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.

May 22nd 2022 Announcements

  • Thank you to those who joined the area worship leaders in song and prayer and provided financial relief for Ukrainian refugees. The Benefit Concert for Ukraine collected $6692 for Samaritan's Purse to distribute food and supplies as well as spiritual support in Jesus name.

  • Sunday, May 29th will be Senior Recognition Sunday where we will honor and pray for our high school seniors during our worship service.

  • 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.

  • Contact the church office if you would like to be added to the rotation to provide snacks for our Fellowship Break at Sunday morning services.

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

May 15th 2022 Announcements

  • Join area worship leaders in song and prayer and provide financial relief for Ukrainian refugees. A Benefit Concert for Ukraine will be held Thursday, May 19th 6:30pm at Library Square in Hutchinson. Special guest Dane Fowlkes Senior Regional Director at Samaritan's Purse, Co-Founder of the Unfinished Task Network will be there. All donations will go directly to Samaritan's Purse.

  • Mark your calendars for our Summer Fellowship Kick-off! Sunday, May 22nd will be a Grill-Out after the worship service. Food provided!

  • 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.

  • Contact the church office if you would like to be added to the rotation to provide snacks for our Fellowship Break at Sunday morning services.

May 8th 2022 Announcements

  • Congratulations to Andrew & Amber H on their Baby Boy! Sawyer was born on April 26th!

  • Calling all outdoor visionaries! Looking for interested and knowledgeable individuals willing to design our outdoor ministry areas. How can we capitalize on our location, green space, & future desires for ministry? Work with a small group of enthusiastic dreamers. Cast a vision for our outdoor spaces and determine potential costs. Prioritize and present to fellow worshipers. Contact Patti K by May 15th if you are interested.

  • Mark your calendars for our Summer Fellowship Kick-off! Sunday, May 22nd will be a Grill-Out after the worship service. Food provided!

  • Save the Date! Summer Carnival: Sunday, July 24th! 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!

May 1st 2022 Announcements

  • Calling all outdoor visionaries! Looking for interested and knowledgeable individuals willing to design our outdoor ministry areas. How can we capitalize on our location, green space, & future desires for ministry? Work with a small group of enthusiastic dreamers. Cast a vision for our outdoor spaces and determine potential costs. Prioritize and present to fellow worshipers. Contact Patti K by May 15th if you are interested.

April 24th 2022 Announcements

  • 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 rest of April and May. Please place these items in Common Cup basket in the Worship Center foyer. Also looking for Road Ready Bicycles. Contact Twyla Geiken for more information.