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I am not a fisherman but I love the outdoors. If you know me you would know that camping and water sports is number one on my list. Fishing is somewhere in there, but not at the top. This past Friday I was invited to go fishing at the lake, so I decided to go (It was cold, very cold). Around midnight I was . . .

SUNDAY:
Prayer - 10am in Rm#117
Worship at 11am at HFC or Online

WEDNESDAY:
Kids Club (PS-5th)
Youth Group (6th-12th grade)
The Gathering (18+)

Wednesday Activities begin 7pm

Community Groups:
Community Groups began Sep 1, and meet on different days at different times. To find a location near you, check out the
groups HERE.

Sunday Prayer Meeting
10 am in room #117 - Hospitality Lounge.
Please come and go as needed.
How can we be praying for you? Share your praises and prayer requests with us and we will be sure to pray for you this week. 
-Missionary Partners The Daileys with Wycliffe Bible Translators Prayer Calendar: Click HERE
-Larry and LeAnn Sellers October Prayer Calendar: Click HERE
October Faith Promise & Missions Focus:
TXM
Texas Ministries of the Church of God

HFC is hosting the Annual Meeting
Nov 4/5 - and we need you!
More info below!


Shield Bearers Counseling


Save the Date!
Fall Fest Nov 5th 10 am - 4 pm
More details below!
Sunday morning 10 am
prayer meeting
now in room
#117 - Hospitality Lounge
Community Groups meeting weekly!


Community Groups meet at different times, and on different days; to check out the different options, visit hfcog.org/communitygroups


There is a group for you! Sign Up today!

Poinsettia Fundraiser!

Benefitting HFC Youth, HFC Women's Ministry, and Iglesia De Dios. Purchase HERE.

Poinsettias will be available early December for pick up at HFC.

Check our FB Group and this newsletter for updates!
October 30th is 5th Sunday!

On 5th Sundays, we have our PS-5th grade students stay in the main worship service and worship with their families.

We have busy bags available and we also have a special time in the service just for kids that you won't want to miss!
HFC Vision Conference Sessions:

-Friday Oct 28 7-9pm (snacks provided)
-Sunday Oct 30 1-3pm (meal provided)
(Same presentation both times)


Registration is required.
Register HERE.

Q&A Sunday Nov 6
Join Pastor Tim for a cup of coffee at 10 am
TXM Annual Assembly
Nov 4/5

HFC is hosting the TXM general assembly meetings again this year - and we need YOU! We need parking lot and door greeters, registration table help, lunch servers, snacks and drink refreshment, childcare volunteers and more!
If you are available Nov 4/5, and are interested in helping, please email PastorSarah@hfcog.org with the subject line "TXM yes". Thanks in advance for helping us serve our state pastors well!
Nov 9 - Annual Business Meeting
and Chili Cook Off!

Sign up today HERE !

We are really excited for our Annual Chili Cook Off - It's always a LOT of fun and we love to try new flavors! When you sign up - let us know the name of your chili!
Shield Bearer Family Fallfest

Join Faith Promise Partner Shield Bearer for a Family Fallfest including a run run, craft and business vendors, food trucks, a kids zone, community performances, a dessert contest, and other fall activities.

Nov 5th // 10 am - 4pm
Windwood Presbyterian Church
The Justice and Equity Task Force Wants to Hear
From You

Since forming in December 2021, the volunteer task force appointed by the General Assembly has been working diligently to design a survey that will be used to help us start a conversation about the issues of race and women in ministry within our Movement. This survey is the first step of the task force to be inclusive and expansive in gathering the observations and honest perspectives of our brothers and sisters.

The intention is to gather the observations not just of Church of God pastors and leaders, but as many congregants who are willing to participate. We hope you will consider participating in this important initiative for our Movement and share the link below with others who can also make a valuable contribution by sharing their experience. 

Fall Save
The Dates
OCTOBER:
Oct 28/30 - HFC Vision Conference Registration Required - Register HERE
Oct 30 - 5th Sunday PS-5th grade will remain in main worship (nursery available)
Oct 30 - Pastor's Appreciation Reception after worship

NOVEMBER:
Nov 4/5 - HFC hosting TXM Annual Assembly Meeting (see 'Did You Know' below for more details!) Sign up to volunteer HERE.
Nov 5 - Shield Bearers Family Fallfest 10am-4pm
Nov 6 - Operation Shoebox due!
Nov 6 - HFC Vision Conference Q/A & Angel Tree Begins!
Nov 9 - HFC Annual Business Meeting
Nov 23 - No WED Night Activities - Happy Thanksgiving!
Nov 27 - Angel Tree Gifts Due
(Sermons updated typically by Wednesday afternoon)
Monthly Budget Need: $37, 669.15

Monthly Giving: $25,339.02

Budget +/- : ($12, 330.12)

Year-To-Date Faith Promise Missions:
$17,418.29 (40.13%)

Give online at HFCOG.org/give
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