November 27th 2022 Announcements

• The annual Cookie Day will be on Wednesday, December 7th 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.

• Join us on December 11th for the "Candles in the Churchyard" Kids' Christmas Program during our worship service! Rehearsal for pre-school through 2nd graders December 10th, 10-11:30 am. Contact Beth or Elyse with questions or if you're unable to participate.

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

November 20th 2022 Announcements

• You can prepare for the service by prayerfully considering if there is something you can say to encourage the congregation and give glory to God! There will be no live stream for this service.

• Our traditional Thanksgiving Sharing Service will be on November 20th followed by a Fellowship Meal and Congregational Business Meeting.

• This is your last reminder to bring your completed shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child by Sunday morning, November 20. Thanks for being a part of taking the message of the Gospel to the ends of the earth!

• Pastor Mike will be unavailable Monday, November 21st - Saturday, November 26th. Please contact an elder for any urgent needs. Carrie will be in the church office her normal hours: Monday 1-5 pm, Wednesday 1-4 pm and Friday 1-4 pm.

• The annual Cookie Day will be on Tuesday, December 6th 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. Contact Dede H with any questions.

• Join us December 11th for the "Candles in the Churchyard" Kids' Christmas Program! Rehearsal for pre-school through 2nd graders December 10th, 10-11:30 am. Contact Beth or Elyse with questions or if you're unable to participate.

• Looking for volunteers to help with snow removal on church sidewalks and aprons. This is very flexible. We need people during the day, in the mornings and evenings. Please contact Matt M with your availability and to receive instruction. The church has purchased some equipment, so it does not all have to be done by shovel unless you want to.

• Copies of the devotional Our Daily Bread for Dec/Jan/Feb are now available in the Worship Center foyer and church office.

• Anyone interested in going on a Mission Trip next June 13-18 to Appalachia can contact Ann B.

November 13th 2022 Announcements

• Our traditional Thanksgiving Sharing Service will be on November 20th followed by a Fellowship Meal and Congregational Business Meeting. Members (and new members ready for affirmation) should have received an email from Pastor Mike with more details on the meeting. Paper copies are available by request.

• Look for a sign up sheet on Sunday for our Potluck Fellowship Meal on November 20th. Contact Dede H with any questions.

• Praise God for all the shoeboxes that have been filled! There are envelopes on the display table at church with labels and a way to make donations to Samaritan’s Purse and Operation Christmas Child. All filled shoeboxes are due Sunday, November 20.

• Join us December 11th for the "Candles in the Churchyard" Kids' Christmas Program! Rehearsal for pre-school through 2nd graders December 10th, 10-11:30 am. Contact Beth or Elyse with questions or if you're unable to participate.

• Anyone interested in going on a Mission Trip next June 13-18 to Appalachia can contact Ann B

November 6th 2022 Announcements

• Thank you for your participation in filling Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes. Some filled shoeboxes have been returned for later distribution. Please remember to pray for the children who receive these gifts. Also, including a personal note and photo in your shoebox brings delight to the heart of a child. The deadline for collecting shoeboxes is November 20.

• Our traditional Thanksgiving Sharing Service will be on November 20th followed by a Fellowship Meal and Congregational Business Meeting. Members (and new members ready for affirmation) should have received an email from Pastor Mike with more details on the meeting. Paper copies are available by request.

• Join us December 11th for the "Candles in the Churchyard" Kids' Christmas Program! Rehearsal for pre-school through 2nd graders December 10th, 10-11:30 am. Contact Beth or Elyse with questions or if you're unable to participate.

• Anyone interested in going on a Mission Trip next June 13-18 to Appalachia can contact Pastor Mike or Ann B

October 30th 2022 Announcements

• October is Pastor Appreciation Month! This is our chance as church members to show our joy and gratitude for our servant leaders who work tirelessly for the gospel. Consider how you can use your personal gifts, talents, resources, and words of encouragement to show thanks to our pastor.

• The next Craft & Create Weekend is November 4-5. Ladies can join us Friday 6pm-10pm and Saturday 9am-5pm in the Worship Center. 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.

• Several shoeboxes left the Operation Christmas Child display. Way to go! It’s an opportunity to bring good news about Jesus to the unreached. If you’re unable to fill a shoebox but would like to help, a $10 donation can be given to Samaritan’s Purse for shipping and project costs needed for each shoebox. There are envelopes on the display table than can be used for labeling shoeboxes and for other donations. November 20 is the collection date.

• There will be a Congregational Meeting on November 20th as well as our traditional Sharing Service. More details to come.

• Anyone interested in going on a Mission Trip next June to Appalachia can contact Ann B.

October 23rd 2022 Announcements

• October is Pastor Appreciation Month! This is our chance as church members to show our joy and gratitude for our servant leaders who work tirelessly for the gospel. Consider how you can use your personal gifts, talents, resources, and words of encouragement to show thanks to our pastor.

• Anyone interested in going on a Mission Trip next summer can contact Ann B. Location and dates are still TBD. We can get a discounted rate by making a decision before the end of October.

• We will have a fall celebration for Baby Cheney! A baby shower is planned for mom Michelle on Saturday, October 29th, 2-4pm in the Gathering Room. Please bring a verse or words of wisdom for Michelle. (Note cards provided in the foyer.) We will share those as our devotional. In lieu of a gift, any size of diapers is appreciated, or there will be a sign-up sheet for childcare. Contact Beth K with questions.

• Ladies can mark their calendars for the next Craft & Create Weekend November 4-5. Join us Friday 6pm-10pm and Saturday 9am-5pm in the Worship Center. 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.

• Make a difference in a child's life this year with Operation Christmas Child through Samaritan’s Purse. Operation Christmas Child pre-printed boxes will be available on Sunday, October 23 for our church family to fill. Decide on a boy or girl and which age group. Pray for the child to hear the Word of God and to respond. Shoeboxes can also be ordered online and even filled online. Be sure to stop by the display at church or check it out online at samaritanspurse.org/buildonline

October 16th 2022 Announcements

• October is Pastor Appreciation Month! This is our chance as church members to show our joy and gratitude for our servant leaders who work tirelessly for the gospel. Consider how you can use your personal gifts, talents, resources, and words of encouragement to show thanks to our pastor.

• Anyone interested in going on a Mission Trip next summer can contact Ann B or Pastor Mike. Location and dates are still TBD. We can get a discounted rate by making a decision before the end of October.

• HEFC Members please remember to read your email with the message from our Elders about nominations for next year's leadership, changes in our constitution and by-laws and proposed team structure. Nominations are due by Oct 16th. Paper copies are available by request.

• We will have a fall celebration for Baby Cheney! A baby shower is planned for mom Michelle on Saturday, October 29th, 2-4pm in the Gathering Room. Please bring a verse or words of wisdom for Michelle. (Note cards provided in the foyer.) We will share those as our devotional. In lieu of a gift, any size of diapers is appreciated, or there will be a sign-up sheet for childcare. Contact Beth K with questions.

October 9th 2022 Announcements

• October is Pastor Appreciation Month! This is our chance as church members to show our joy and gratitude for our servant leaders who work tirelessly for the gospel. Consider how you can use your personal gifts, talents, resources, and words of encouragement to show thanks to our pastor.

• There will be a Missions Planning Meeting after church on Sunday, October 9th. Locations have been hit hard by recent storms. Come and learn how you can help!

• HEFC Members please remember to read your email with the message from our Elders about nominations for next year's leadership, changes in our constitution and by-laws and proposed team structure. Nominations are due by Oct 16th. Paper copies are available by request.

September 25th 2022 Announcements

• Exciting changes in Children's Ministry! Our elementary class is growing! Praise the Lord! We're also adapting! Parents, please join us for a brief meeting after the service on Sunday, September 25th to discuss the structural change into older and younger elementary groups. Check your email for more details from Elyse.

• The Outdoor Visionary Committee is inviting you to join us for our RE - RESCHEDULED workday on Friday, September 30th with a NEW time: Noon - 3:30 pm. We will be continuing our work with the Northeast corner landscaping project, painting outside doors, shed windows and signage poles; and preparing planter boxes. Enjoy Fellowship and the Great Outdoors! All skill levels are welcome. Please consider joining in! Many hands make light work. If you have questions, please contact Patti K.

• We will be tying blankets for McLeod County children. Our goal is 20 blankets to be distributed locally. You can choose to tie a blanket with your small group, family, individually, OR join us Saturday, October 1st at church for a group effort at 8:30am in the Gathering Room. No special skills necessary. If you have sewing scissors feel free to bring that along. RSVP to Patti K.

• HEFC Members please remember to read your email with the message from our Elders about nominations for next year's leadership, changes in our constitution and by-laws and proposed team structure. Nominations are due by Oct 16th. Paper copies are available by request.

September 18th 2022 Announcements

• HEFC Membership Classes will be offered following the worship services on September 18 & 25. The first class will talk about what the EFCA is and last about 1 1/2 hours. The second class will talk about HEFC and will be a bit shorter. Please contact Pastor Mike or the church office if you plan to attend so materials can be made ready.

• The Outdoor Visionary Committee is inviting you to join us for our RESCHEDULED workday on Friday, September 23rd. We will be continuing our work with the Northeast corner landscaping project, painting outside doors, shed windows and signage poles; and preparing planter boxes from 8:00 - 11:00 am. Enjoy Fellowship and the Great Outdoors! All skill levels are welcome. Please consider joining in! Many hands make light work. If you have questions, please contact Patti K.

• Exciting changes in Children's Ministry! Our elementary class is growing! Praise the Lord! We're also adapting! Parents, please join us for a brief meeting after the service on Sunday, September 25th to discuss the structural change into older and younger elementary groups. Check your email for more details from Elyse.

• We will be tying blankets for McLeod County children. Our goal is 20 blankets to be distributed locally. You can choose to tie a blanket with your small group, family, individually, OR join us Saturday, October 1st at church for a group effort at 8:30am in the Gathering Room. No special skills necessary. RSVP to Patti K.

• HEFC Members please check your email for a message about nominations for next year's leadership, changes in our constitution and by-laws and proposed team structure. Paper copies are available by request.