CONNECT

Saturday Nights Holiday Schedule
Rob Hunt, 405.513.7560
With the holidays approaching, Saturday nights will have the following schedule: Thanksgiving, November 26th FLOCK and services at regular times (5:30 and 7 p.m.); December 3rd regular schedule; December 10th Christmas Production instead of the service and no FLOCK; December 17th regular schedule; December 24th Christmas Eve services at 4 and 7 p.m. and no FLOCK; December 31st regular service and no FLOCK.

Hope for a Hero Christmas Production Tickets
Sherri Wullschleger, 405.513.7535
This year’s Christmas production is coming on December 7th-10th. Hope for a Hero is an original HHBC production which will involve hundreds of people on stage sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ. Go to HHBC-Christmas.com to find dates/times and to print tickets. Visit the table in the Gathering if you need help printing tickets. Also, invite cards are available to hand-out to neighbors, co-workers, friends and family.

Big Weekend for MS and HS Students
Patty Barnes, 405.513.7549
Middle School and High School students will come together on February 17th-19th for Big Weekend. Students from all over Edmond grow closer to God while staying at host homes for the weekend. They will also be performing various service projects around the community on Saturday afternoon. Register by February 12th.at hhbc.com/big-weekend or with a blue and white envelope.

Girls Christmas Breakfast
Patty Barnes, 405.513.7549
All girls grades 6th-12th are invited to a very special Christmas breakfast hosted by the Girls Ministry on Saturday, December 17th from 9:30-11p.m. in the Middle School Room. Come ready to chow down and get showered with presents as Kelly and Rachel hand out some of their favorite things. Cost is $5 at the door. Bring a friend. You won’t want to miss out on these fun treats!

GROW

Financial Coaching
Sandy Rodriguez, 405.513.7555
Could you benefit from one-on-one confidential coaching from a biblical perspective? As several ladies have now joined us as trained coaches, we have more capacity to help women who are trying to head up households. Coaches can help you develop a personal spending and debt reduction plan, avoid financial pitfalls, and move toward achieving spiritual and financial freedom. If you would like to get connected to a coach, contact Sandy.

Women’s Winter/Spring Bible Studies
Mallory Stulce, 405.513.7525
Registration for Winter/Spring Bibles Studies begins this weekend. Studies will begin Monday, January 9th, Wednesday, January 11th and Thursday, January 12th. Childcare will be available for Monday and Wednesday studies. The deadline to sign up for childcare is January 4th. For information about the studies being offered or to register, visit the Women’s Ministry kiosk in the Gathering or hhbc.com/women.

Marriage Conference
Mallory Stulce, 513.7525
Registration for the 2012 Marriage Conference begins this weekend. The Conference will be Friday and Saturday, January 13th and 14th. David and Teresa Ferguson will our guest speakers. Cost is $20 per couple which includes lunch on Saturday. Childcare will not be available. For more information or to register, visit hhbc.com/marriage or the Men’s/Women’s kiosks in the Gathering.

The Academy of Worship Arts – Enroll for Spring Semester
Academy, 405.245.0046
Register now for January! Private lessons are offered for all ages in piano, voice, guitar, violin, woodwinds and percussion. We also offer the following classes: Tiny Tots & Praise, Intro To Voice (for students & adults) as well as a new class Worship God through Music. Enroll now by contacting Calvin Simmons, the Academy Director.

Transformation Recovery
Kathy Curran, 405.513.7472
Many factors can cause the holiday blues that may lead to depression: stress, loneliness, financial burdens, unrealistic expectations, over-commercialization, and the inability to be with one’s family and friends. Temptations to over-eat, over-spend and over-indulge run rampant. For a safe place to connect with others having similar struggles, join us Monday nights at 6:30 pm in the Middle School room.

SERVE

Middle School Mission Trip
Patty Barnes, 405.513.7549
We will lead 6th-8th graders to Mission Arlington in Arlington, TX on Januar 13th-16th, 2012. The cost will be $150, a $50 deposit holds your spot. Sign up ends on December 4th. Space is very limited, so sign up now to insure your spot. Mandatory training meetings will be December 11th, 18th & Jan 8th. Register at hhbc.com/middle-school-mission-trip-2012 or with a blue/white envelope.

High School Mission Trip
Patty Barnes, 405.513.7549
Over Spring Break, March 17th-23rd, we will lead a group of 9th-12th graders to Nashville, TN to work with The Axis Church (theaxischurch.org). Space is limited, so sign up early. Cost is $285 (a $100 deposit holds your spot). Sign up deadline is Feb. 26th or when spaces are full. Register at hbc.com/hsmt-2012 or with a blue/white envelope. Mandatory Training Dates Feb. 26th, Mar. 4th, & 11th.

Donations Needed for Engaging the Fatherless
Christy Capucille
Engaging the Fatherless Ministry still needs donations for foster families. A donation box is located in the Early Childhood area to receive items needed: diapers, wipes, formula & toiletries. We also need car seats (not expired), cribs (not recalled), and pack n plays. (No clothing needed at this time.)

The Christmas Store
Delissa Payne, 405.513.7551
The 2nd Annual Christmas Store will be held Thursday, December 15th. This will be a chance for us to celebrate Christ alongside families in need. If you would like to be part of this holiday outreach, we need 300 volunteers, gifts for all ages, and prayer for the families involved to experience the love of Christ. Visit the table in the Gathering for more information and to sign-up.

Christmas Production Needs Greeters, Ushers, and More
Sherri Wullschleger, 405.513.7535
Are you interested in serving during the Christmas Production on December 7th-10th? We need Greeters, Ushers, and volunteers for Childcare, Backstage, and Dessert Team. People are needed for one or all nights of the production. Please sign-up at the Information Kiosk or contact Sherri.

Angel Tree
Kathy Curran, 405.513.7459
Help children with incarcerated parents realize the joy of Christmas through partnering with the Angel Tree Ministry. Host families and/or FLOCKs are needed to shop and deliver gifts shortly before Christmas. This is a great way to share the love of Jesus and assure a child that they have not been forgotten this Christmas. Sign-up today in the Gathering to bless an angel!

ENGAGE

Nicaragua Medical Mission Trip
Abby Blazs, 405.513.7554
On February 4th-11th, 2012 Mike Wall will be leading at team to Nicaragua for a medical mission trip. We are needing doctors, dentists, nurses, pharmacists, and anybody else, who would love to serve the Lord overseas, to come and help with this trip. There will be an informational meeting on December 4th at 4 p.m. in the large conference room.

OTHER

Christmas Eve Baptisms
Louise Humphrey, 405.513.7526
We will be observing both ordinances of baptism and the Lords Supper during the Christmas Eve service this year. If you have received Jesus Christ as savior but have never been baptized, Christmas is a wonderful time to make that public profession of faith. We would love to talk with you about your salvation and walk you through the act of baptism.

Subscribe to Dennis Newkirk’s Blog
hhbc.com/from-dennis-newkirk
Dennis’ blog is a way for him to share thoughts about various topics in addition to what is presented from the pulpit. Last week He posted a four-part blog about our Lord’s Supper, discussing Christ’s establishment of it and the elements, partakers, and frequency of it.

SMALL GROUPS

How to Find a Small Group
If you are not currently connected with a Small Group at Henderson Hills, we strongly recommend getting involved in order to meet friends, learn about the Bible, and participate in helping others grow spiritually. We have many types of groups that meet at convenient times. Take a next step today:
1. Go to the Information Kiosk in the lobby.
2. Pick up a CONNECT booklet with a listing of adult Small Groups.
3. Ask if you need help or recommendations.

CALENDAR

December
2nd Kid’s Night Out
7th-10th Hope for a Hero (Christmas Production)
13th Senior Adult Dinner
14th Reducing the Risk Class
15th The Christmas Store
16th Special Ministries Christmas Party
17th Girls Ministry Christmas Breakfast
24th Christmas Eve Service