What happens when God gives us a dream the world refuses to believe? Will we remain faithful--or allow other voices to talk us out of it? Join us this Sunday as we continue our sermon series, Power and Passion: Six Characters in Search of Resurrection. Traditional worship is held in the sanctuary at 8:30 (includes communion) and 11, and contemporary LightHouse worship starts at 9 in Casper Holroyd Hall. | | Join us for dinner this Wednesday, March 18 from 5-6:30pm. This week dinner will be breakfast for dinner: scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, biscuits and gravy, cheesy grits, breakfast potatoes and waffles. Click here to RSVP. | | |
Join us on Sunday, March 15th for the 35th Annual Seekers’ Class Chicken Dinner fundraiser, supporting food insecurity programs in our area. Take out or dine in from 10:00am-12:45pm.
Adult plate $12: Savory grilled BBQ chicken, Seekers’ recipe brown rice, green beans, yeast roll, homemade pound cake, and beverage.
Child’s plate $8: Chicken leg, macaroni and cheese, fruit, pound cake, and a beverage.
Pick up your pre-orders on Sunday, March 15th. Walk-up orders available until we run out!
| | Join the Lighthouse Band in Casper Holroyd Hall for an evening contemporary worship experience for all ages. Childcare will be provided. Come dressed casually and ready to worship! Youth will still gather for dinner and games in the Fellowship Hall from 5:00-6:00 pm, and then walk over together for the worship time from 6:00-7:00 pm. | | |
The United Methodist Women invite you to a special March Mission Study honoring the life and legacy of Jo Anna McMillan, Monday, March 16 from 6-8pm. Our guest speaker will be Maggie Kane, founder and executive director of A Place at the Table, who will share the story behind Raleigh’s pay-what-you-can café and its impact on food insecurity, dignity, and community connection.
Dinner will be provided by A Place at the Table, giving us the opportunity to experience this mission firsthand. Please RSVP here so we can plan accordingly.
| | Join us on March 17 from 6:30-8pm for the March UMM meeting, where we’ll hear from our own John Cates about the America 250 Oak City Tree Campaign, an important initiative in Raleigh. Click here to register. | | |
Parents, please mark your calendars! We have several upcoming events for children and families, and we would love for you to join us. During this season of Lent, we are drawing closer and closer to Easter. Come celebrate with us as we have a little fun while also preparing our hearts and minds for the joy of Easter.
Friday, March 27 – Elementary Easter Celebration Night | 5:30–7:30 PM
Join us for an Easter Celebration with dinner and a few fun Easter games! Mark your calendar - sign up coming soon!
Saturday, March 28 – Preschool Easter Egg Hunt | 9:30–10:30 AM
This outdoor event will begin with an Easter story, followed by an egg hunt and a sweet treat. Mark your calendar - sign up coming soon!
Sunday, March 29 – Palm Sunday
All kids are invited to process into the 9:00 and 11:00 services while singing Riding on the Road to Jerusalem and waving palm branches. Just like Jesus on His way into Jerusalem the Sunday before Easter, the children will help reenact this special moment in the Palm Sunday story. Don’t miss being a part of this sweet HBUMC tradition!
Tuesday, March 31 – Vacation Bible School Registration Closes
Registration is underway for our beloved VBS June 15–18. Don't miss the fun - register today!
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Sunday, March 8:
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10am JOY Class: A lesson on the Last Supper. Our 5th graders will also be making a special visit to learn about our youth program, and we’ll have a 5th grade parent info session during this time as well!
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10am Confirmation: Learning about "Life in the Church" with Pastor Matt!
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5pm-7pm UMYF & Worship Night: we will enjoy games and a pasta dinner from 5pm-6pm. Some Beach Retreat teams will also meet during this time (please check in with your team leaders for this). Then we will head over to Casper Holroyd Hall at 6pm for HBUMC’s Night of Worship!
Updates for Class of 2026 HS Seniors:
- Save the date for Sunday, May 17th, when we will not only celebrate our seniors during Youth Sunday at the 9am and 11am services, but our Senior Brunch will take place in Casper Holroyd Hall immediately following the 11am service. Seniors and families are required to pre-register for Senior Brunch HERE by May 1. You may also upload your photos for the slideshow within the registration link! Contact Claire (cwatson@hbumc.org) with any questions.
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Three years ago, our HBUMC Creation Care Team began adding native plants to a small bed by the courtyard patio. Each year since, we’ve made additions and improvements for the enjoyment and benefit of our church members and our native wildlife “neighbors.” The garden is a lovely place to sit in the presence of God and God’s creation. The plants help sustain our native pollinator populations (birds, butterflies, bees), and the ecosystems they need to survive. In return, these systems provide us with oxygen, clean water, flood control, pollination, pest control, food, and beauty— the things we need to survive! By being good neighbors with nature, we participate in God’s gift of life and the interconnectedness of all creation.
Would you like to join us in these efforts? Contact Bobbi Mullins for more information.
| | Help add to the beauty of our church during Easter by purchasing Easter Lilies! Sign up online and pay via check or our online payment option. Deadline to purchase is March 30. Click here to sign up! | | |
Prayer Requests
We believe God is present in the prayers we lift up for one another.
To add a name to the prayer concerns bookmark, published each week in the bulletin, please email prayer@hbumc.org. If your prayer concern is confidential, and you want only to share with the pastors, please indicate so in your email. We will keep names on the prayer bookmark for one month, unless otherwise requested.
Please hold these places and people in your hearts this week:
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DEATHS
Dr. Frank Maness, father of Anne Whitney: March 8
PRAYER CONCERNS
Zack Anstett
Dorothy Ashworth
Becky Balentine
Rick Clayton
Bill Collins
Katherine Fox
Jo Garrett
Steve Gill
Pat & Bud Gore
Trish Holmes
Jo Ann & Nevelle Jones
Chuck Kavcsak
Steve Motter
Mike Nearing
Krystina Ortiz
Jim Riggins
Sue Robertson
Steve Roper
Neil Rudolph
Theresa & Dick Stevens
Victoria Sullivan
Susan Ward
Jennifer Wlodarski
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ONGOING PRAYER CONCERNS
Our Government Leaders
Those Affected by Natural Disasters
Our In-Crowd Members
Peace in Palestine, Israel, Iran, Haiti, Sudan, and Ukraine
OUR CHURCH LEADERS
Pastors David, Sarah, Matt, and Claire
Our HBUMC Ministry Team
District Superintendent Alan Felton
Bishop Connie Shelton
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