December 7th 2025 Announcements

• On Sunday, December 14th Children's Ministry will have a Christmas Concert.  The children will sing Christmas songs at the beginning of our 10:00 am worship service.  Children will practice songs during Children's Church.  Come dressed in the Christmas spirit!

• The annual Cookie Day will be on Tuesday, December 16th 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. Anyone who can't attend and wants to participate can bring their items to the Ministry Center kitchen on December 14th labeled "For Cookie Day".  Contact Dede H with questions.

• The MO team is planning another Minneapolis Outreach. All ages are welcome to help pack lunches Friday, December 19th 6:00-9:00pm in the Gathering Room.  Saturday, December 20th an adult carpool will meet at the church at 11:00am to serve pizza and hot chocolate, as well as give out bag lunches in Minneapolis and return about 3pm.  We would welcome donations of any WARM CLOTHING (in decent condition), grab-and-go food for the bag lunches, wipes, and bottled water.  Monetary gifts are welcomed to cover the cost of the food - make a note with the donation to have it be applied to the M&O program. Direct questions to Ann B or Memo .

• Join us for a informal congregational meeting after service on December 21st.  In light of recent conversations about communication, our elders would like to call an informational meeting on December 21 after our Sunday worship service. In the meeting, we will discuss some of the questions and feedback we have heard recently from the congregation at large. Hope to see you there!

• Join us for our Candlelight Christmas Eve Service at 5:00pm on December 24th.  We will reflect on the birth of God's greatest gift to us, His son Jesus!

• Please contact the church office or Pastor Mike if you are interested in Baptism or having your Child Dedicated.

November 30th 2025 Announcements

• On Sunday, December 14th Children's Ministry will have a Christmas Concert.  The children will sing Christmas songs at the beginning of our 10:00 am worship service.  Children will practice songs during Children's Church.  Come dressed in the Christmas spirit!

• The annual Cookie Day will be on Tuesday, December 16th 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. Anyone who can't attend and wants to participate can bring their items to the Ministry Center kitchen on December 14th labeled "For Cookie Day".  Contact Dede H with questions.

• Join us for our Candlelight Christmas Eve Service at 5:00pm on December 24th.  We will reflect on the birth of God's greatest gift to us, His son Jesus!

• The MO team is planning another Minneapolis Outreach. Donations are welcome and should be brought to the green box in the Gathering Room: 

  Daily essentials like tooth brushes, paste, wipes etc. 

  Granola bars, beef jerky, chips, bread, cookies, water. 

  New or gently used: Hats, gloves, blankets, socks, sweaters or jackets. 

  Monetary gifts can be placed in the offering box with Missions & Outreach on the memo line (or envelope). Direct questions to Ann B or Memo.

• Reminder: HEFC collects granola bars year round for the Common Cup Weekend Food Program.  Please place donations in the designated bin in the Worship Center foyer.

• Copies of Our Daily Bread devotionals for December/January/February are now available in the Worship Center foyer and church office.  Also available: ODB "A Gift for All" 10 Christmas reflections on God's Gift to Us - Jesus.

• Please contact the church office or Pastor Mike if you are interested in Baptism or Child Dedication.

November 23rd 2025 Announcements

• Way to go!  65 filled Operation Christmas Child boxes were delivered last week to our local collection spot.  Thank you so much for your participation in this outreach.  Let's pray for the children who receive the boxes that they would be eager to hear the message about Jesus and His salvation, and go to the follow-up lessons.  You are a blessing!

• The church office will be closed on Thursday, November 27th for Thanksgiving Day.

• Join us for our Candlelight Christmas Eve Service at 5:00pm on December 24th.  We will reflect on the birth of God's greatest gift to us, His son Jesus!

• Please contact the church office or Pastor Mike if you are interested in Baptism.

November 16th 2025 Announcements

• Join us for our Thanksgiving Sharing Service the November Business Meeting and Fellowship Meal on Sunday, November 23rd. Sign up on the clipboard for an item to share at our potluck.

• HEFC members should have received an email with items for the November Business Meeting.  Please look them over as they will be voted on at the meeting.  Paper copies are available upon request.

• Please contact the church office or Pastor Mike if you are interested in Baptism.

November 9th 2025 Announcements

• Join the Elders for our Monthly Prayer Time on Sunday, November 16 after the worship service in the Youth Room.  We will pray for our church, our community, and our country on the 3rd Sunday of each month.

• Operation Christmas Child is in progress.  Please remember to put a photo and/or a personal message from you/your family in your packed shoebox along with a prayer. It is important to use a shoebox size not a bigger boot box because it aids in uniform packing, and it helps children to feel similarly loved.   Sunday, November 16 is our collection deadline.

• Join us for our Thanksgiving Sharing Service the November Business Meeting and Fellowship Meal on Sunday, November 23rd. Sign up on the clipboard in the Worship Center for an item to share at our potluck.

November 2nd 2025 Announcements

• Survey results are in! The elders are preparing a summary from our Ministry Mapping Survey to share with the congregation, and would like to get the conversation started. We will host an informational session for those interested after service on Sunday, November 9th, in the worship center. We will also share results from the survey as part of our scheduled congregational meeting on November 23. 

• Please contact the church office or Pastor Mike if you have already attended membership classes and are interested in pursuing HEFC Membership so Elder interviews can be arranged and completed by Nov 7th.

• The MO team is planning another Minneapolis Outreach.  All ages are welcome to help pack lunches Friday, November 7th 6:00-9:00pm in the Gathering Room.  Saturday, November 8th an adult carpool will meet at the church at 11:00am to distribute the lunches and return about 3pm.  Donations are welcome and should be brought to the green church drop box in the Gathering Room by Thursday the 6th:  

  Daily essentials like tooth brushes, paste, wipes etc. 

  Granola bars, beef jerky, chips, bread, cookies, water. 

  New or gently used: Hats, gloves, blankets, socks, sweaters or jackets. 

  (Ham, turkey or cheese not needed as we have more than enough)  

  Monetary gifts can be placed in the offering box with Missions & Outreach on the memo line (or envelope). Direct questions to Ann B or Memo.

• Your participation in Operation Christmas Child will bless many children.  Remember to PRAY for the recipient(s) of the boxes! 
  Samaritan's Purse requests a $10 donation for each box.  Why?
  -The filled boxes are sent by ship to many locations.
  -Each child receives a Greatest Gift booklet in their language.  In 2025, the booklets are available in 118 languages.
  -The weight of all the boxes must be paid.
  -All boxes must go through Customs.
  -Each child receives a New Testament in their language after graduating from the follow-up classes.
  -Training and Distribution

• Save the date for our Thanksgiving Sharing Service the November Business Meeting and Fellowship Meal on Sunday, November 23rd. Sign up on the clipboard for an item to share at our potluck.

October 26th 2025 Announcements

• October is Pastor Appreciation Month.  This season is a special time to honor those who minister to us and celebrate the impact they make on our lives. Consicer how you can use your personal gifts, talents, resources and words of encouragement to say "Thank you!" to Pastor Mike!

• Please contact the church office or Pastor Mike if you have already attended a membership class and are interested in pursuing HEFC Membership.  Elder interviews must be completed by Nov 7th.

• The MO team is planning another Minneapolis Outreach.  All ages are welcome to help pack lunches Friday, November 7th 6:00-9:00pm in the Gathering Room.  Saturday, November 8th an adult carpool will meet at the church at 11:00am to distribute the lunches and return about 3pm.  Donations are welcome and should be brought to the green church drop box in the Gathering Room by Thursday the 6th:  

  Daily essentials like tooth brushes, paste, wipes etc. 

  Granola bars, beef jerky, chips, bread, cookies, water. 

  New or gently used: Hats, gloves, blankets, socks, sweaters or jackets. 

   (Ham, turkey or cheese not needed as we have more than enough)  

  Monetary gifts can be placed in the offering box with Missions & Outreach on the memo line (or envelope). Direct questions to Ann B or Memo A

• 26 Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes left the building last Sunday.  What a great start!  Through Operation Christmas Child, our church has the opportunity to bring the gospel to the unreached.  Each box at church has labels and information inside about what to pack and NOT pack.  There are also adhesive labels at church if you wish to follow your box.  Please do not tape your boxes shut.  Rubber bands are available at church.  Following the guidelines for gifts makes it easier to get all the boxes through customs in various countries.

• Save the date for the November Business Meeting and Fellowship Meal on Sunday, November 23rd.

October 19th 2025 Announcements

• October is Pastor Appreciation Month.  This season is a special time to honor those who minister to us and celebrate the impact they make on our lives. Be thinking about how you can use your personal gifts, talents, resources and words of encouragement to say "Thank you!" to Pastor Mike!

• Please contact the church office or Pastor Mike if you are interested in HEFC Membership Classes that will be held after the worship service on October 26.

• Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes will be available on Sunday, October 19.  Last year we sent 67 boxes!  232 million shoeboxes were delivered since 1993 which equals 232 million Gospel opportunities through Samaritan's Purse.  Please consider being a part of filling shoeboxes this year.  We will be collecting filled boxes on Nov 16.

October 12th 2025 Announcements

• October is Pastor Appreciation Month.  This season is a special time to honor those who minister to us and celebrate the impact they make on our lives. Be thinking about how you can use your personal gifts, talents, resources and words of encouragement to say "Thank you!" to Pastor Mike!

• The MO team is planning another Minneapolis Outreach.  All ages are welcome to help pack lunches on Friday, October 17th 6:00-9:00pm in the Gathering Room.  Saturday, September 18th an adult carpool will meet at the church at 11:00am to distribute the lunches and return about 3pm.  Donations for food items are welcome: Protein bars, cookies, yogurt, chips, sliced ham or turkey.  Monetary gifts can be placed in the offering box with Missions & Outreach on the memo line (or envelope). Direct questions to Ann B or Memo.

• Ladies are invited to come to a Craft & Create Weekend on October 17 & 18 in the Worship Center for fellowship and encouragement in your faith as we get creative!  Friday 6pm-10pm and Saturday 9am-5pm. Please bring your own beverage, a snack to share, money for lunch on Saturday, and your own project(s) to work on.  (Cutting mat, iron & ironing board will be available).  Contact Carrie S to reserve a spot.  Feel free to invite a friend!  Come when you can, leave when you must!

• Join the Elders for our Monthly Prayer Time on Sunday, October 19 after the worship service in the Youth Room.  We will pray for our church, our community, and our country on the 3rd Sunday of each month.

• Please contact the church office or Pastor Mike if you are interested in HEFC Membership Classes. Tentative date is October 26.

October 5th 2025 Announcements

• The church office will be closed on Tuesday, Oct 7th as Pastor Mike attends a conference.

• 10 volunteers are needed to help with the HAY lunch from 10:00am - 1:00pm on Thursday, October 9th. Contact Dede H if you can help by making sandwiches, setting up the serving area and serving food to the high school students.

• October is Pastor Appreciation Month.  This season is a special time to honor those who minister to us and celebrate the impact they make on our lives. Be thinking about how you can use your personal gifts, talents, resources and words of encouragement to say "Thank you!" to Pastor Mike!

• The Common Cup Coat Drive has begun.  Collecting new and gently used coats, snowpants, hats, mittens and boots.  Sizes needed most are boys 7-12 and 2X and 3X men's and women's coats. Items can be brought to the HEFC foyer by Oct 12th. They are also looking for volunteers for set up at Bethlehem United Methodist Mon 10/13 starting at 9:30am and for distribution Wed 10/15 8:30 - 11:00 or 11:00 - 1:30.

• Missions Update:

  HEFC supports Mikayla and Zach Goscha, as they serve with Global Outreach in Austria. New information about their Austria English Camps July 2026 has been posted and brochures are available.

• The MO team is planning another Minneapolis Outreach.  All ages are welcome to help pack lunches on Friday, October 17th 6:00-9:00pm in the Gathering Room.  Saturday, September 18th an adult carpool will meet at the church at 11:00am to distribute the lunches and return about 3pm.  Donations for food items are welcome: Protein bars, cookies, yogurt, chips, sliced ham or turkey.  Monetary gifts can be placed in the offering box with Missions & Outreach on the memo line (or envelope). Direct questions to Ann B or Memo.

• Ladies are invited to come to a Craft & Create Weekend on October 17 & 18 in the Worship Center for fellowship and encouragement in your faith as we get creative!  Friday 6pm-10pm and Saturday 9am-5pm. Please bring your own beverage, a snack to share, money for lunch on Saturday, and your own project(s) to work on.  (Cutting mat, iron & ironing board will be available).  Contact Carrie S to reserve a spot.  Feel free to invite a friend!  Come when you can, leave when you must!

• Please contact the church office or Pastor Mike if you are interested in HEFC Membership Classes. Tentative date is October 26.