-9:00pm in the Gathering Room.  The Saturday distribution has been canceled but instead items will be brought to a local Minneapolis church to be distributed. We would welcome donations of any WARM CLOTHING (in decent condition), grab-and-go food for the bag lunches, wipes, and bottled water.  Monetary gifts are welcomed to cover the cost of the food - make a note with the donation to have it be applied to the M&O program. Direct questions to Ann B or Memo.

• Join us for a informal congregational meeting after service on December 21st.  In light of recent conversations about communication, our elders would like to call an informational meeting on December 21 after our Sunday worship service. In the meeting, we will discuss some of the questions and feedback we have heard recently from the congregation at large. Hope to see you there!

• Join us for our Candlelight Christmas Eve Service at 5:00pm on December 24th.  We will reflect on the birth of God's greatest gift to us, His son Jesus!

• Women's Bible Study will restart on January 14th.  We will be studying "The Way of Wisdom" an 8 week study on Proverbs.  We will meet on Wednesdays 6:30-8:30pm. Contact Felice Z by January 4th so that materials can be ordered.  Book cost $25.

• Please contact the church office or Pastor Mike if you are interested in Baptism or having your Child Dedicated.

• Copies of Our Daily Bread devotionals for December/January/February are now available in the Worship Center foyer and church office.  Also available: ODB "A Gift for All" 10 Christmas reflections on God's Gift to Us - Jesus.

December 7th 2025 Announcements

• On Sunday, December 14th Children's Ministry will have a Christmas Concert.  The children will sing Christmas songs at the beginning of our 10:00 am worship service.  Children will practice songs during Children's Church.  Come dressed in the Christmas spirit!

• The annual Cookie Day will be on Tuesday, December 16th at 10am in the Ministry Center Commons Area.  Ladies can bring their prebaked cookies/bars/treats and package them together to be given to families and individuals who need to feel the love of Jesus Christ this Christmas season. Lunch will be provided. Anyone who can't attend and wants to participate can bring their items to the Ministry Center kitchen on December 14th labeled "For Cookie Day".  Contact Dede H with questions.

• The MO team is planning another Minneapolis Outreach. All ages are welcome to help pack lunches Friday, December 19th 6:00-9:00pm in the Gathering Room.  Saturday, December 20th an adult carpool will meet at the church at 11:00am to serve pizza and hot chocolate, as well as give out bag lunches in Minneapolis and return about 3pm.  We would welcome donations of any WARM CLOTHING (in decent condition), grab-and-go food for the bag lunches, wipes, and bottled water.  Monetary gifts are welcomed to cover the cost of the food - make a note with the donation to have it be applied to the M&O program. Direct questions to Ann B or Memo .

• Join us for a informal congregational meeting after service on December 21st.  In light of recent conversations about communication, our elders would like to call an informational meeting on December 21 after our Sunday worship service. In the meeting, we will discuss some of the questions and feedback we have heard recently from the congregation at large. Hope to see you there!

• Join us for our Candlelight Christmas Eve Service at 5:00pm on December 24th.  We will reflect on the birth of God's greatest gift to us, His son Jesus!

• Please contact the church office or Pastor Mike if you are interested in Baptism or having your Child Dedicated.

November 30th 2025 Announcements

• On Sunday, December 14th Children's Ministry will have a Christmas Concert.  The children will sing Christmas songs at the beginning of our 10:00 am worship service.  Children will practice songs during Children's Church.  Come dressed in the Christmas spirit!

• The annual Cookie Day will be on Tuesday, December 16th at 10am in the Ministry Center Commons Area.  Ladies can bring their prebaked cookies/bars/treats and package them together to be given to families and individuals who need to feel the love of Jesus Christ this Christmas season. Lunch will be provided. Anyone who can't attend and wants to participate can bring their items to the Ministry Center kitchen on December 14th labeled "For Cookie Day".  Contact Dede H with questions.

• Join us for our Candlelight Christmas Eve Service at 5:00pm on December 24th.  We will reflect on the birth of God's greatest gift to us, His son Jesus!

• The MO team is planning another Minneapolis Outreach. Donations are welcome and should be brought to the green box in the Gathering Room: 

  Daily essentials like tooth brushes, paste, wipes etc. 

  Granola bars, beef jerky, chips, bread, cookies, water. 

  New or gently used: Hats, gloves, blankets, socks, sweaters or jackets. 

  Monetary gifts can be placed in the offering box with Missions & Outreach on the memo line (or envelope). Direct questions to Ann B or Memo.

• 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.

• Copies of Our Daily Bread devotionals for December/January/February are now available in the Worship Center foyer and church office.  Also available: ODB "A Gift for All" 10 Christmas reflections on God's Gift to Us - Jesus.

• Please contact the church office or Pastor Mike if you are interested in Baptism or Child Dedication.

November 23rd 2025 Announcements

• Way to go!  65 filled Operation Christmas Child boxes were delivered last week to our local collection spot.  Thank you so much for your participation in this outreach.  Let's pray for the children who receive the boxes that they would be eager to hear the message about Jesus and His salvation, and go to the follow-up lessons.  You are a blessing!

• The church office will be closed on Thursday, November 27th for Thanksgiving Day.

• Join us for our Candlelight Christmas Eve Service at 5:00pm on December 24th.  We will reflect on the birth of God's greatest gift to us, His son Jesus!

• Please contact the church office or Pastor Mike if you are interested in Baptism.

November 16th 2025 Announcements

• Join us for our Thanksgiving Sharing Service the November Business Meeting and Fellowship Meal on Sunday, November 23rd. Sign up on the clipboard for an item to share at our potluck.

• HEFC members should have received an email with items for the November Business Meeting.  Please look them over as they will be voted on at the meeting.  Paper copies are available upon request.

• Please contact the church office or Pastor Mike if you are interested in Baptism.

November 9th 2025 Announcements

• Join the Elders for our Monthly Prayer Time on Sunday, November 16 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.

• Operation Christmas Child is in progress.  Please remember to put a photo and/or a personal message from you/your family in your packed shoebox along with a prayer. It is important to use a shoebox size not a bigger boot box because it aids in uniform packing, and it helps children to feel similarly loved.   Sunday, November 16 is our collection deadline.

• Join us for our Thanksgiving Sharing Service the November Business Meeting and Fellowship Meal on Sunday, November 23rd. Sign up on the clipboard in the Worship Center for an item to share at our potluck.

November 2nd 2025 Announcements

• Survey results are in! The elders are preparing a summary from our Ministry Mapping Survey to share with the congregation, and would like to get the conversation started. We will host an informational session for those interested after service on Sunday, November 9th, in the worship center. We will also share results from the survey as part of our scheduled congregational meeting on November 23. 

• Please contact the church office or Pastor Mike if you have already attended membership classes and are interested in pursuing HEFC Membership so Elder interviews can be arranged and completed by Nov 7th.

• The MO team is planning another Minneapolis Outreach.  All ages are welcome to help pack lunches Friday, November 7th 6:00-9:00pm in the Gathering Room.  Saturday, November 8th an adult carpool will meet at the church at 11:00am to distribute the lunches and return about 3pm.  Donations are welcome and should be brought to the green church drop box in the Gathering Room by Thursday the 6th:  

  Daily essentials like tooth brushes, paste, wipes etc. 

  Granola bars, beef jerky, chips, bread, cookies, water. 

  New or gently used: Hats, gloves, blankets, socks, sweaters or jackets. 

  (Ham, turkey or cheese not needed as we have more than enough)  

  Monetary gifts can be placed in the offering box with Missions & Outreach on the memo line (or envelope). Direct questions to Ann B or Memo.

• Your participation in Operation Christmas Child will bless many children.  Remember to PRAY for the recipient(s) of the boxes! 
  Samaritan's Purse requests a $10 donation for each box.  Why?
  -The filled boxes are sent by ship to many locations.
  -Each child receives a Greatest Gift booklet in their language.  In 2025, the booklets are available in 118 languages.
  -The weight of all the boxes must be paid.
  -All boxes must go through Customs.
  -Each child receives a New Testament in their language after graduating from the follow-up classes.
  -Training and Distribution

• Save the date for our Thanksgiving Sharing Service the November Business Meeting and Fellowship Meal on Sunday, November 23rd. Sign up on the clipboard for an item to share at our potluck.