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From: Holy Covenant UMC <[email protected]> Subject: Holy Covenant UMC Newsletter Reply: [email protected] Holy Covenant UMC Newsletter Seek with God's heart Grow in God's word Serve all God's people In This Issue God is Already at Work--Plug In! Essential Jesus Feeding the Homeless "The Law of Love" Confirmation 2012 January Service Project Small Group for Women/Mommies FREE Basketball Camp ECDP Registration Time is Coming! Saturday Night Contemporary Worship Craft Fair April 28 Children's Ministry Kids' Sunday School Classes for Toddlers through 5th Grade at 9:45 am! Sunday School will BEE fun with Buzz! Learn to know Jesus, feel his love, and have a friendship with him! Maximizing Every Moment Workshop Friday, February 24 at Holy Covenant A team from the Brent Woodall Foundation will lead a full-day parent training conference. This is for families of children with autism and other developmental disabilities. More information will be forthcoming. If you would like to attend, please e-mail Carley Issue: #53 January 27, 2012 From Cassie God is Already at Work--Plug In! "Look around to see where God is already at work and then plug in!" This is the advice I heard from professors and other ministry leaders who devote their efforts to developing new and interesting ministries. That advice comes to mind when I think of the recent synergy around on-going spiritual formation at Holy Covenant. There seems to be a new and exciting buzz among people who are interested in finding ways to enrich their spiritual lives. I believe God is already at work and all we have to do is plug in! During the Offertory moments in worship the last three weeks, we have heard three dynamic personal testimonies of how small groups have brought meaning and depth to spiritual lives. Andy wrote an insightful article in the last newsletter which laid out the scriptural basis for on-going spiritual formation used by the first century church leaders. While these witnesses provide inspiration and a great food for thought, it seems to me that the stirring of Holy Spirit is at the center of this budding interest in small group experiences. In the last three weeks, I have had conversations face-to-face, over the telephone, and via email with persons who are interested in investigating their growing need for deeper spiritual connection with God and with each other. God is already at work, let's get plugged in! As Andy mentioned in his article, spiritual formation comes in many shapes and sizes. Currently at Holy Covenant, several groups meet on Sunday morning to share in study and fellowship during the Sunday school hour between the two worship services. We have a mid-week Bible study opportunity for women and a faithful book club that meets each Monday morning. The advantage of joining one of these groups is that you can get plugged in immediately! There are some new and interesting groups developing as well. Three groups are in the formational stages and we look for them to start by the end of February or sooner. One group is designed for mothers with young children and will meet mid-week twice a month. Another group will meet on Sunday mornings (9:45 - 10:45 am) and will cater to young adult singles and couples. The third group will commit to deeper discipleship focusing intentionally on the four components (Bible study, prayer, caring, and breaking of bread) outlined in Acts 2:42. Plugging into any of these groups can give you a chance to partner with others to plant and nurture a small group in a significant way! Do you feel God at work in you, tugging at your heart to "be" with God in a significant way? Is it time for you to plug in so that you can begin to practice being with the Lord in a deepening way in 2012? If so, please reach out to Andy, me ([email protected]), or Jana Jones ([email protected]) so that we may direct you in exploring the options available for your spiritual growth at Holy Covenant. Page 1 of 5 Holy Covenant UMC Newsletter 1/28/2012 https://ui.constantcontact.com/visualeditor/visual_editor_preview.jsp?agent.uid=11091143...
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From: Holy Covenant UMC <[email protected]>
Subject: Holy Covenant UMC Newsletter
Reply: [email protected]
Holy Covenant UMC Newsletter
Seek with God's heart Grow in God's word Serve all God's people
In This Issue
God is Already at Work--Plug In!
Essential Jesus
Feeding the Homeless
"The Law of Love"
Confirmation 2012 January Service Project
Small Group for Women/Mommies
FREE Basketball Camp
ECDP Registration Time is
Coming!
Saturday Night Contemporary Worship
Craft Fair April 28
Children's Ministry
Kids' Sunday School Classes for Toddlers
through 5th Grade at 9:45 am!
Sunday School will BEE fun with Buzz!
Learn to know Jesus, feel his love, and have a friendship
with him!
Maximizing Every Moment Workshop
Friday, February 24 at Holy Covenant
A team from the Brent Woodall Foundation will lead a full-day parent training
conference. This is for families of children
with autism and other developmental disabilities. More information will be
forthcoming. If you would like to attend,
please e-mail Carley
Issue: #53 January 27, 2012
From Cassie
God is Already at Work--Plug In! "Look around to see where God is already at work and then plug in!" This is the advice I heard from professors and other ministry leaders who devote their efforts to developing new and interesting ministries. That advice comes to mind when I think of the recent synergy around on-going spiritual formation at Holy Covenant. There seems to be a new and exciting buzz among people who are interested in finding ways to enrich their spiritual lives. I believe God is already at work and all we have to do is plug in!
During the Offertory moments in worship the last three weeks, we have heard three dynamic personal testimonies of how small groups have brought meaning and depth to spiritual lives. Andy wrote an insightful article in the last newsletter which laid out the scriptural basis for on-going spiritual formation used by the first century church leaders. While these witnesses provide inspiration and a great food for thought, it seems to me that the stirring of Holy Spirit is at the center of this budding interest in small group experiences. In the last three weeks, I have had conversations face-to-face, over the telephone, and via email with persons who are interested in investigating their growing need for deeper spiritual connection with God and with each other. God is already at work, let's get plugged in! As Andy mentioned in his article, spiritual formation comes in many shapes and sizes. Currently at Holy Covenant, several groups meet on Sunday morning to share in study and fellowship during the Sunday school hour between the two worship services. We have a mid-week Bible study opportunity for women and a faithful book club that meets each Monday morning. The advantage of joining one of these groups is that you can get plugged in immediately! There are some new and interesting groups developing as well. Three groups are in the formational stages and we look for them to start by the end of February or sooner. One group is designed for mothers with young children and will meet mid-week twice a month. Another group will meet on Sunday mornings (9:45 - 10:45 am) and will cater to young adult singles and couples. The third group will commit to deeper discipleship focusing intentionally on the four components (Bible study, prayer, caring, and breaking of bread) outlined in Acts 2:42. Plugging into any of these groups can give you a chance to partner with others to plant and nurture a small group in a significant way! Do you feel God at work in you, tugging at your heart to "be" with God in a significant way? Is it time for you to plug in so that you can begin to practice being with the Lord in a deepening way in 2012? If so, please reach out to Andy, me ([email protected]), or Jana Jones ([email protected]) so that we may direct you in exploring the options available for your spiritual growth at Holy Covenant.
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Waltenburg at [email protected].
Vacation Bible School 2012
SKY VBS is coming to Holy Covenant July 9-13!
Leadership Team planning meetings will begin soon.If you would like to be
involved, contact Jana Jones [email protected], Tatum
Curry [email protected], or
Donna Roberts [email protected].
Youth
Youth Fellowship Jan 29 - Living in Excess:
Drug abuse
Winter Retreat 2012 February 10-12, 2012
Deer Creek Lodge in Davis, OK
$50 ($25 deposit by Jan 8) We're heading back to Deer Creek Lodge for our annual
Winter Retreat! It's an awesome place to hang out with your friends, explore your faith, eat great food, visit Turner Falls, and have
LOTS OF FUN!Contact Georgia Harrison [email protected] for
more info.
Save the dates:
Junior High Mission trip: June 5-10, 2012C2K (Connect to the Kingdom), Dallas, TXProjected Cost: $250
(anticipate $150 from Mission Shares)
Senior High Mission trip: July 22-28, 2012Camp Hope (Katrina
Hurricane Relief), Gulfport, MS
Projected Cost: $300 (anticipate $150 from Mission
Shares)
Cassie Wade Ministry Intern
Essential Jesus
Sermon Series 1/29 You are Forgiven2/5 Faith Opens the Door2/12 Seeing More Clearly Now2/19 This Is Bigger Than Me
Feeding the Homeless
Food Donations NeededHoly Covenant's turn to feed the homeless at Austin Street Shelter is Sunday, January 29. Drop-off time for the food is Saturday, January 28 from 9:00 a.m. to Noon in the Covenant Center kitchen. Please provide: -12 sandwiches (of any type, individually wrapped) -12 pieces of fruit -12 hard-boiled eggs (still in the shell) Donations of juice packs or bottled water are also appreciated. Contact John Engles at 972-242-0143 or [email protected] if you have any questions or need additional information.
The Law of Love
Sunday, January 299:45 am
The Advocates for Justice and Peace will present a 5th Sunday Series this year. The first presentation will be January 29th, during the Sunday School hour and all adults are invited. Helma Gentry will be speaking on The Law of Love. Also, following the 11:00 service, our own Dallas Korean Fellowship congregation will provide lunch for Holy Covenant in the Covenant Center.
Confirmation 2012 January Service Project
We are collecting items for Ronald McDonald House in Dallas. Ronald McDonald House is a temporary home-away-from-home that serves and sustains families of seriously ill or injured children receiving treatment in a Dallas hospital. Please bring your donations to the church by Sunday, January 29. In consideration of the needs of the families, all items should be new and unopened.You may bring your donations to the Confirmation room - 207 upstairs (red room). Wish List
Paper Products •Toilet Paper ◦Paper Towels◦
Office Supplies •Laser/Copy Paper ◦Postage Stamps ◦AA Batteries◦
Household Supplies •Cascade Action Packs or Powered Detergent◦
Pantry Supplies •
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Music Ministry
Valentine Bake SaleSunday, February 12in the Covenant Center
benefitting the 2012 Journey
to the Mountain Choir Tour
Missions
Thanks to all HC Members and friends who supported our Plumpy'nut campaign.Holy Covenant raised $9,859.42! Funds will be sent to the World Food Program USA for the purchase of Plumpy'nut.
Sunday Worship Schedule
8:30 and 11:00 am Worship Services
9:45 am
Sunday School for all ages
Staff
Rev. Andy Lewis, Senior Pastor
Rev. Debbie Chapman, Associate Pastor, Music
Ministries Jana Jones,
Children's and Young Adult Minister
Rev. Georgia Harrison,Youth and Missions Minister
Cassie Wade,Ministry Intern Sheryl Toney, ECDP Director Carol Jones, Bookkeeper
Elise Webb Odell, Administrative Assistant
In Our Thoughts and Prayers
Bishop Bledsoe & family; the Ditty family; the Engles family; the Schrag family; Byrne Underhill; Jane Hargrave; Carlos Castro; Pearl Lopez; Ruth Cayler; Brenda Jo Anderson; Paul Chapman; Nancy Cardenas; Dale Payne; Hugh Dixon; Linda & Michael Miller; Leslie Beckmann; Mary Gates; Stephen Ministry leaders; Rosemary Stierhoff; Cris Hinkley and Dot Molencupp; Dick Ellis; Dwayne & Nikeria Holmes; Jim Crosley; Norma McCormack; Robyn Goss & family; James Ross; Julie Bowes; JoAnn Wiggins; Bernard Hardy; Ira McAnally; Marcus Oakley; Mitchell & Ashley Wert; Kristin Nelson; Joey Crumpley; Jessica and Philip Stallings; Brenda McMurtrey; Geraine Allen;
Individually packaged snacks ◦Breakfast foods ◦Bottled Water ◦Assorted breakfast cereal ◦Individual assorted juice ◦
Personal Items •Deodorant ◦Toothbrushes◦
Special Items •Tickets to sporting/special event ◦Target/Wal-Mart Gift Cards ◦AMC Movie Passes ◦Children's pretend play food/utensils for playroom kitchen
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New video games (Rated E) for Xbox360, Wii, or Kinect
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Gift cards for restaurants ◦New current release DVD's (rated G, PG, PG-13) Preferred DVD's: Happy Feet ½, Puss in Boots, Ice Age: The Meltdown, Stuart Little, Brother Bear, Zoo Keeper, Rio, Cars ½, High School Musical 1/2/3, Princess Diaries, Toy Story 1/2/3
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Small Group for Women/Mommies
Starting in February2 Wednesdays each month (during the day), all women are invited for study and fellowship!Contact Jana Jones [email protected] if you would like to participate.
FREE Basketball Camp
Saturday, February 410 am to Noon Boys and GirlsGrades K-6thAll Skill Levels Register online at www.hcumc.org by January 30.
ECDP
Registration time is Coming! It's time to begin thinking about next year. Registration for the Early Childhood Development Program will begin on February 7. Classes are offered Mondays-Thursdays from 9:00-2:00 for children ages 18 months - Kindergarten.
A summer program will be offered during the weeks of June 11-14 and 18-21 for children ages 2- Kindergarten (currently enrolled in Kindergarten). Dinosaur Week begins January 30 in the Covenant Center. Learning centers will be set up for all of the children to enjoy from 9:00-11:00 AM. Please join us. You may bring your preschooler to enjoy the activities and tour the school. For further information, contact Sheryl Toney at 972-492-1371.
Saturday Night Contemporary Worship Service
Saturday, February 115:00-6:00 pmWe are excited about the development of this new service on Saturdays! Monthly "preview" services are planned, with hopes of a weekly service beginning in 2012.Join us in a casual, family-friendly atmosphere for worship led by a praise band!
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John Heathington's mother; Sara Ray's father; Linda Hoovler; Nita Sharp; Joe Worthington; Virgil Ronning; Josephine Anderson; Claudia Buntyn; John & Elizabeth Rudolf; John Michael; Sheila Anderson; Stephanie Flangin; Bill Anderson; DoReen Burbidge; Azlynn and John Hooper; Jak Kinder; Philip Sorrell; Susan and Jay Graham; Nicki & Don Luce & family; Sandy Serifin; Verne & Dorlis Glass; Sandie & Mark Loudermilk; Jeff Jones; Ray Rivera; Donna Crawford; Bob Horton; Phillip Pitts; Grant Russum and family; John Cloninger & family; Nathan Berry; Jim Hartley; Rachel Herrera; Brooke Johnston; Diane Bullock; Joy & Scott Leiding & family; Dale Bryan & family; David Zepf; Kim Gobble; Noel Tardy; Jeannie Deringer; Arthur Alaniz and family; Bill Hill; Jay & Kathy Cash; Rosie Alexander; Kate Bushmann; Jess Beltran; Annabella Chan; Rick Clement; Lisa Tenore; Vic Anderson; Jon Broom; Barbara Boothe; David Fettke; Chase Gattis; the Koeth family; Rob & Jaycinta Kambach; the Valencia family; the Hickman family; the Dooley family; Jackie Franklin and family; Anna Hixon; Ann Michelle King; Huffman family; the Pifer family; the Bailey family; and the Witcher family.
Our loved ones in the military
Precious Blackman, Gabriel Bridges; Jeff Christie, Sean Connelly, Tim Connelly, Chad Davidson, C.J. Davidson, Zach Glass, David Hunt, Oscar Jasso, Marco Mastrogiovanni, Kevin Merritt, Brand Oakley, Jake Oliver, Ashton Rudolf, Logan Vidrine, Ashley Wert, C.J. Westmoreland, Brad Wethington, & Jeremy Whiteside.
Childcare is provided for young kids.Contact Jana Jones [email protected] or Andy Lewis [email protected] if you would like more information.**Come to the service, then leave your kids from 6:00-9:00 for a Parents' Night Out!**If possible, e-mail Jana to make a reservation.For kids ages Infant-5th Grade - a snack will be provided.Cost is $5/child or FREE if you attend the service and show your bulletin!
Craft Fair April 28
Volunteers NeededSign Up Now to Help with HCUMC's First Annual Craft Fair! Contact Ginger Rathbun [email protected] or Sheli Erenberger [email protected] for
more information.
Custom Embroidery Screen PrintingCorporate Apparel, Shirts, Caps, etc. T-shirts, Team, etc.
Advertising Promotional ItemsPens, Mugs, Magnets, Koozies, etc.
Mike & Rose Lovell 1630 Valwood Parkway at Luna Rd., Carrollton, TX
e-mail: [email protected] web: www.embroidme-metrocrest.com
Piano Lessons at Holy Covenant! Jonathan Kaan is teaching piano lessons at Holy Covenant. You can contact Jonathan at [email protected] or at 972-505-1833 for more information.Jonathan graduated with honors from Baylor University with a Masters Degree in Piano Pedagogy and Performance.
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