Good afternoon, church,
Please see the weekly e-news below. I hope to see all of you in worship this Sunday at 9am, 10:45am, 11am, and 2pm.
Grace & Peace
Pastor Caitlin
WEEKLY E-NEWS
Thank you to Sihde Jackson
Many thanks to Sihde Jackson, who brings fresh flowers for the Sanctuary altar every week! Sihde usually attends our 11am African Service.
New Giving Options
Text to Give - text HGUMCGIVE to 73256 or use the Online giving from HGUMC website. Go to hickorygroveumc.com/give and complete the online giving form.
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Youth Mission Trip Fundraiser
The Youth will be hosting a fundraising lunch to go event to help pay for the next youth mission trip April 6th after each service and all who want to attend the trip need to plan to help.
East Charlotte UMC Collaboration
For four Wednesdays during Lent we will be partnering with Cokesbury UMC, Memorial UMC, and Commonwealth UMC for worship and a light lunch at each of our respective churches. We are asked to prepare a light lunch when we host the service on Wednesday April 16th at 12:00pm. If you might be interested to help prepare sandwiches or provide a dessert, please let Susan Fox know by Wednesday April 9th.The first Lenten Service will be at Commonwealth UMC March 26th at 12pm.
WNCCUMC Equip & Connect Recordings available
The conference webinars for lay leadership are available on youtube. Please click HERE to access the recordings.
5th Sunday & United Women of Faith Combined Service
Sunday March 30th we will have ONE combined worship service at 11am to celebrate our ministry through the United Women of Faith!
2025 Metro District Servant Lay Training
The Basic and Advanced courses will be offered in person on Saturday March 29th and Sunday March 30th. Please click HERE for the link to learn more and register.
HGUMC Young(ish) Adult Small Group meets weekly in a virtual format using Google Meet on Mondays at 7:15pm. Right now we are going through the Gospel of Luke. Our next meeting will be Monday March 24 and we will focus on Luke 12. Reach out to Pastor Caitlin or the church office if you have any questions.
Room in the Inn
We will be hosting Room in the Inn March 27th and March 28th. Please keep this ministry in your prayers.
Join Bishop Carter and Friends for a One-Year Journey Through Luke and Acts
Start off 2025 joining 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. Click here to learn more and sign up to receive the weekly discussion guides via email.
WECARE: Food Needs
Please help us restock the shelves at WeCare: peas, pork n beans, toilet paper, and bar soap. Our WeCare Food Pantry and Clothing Closet will be open on Saturday April 5th from 10am-12pm.
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.
