Mission Trip to North Dakota

Those who are interested in going to help with Spirit Lake Ministry from

June 15-21, 2019.

Projects will include light construction work as well as an opportunity to give the kids of Spirit Lake an awesome Vacation Bible School experience.

Applications and a $100 deposit must be submitted by November 14th.

Please contact Marcie Garringer for more information.

Important Information Regarding The 2019 Holy Land Tour

Those who are interested in going with Dr. R. Allen Stewart March 5-12, 2019 must submit the initial registration form with $600 per person to EO Tours by

November 19th. They must be mailed to EO Tours this week if you want to go.

The total cost of this trip for 8 days per person is $2696.

Explore the town of Jericho, stand atop the Mount of Olives, and much more on this special trip.

Brochures Available for Summer Cruise

Join Dr. R. Allen and Tracey Stewart for 11 days aboard the Norwegian Jade with two days in Rome from June 19 – July 2, 2019, in

Paul’s 4th Missionary Journey Cruise.

Breakfast with Santa

All kids are invited to have breakfast with Jolly Old Saint Nick himself at 8:30am on Sunday, December 2nd.

Christmas Cantata

Join us for a special musical celebrating the miracles of Christmas and more importantly, the miracle of God sending his son Jesus down to Earth.

It will be at 7:00pm on Sunday, December 2nd. It will be an entertaining musical put on by our own Chancel Choir and Orchestra called Christmas is Calling.

Children’s Christmas Musical

At our Contemporary Service at 10:00am in the Fellowship Hall, our HFUMC Children will present the musical, Star Search.

Sojourner’s Christmas Dinner

Everyone over 55 years old is invited to a dinner at 4:45pm in the

Fellowship Hall on Sunday, December 9th.

Annual Celtic Concert

Carroll Brown and Harry O’Donoughue will entertain us with their Irish, original and traditional Christmas songs and stories.

Join us in the Sanctuary at 6:00pm on Sunday, December 9th for a fun and entertaining night!

Collecting Christmas Supplies for the Women of Whitworth

Molly Boyd is collecting supplies for the Whitworth Women’s Facility for Christmas.

Please see the list of items in your monthly bulletin and purchase only those items included in the list.

Because of security requirements, only certain items are allowed. Please follow the list directions carefully.

Every container must be plastic without pumps.

Please bring your items to the back of the Sanctuary, the box in the Gathering Area, or to the Church Office by November 30th.

Wednesday Night Supper

We will be having Meat Loaf in the Fellowship Hall this Wednesday starting at 5:15pm.

Next week, we will have Pork Loin on Wednesday, November 28th and will begin our Advent Study based on The Living Nativity by Larry J Peacock hosted by our very own Dr. Allen Stewart

Mission Opportunity with Spirit Lake Ministry

There will be a mission trip to a reservation located 8 miles south of Devils Lake, ND.

Work projects include (but are not limited to) light construction work such as building wheelchair ramps and painting houses.

A portion of the mission team will provide a Vacation Bible School experience for the children of the reservation at the Ministry Center.

Anyone who is interested should see Marcie Garringer in the church office for more information and an application to submit by November 14th with a deposit of $100.

Another $400 will be needed by December 21st for a total of $500 per person.

2019 Holy Land Tour

Paul’s 4th Missionary Journey Cruise

Join Dr. R. Allen and Tracey Stewart aboard the Norwegian Jade for 11 days with 2 days in Rome from June 19th – July 2nd, 2019.

Brochures are available in the church office for both Paul’s 4th Missionary Journey Cruise and the 2019 Holy Land Tour.

In case you missed it this past Sunday…

Proceeds will go towards their Christmas Mission Project. Please contact Emily Davis if you wish to donate baked goods.

2018 Commitment Cards Reminder

If you have not turned in your 2018 Commitment Card yet, you can do so by placing it in the offering plate, mailing it, or dropping it by the church office.

Christmas Supplies for the Women of Whitworth

Molly Boyd is collecting supplies for the Whitworth Women’s Facility for Christmas.

Due to Security Requirements, only the items specified in the supplies list, located in the overflow table or the table across from the kitchen, are allowed.

The deadline to turn in items is November 30th. Let’s do our part as a church family to share the love of Christ to the Women of Whitworth!

UMW Christmas Dinner

All women are invited for a great night celebrating the miracles of Christmas.

There will be a wonderful catered meal, a great program, entertainment, and door prizes.

Tickets will be available in the Carter Gathering Area from November 1st to December 1st. Each ticket costs $15.00 and must be saved for the drawings for prizes.

The Living Nativity Wednesday Night Study

Dr. Stewart will lead an Advent study on The Living Nativity – Preparing for Christmas with St. Francis by Larry Peacock on Wednesday Nights. Our next sermon series on Sundays will be based on this study as well.

This is a great book that incorporates narrative, reflection, and prayer into daily meditations.

The book can be ordered online but we also have a few in the church office for $12.00 each.

Sojourner’s November Meeting

All Sojourner’s are invited to a meeting at 11:30am in the Fellowship Hall. Please bring a sack lunch. Tea, water, and dessert will be provided.

Sojourner’s November Activity

All Sojourner’s are invited to a trip to the Dillard House on Monday, November 12th.

The cost per person is $30.00 and includes lunch, beverage, tax, gratuity, and transportation.

Please make your reservations by calling Beau Swafford at the church office and leave your name and phone number. The deadline for reservations is Wednesday, November 7th. 

We will leave the church at 10:00am. Join us for a fun and relaxing lunch and fellowship.

The Red Cross Blood Drive

The Blood Drive for this month will be held on Tuesday, November 20th from 2pm-7pm in the Gym.

Please contact Morene Sokol to make an appointment.

All blood types are needed and can save many of the lives of those in need of transfusions.

Come One, Come All to our annual Boo Bash held in the parking lot behind HFUMC!

There are rides, games, prizes and more! Hotdogs, chips, sodas, and water will be available for all attending. There are many fun activities available, so join us this Wednesday from 6-8pm!

Due to the festivities taking place Wednesday, there will be no Wednesday Night Supper this week. We hope you will join us for a fun-filled night this week instead!

Mission Opportunities – Spirit Lake Ministry June 15-21 2019

If you are interested in helping those in need on a Native American Reservation, stop by the church office and pick up an application from Marcie in the church office.

Applications and a $100 deposit are needed by November 14th.

Please contact Marcie Garringer for more information if you have any questions about the trip.

Brochures Available for Two Special Trips

2019 Holy Land Tour

Join Dr. R. Allen Stewart for a special trip touring the ministry of Jesus through Jerusalem and the surrounding areas March 5-12, 2019.

From a trip to visit the oldest functioning church built around the cave revered as the birthplace of Jesus to praying at the Western Wall and sitting on the Teaching Steps where Jesus once taught, there is something educational and engaging to take part in!

Deposits are due soon and the final payment will be due by December 3rd.

Paul’s 4th Missionary Journey Cruise

You can also join Dr. R. Allen and Tracey Stewart from June 19-July 2, 2019 for 11 days aboard the Norwegian Jade with 2 days in Rome.

Brochures for both trips are available in the church office.

Daylight Savings Time Reminder

This Sunday, November 4th, be sure to set your clocks back one hour before you go to bed.

Sojourners Trip Reminder

The Sojourner’s will be going to the Dillard House on Monday, November 12th. We will leave the church at 10:00am. You can make reservations for you and your friends by calling Beau Swafford at the church office and leaving your name and number.

The cost is $30.00 per person and includes lunch, beverage, tax, gratuity, and bus.

Please, sign-up by Wednesday, November 7th.

Pictorial Directory Picture Pickup Reminder

If your family had directory pictures made but did not buy any additional copies, your free 8×10 is in the church office. Please stop by and pick it up. Thanks!

November/December Upper Rooms are in the Vestibule and Gathering Area Table.

This Sunday, we will be having our Trunk or Treat in the parking lot of the Gym after our Fall Festival at 12:15pm. Stop by for some yummy treats from members of our HFUMC family!

The following photos are some flyers I designed for the various events going on as part of the month of Revival for October:

Wednesday Night Supper

We will be having Chicken Alfredo this Wednesday and for our program,

we will be making Gift Bags for Hart County Elementary School Students to be distributed at the holidays. Lots of help is needed to put them together.

Sojourner’s November Activity

The date for going to the Dillard House will be Monday, November 12th instead of November 8th.

Reservations can be made by calling Beau Swafford at the church office. Be sure to leave your name and phone number.

The cost is $30.00 and includes lunch, beverage, tax, gratuity, and bus.

Deadline for reservations is Wednesday, November 7th. The bus will leave the church at 10:00am.

Come join us for a fun and relaxing lunch and fellowship.

Pictorial Directory Reminder

If your family had pictures made for the directory but did not buy any additional prints, your free 8×10 is in the church office. Please stop by and pick it up. Thanks.

Mission Opportunities – Summer 2019 Mission Trip

There will be a mission trip hosted by Spirit Lake Ministry in North Dakota that will be held from June 15-21. 

If you are interested in going, please pick up an application from

Marcie in the church office.

Applications and $100 deposit are due November 14th. Please contact Marcie Garringer for more information.

Habitat Build Thank You

Thank you to everyone who donated their time, effort, and/or resources to the Habitat Build!

Brochures Available

Join Dr. R. Allen Stewart for the 2019 Holy Land Tour from March 5-12.

Deposits for this trip are due soon and the final payment will be due by December 3rd.

Join Dr. R. Allen and Tracey Stewart from June 19-July 2, 2019 for 11 days aboard the Norwegian Jade with 2 days in Rome.

Brochures are available in the church office.

Rolling Chefs Menu for Monday, October 29th

Entree Choices (1 per ticket):

• Parmesan Crusted Chicken – A Fresh Chicken Breast coated with a Panko and Parmesan Cheese Blend, grilled to golden brown and topped with Rolling Chefs signature Asiago Cream Sauce.
• Country BBQ Chicken Breast – A Grilled Chicken Breast smothered with Provolone, Cheddar, Bacon and peach BBQ sauce.
• Roasted Pork Loin – A slow roasted Pork Loin that is thinly sliced and served with a pecan and peach chutney sauce.

Side Choices (2 per ticket):

• Roasted Red Potatoes with caramelized onions
• Vegetable Medley
• Green Bean Casserole

Tea or Water will be served along with Dessert.

Pizza will be available for the kids.