Current Sermon Series: Presence
Isaiah 7:10-17, Romans 1:1-7, Matthew 1:18-25
Current Sermon Series
Christmas time, or what the ancient church has always called Advent, is a time when we celebrate and look forward to getting presents! This year we are going to focus on the greatest gift of all, the presence of Jesus Christ in our lives. Discover how his presence enables us to be present in the lives of others. Join us for Presence: How to show up like Jesus.
2019 Christmas Service Times
Christmas Eve: Tuesday, December 24th
6:00pm – Family Christmas Service
8:00pm – Contemporary Candlelight Service
11:00pm – Traditional Candlelight Service with Communion
Christmas Day: Wednesday, December 25th
9:30am – Carols & Readings with Communion
December 23rd – No (Regular 6:30pm) Monday Night Service
December 30th: No Monday night Service
Church Office is closed December 24th, 25th, 31st and January 1st
Announcements & Updates
Charitable Giving
If you are age 70½ or older, consider making a donation from your IRA using a qualified charitable distribution, which is not taxable and could satisfy some or all of your annual required minimum distribution. It’s important to note that if you make a qualified charitable distribution from your IRA, the custodian of your account may not identify it on your 1099-R form. It is your responsibility to inform your tax preparer of the transaction in order to secure the tax benefits. To discuss gift planning options, contact Dennis McGavock at the church office.
Middle School Outing – January 2nd
The Middle School Group will be heading to RDV Ice Den for some skating time and pizza. Register at hclm.org /youth.
L Team News
BUNCO – December 24th
The BUNCO group will not be meeting on Tuesday, December 24th, due to Christmas Eve. Our group will resume on January 28, 2020.
Ladies Bible Study
The group will not be meeting on Thursday, December 26th. Our Bible Study will resume on January 23, 2020. Any questions please contact Sharon Shyrock at ssshyrock@yahoo.com.
Divine Dollies – January 7th
Join the ladies on January 7th at Cheng’s Chinese Restaurant located at 3705 Lake Emma Road Lake Mary FL 32746 for lunch at 11:30am. To make reservations call Alice Clark (407-323-3109).
Coffee with Friends – January 9th
Come to Panera Bread on Sun Drive for coffee with your friends from church. We’ll be there on Thursday, January 9th at 7:00pm for an hour of fellowship and relaxation. If you have any questions, please contact Sharon Shyrock at ssshyrock@yahoo.com.
Second Tuesday Lunch Bunch – January 14th
Join the ladies on January 14th at Keller’s BBQ located at 3893 Lake Emma Road Lake Mary, FL 32746 for lunch at 11:30am. To make reservations call Alice Clark (407-323-3109).
Prayers of the Church
Prayers of Thanksgiving
Jerry & Mary Oyler as they celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary
Arianna Alfonso as we celebrate her birth on December 13th
Prayers of Comfort
To the Family of Wayne Dose (Lynet Osborne’s Brother)
To the Alsup Family in the tragic loss of their 33 year old daughter
To the Family of Jayson Grigsby (Brenda Howard’s Nephew)
Prayers of Healing
Maxine Rzepka hospitalized from a fall resulting in a broken right shoulder needing repair surgery
Etta Woodruff for healing and strength during cancer treatment
Karen LaRocco (Jeanine McGavock’s Friend) favorable test results
Gary Starkweather last stages of leukemia, battling for 6 years
Claudia White for comfort and strength from rare condition
Linda Weiler continued healing and recovery from recent procedure
John DiLorenzo (Carmine Bowes’ Father) is having procedure for blockages in his heart on December 27th.
Mary Cembor (sister-in-law of the Henches) for continued healing from thyroid surgery
Kristen Hench (the Hench’s daughter-in-law) for continued healing and speedy recovery from knee surgery
Barbara Hartpence for healing from pneumonia
General Prayer
Debbie McGee problems with long-awaited pregnancy; pray that the pregnancy will continue and both are healthy
We pray today for our nation and our world. We ask that God would be with all of our leaders and elected officials.
Prayers for Healing from Cancer
Barbara Bechtold
Laken Binkley
Robert Bowes
Dennis Breglia
Karen Brett
Texann Buck
Becky Burrell
Jack Cadden
Theresa Ciullo
Andrea Clark
Deb Fadool
Shelley Feazell
Tosha Feldmann
Carla Ford
Michael Francis
Ron Frederickson
Jerry Gross
Dana Grimes
Bob Hamilton
Todd Haynes
Steve Homan
Marlin Houser
Alan Kimball
Al Laruffa
Michelle LeBlanc
Lori Luedtke
Jean Mactye
Luis Marin
John Metz
Judy McBride
Desmond Niburg
Irmgard Pommerening
Kathy Ratchford
Dave Riker
Martin Rodriguez
Rafael Rosario
Pedro Santos
Karen Schlue
Larry Schnabel
Jonathan Smith
Gary Starkweather
Michele Vitale
Michelle Wonderlich
Etta Woodruff
“Casting a light to help those who are lost find their way in Christ”
Sunday Services at 8:00am, 9:30am and 11:00am in the Worship Center
Monday Service at 6:30pm in the Community Center
Pastor Matt Wallis (mwallis@hclm.org)
Pastor Chris Johnson (chrisj@hclm.org)
Executive Pastor CFLCN: Pastor Paul Hoyer (paul@hclm.org)
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