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.

September 11th 2022 Announcements

• The Outdoor Visionary Committee is inviting you to join us on Friday, September 16th. We will be continuing our work with the Northeast corner landscaping project, painting outside doors, shed windows and signage poles; and preparing planter boxes starting at 8:00 am. 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 Patti K.

• The next Craft & Create Weekend is September 16 & 17. Ladies can come 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.

• Men are invited to Men's Shoulder to Shoulder on Saturday, September 17th from 7:30 am - 9:00 am in the Gathering Room. Breakfast and speaker provided. Come and eat, fellowship, pray and listen to a testimony. Call Bill H or Craig K with questions.

• 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.

• Join us for a Fellowship Dinner after the Sunday, September 18th worship service. It will be a potluck and sign-up sheets will be available on Sunday.

September 4th 2022 Announcements

• We welcome back Pastor Neil Schindler to preach on Labor Day weekend! Pastor Mike will be unavailable Sept 2-5. Please contact an elder if you have an urgent need during this time. The office will be closed for Labor Day, Monday, September 5th.

• The Outdoor Visionary Committee is inviting you to join us on Friday, September 16th. We will be continuing our work with the Northeast corner landscaping project, painting outside doors, shed windows and signage poles; and preparing planter boxes starting at 8:00 am. 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 Patti K.

• The next Craft & Create Weekend is September 16 & 17. Ladies can come 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.

• Men are invited to Men's Shoulder to Shoulder on Saturday, September 17th from 7:30 am - 9:00 am in the Gathering Room. Breakfast and speaker provided. Come and eat, fellowship, pray and listen to a testimony. Call Bill H or Craig K with questions.

• 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.

• Save the date for a Fellowship Dinner after the Sunday, September 18th worship service. More details to come.

August 28th 2022 Announcements

• Congratulations to Mitch & Sonia Koval and big sister Finley as they welcome a new baby girl! Scarlett Sage was born on August 24th!

• Would you like to be a blessing to the Koval family by bringing a meal? Contact the office for the link to their Meal Train. What is Meal Train? There are times in our lives when friends and family ask, "What can I do to help out?" The answer is usually to help them with a meal. When many friends provide support through a meal, Meal Train keeps everyone organized. MealTrain.com is a free meal calendar tool that makes planning meals among a wide group easy and less stressful.

• Available now: September/October/November 2022 Our Daily Bread devotionals in the Worship Center foyer or church office.

• The Fall Women's Bible Study "God of Deliverance" is a study on Exodus 1-18 by Jen Wilkin. Jen Wilkin will show us that Israel's story is our story. The same God who delivered Israel also delivers all He loves from slavery to sin and from service to the pharaohs of this world. He lifts our eyes to the promised land He has prepared where we dwell with I AM and worship Him as the one true God. The 10 week study will start Wednesday & Thursday, September 14th & 15th. Two times available - Wednesday Evenings 6:30- 8:15 pm and Thursday Mornings: 8:30 - 10:15 am. Cost: $16 OR $25 for personal video access. Please let Patti K know by September 1st so materials can be ordered.

• Anyone needing childcare during a Women's Bible Study should contact Patti K ASAP so childcare can be arranged. Anyone interested in providing childcare (for compensation) can contact Patti.

• The Outdoor Visionary Committee is inviting you to join us on Friday, September 16th. We will be continuing our work with the Northeast corner landscaping project, painting outside doors, shed windows and signage poles; and preparing planter boxes starting at 8:00 am. 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 Patti K.

• Ladies can save the date for the next Craft & Create Weekend September 16 & 17. 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.

• 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.

• Save the date for a Fellowship Dinner after the Sunday, September 18th worship service. More details to come.

• 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.

• Do you have a piece of furniture you would like to find a new home for? Do you have garden produce you'd like to give away? Do you have a bag of 3T Boys clothing that has been gently used?
  Do you need firewood for the winter months? These are just some ideas to post on the new "I Have, I Need" message board located in the Worship Center.
  Please include your name and contact number, and add a description of what you "Have" to donate, or what you "Need".
  One more note: This is a free board...no money given, no money received.

• Camp Shamineau's Encore Retreat for Senior Adults is on September 12-13. See the flier posted in the Worship Center or visit www.shamineau.org for more details. Paper registration forms are available in the church office.

• Camp Shamineau's Rejuvenate Weekend for Women is on September 23-25. See the flier posted in the Worship Center or visit www.shamineau.org for more details. Paper registration forms are available in the church office.

• 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 Small Group flier in the Worship Center.

August 21st 2022 Announcements

• There will be a Small Group Kick Off on Sunday, August 28th after the worship service. Come and check out which group is the best fit for you! If you are interested in leading a new group, please contact Pastor Mike or the church office.

• Available now: September/October/November 2022 Our Daily Bread devotionals in the Worship Center foyer or church office.

• Do you have a piece of furniture you would like to find a new home for?

  Do you have garden produce you'd like to give away?

  Do you have a bag of 3T Boys clothing that has been gently used?

  Do you need firewood for the winter months?

  These are just some ideas to post on the new "I Have, I Need" message board located in the Worship Center.
  Please include your name and contact number, and add a description of what you "Have" to donate, or what you "Need".
  One more note: This is a free board...no money given, no money received.
  

• The Fall Women's Bible Study "God of Deliverance" is a study on Exodus 1-18 by Jen Wilkin. Jen Wilkin will show us that Israel's story is our story. The same God who delivered Israel also delivers all He loves from slavery to sin and from service to the pharaohs of this world. He lifts our eyes to the promised land He has prepared where we dwell with I AM and worship Him as the one true God. The 10 week study will start Thursday, September 15th. Two times available - Morning: 8:30 - 10:15 am and Evening: 6:30- 8:15 pm. (Possible change to Wednesday evening instead of Thursday evening depending on interest and location availability). Cost: $16 OR $25 for personal video access. Please let Patti K know by September 1st so materials can be ordered.

• Anyone needing childcare during a Women's Bible Study should contact Patti K ASAP so childcare can be arranged. Anyone interested in providing childcare (for compensation) can contact Patti.

• The Outdoor Visionary Committee is inviting you to join us on Friday, September 16th. We will be continuing our work with the Northeast corner landscaping project, painting outside doors, shed window and signage poles; and preparing planter boxes starting at 8:00 am. 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 Patti K.

August 14th 2022 Announcements

• The full HEFC Church Directory (without photos) of our members and regular attenders has been printed! You will be able to find one in your church mail folder in the Worship Center foyer. Please contact the church office if you need an additional copy.

• There will be a brief Congregational Meeting after the worship service Sunday, August 14th. HEFC members will vote to approve Isaac and Debbie Janssen as new members.

• There will be a Small Group Kick Off on Sunday, August 28th after the worship service. Cone and check out which group is the best fit for you! If you are interested in leading a new group, please contact Pastor Mike or the church office.

• Do you have a piece of furniture you would like to find a new home for?

  Do you have garden produce you'd like to give away?

  Do you have a bag of 3T Boys clothing that has been gently used?

  Do you need firewood for the winter months?

  These are just some ideas to post on the new "I Have, I Need" message board located in the Worship Center.
  Please include your name and contact number, and add a description of what you "Have" to donate, or what you "Need".
  One more note: This is a free board...no money given, no money received.
  
  

• The Common Cup Ministry Back to School Supply Drive is finished and we exceeded our goal! We collected 21 backpacks, 520 black pens, 596 blue pens and 924 red pens. Thank you to everyone who donated!

• The Fall Women's Bible Study "God of Deliverance" is a study on Exodus 1-18 by Jen Wilkin. Jen Wilkin will show us that Israel's story is our story. The same God who delivered Israel also delivers all He loves from slavery to sin and from service to the pharaohs of this world. He lifts our eyes to the promised land He has prepared where we dwell with I AM and worship Him as the one true God. The 10 week study will start Thursday, September 15th. Two times available - Morning: 8:30 - 10:15 am and Evening: 6:30- 8:15 pm. Cost: $16 OR $25 for personal video access. Please let Patti K know by September 1st so materials can be ordered.

• Children's Ministry is looking for helpers and substitutes! This is a once-a-month, low-prep commitment. If you are interested in learning more, contact Missy M (preschool) or Elyse K (elementary).

• 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.

• Camp Shamineau's Encore Retreat for Senior Adults is on September 12-13. See the flier posted in the Worship Center or visit www.shamineau.org for more details. Paper registration forms are available in the church office.

• Camp Shamineau's Rejuvenate Weekend for Women is on September 23-25. See the flier posted in the Worship Center or visit www.shamineau.org for more details. Paper registration forms are available in the church office.

• 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 Small Group flier in the Worship Center.

July 31st 2022 Announcements

• A full HEFC Church Directory (without photos) of our members and regular attenders will be printed next week. If your contact information has changed since January 2022, please be sure the church office knows.

• There will be a Kid's Movie Night Out on Friday, August 5th 5:00 - 7:30 in the Ministry Center. Menu: Hot Dogs, Veggies, Water and Popcorn. Parents are welcome to bring their children and have a couple of hours "off." Make it a date night or do some shopping or support the McLeod County Relay for Life at the Masonic West River Park. Please RSVP to Patti K with the number of children that will be attending.

• There will be a Congregational Meeting after the worship service on Sunday, August 14th. HEFC members will vote to approve Isaac and Debbie J as new members.