Weekly Newsletter | January 31st

CRUSHING COMPARISON

We are creatures of habit and many of us have fallen into the bad habit of comparison. We constantly compare ourselves to others. We compare ourselves to what we see on t.v. or social media. We compare possessions, positions, vacations, careers, kids, finances, houses, bodies, and performance. But the bad habit of comparison does NOT result in even one good thing! In fact, it causes harm and leads to places of envy, pride, judgement,

and insecurity.  

But there is something better, something greater, some healthier habits that can set us free from the bad habit of comparison. Habits that will protect us, lead us to good places and help keep things in perspective! 

THIS WEEK'S SERMON PREVIEW

Philippians 4:8-9, 11-13 | Contentment > Comparison | Pastor Wendy

The bad habit of comparison causes harm in us and through us. Contentment has the power to set us free from the bad habit of comparing ourselves to everyone and everything. But the healthy habit of contentment is a learned behavior that must be nurtured by us (with some help from the Holy Spirit). 

GATHERING TIMES

• Word & Table at 8AM | Modern at 9:15AM | Traditional at 11AM

COMING UP IN FEBRUARY

• Feb 7th - Lunch n Learn: If you’re age 55 or older, bring your lunch and join us for a Lunch and Learn on Tuesday, February 7 at noon. We’ll provide the drinks, so you’ll just need to bring your own lunch and a willingness to learn and to be together. We’ll be talking about the season of Lent, and about how observing Lenten traditions can deepen our faith. RSVP to Pastor Jason at jason.mincey@hmumc.org
• Feb 12 - Rep Your Team Sunday: It's Super Bowl Sunday!! Come to Sunday morning service in your favorite sports team's apparel! We'll also be celebrating Confirmation Sunday with our students.
• Feb 20 - Men's Meeting: Join us for the monthly Men's Meeting! 7PM
• Feb 21 - Pancake Dinner: Everyone is invited to join us this Strove Tuesday for a special Pancake Dinner at 5:30PM. RSVP will be available soon.
• Feb 22nd - Ash Wednesday: Join us for an Ash Wednesday service at 10AM in the Student Center or at 7PM in the Worship Center.

GROW in your relationship with God and others

WEDNESDAY NIGHTS

• Every Wednesday | Supper at 5:30PM | Groups for all ages at 6:30PM

Wednesday Night Grow Groups:

• Dream BIG with Pastor Wendy
• Encountering the Word with Pastor Jason
• Grief Share

Sign up TODAY!

ADULT GROW GROUPS

• Sunday Mornings | 9:15AM
• Throughout the week at various times

KIDS MINISTRY

Our Kids Ministry is dedicated to partnering with parents to equip kids to lead Christ-centered lives.

• Sunday Mornings | Nursery - 5th grade | 9:15AM & 11AM
• Wednesday Nights | Supper at 5:30PM | Groups 6:30PM-7:45PM
• For kids aged K-5th grade. Music, games, and Bible study!
• Optional Kids Choir for 3yrs - 5th grade from 6:30-7:15PM
• 5th Grade Hangouts | Feb 26th | 4-5:30PM

STUDENT MINISTRY

The Student Ministry exists to encourage, equip, and empower students to grow as disciples who lead others to Jesus Christ.

• Sunday Mornings | 6th - 12th grade | 11AM
• In the student center
• Wednesday Nights | Supper at 5:30PM | Groups 6:30PM
• For students to experience authentic worship, encounter Scripture, and engage in small groups split by grade & gender for deeper discussion.
• Confirmation Sunday | Feb 12th

PRESCHOOL

A loving place to learn, play and plant seeds of faith.

• Registration for 2023-2023 school year starts soon!
• Church Members: February 8th at 10:00 am
• Legacy Families: February 8th at 10:30 am
• Community: February 10 at 9am
• Registration will take place in person

GO and serve, making disciples at HMUMC and in our community.

• Serve at HMUMC: Hospitality Team, Worship & Tech Team, Kids Ministry, Student Ministry, Kitchen Angels and so much more!
• Serve with the Pantry: The Pantry is open every Saturday morning and feeds an average of 600 families each week, all with the help of generous givers and volunteers. Serving opportunities are available all week long!
• Current Initiative: Christian Library International: Prison Alliance Book Drive
• Donations Accepted January 3rd - February 8th in HMUMC Narthex
• Help us collect Bibles, Christian books and other Christian materials to donate to CLI Prison Alliance ministry with incarcerated men, women and youth. Please donate your Christian materials to help share the gospel with inmates.
• The following items are accepted:
• New & GENTLY USED Bibles & Christian Books
• New & GENTLY USED Bible Study Materials (no writing)
• Spanish Language Materials & Other Foreign Language Materials
• Christian content DVDs & CDs

For Where Your Treasure Is, There Your Heart Will Be Also - Matthew 6:19-21

One awesome thing that your giving has allowed us to do recently is install a new automatic-opening handicap door at our front entrance! This allows us to better serve our community and we're so excited for everyone who will now have a better experience coming to our church. Thank YOU for helping us do this!

WAYS TO GIVE

• text HMUMC to 73256 and follow the prompts
• download the HMUMC app from the Android or Apple App store on your phone
• mail your offering to: HMUMC Finance Office at 1450 Pine Rd, Dacula GA 30019
• the easiest way to give a one-time or recurring gift is online!

It's not too late to submit your giving pledge for 2023! To do so, please click here.