Holy Covenant UMC Newsletter Seek with God's heart Grow in God's word Serve all God's people In This Issue Celebrating the Ministry of Debbie Chapman Rehearsals Resume for Choirs ECDP News Now Hiring Come to "The Well" Chili Cookoff Feeding the Homeless Blood Drive February 10 FREE Basketball Camp for Kids A Weekend for Your Marriage Mozart Requiem Children's Ministry Kids' Sunday School 9:45-10:45 am every Sunday! Preschool - Room 103 PreK/Kindergarten - Room 105 1st-5th Grade - Rooms 202 & 206 Issue: #78 January 11, 2013 From Pastor Rusty Dear friends, I saw a Peanuts cartoon a few days ago. Linus was telling Charlie Brown that he didn't understand about the New Year. He felt the same as he did in December. He decided that this wasn't really a new year. He concluded that it was a "used" year. Sometimes I think I agree with Linus. I don't really feel any different today than I did a week or so ago. The truth is that saying that December 31st is different from January 1st is arbitrary and a distinction made by and for people. Obviously, other cultures mark the changing of the years at other times during the year. But I do think it is helpful to acknowledge the movement of time in our lives. This Christmas I reflected on the Christmases I have spent since Betsy and I married. Every year we have gathered to open presents on Christmas day in the living room at Betsy's parent's home. I have sat in the same room, in the same corner and in the same chair for the last forty-one Christmases. This year I could not help but reflect on the changing cast of characters that have been present. When we started, Betsy's father was there along with her grandmother and aunt. They are all gone now as is my mother who joined us on a number of those days. None of our children were there in the beginning and Betsy's sister was just starting high school. Now Betsy's sister is grown and we added her husband to the group many years ago. Over time my children have grown to be adults and we added a daughter-in-law seven years ago. This year we welcomed a second daughter-in-law and our first grandchild. That room has become for me like the door in my parent's house where my father used to measure my height periodically and draw a line and write in the date. It is a Holy Covenant UMC Newsletter https://ui.constantcontact.com/visualeditor/visual_editor_preview.jsp?age... 1 of 6 1/11/2013 6:53 AM
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Holy Covenant UMC Newsletter
Seek with God's heart Grow in God's word Serve all God's people
In This Issue
Celebrating the Ministry ofDebbie Chapman
Rehearsals Resume for Choirs
ECDP News
Now Hiring
Come to "The Well"
Chili Cookoff
Feeding the Homeless
Blood Drive February 10
FREE Basketball Camp for Kids
A Weekend for Your Marriage
Mozart Requiem
Children's Ministry
Kids' Sunday School
9:45-10:45 am everySunday!
Preschool - Room 103PreK/Kindergarten -
Room 1051st-5th Grade - Rooms
202 & 206
Issue: #78 January 11, 2013
From Pastor Rusty
Dear friends, I saw a Peanuts cartoon a few daysago. Linus was telling Charlie Brownthat he didn't understand about theNew Year. He felt the same as he didin December. He decided that thiswasn't really a new year. Heconcluded that it was a "used" year.Sometimes I think I agree with Linus.I don't really feel any different todaythan I did a week or so ago. The truthis that saying that December 31st is
different from January 1st is arbitrary and a distinction madeby and for people. Obviously, other cultures mark thechanging of the years at other times during the year.But I do think it is helpful to acknowledge the movement oftime in our lives. This Christmas I reflected on theChristmases I have spent since Betsy and I married. Everyyear we have gathered to open presents on Christmas day inthe living room at Betsy's parent's home. I have sat in thesame room, in the same corner and in the same chair for thelast forty-one Christmases. This year I could not help butreflect on the changing cast of characters that have beenpresent. When we started, Betsy's father was there alongwith her grandmother and aunt. They are all gone now as ismy mother who joined us on a number of those days.None of our children were there in the beginning and Betsy'ssister was just starting high school. Now Betsy's sister isgrown and we added her husband to the group many yearsago. Over time my children have grown to be adults and weadded a daughter-in-law seven years ago. This year wewelcomed a second daughter-in-law and our first grandchild.That room has become for me like the door in my parent'shouse where my father used to measure my heightperiodically and draw a line and write in the date. It is a
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February 8-10Cost is $50
Adult Ministry
reminder that I am moving through life even if I don't feelany different from day to day.My life is constantly changing. Betsy and I have lived infourteen different places in those forty-one years. I know thateven my in-laws house will not always be there. But the oneconstant is the presence of God. Every year we read theChristmas story from Luke before we begin opening presents.It reminds us that the world continues to change but that ourGod is close at hand and that God is the same yesterday,today and tomorrow.Happy New Year! It is a new year but there is one and onlyone thing that never changes. That is the God who isrevealed to us in Jesus. On that we can rely. Grace and peace,Rusty
Celebrating the Ministry of Rev. Debbie Chapman
Sunday, January 13
9:45 am
in the Covenant CenterDebbie Chapman has faithfully servedour Holy Covenant Congregation foralmost 15 years! She has beenOrdained as a Methodist Deacon in FullConnection for 10 years!! Holy Covenant wants to celebrateDebbie as a wonderful person ANDexpress our appreciation for herdevoted years of service. We decidedthe most fitting tribute to Debbie would be a gathering of herchurch congregation, her choir/handbell friends, and herfamily! We have scheduled the party for Sunday, January13th in the Covenant Center during the Sunday School hourbetween services. There will be food and we hope you all willbe able to attend!! Most things fun cost a little money and this party (andsurprise gift) are no different. We are asking for donations tohelp pay for the party and the gift. Your SPPR committee hasbeen tasked with spearheading this fund raising venture so ifyou are able to donate money for this worthy cause pleasewrite a separate check and drop it into the collection plate("Debbie's Party" on the note) or drop your money off in thechurch office. We hope to see you at the party!SPPR Committee Where & When
Holy Covenant UMC Covenant CenterSunday, January 139:30am, following the 8:30am service
You are invited!Singing Choirs rehearse in the Choir Room (SE quadrant ofthe Sanctuary Bldg.:Children (grades 1-5) Wednesdays at 6:30 pmYouth (grades 6-12) Sundays at 5:15 pmAdults - Wednesdays at 7:30 pmRinging Choirs rehearse in the SanctuaryChildren (grades 3-5) Wednesdays at 6:00 pmYouth (grades 6-12) Sundays at 4:30 pmCovenant Carillons (adult/youth advanced) Wednesdays at6:30 pmNEW BELL CHOIR STARTING for Adults - Sunday, January13 at 6:00 pm (Organizational meeting)
ECDP News
Early Childhood Development ProgramKindergarten Parent
Orientation
Tuesday, January 15 at 7 pm
Rainforest Open House
January 28-319:30 - 11:30 amFamilies are invited to visit ourschool and tours will be
conducted. Learning centers will beset up to learn about the rainforest.
Enrollment for 2013-14 School
Year
Begins February 5
Now Hiring
Holy Covenant United Methodist Church has two part-timepositions open. We are seeking a Director of Children'sMinistries and a Director of Youth Ministries. Each positionwould be for an average of 15-20 hours per week withadditional time required in the summer. The responsibilities ofthe Director of Children's Ministry would include planning andleadership of Sunday morning children's ministry plus VBSand special events for children at Easter, Advent and othertimes of the year. This person would also be responsible forcoordinating child care and leading confirmation. Theresponsibilities of the Director of Youth Ministries wouldinclude planning and oversight of Sunday morning, Sundayevening and Wednesday evening programming. It would alsorequire additional time in the summer for a youth mission tripand other summer activities.
The Kasten family; theGlaze family; GregRardin; KorbinCrowder; Tina Ross;Jenny Martin; Andy &Arlene Lane; Hugh Dixon;Stephen Ministers;Rosemary Stierhoff; CrisHinkley; Dot Molencupp;Dick Ellis; Linda & MarcusOakley; Zelma Hunt;Christopher McAnally;
Please submit resume to Holy Covenant United MethodistChurch, 1901 E. Peters Colony, Carrollton, Texas, 75007,Attn. Rev. Rusty Hedges or email at [email protected] 15, 2013.
Come to "The Well"
Saturday, January 19
5:00-6:00 pmA new Saturday nightworshipping community!Monthly services areplanned, with a weeklyservice beginning on March16!
Join us in a casual, family-friendly atmosphere andexperience contemporaryworship led by a rockin'band!
Childcare will be provided for young kids. **Come to the service, then leave your kids from
6:00-9:00 for a Parents' Night Out!** Email Jana [email protected] to make a reservation. For kids agesInfant-5th Grade - a snack will be provided. Cost is $5/childor FREE if you attend the service and show your bulletin!
Chili Cookoff
Saturday, January 19
6:15 to 8 pmBring your family andfriends! All are invited toenter.Prizes will be awarded.Try them all and vote for yourfavorite chili!Cost: There is no cost toenter a pot of chiliHow to enter: Entry forms are on the table in the Narthex orcontact Dante Paa 972-740-6192 Head Chili Wrangler.Donations are accepted by voting for your favorite chili. Voteearly and vote often! Sponsored by the Spiritual Journeymen.
Feeding the Homeless
Food Donations Needed
Saturday, January 26
between 9 am and noonHoly Covenant's turn to feed the
Betty Oesch; MichaelPrees; Michael McAnally;John Bator; BobbyMcConnell; CarlRobertson; DoReenBurbidge; Sandra Sisk;Bonnie Feltner; SamuelLee, Jr.; MelissaAnderson; WyattAtcheson; Peggy Tatum;Pam Krause; NormaMcCormack; JoAnnWiggins; Bernard Hardy;Mitchell & Ashley Wert;Kristin Nelson; JoeyCrumpley; Jessica andPhilip Stallings; GeraineAllen; Nita Sharp; JoeWorthington; VirgilRonning; John &Elizabeth Rudolf; JohnMichael; Sheila Anderson;James Ross; StephanieFlangin; Bill Anderson;DoReen Burbidge; JakKinder; Philip Sorrell;Sandy Serifin; Sandie &Mark Loudermilk; RayRivera; Donna Crawford;Floyd & Stephanie Talley;Katy Cook; Joseph Kaan;Erin Beavers & family;Kyla Walls; the Pillaifamily; the Weardenfamily; Isaac & KarissaGonzales; Darla andJonathan Sherry; BrooksWilliams; Joyce Shipman;Mattie Lannerd; GrantRussum and family; JohnCloninger & family;Nathan Berry; JimHartley; Rachel Herrera;Brooke Johnston; DianeBullock; Dale Bryan &family; Noel Tardy;Jeannie Deringer; ArthurAlaniz and family; BillHill; Jay & Kathy Cash;Rosie Alexander; KateBushmann; Jess Beltran;Rick Clement; LisaTenore; Vic Anderson; JonBroom; Barbara Boothe;Chase Gattis; Rob &
homeless at Austin Street Shelter isSunday, January 27. Drop-off time forthe food is Saturday, January 26 from9:00 a.m. to Noon in the CovenantCenter kitchen. Please provide:-12 sandwiches (of any type, individually
wrapped)-12 pieces of fruit-12 hard-boiled eggs (still in the shell) Donations of juicepacks or bottled water are also appreciated.Contact John Engles at 972-242-0143 [email protected] if you have any questions or needadditional information.
Blood Drive
Sunday, February 10
9 am to 1 pm
in the Covenant CenterGive blood. Often. Be a part ofsomething great.
FREE Basketball Camp for Kids
Saturday, February 16
from 10 am to noon in the
Covenant CenterFor boys and girls grades K-6. Allskill levels.Register online atwww.hcumc.org.
A Weekend for Your Marriage
Your spouse is worth the time awayto escape from your busy everydaylife and rediscover the one youlove. The focus of a MarriageEncounter Weekend is oncommunication between a marriedman and woman who want the bestpossible relationship. It's a uniqueapproach aimed at revitalizing marriages. Every marriagedeserves special attention! Rediscover the best friend youhad when you were first married! Join the millions of couplesworldwide who have learned how to keep their marriagevibrant and alive!
Gabriel Bridges, JeffChristie, Sean Connelly,Tim Connelly, ChadDavidson, C.J. Davidson,Zach Glass, David Hunt,Oscar Jasso, MarcoMastrogiovanni, JakeOliver, Ashton Rudolf,Logan Vidrine, AshleyWert, C.J. Westmoreland,Brad Wethington, &Jeremy Whiteside.
Apply today to www.encounter.org or call 866-633-3862!(Applications needed by January 30, 2013 if at all possible!)
Mozart Requiem
Everyone is invited!
The Wesleyan Choir has begun workon Mozart's Requiem Mass to beperformed with First United MethodistChurch of Plano on April 28, 2013. Scores and listening CD's are availablein the choir room. It is not too late ifyou'd like to join us for thisperformance and for performances ofindividual movements during our Lentservices here at Holy Covenant.
Come on Wednesdays at 7:30 pm!Questions...contact Debbie Chapman [email protected].
Piano Lessons at Holy Covenant!
Jonathan Kaan is teaching piano lessons at Holy Covenant. You can contactJonathan at [email protected] or at 972-505-1833 for more information.Jonathan graduated with honors from Baylor University with a MastersDegree in Piano Pedagogy and Performance.
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