Today at 10am (and the third Tuesday of each month) the ladies of Dorcas Circle meet to pack food for our Backpack Food Program that provides weekend meals for needy children at Edwins Elementary School. Come join us.
The Arts and Crafts group meets today and Wednesdays at 9:30am. Come join us for fun and fellowship as we create attractive items for donations that benefit various church programs and charities. This past year we have provided gifts for individuals in nursing homes and care centers.
Prior to our mid-week Advent service tonight, we have an Advent meal of soup and bread at 5:30pm that will be served in the Christian Life Center. There is a signup sheet in the CLC if you want to bring bread or a pot of your favorite soup to share. Immediately following our meal, we have our final of three mid-week Advent services. Come break bread and enjoy soup with us.
Adult choir practice is held every Wednesday at 6pm in the Sanctuary. Mark your calendars. See you there.
Tonight at 6:30pm we celebrate Advent during our final of three inspirational Wednesday evening Advent services. Click on this event to learn more.
The HTLC Church Council meets the 3rd Thursday of each month at 6:00pm to discuss finances, committee activities, upcoming events, and other church business. All congregation members and visitors are invited to attend. If you are interested in being a board member or team lead, please ask a pastor or one of our current board members. Nominees are accepted in the Fall for a variety of alternating 2-year positions.
Today, on this Fourth Sunday of Advent, the Angel’s Candle is lit, symbolizing fulfillment, the love God has for humanity, and the proclamation of Good News to all the world. Advent is a time of preparation and anticipation for the coming of Christ both in the past as the baby Jesus, but also in the future with His promised second coming as Christ Triumphant. Click on this event for more information about Advent.
Today is Backpack Food Sunday. It is held the 3rd Sunday of each month and provides weekend meals for needy children at Edwins Elementary School. Bring individually-packed nutritious food items to the lobby of the Christian Life Center. A specific shopping list is available at the church, and monetary donations are also welcome so food items can be purchased. Click on this event to learn more about this program.
Please continue to donate your used medicine bottles with labels removed that we then give to the PAWS program for their use filling medications for pets. Thank you for supporting our furry friends in the community.
Share the warmth by donating new or gently used sweatshirts supporting One Hopeful Place to be provided to the homeless population of Fort Walton Beach. The collection will run from 30 Nov through 21 Dec. Sweatshirts can be placed in the wooden donation box in the lobby of the CLC. Contact Paul E. if you have any questions. Help us keep those in need warm this year.
