Current Sermon Series: Fear Factors
Exodus 3:1-15, 2 Thessalonians 2:1-8, 13-17, Matthew 8:23-27
Current Sermon Series – Fear Factors
Sometimes it seems like our lives are governed by fear. We fear bad things happening. We fear death. We fear the unknown. The power that fear has over our lives is real, and yet it is something that God wants to set us free from! Come join us for our new series Fear Factors, as we explore these topics and more and see how Jesus brings us peace through it all.
Next 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, beginning on November 17th.
Voters’ Meeting on November 17th –
2:00pm at Lake Mary Campus
Agenda
Opening Prayer
Minutes from May Voters’ Meeting
Operations Report
Synod By-Law Change
Department Reports
Closing Prayer
E3 New Member and Information Class
Our next E3 class, for anyone wishing to become a member or seeking to learn more about who we are as a church, will be held on December 12th. The class runs from 6:00pm-9:00pm. We share a light meal together and spend some time getting to know one another, learning who we are as a church and what we believe, and discovering your gifts and how you can put them in a practice. Sign up with Pastor Matt at mwallis@hclm.org.
New Tuesday Night Bible Study – November 12th
The next Tuesday night Bible study will begin on November 12th, at 6:30 to 8:00pm. We will be reading through the book Flesh by Hugh Halter. With refreshing, raw candor, Flesh reveals the faith we all long to experience—one based on the power of Christ in the daily grind of work, home, school, and life. For anyone burned out, disenchanted, or seeking a fresh honest-to-God encounter, Flesh will invigorate your faith. Books will be available through the church for suggested donation of $10 soon.
Announcements & Updates
Experience Bethlehem Fabric Needed
We need large solid colored fabric. Any questions, please contact Chris Jennison at jenn3275@bellsouth.net.
Worship Team
Have a desire to serve? Have a desire for worship? The Worship Team is looking for a couple of individuals to help behind the scenes in the sound booth to run sound and/or the computer. Sound board experience preferred but not required. Those interested please email Chris Kutcher at ckutcher@hclm.org.
Thanksgiving Baskets
We are extending our annual Thanksgiving Food Drive for two more weeks. We need: INSTANT MASHED POTATOES & GRAVY MIX, STUFFING MIX, CRANBERRIES, YAMS, VEGETABLES, JELLO/PUDDING, CAKE MIXES & CANNED FROSTING. Thanks for your donations. Donate at hclm.org/tg.
Bring Faith Home
Pastor Ethan is continuing his study ‘Bring Faith Home’ nights. All families are welcome to attend. Dinner and childcare is provided free of charge. The event will be held at the Lower Campus cafeteria (5450 Holy Cross Ct. Sanford, FL 32771) from 6:00-7:00pm. Please sign up with Pastor Ethan at espira@thehcla.org for food count. Topics and dates are as follows:
November 20th – Faith Confidence > Self-confidence
December 4th – Raising Kids With Lifelong Faith
December 18th – Making Christmas Count
Christmas Decorations – November 30th
Come help decorate the church on Saturday, November 30th at 9:00am. Questions please contact Chris Jennison at jenn3275@bellsouth.net.
Seminole State Honors Recital – November 14th
Seminole State College has scheduled their Honors Recital at Holy Cross Lake Mary Worship Center on Thursday, November 14th at 6:30pm.
Metals for Missions
The little red truck in the parking lot on Sundays and the blue recycling container in the courtyard are two ways that we are collecting aluminum cans and any recyclable metals. All proceeds goes to missions and HCLM youth ministry. Contact Warren Jennison (warjen_2000@yahoo.com).
L Team News
New L Team – Sunday Afternoon Disc Golf
Ready for a fun and enjoyable time walking through nature while playing a game? Disc golf is just that! This is a sport that is perfect for all ages and skill levels. We will provide the discs. Look for a disc catcher-basket in the courtyard between services to see what it is like. Starting soon! For more info, contact Cary Hays @ 407-416-2210, or caryhays@gmail.com.
Second Tuesday Lunch Bunch – November 12th
Join the ladies on November 12th at Outback located at 180 Hickman Dr. Sanford, FL 32771 for lunch at 11:30am. To make reservations call Maxine Rzepka (407-323-7362).
Coffee with Friends – November 14th
All ladies are welcome to come and join us on Thursday, November 14th for our monthly Coffee with Friends at the Panera Bread Lake Mary, across the street from the church from 7:00pm to 8:00pm. If you have any questions, please contact Sharon Shyrock at ssshyrock@yahoo.com.
Family Game Night – November 15th
Ready for a fun night out with other families? Join us for Game Night in the Community Center on Friday, November 15th 6:30pm-8:30pm. RSVP Sara Russell sarahoyer@gmail.com / text to 773-710-6871.
Book Club – November 18th
Join the Book Club on Monday, November 18th at 7:00pm for discussion of “The Girl in the Letter” by Emily Gunnis led by Audra Sieger.
Ladies Bible Study
We will gather for our Annual Ladies Christmas Tea on December 12th at 6:00pm. The group will not be meeting on Thursday, November 28th or December 26th, due to Thanksgiving Day and Christmas. Our Bible Study will resume on January 23, 2020. Any questions please contact Sharon Shyrock at ssshyrock@yahoo.com.
BUNCO – November 26th
The BUNCO group will not be meeting on Tuesday, November 26th or December 24th, due to Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve. Our group will resume on January 28, 2020.
Prayers of the Church
Prayers of Thanksgiving
Elliott Marquis as we celebrate his birth on October 30th
Jerry Kingsley (Barbara Hartpence’s son-in-law) doing well, thankful for answered prayers
Laura Waskey (Priscilla & Bob Rogers’ Daughter) thankful for favorable results from biopsies
Prayers of Healing
Kristina Lundberg healing from stroke that has paralyzed her left side
Bo Loughry making quick progress, continued healing
Gertraude Lopeman resolution of varied physical problems
Alice Vernon as she recovers from surgery
Gene Alban continued healing and restoration to his left eye
Rosita Lopez continued healing
Rita Freebern (neighbor of the Hench Family) continued healing
General Prayer
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
Karen Brett
Texann Buck
Becky Burrell
Jack Cadden
Theresa Ciullo
Andrea Clark
Wayne Dose
Deb Fadool
Shelley Feazell
Tosha Feldmann
Carla Ford
Michael Francis
Ron Frederickson
Jerry Gross
Dana Grimes
Dennis Halloran
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
Dan Olson
Marisol Pagan
Irmgard Pommerening
Kathy Ratchford
Dave Riker
Martin Rodriguez
Rafael Rosario
Karen Schlue
Larry Schnabel
Jonathan Smith
Michele Vitale
“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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