January 23rd 2022 Announcements

  • Congratulations to Mike and Jessica Schwinghammer and big brother Andrew! Jacob Henry was born on January 19th!

  • We will be printing a directory update this week. If your contact information has changed since August 2021, please be sure the church office knows.

  • A Senior's Small Group will meet on Wednesday, February 2nd from 10am - 12pm in the Gathering Room. This will be a time to ask questions and get to know Pastor Mike and decide on a possible Bible Study. If interested please contact Carrie in the office or Pastor Mike.

  • The next Craft & Create Weekend will be Friday, February 11th 6p-10p and Saturday, February 12th 9am-5pm in the Worship Center. Ladies can bring: project(s) to work on and supplies, your own beverage, a snack to share, money for lunch on Saturday, and a friend! Contact the church office or Carrie S to reserve a spot or get more details.

January 16th 2022 Announcements

  • A Senior's Small Group will meet on Wednesday, February 2nd from 10am - 12pm in the Gathering Room. This will be a time to ask questions and get to know Pastor Mike and decide on a possible Bible Study. If interested please contact Carrie in the office or Pastor Mike.

  • We will be printing a directory update in January. If your contact information has changed since August 2021, please be sure the church office knows.

January 2nd 2022 Announcements

  • The next Craft & Create Weekend will be January 14 & 15. Friday 6p-10p and Saturday 9am-5pm in the Worship Center. Ladies can bring: project(s) to work on and supplies, your own beverage, a snack to share, money for lunch on Saturday, and a friend! Contact the church office or Carrie S to reserve a spot or get more details.

  • We will be printing a directory update in January. If your contact information has changed since August 2021, please be sure the church office knows.

  • Anyone who would like to use any spaces at our church campus will need to contact Carrie, the Office Administrator, to see if the space is available on the church calendar to be able to reserve it. Fees may apply for outside groups.

  • Regular Office Hours: Carrie: Mondays 1-5p, Wednesdays 1-4p, Fridays 1-4p. Pastor Mike: Tuesdays - Fridays 9a - 5p or by Appointment.

December 26th 2021 Announcements

  • Friends and Families are invited to a Games and Puzzle Night on New Years Eve from 6:30pm - ? in the Ministry Center. Bring an appetizer to share. Bring a favorite puzzle or game to play - or use one of our newly purchased ones. Contact Kaminsky's with any questions.

  • Holiday Office Hours:

    • Carrie: Wed Dec 29 1-4p, Fri Dec 31 9a-noon & 1-5p.

    • Pastor Mike: Dec 31 9a-5p

    • Office Closed: Dec 27, 28, 30.

  • The next Craft & Create Weekend will be January 14 & 15. Friday 6p-10p and Saturday 9am-5pm in the Worship Center. Ladies can bring: project(s) to work on and supplies, your own beverage, a snack to share, money for lunch on Saturday, and a friend! Contact the church office or Carrie S to reserve a spot or get more details.

December 19th 2021 Announcements

  • Join us for our Christmas Eve Service on Friday, December 24th at 5:00pm to celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!

  • Holiday Office Hours:

    • Carrie: Mon Dec 20 1-5p, Wed Dec 22 1-4p, Th Dec 23 9a-noon, Wed Dec 29 1-4p, Fri Dec 31 9a-noon & 1-5p.

    • Pastor Mike: Dec 21-23 9a-5p, Dec 31 9a-5p

    • Office Closed: Dec 24, 27, 28, 30.

  • The next Craft & Create Weekend will be January 14 & 15. Friday 6p-10p and Saturday 9am-5pm in the Worship Center. Ladies can bring: project(s) to work on and supplies, your own beverage, a snack to share, money for lunch on Saturday, and a friend! Contact the church office or Carrie S to reserve a spot or get more details.

December 12th 2021 Announcements

  • Our 2021 Children's Ministry Christmas Program, "Birthday of the King" will be on December 12! Please join us during the service for this celebration of our Savior.

  • Ministry Center Shower: Ladies, You’re Invited! “Equipping HEFC for Ministry” Tuesday, Dec. 14, 7 p.m. Located in our newly renovated space. Appetizers and refreshments provided. Registered at Target. Please bring gifts wrapped (no name or cards necessary).

  • Another service project opportunity: purchasing items for the food shelves in the three counties represented in our church body: Meeker, McLeod, and Sibley Counties. If you would like to be involved, please call or text Patti K at 320-583-8964. The funds for this event have been approved by the Deacon Board. This event is open to individuals and families. Assembling of hygiene bags will be December 19th after the worship service. Others can help by delivering items to the Food Shelves.

  • Join us for our Christmas Eve Service on Friday, December 24th at 5:00pm to celebrate the birth of Jesus!

December 5th 2021 Announcements

  • Ladies can join together in the church Ministry Center kitchen for the annual Cookie Day on Wednesday, December 8th at 10am. Please bring pre-baked Christmas cookies/bars/treats to be assembled in provided containers. If you can't be there on cookie day but would like to participate, please have your home baked goods at the church by the morning of 12/8. The cookie containers will be delivered to families in and outside of our church family who need to feel the love of Jesus Christ this Christmas. Soup will be provided. Contact Dede H with any questions.

  • Christmas Community Service Project: We are making No Sew, Tied Fleece Blankets. Looking for individuals, families, small groups or at our church-wide project dates to help tie blankets. Our goal is to make 14 blankets by Christmas, for Cedar Crest Assisted Living Center residents in Silver Lake. Blankets will include our stitched church logo in the corner and a message of the gospel. What do you need? Scissors and the ability to tie a knot. Anyone wishing to "purchase" a blanket for giving can donate $15.

    • Church-wide Project Dates:

    • Thursday, Dec. 9th, 9am

    • Saturday, Dec 11th, 9am

      • Come and go, all are welcome!

  • Our 2021 Children's Ministry Christmas Program, "Birthday of the King" will be on December 12! Families, please join us during the service for this celebration of our Savior. Dress rehearsal for pre-K and elementary students will be December 11th from 10:00 - 11:30am in the Worship Center. Contact Elyse, Missy or Beth with questions.

  • Another service project opportunity: purchasing items for the food shelves in the three counties represented in our church body: Meeker, McLeod, and Sibley Counties. If you would like to be involved, please call or text Patti K. The funds for this event have been approved by the Deacon Board. This event is open to individuals and families. Assembling of the hygiene bags will be December 19th after the worship service. Others can help by delivering items to the Food Shelves.

  • Join us for our Christmas Eve Service on Friday, December 24th at 5:00pm.

November 28th 2021 Announcements

  • A Missions Meeting will be held Tuesday, November 30th. Contact Ann B or Pastor Mike with questions.

  • Ladies can join Dede H at church for her annual Cookie Day on Wednesday, December 8th at 10am to bake some Christmas cookies.

  • Christmas Community Service Project: We are making No Sew, Tied Fleece Blankets. Looking for individuals, families, small groups or at our church-wide project dates to help tie blankets. Our goal is to make 14 blankets by Christmas, for Cedar Crest Assisted Living Center residents in Silver Lake. Blankets will include our stitched church logo in the corner and a message of the gospel. What do you need? Scissors and the ability to tie a knot. Anyone wishing to "purchase" a blanket for giving can donate $15.

    • Church-wide Project Dates:

    • Thursday, Dec. 9th, 9am

    • Saturday, Dec 11th, 9am

      • Come and go, all are welcome!

  • Our 2021 Children's Ministry Christmas Program, "Birthday of the King" will be on December 12! Families, please join us during the service for this celebration of our Savior. Dress rehearsal for pre-K and elementary students will be December 11th from 10:00 - 11:30am in the Worship Center. Contact Elyse, Missy or Beth with questions.

  • We found a glitch in the Prayer Chain email list, that accidentally removed some recipients. We think we have it restored, but if you have not received prayer requests in the last few weeks, please let us know. Or if you would like to be part of this ministry, also contact us at prayer.hefc@gmail.com.

  • Please see greetings from EFCA NCD Dan Moose posted in the Worship Center.

  • Snow Removal Volunteers are needed. Contact Matt M with times/weeks you are available.

  • Another service project opportunity: purchasing items for the food shelves in the three counties represented in our church body: Meeker, McLeod, and Sibley Counties. If you would like to be involved, please call or text Patti K. The funds for this event have been approved by the Deacon Board. Tentative dates include December 2nd, and December 4th. This event is open to individuals and families. These two dates will be when the food items are purchased

  • Our Daily Bread devotionals for Dec/Jan/Feb are now available in the Worship Center foyer or church office.

November 21st 2021 Announcements

  • Join us for a Celebration Sunday on November 21st!

    • Our traditional sharing service gives an opportunity to thank God for what he has done! (No livestream this week)

    • We will have a potluck after the worship service. Call or text Dede Hard with any questions.

    • Voting for the 2022 spending plan, HEFC Leadership and new members will happen at our Congregational Business Meeting after the meal.

    • A dedication of our newly renovated space for Children's Ministry will be after the meeting.

  • Christmas Community Service Project: We are making No Sew, Tied Fleece Blankets. Looking for individuals, families, small groups or at our church-wide project dates to help tie blankets. Our goal is to make 14 blankets by Christmas, for Cedar Crest Assisted Living Center residents in Silver Lake. Blankets will include our stitched church logo in the corner and a message of the gospel. What do you need? Scissors and the ability to tie a knot. Anyone wishing to "purchase" a blanket for giving can donate $15.

    • Church-wide Project Dates:

    • Thursday, Dec. 9th, 9am

    • Saturday, Dec 11th, 9am

      • Come and go, all are welcome!

  • Ministry Center Shower: Ladies, You’re Invited! “Equipping HEFC for Ministry” Tuesday, Dec. 14, 7 p.m. Located in our newly renovated space. Appetizers and refreshments provided. Registered at Target. Please bring gifts wrapped (no name or cards necessary).

  • Our 2021 Children's Ministry Christmas Program, "Birthday of the King" will be on December 12! Families, please join us during the service for this celebration of our Savior. Dress rehearsal for pre-K and elementary students will be December 11th from 10am until noon in the Worship Center. Contact Elyse, Missy or Beth with questions.

November 14th 2021 Announcements

  • Join us for a Celebration Sunday on November 21st!

    • Our traditional sharing service gives an opportunity to thank God for what he has done!

    • We will have a potluck after the worship service. Sign up on the clip board on the snack counter in the Worship Center. Call or text Dede Hard with any questions.

    • Voting to approve next year’s spending plan, HEFC Leadership and new members will happen at our Congregational Business Meeting after the meal.

    • A dedication of our newly renovated space for Children's Ministry will be after the meeting.

  • Christmas Community Service Project: We are making No Sew, Tied Fleece Blankets. Looking for individuals, families, small groups or at our church-wide project dates to help tie blankets. Our goal is to make 14 blankets by Christmas, for Cedar Crest Assisted Living Center residents in Silver Lake. Blankets will include our stitched church logo in the corner and a message of the gospel. What do you need? Scissors and the ability to tie a knot. Anyone wishing to "purchase" a blanket for giving can donate $15.

    • Church-wide Project Dates:

    • Thursday, Dec. 9th, 9am

    • Saturday, Dec 11th, 9am

      • Come and go, all are welcome!

  • Children's Ministry is implementing a new check-in system! Parents/Guardians, please bring your kiddos to Children's Ministry each Sunday (before the fellowship break) to receive your family's color-coded stickers. Only the adult with the correct sticker can pick up their kids after the service. If you have questions, contact Elyse or Missy.