Happy New Year, church!
This Sunday is Epiphany Sunday, when we remember the coming of the Magi to visit Jesus. We will recall this story using the Gospel of Matthew and dine together through Holy Communion.
Our regular worship schedule resumes this Sunday. We hope to see you at any of our services - 9am, 10:45am, 11am, or 2pm!
WEEKLY E-NEWS
Join Bishop Carter and Friends for a One-Year Journey Through Luke and Acts
You are invited to join Bishop Carter and other leaders from our Conference and denomination on a transformative journey through two of the most impactful books of the New Testament—Luke and Acts. Together, they make up 52 chapters, nearly 30% of the New Testament, and offer a compelling narrative of hope, salvation, liberation, forgiveness, and healing. You may click here to learn more. Contact the church office if you want to purchase a book ($1.50 each) for your class or small group.
HGUMC Children & Youth
Sunday School resumes this week. Hope to see you there!
January 12th Youth Lunch
Join HGUMC youth for lunch and fellowship from 12pm-2pm in the Parlors on Sunday January 12th.
Wednesday Night Bible Study
All are invited to join us every Wednesday night for Bible study and reflection on Zoom each week @ 7:30pm. The Zoom meeting ID# 81541770673 and Passcode: 522533. Reach out to Pastor Colston or the church office if you have any questions.
HGUMC Young(ish) Adult Small Group meets weekly in a virtual format using Google Meet on Mondays at 7pm. Right now we are going through the Gospel of Luke. Our next meeting will be Monday January 6th. Reach out to Pastor Caitlin or the church office if you have any questions.
“Connecting to Creation:” A Creation Care Ministry Workshop
This workshop will be led by Heather Bennett, Director for Blessed Earth Tennessee. In this workshop, you will learn about: Biomimicry and Eco Theology. It will take place on Saturday March 1, 2025 from 9:30am-2:30pm at Harrison UMC in Pineville, NC. The cost is $25 per person. The deadline to sign up is February 1, 2025. You may click here to register.
WECARE: Food Needs
Please help us restock the shelves at WeCare: mixed vegetables, carrots, peanut butter, and peas. Our WeCare Food Pantry and Clothing Closet will reopen on Saturday January 18th.
SNACK Pack
Please consider making a financial donation to the SNACK pack program to help 48 Hickory Grove Elementary School students. If you have any questions, please call Jennifer Stribling at 704-617-2520.
Ways to Help: WNCCUMC Disaster Response
For the latest update on how you can help respond to Hurricane Helene victims can be found on the WNCCUMC website HERE.
