Hillcrest Highlights
Important News From The SPRC
Senior Pastor Reappointed by Annual Conference
The Staff Parish Relations Committee is pleased to announce that Rev. Paul Purdue will be returning to Hillcrest for another year as Senior Pastor. We are so blessed to have Paul, Connie, Lewis and Caleb as members of our church family. The SPRC is thankful for Paul’s ministry and is grateful that God has allowed Paul to share his ministry with us at Hillcrest!
Andrew Kjorlaug Begins A New Journey
It is with mixed emotions that the SPRC has accepted a resignation letter from Andrew Kjorlaug. Andrew will be leaving in August to begin studies for a dual degree program involving a Masters of Divinity and a Masters of Sacred Music degree at Boston University. The SPRC will host a celebration of his ministry on his last Sunday - August 16. We wish Andrew and Priscilla many blessings as they embark on this new journey.
Hillcrest “Field Trip” to Faith Night!
Join your Hillcrest family as we take our worship out to the ball game as the Nashville Sounds celebrate Faith Night, with a special pre-game concert by Jars of Clay. A $10 ticket gets you the concert, the ball game, a hot dog and soda! Parking is free, as are children under 2. Call Joyce at 833-1937.
Habitat For Humanity Unity Build Fundraiser
Hillcrest UMC will once again be participating in a Habitat for Humanity Unity Build this September. To raise funds for the build we will have a Church Wide Yard Sale on Friday and Saturday July 10-11 in the CLC. We need:
- donations of your no-longer-needed “treasures”
- people with trucks to help pick up donations beginning Tues. July 7
- Volunteers to help sort and price donations
- Volunteers to help the days of the sale
If you can help in ANY way — please contact Curtis Piper at 300-5220.
Hillcrest Pre-School has openings!
If you, or someone you know, could benefit from a great 3 STAR 9:00 am - 3:00 pm pre-school program, look no further! The rates are great and it is a wonderful, Christian environment for early childhood learning. Call Robin Dyer at 831-1001 to discuss enrollment options. Space is limited, so call today!
HOLD THE DATE- Hillcrest’s Annual Church Wide Retreat will be September 25-27 at Beersheba Springs. There is a sign up sheet and more information in the Welcome Center.
M.A.D. Wednesday Nights are on summer vacation – keep your eyes on the “Wednesday Nights” page for information on this fall’s Wednesday night activities as we get closer to the September return of M.A.D. Wednesdays!
Prayer Shawl Ministry
The Prayer Shawl Ministry has donated almost 70 hand-knit prayer shawls to people in need over the past two years. We are always looking for knitters and crocheters to create these special pieces. Our most immediate need right now is gift bags and tissue paper in either solid colors or appropriate designs. For more information on how to get involved, see Charlene Eubank, Debbie Rhoads or Joyce Rizer.
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