Announcements
The church office will be closed on Tuesday, January 27th. Please reach out to an Elder or Deacon Team Leader with any urgent needs that day.
Save the date for our HEFC Annual Meeting on Sunday, February 22nd! We will share a fellowship meal that day as well. More details to come.
Please contact the church office or Pastor Mike if you are interested in Baptism or having your Child Dedicated. The baptism date being considered is March 15th.
Our sincere condolences to Pat Bunting and her family. A Celebration of Life service for Bruce Bunting will be held on Saturday, January 24th at 10:30 at HEFC.
Save the date for our HEFC Annual Meeting on Sunday, February 22nd! We will share a fellowship meal that day as well.
Please contact the church office or Pastor Mike if you are interested in Baptism or having your Child Dedicated.
There will be a Care Team Meeting on Friday January 16th at 11:00-1:00 for anyone interested in joining our team. If you're interested but not able to make this meeting date, please contact Char S to set up a time to meet.
Ladies are invited to come to a Craft & Create Weekend on January 16th & 17th in the Worship Center. Friday 6pm-10pm and Saturday 9am-5pm. Please bring a snack to share, your own beverage, money for lunch on Saturday, your own project(s) and supplies. (Cutting mat, iron & ironing board will be available). Invite a friend to share in a time of fellowship and encouragement in your faith as we get creative! Come when you can, leave when you must! Contact Carrie S with questions.
Join the Elders for our Monthly Prayer Time on Sunday, January 18 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.
On January 18th at noon come hear Adriana Forsman share her story of how faith and sexuality intersect. There will be a time of Q&A afterward and her book "Sitting at a Crossroad: A Memoir" will be available for sale.
Our sincere condolences to Pat Bunting and her family. A memorial service for Bruce Bunting will be held on Saturday, January 24th at 10:30 at HEFC.
Please contact the church office or Pastor Mike if you are interested in Baptism or having your Child Dedicated.
NEW flyers are available for Winter Small Groups. Reach out to the contact person for more details if there is a group you would like to join.
There will be a Care Team Meeting on Friday January 16th at 11:00-1:00 for anyone interested in joining our team. If you're interested but not able to make this meeting date, please contact Char S to set up a time to meet.
Join the Elders for our Monthly Prayer Time on Sunday, January 18 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.
On January 18th at noon come hear Adriana Forsman share her story of how faith and sexuality intersect with a time of Q&A afterward.
Our sincere condolences to Pat Bunting and her family. A memorial service for Bruce Bunting will be held on Saturday, January 24th at 10:30 at HEFC.
The church office will be closed on Thursday, January 1st.
Women's Bible Study will restart on January 14th. We will be studying "The Way of Wisdom" an 8 week study on Proverbs. We will meet on Wednesdays 6:30-8:30pm. Contact Felice Z by January 4th so that materials can be ordered. Book cost $25.
Please contact the church office or Pastor Mike if you are interested in Baptism or having your Child Dedicated.
Remember to check your mail folders for items like directory updates and Christmas cards. If you are a regular attender and do not have a mail folder please contact the church office.
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 church office will be closed on Thursday, December 25th and Thursday, January 1st.
Women's Bible Study will restart on January 14th. We will be studying "The Way of Wisdom" an 8 week study on Proverbs. We will meet on Wednesdays 6:30-8:30pm. Contact Felice Z by January 4th so that materials can be ordered. Book cost $25.
Please contact the church office or Pastor Mike if you are interested in Baptism or having your Child Dedicated.
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.
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. 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. The Saturday distribution has been canceled but instead items will be brought to a local Minneapolis church to be distributed. 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!
Women's Bible Study will restart on January 14th. We will be studying "The Way of Wisdom" an 8 week study on Proverbs. We will meet on Wednesdays 6:30-8:30pm. Contact Felice Z by January 4th so that materials can be ordered. Book cost $25.
Please contact the church office or Pastor Mike if you are interested in Baptism or having your Child Dedicated.
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.
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.
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.
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.
