August 14th 2022 Announcements

• The full HEFC Church Directory (without photos) of our members and regular attenders has been printed! You will be able to find one in your church mail folder in the Worship Center foyer. Please contact the church office if you need an additional copy.

• There will be a brief Congregational Meeting after the worship service Sunday, August 14th. HEFC members will vote to approve Isaac and Debbie Janssen as new members.

• There will be a Small Group Kick Off on Sunday, August 28th after the worship service. Cone and check out which group is the best fit for you! If you are interested in leading a new group, please contact Pastor Mike or the church office.

• Do you have a piece of furniture you would like to find a new home for?

  Do you have garden produce you'd like to give away?

  Do you have a bag of 3T Boys clothing that has been gently used?

  Do you need firewood for the winter months?

  These are just some ideas to post on the new "I Have, I Need" message board located in the Worship Center.
  Please include your name and contact number, and add a description of what you "Have" to donate, or what you "Need".
  One more note: This is a free board...no money given, no money received.
  
  

• The Common Cup Ministry Back to School Supply Drive is finished and we exceeded our goal! We collected 21 backpacks, 520 black pens, 596 blue pens and 924 red pens. Thank you to everyone who donated!

• The Fall Women's Bible Study "God of Deliverance" is a study on Exodus 1-18 by Jen Wilkin. Jen Wilkin will show us that Israel's story is our story. The same God who delivered Israel also delivers all He loves from slavery to sin and from service to the pharaohs of this world. He lifts our eyes to the promised land He has prepared where we dwell with I AM and worship Him as the one true God. The 10 week study will start Thursday, September 15th. Two times available - Morning: 8:30 - 10:15 am and Evening: 6:30- 8:15 pm. Cost: $16 OR $25 for personal video access. Please let Patti K know by September 1st so materials can be ordered.

• Children's Ministry is looking for helpers and substitutes! This is a once-a-month, low-prep commitment. If you are interested in learning more, contact Missy M (preschool) or Elyse K (elementary).

• We are looking for more people to join the Welcome Team to usher and help visitors feel comfortable. Please contact Char S if you are able to help in this ministry.

• Camp Shamineau's Encore Retreat for Senior Adults is on September 12-13. See the flier posted in the Worship Center or visit www.shamineau.org for more details. Paper registration forms are available in the church office.

• Camp Shamineau's Rejuvenate Weekend for Women is on September 23-25. See the flier posted in the Worship Center or visit www.shamineau.org for more details. Paper registration forms are available in the church office.

• Are you going to be out of town? If you miss a Sunday service, there are extra bulletins from the previous two weeks in a folder in the front of the mailbox bin in the Worship Center foyer. Service live streams, sermon notes and reflection questions as well as announcements are all available on the church website.

• Want to view our HEFC Main Calendar? Check out our website at www.hutchefree.org under the INFO tab! This calendar does not include our small groups. Please contact the small group leaders for specific dates/times/locations/topics or pick up a Small Group flier in the Worship Center.

July 31st 2022 Announcements

• A full HEFC Church Directory (without photos) of our members and regular attenders will be printed next week. If your contact information has changed since January 2022, please be sure the church office knows.

• There will be a Kid's Movie Night Out on Friday, August 5th 5:00 - 7:30 in the Ministry Center. Menu: Hot Dogs, Veggies, Water and Popcorn. Parents are welcome to bring their children and have a couple of hours "off." Make it a date night or do some shopping or support the McLeod County Relay for Life at the Masonic West River Park. Please RSVP to Patti K with the number of children that will be attending.

• There will be a Congregational Meeting after the worship service on Sunday, August 14th. HEFC members will vote to approve Isaac and Debbie J as new members.

July 24th 2022 Announcements

• A full HEFC Church Directory (without photos) of our members and regular attenders will be printed at the end of July. If your contact information has changed since January 2022, please be sure the church office knows.

• There will be a Kid's Movie Night Out on Friday, August 5th 5:00 - 7:30 in the Ministry Center. Menu: Hot Dogs, Veggies, Water and Popcorn. Parents are welcome to bring their children and have a couple of hours "off." Make it a date night or do some shopping or support the McLeod County Relay for Life at the Masonic West River Park.

• Children's Ministry is looking for helpers and substitutes! This is a once-a-month, low-prep commitment. If you are interested in learning more, contact Missy M (preschool) or Elyse K (elementary).

• We are looking for more people to join the Welcome Team to usher and help visitors feel comfortable. Please contact Char S if you are able to help in this ministry.

• The Common Cup Ministry Back to School Supply Drive has begun! Items requested from our church are: 20 Backpacks, 500 Blue pens, 500 Black pens, and 500 Red pens. Donations can be placed in the designated bin in the Worship Center foyer and will be accepted until August 5th.

July 17th 2022 Announcements

• Sunday, July 24th is our Summer Carnival from noon - 2:30! There will be lunch, drinks, a bounce house, fun carnival games and prizes for kids! Join us as we serve our community and enjoy fellowship while we spread the love of Jesus! Invite your friends and neighbors!

• Prayer warriors are welcome to join in prayer for the Summer Carnival after the worship service in the Pastor's Office on Sunday morning.

• Are you interested in church membership and learning more about HEFC and the EFCA? Contact the church office or Pastor Mike so that classes can be arranged for September.

• A full HEFC Church Directory (without photos) of our members and regular attenders will be printed at the end of July. If your contact information has changed since January 2022, please be sure the church office knows.

• Children's Ministry is looking for helpers and substitutes! This is a once-a-month, low-prep commitment. If you are interested in learning more, contact Missy M (preschool) or Elyse K (elementary).

• We are looking for more people to join the Welcome Team to usher and help visitors feel comfortable. Please contact Char S if you are able to help in this ministry.

• We are in need of more Watch Dogs to help secure the safely of our children each Sunday. Contact Pat G if you want more details on how to serve in this way.

• Looking for instrumentalists! Has God given you a musical talent to play an instrument? Please contact Carrie S if you feel Him calling you to serve Him by joining our Worship Team!

• Camp Shamineau's Encore Retreat for Senior Adults is on September 12-13. See the flier posted in the Worship Center or visit www.shamineau.org for more details. Paper registration forms are available in the church office.

• Camp Shamineau's Rejuvenate Weekend for Women is on September 23-25. See the flier posted in the Worship Center or visit www.shamineau.org for more details. Paper registration forms are available in the church office.

• The Common Cup Ministry Back to School Supply Drive has begun! Items requested from our church are: 20 Backpacks, 500 Blue pens, 500 Black pens, and 500 Red pens. Donations can be placed in the designated bin in the Worship Center foyer and will be accepted until August 5th.

July 10th 2022 Announcements

• Sunday, July 24th is our Summer Carnival from noon - 2:30! There will be lunch, drinks, a bounce house, fun carnival games and prizes for kids! Invite your friends and neighbors!

• Prayer warriors are welcome to join in prayer for the Summer Carnival after the worship service in the Pastor's Office on Sunday mornings.

• Finances are needed to repair the Worship Center roof. Please write "Roof Replacement" in the check memo line or give online at www.hutchefree.org on our GIVING page and select "Give to Roof Replacement".

• Are you interested in church membership and learning more about HEFC and the EFCA? Contact the church office or Pastor Mike so that classes can be arranged.

• A full HEFC Church Directory (without photos) of our members and regular attenders will be printed at the end of July. If your contact information has changed since January 2022, please be sure the church office knows.

• Children's Ministry is looking for helpers and substitutes! This is a once-a-month, low-prep commitment. If you are interested in learning more, contact Missy M (preschool) or Elyse K (elementary).

• We are looking for more people to join the Welcome Team to usher and help visitors feel comfortable. Please contact Char S if you are able to help in this ministry.

• We are in need of more Watch Dogs to help secure the safely of our children each Sunday. Contact Pat G if you want more details on how to serve in this way.

• Looking for instrumentalists! Has God given you a musical talent to play an instrument? Please contact Carrie S if you feel Him calling you to serve Him by joining our Worship Team!

• Camp Shamineau's Encore Retreat for Senior Adults is on September 12-13. See the flier posted in the Worship Center or visit www.shanineau.org for more details. Paper registration forms are available in the church office.

• The Common Cup Ministry Back to School Supply Drive has begun! Items requested from our church are: 20 Backpacks, 500 Blue pens, 500 Black pens, and 500 Red pens. Donations can be placed in the designated bin in the Worship Center foyer and will be accepted until August 5th.

June 26th 2022 Announcements

• Our mission team is in Appalachia! Please be in prayer for them as they serve the people of Kentucky and spread the love of Jesus from June 24-July 2.

• The Outdoor Visionary Committee is inviting you to join us on Friday, July 8th. We will be starting to clear brush, pull and trim bushes, trim trees, attack weeds and move rocks at 8:00 a.m. at the Northeast corner of our church property. Please join us whenever it works for you and stay as long as you can stay! Enjoy Fellowship and the Great Outdoors! All skill levels are welcome. Individuals not comfortable with the physical labor are encouraged to partner up and provide noon time nourishment. Please consider joining in! Many hands make light work. If you have questions or would like to volunteer to bring lunch, please contact: Dede H

• Ladies can mark their calendars for the next Craft & Create Weekend on July 8 & 9. Friday 6-10pm and Saturday 9am-5pm. Bring your own beverage, snack to share, money for lunch on Saturday, project(s) to work on and supplies (Cutting mats, irons & ironing board provided). Contact Carrie S to reserve a table (or chair). Invite a friend and come when you can, leave when you must.

• Current Children's Ministry volunteers: it is time for our periodic background check renewal. Please check your email for the authorization form and return it to the church office. Printed versions are available in the Worship Center foyer. Contact Elyse K or Missy M with questions.

• Save the Date! Summer Carnival Sunday, July 24th! The event will be from noon - 2:30. This is one of our largest outreach events of the year. Please mark it on your calendars as an opportunity to serve our community in Hutchinson! A volunteer sign up is now available using the following link for Sign-Up Genius: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0e49a5ac2daaf8ce9-hefc You can also sign up for a shift on the clipboards in the back of the Worship Center for set up, clean up, games and food.

• Prayer warriors are welcome to join in prayer for the Summer Carnival after the worship service in the Pastor's Office on Sunday morning.

• Finances are needed to repair the Worship Center roof. Please write "Roof Replacement" in the check memo line or give online at www.hutchefree.org on our GIVING page and select "Give to Roof Replacement".

• Are you interested in church membership and learning more about HEFC and the EFCA? Contact the church office or Pastor Mike so that summer classes can be arranged.

• We are looking for more people to join the Welcome Team to usher and help visitors feel comfortable. Please contact Char S if you are able to help in this ministry.

• We are in need of more Watch Dogs to help secure the safely of our children each Sunday. Contact Pat G if you want more details on how to serve in this way.

• We now have a zero-turn mower in our church shed! We are still in need of mowers young and old! Estimated time depending on experience with zero-turn is 2-3 hours. Please contact Matt M if you are able to help with lawn mowing at church this summer.

• Looking for instrumentalists! Has God given you a musical talent to play an instrument? Please contact Carrie S if you feel Him calling you to serve Him by joining our Worship Team!

June 19th 2022 Announcments

• Our mission team is getting ready to leave for Appalachia this week! Please be in prayer for them as they serve the people there and spread the love of Jesus. Because of a health issue there is an open spot on the team. Please contact Ann B or Pastor Mike for more details on the trip to Kentucky June 24-July 2.

• We now have a zero-turn mower in our church shed! We are still in need of mowers young and old! Estimated time depending on experience with zero-turn is 2-3 hours. Please contact Matt M if you are able to help with lawn mowing at church this summer.

• Ladies can mark their calendars for the next Craft & Create Weekend on July 8 & 9. Friday 6-10pm and Saturday 9am-5pm. Bring your own beverage, snack to share, money for lunch on Saturday, project(s) to work on and supplies (Cutting mats, irons & ironing board provided). Contact Carrie S to reserve a table (or chair). Invite a friend and come when you can, leave when you must.

• Current Children's Ministry volunteers: it is time for our periodic background check renewal. Please check your email for the authorization form and return it to the church office. Printed versions are available in the Worship Center foyer. Contact Elyse K or Missy M with questions.

• Save the Date! Summer Carnival Sunday, July 24th! The event will be from noon - 2:30. This is one of our largest outreach events of the year. Please mark it on your calendars as an opportunity to serve our community in Hutchinson! A volunteer sign up is now available using the following link for Sign-Up Genius: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0e49a5ac2daaf8ce9-hefc You can also sign up for a shift on the clipboards in the back of the Worship Center for set up, clean up, games and food.

• Prayer warriors are welcome to join in prayer for the Summer Carnival after the worship service in the Pastor's Office on Sunday morning.

• Finances are needed to repair the Worship Center roof. Please write "Roof Replacement" in the check memo line or give online at www.hutchefree.org on our GIVING page and select "Give to Roof Replacement".

• Looking for instrumentalists! Has God given you a musical talent to play an instrument? Please contact Carrie S if you feel Him calling you to serve Him by joining our Worship Team!

June 12th 2022 Announcements

• Current Children's Ministry volunteers: it is time for our periodic background check renewal. Please check your email for the authorization form and return it to the church office. Printed versions are available in the Worship Center foyer. Contact Elyse K or Missy M with questions.

• Help Wanted: Please contact Matt M if you are able to help with lawn mowing at church this summer.

• Save the Date! Summer Carnival Sunday, July 24th! The event will be from noon - 2:30. This is one of our largest outreach events of the year. Please mark it on your calendars as an opportunity to serve our community in Hutchinson! A volunteer sign up is now available using the link for Sign-Up Genius in the Friday announcements email. You can also sign up for a shift on the clipboards in the back of the Worship Center for set up, clean up, games and food.

• Prayer warriors are welcome to join in prayer for the Summer Carnival after the worship service in the Pastor's Office on Sunday morning.

• Available now: June/July/August Our Daily Bread devotionals in the Worship Center foyer.

• Finances are needed to repair the Worship Center roof. Please write "Roof Replacement" in the check memo line or give online on our GIVING page and select "Give to Roof Replacement".

• Looking for instrumentalists! Has God given you a musical talent to play an instrument? Please contact Carrie S if you feel Him calling you to serve Him by joining our Worship Team!

• Are you going to be out of town? If you miss a Sunday service, there are extra bulletins from the previous two weeks in a folder in the front of the mailbox bin in the Worship Center foyer. Service live streams, sermon notes and reflection questions as well as announcements are all available on the church website.

• Want to view our HEFC Main Calendar? Check out our website at www.hutchefree.org under the INFO tab! This calendar does not include our small groups. Please contact the small group leaders for specific dates/times/locations/topics or pick up a Summer 2022 Small Group flier in the Worship Center.

June 5th 2022 Announcements

• Current Children's Ministry volunteers: it is time for our periodic background check renewal. Please check your email for the authorization form and return it to the church office. Printed versions are available in the Worship Center foyer. Contact Elyse K or Missy M with questions.

• Help Wanted: Please contact Matt M if you are able to help with lawn mowing at church this summer.

• Save the Date! Summer Carnival Sunday, July 24th! The event will be from noon - 2:30. This is one of our largest outreach events of the year. Please mark it on your calendars as an opportunity to serve our community in Hutchinson! A volunteer sign up is now available using the Sign-Up Genius link sent in the Friday announcements email blast. You can also sign up for a shift on the clipboards in the back of the Worship Center for set up, clean up, games and food.

• Prayer warriors are welcome to join in prayer for the Summer Carnival after the worship service in the Pastor's Office on Sunday mornings.

• Available now: June/July/August Our Daily Bread devotionals in the Worship Center foyer or church office.

May 29th 2022 Announcements

• Current Children's Ministry volunteers: it is time for our periodic background check renewal. Please check your email for the authorization form and return it to the church office. Printed versions will be available in the Worship Center foyer. Contact Elyse K or Missy M with questions.

• Summer Women's Bible Study: A 10 week study on James will begin Thursday June 9th. Two times are available: Mornings 8:30 - 10:15am and Evenings 6:30 - 8:15pm. (Don't worry about missing a time or two - come when you can.) Cost is $16. This study by Jen Wilkin is a podcast study and is also available online. Please let Patti K know by Wednesday, June 1st so materials can be printed.

• Help Wanted: Please contact Matt M if you are able to help with lawn mowing at church this summer.

• Save the Date! Summer Carnival Sunday, July 24th! The event will be from noon - 2:30. This is one of our largest outreach events of the year. Please mark it on your calendars as an opportunity to serve our community in Hutchinson! Watch for a volunteer sign up sheet in the next few weeks for set up, clean up, games and food.

• As part of Common Cup Ministries we have been asked to donate granola bars throughout the year for the school backpack weekend distribution. We will be collecting diapers (size newborn and larger) throughout the month of May. Please place these items in Common Cup basket in the Worship Center foyer. Also looking for Road Ready Bicycles. Contact Twyla G for more information.

• Available now: June/July/August Our Daily Bread devotionals in the Worship Center foyer or church office.

• Monday, May 30th is Memorial Day. It is the day when we pay tribute to all veterans, past, present, deceased and missing. Our nation has set aside this day to commemorate these people who have so bravely served our nation and enriched our lives as Americans. The public is invited to join the VFW at the Memorial Day Service at the McLeod County Veterans Memorial Park at 10:00 am.

• Want to view our HEFC Main Calendar? Check out our website at www.hutchefree.org under the INFO tab! This calendar does not include our small groups. Please contact the small group leaders for specific dates/times/locations/topics. Fliers are available in the Worship Center.