March 13th 2022 Announcements

  • We will be hosting the MN Adult & Teen Challenge Choir during our worship service on Sunday, March 13th. Please note that testimonies will be "raw". A special offering will be taken and resource table available.

  • The next Craft & Create Weekend will be Friday, March 18th 6p-10p and Saturday, March 19th 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.

  • Carnival time! Step right up! There will be a Carnival Planning Meeting on Sunday, March 20 after the worship service in the Gathering room for anyone interested in helping plan this year's summer carnival. Hope to see you there. If you are unable to attend this meeting, but want to be involved in planning, please let Patti Kaminsky know - or inform the church office.

  • An updated HEFC Small Groups for Spring 2022 flier is available in the Worship Center. See if there is a group that will work for you to get more connected with our church family!

  • Individuals are encouraged to consider giving to their local food shelf during the "MN Foodshare March Campaign". It runs from Feb 28 until April 10th. During this time (based on the weight of donations) food shelves across MN total their donations. From that total weight amount - formulas are created that determine the amount of food that particular food shelf will receive from the state. See a list posted in the Worship Center foyer of suggested items to donate.

  • The office will be closed March 10, 11,& 15. Please contact an elder if you have an urgent need on those days.

February 27th 2022 Announcements

  • On Tuesday, March 1st Soup-er Night from 5:30-7:30 will be held in the new Ministry Center Commons Area. Serve others by bringing containers and soup to be packaged and shared with others. Dinner will be provided. Contact Dede H with any questions.

  • Women's Bible Study groups will meet on Thursdays in the Gathering Room beginning March 10th. A morning group will meet from 8:30-10:15 and an evening group will meet 6:30 - 8:00. A 10 session study in Genesis "God of Covenant" by Jen Wilkin will be used. Please text or email Patty K if interested in either of these groups. Book cost is usually between $16 and$18. Consider inviting a friend to join you! Deadline to sign up is February 28th.

  • The next Craft & Create Weekend will be Friday, March 18th 6p-10p and Saturday, March 19th 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.

February 20th 2022 Announcements

  • Join us for our Annual Congregational Meeting and Potluck on Sunday, February 27th following the worship service. We will celebrate the past year and look toward the future!

  • On Tuesday, March 1st Soup-er Night from 5:30-7:30 will be held in the new Ministry Center Commons Area. Serve others by bringing containers and soup to be packaged and shared with others. Dinner will be provided. Contact Dede H with any questions.

  • Women's Bible Study groups will meet on Thursdays in the Gathering Room beginning March 10th. A morning group will meet from 8:30-10:15 and an evening group will meet 6:30 - 8:00. A 10 session study in Genesis "God of Covenant" by Jen Wilkin will be used. Please text or email Patty K if interested in either of these groups. Book cost is usually between $16 and$18. Consider inviting a friend to join you! Deadline to sign up is February 28th.

  • New Our Daily Bread devotionals are now available for March - April - May in the worship center foyer or church office.

  • If you would like to provide a freezer meal for the Birchlers, you may bring a meal to serve 3-4 people in a disposable container to the church freezer. Please let the office know so that the meal can be delivered.

  • Magnetic name tags are now available in the Worship Center for those who would like to make one to reuse.

February 13th 2022 Announcements

  • 10 volunteers are needed to help with the HAY lunch from 10:00am - noon on Thursday, February 17. Contact Dede H if you can help by making sandwiches, setting up the serving area and serving food to the high school students from Hutchinson High School.

  • Join us for our Annual Congregational Meeting and Potluck on Sunday, February 27th following the worship service. We will celebrate the past year and look toward the future!

  • On Tuesday, March 1st Soup-er Night will be held in the new Ministry Center Commons Area from 5:30-7:30. Serve others by bringing containers and soup to be packaged and shared with others. Dinner will be provided. Contact Dede H with any questions.

  • A Women's Bible Study will meet on Thursday mornings 8:30-10:15 in the Gathering Room beginning March 10th. An evening group may meet with day/time determined by those who are interested. A 10 session study in Genesis "God of Covenant" by Jen Wilkin will be used. Please text or email Patty K if interested in either of these groups. Book cost is usually between $16 and$18. Consider inviting a friend to join you! Deadline to sign up is February 28th.

  • The Church Library can now be found in the new Ministry Center Commons Area. Feel free to see if there is something you might like to read!

  • Brochures from Camp Shamineau can now be found in the Worship Center foyer! Also check out the fliers for Camp Shanieau's Retreat46 April 8-10, Advance Spring Youth Retreat April 22-24 and Mother & Daughter at Camp Shamineau Weekend April 29-May1 or May 6-8.

Feburary 6th 2022 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.

  • A Meal Train has been started for Jessica S who has welcomed her second child. We are putting together some meals for Jessica, Mike, and the family. If you would like to contribute, please contact the office for more information.

  • The HECF directory updates have been printed! Copies can be found in your church mail folder. Please let the office know if you would like one mailed to you.

  • 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.

  • A Senior's Small Group will meet every other Wednesday from 10am - 12pm in the Gathering Room. The next meeting will be February 16.

  • 10 volunteers are needed to help with the HAY lunch from 10:00am - noon on Thursday, February 17. Contact Dede H if you can help by making sandwiches, setting up the serving area and serving food. This is a free meal provided to the high school students each week across the street from the Hutchinson High School at Cross Point with area churches taking turns serving the food and providing a gospel message to the students.

  • Join us for our Annual Congregational Meeting and Potluck on Sunday, February 27th following the worship service. We will celebrate the past year and look toward the future!

January 30th 2022 Announcements

  • The HECF directory updates have been printed! Copies can be found in your church mail folder. Please let the office know if you would like one mailed to you.

  • All students grades 6-12 are invited to join the Youth Group now meeting on Wednesdays 6:30-8:00 in the Gathering Room. Contact Pastor Mike or Micah S with any questions.

  • 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.

  • 10 volunteers are needed to help with the HAY lunch from 10:00am - noon on Thursday, February 17. Contact Dede H if you can help by making sandwiches, setting up the serving area and serving food. This is a free meal provided to the high school students each week across the street from the Hutchinson High School at Cross Point with area churches taking turns serving the food and providing a gospel message to the students.

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.