RECURRING EVENTS

• Tuesday & Thursday, Yoga meets @ 11:00 am
• Wednesday meals - 5:00 pm Fellowship Hall
• Wednesdays, Chancel Choir practice @ 7:00 - 8:00 pm

UPCOMING EVENTS

Wednesday, December 6
7:00am Hardy Memorial Methodist Men's Breakfast, 1st Wednesday

Saturday, December 9
10:00am Hardy Memorial Methodist Women monthly meeting
5:00pm Game Night in the Fellowship Hall

Sunday, December 10
12:00pm Chili Cook-off

Friday, December 15
12:00pm Methodist Men's Lunch

Saturday, December 16
9:00am Pastries & Pajamas with Santa in the Youth Bldg
10am-8pm Hardy Memorial Day to Ring the Salvation Army Bell at Atwood's

Sunday, December 17
12:00pm Sunday Pot Luck Lunch
6:00pm Children's Choir Christmas Program

Monday, December 18
12:30pm New Horizons Christmas Celebration, 3rd Monday

Wednesday, December 20
1:00pm Food Pantry, third Wednesday

Saturday, December 23
Note: there will be no dinner club meeting in December.

Sunday, December 24
5:00pm Christmas Eve Candlelight service

Hardy Memorial Dinner Club
Meets 4th Saturday! Note: due to the Thanksgiving weekend, there will be no dinner club meeting in November.

Stay tuned for exciting upcoming events at our church! We're continually planning meaningful gatherings and activities for our community. Please remember to check back regularly to stay informed about these events and join in the wonderful experiences we have in store for you. Your participation is always valued and greatly appreciated.

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THE FOUR WEEKS OF ADVENT EACH HAVE A CANDLE ASSOCIATED WITH FEATURES

Hope- December 3rd,
Peace - December 10th
Joy - December 17th,
Love - December 24th
Christ Candle (white) - December 24th

NEW HORIZONS GROUP

Join us for the New Horizons Luncheon & Bingo event, a delightful gathering that takes place every 4th Monday at 12:30 p.m. It's a perfect opportunity to enjoy great food, connect with friends, and nurture your spiritual side with a heartfelt devotional. But the excitement doesn't stop there - get ready for some serious BINGO action! We're bringing together the joy of bingo with the warmth of fellowship for an afternoon filled with laughter and fun.

Don't miss out on this wonderful chance to savor both the camaraderie and the thrill of the game - it's an event that promises good times and cherished memories.

HARDY MEMORIAL PRISON MINISTRY

Our congregation's long history of prison ministry was disrupted by the pandemic. We're in the process of getting it restarted. If you'd like to be a part of it or want more information, we're having brief meetings in the library after worship.

HARDY METHODIST MEN

Join the Hardy Methodist Men for a heartwarming morning filled with camaraderie and a delicious breakfast. This vibrant community gathers every 1st Wednesday to kick start the day with warm smiles and uplifting conversations. Beyond the joyous gatherings, their commitment to nurturing the future shines through their annual donations to graduating Senior Youth, exemplifying their dedication to supporting the younger generation's aspirations and dreams. Come be a part of this generous and welcoming group as they foster lasting bonds and make a positive impact on the lives of aspiring young minds.

Next gathering - December 6th, 7:00am

HARDY METHODIST WOMEN

Welcome to the Hardy Methodist Women!

The next meeting will be on Saturday, December 9th, at 10 am, in the Fellowship Hall. Following a brief business meeting, we will be working on Christmas gifts and cards for Grace House and our shut-ins. Please bring buttons and narrow ribbon for one of the projects. Refreshments will be provided. All Hardy women are invited to attend.

Visit our Hardy Methodist Women's web page.

POTLUCK DINNER

We cordially invite you to partake in a mouthwatering church-wide potluck dinner, a cherished tradition that takes place every 3rd Sunday of each month at 12:00 noon. Prepare your taste buds for a delightful feast as we come together to share an abundance of delectable dishes. Beyond the delectable spread, this gathering offers an enchanting opportunity for Fellowship, where hearts and appetites intertwine. As we savor the flavors and exchange warm conversations, we build a stronger sense of community and togetherness.

Join us in this heartwarming event as we celebrate the joy of sharing, the richness of connection, and the beauty of coming together around the table.

WEEKLY BIBLE STUDIES

Sundays at 6:00 pm
Gospel of Mark - led by Pastor, Richard Heyduck

Wednesdays at 10:30 am
How God Became King - led by Pastor, Richard Heyduck

Wednesdays at 6:00 pm
Twelve Ordinary Men - led by Mark Roberts
Bearing God's Name - led by Richard Heyduck
The Bible in a Year - led by Women's Class

Thursdays at 9:30 am
Twelve More Women of the Bible - led by Rhonda Reed

CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT
Birth to 5th Grade
Visit our Children's page

Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these." - (Matthew 19:14)

• Sunday School, 9:45 am
• Children's Church & Nursery, during Worship
• Choir practice each Sunday, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
• Wednesday night Bible Study, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

YOUTH DEPARTMENT
6th Grade - 12th Grade
Visit our Youth page

Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, and in purity. (1 Timothy 4:12)

Billy Whitt - Youth Director

SUNDAY SCHOOL SERVICES
Starts, 9:45 am - 10:30 am

For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them. (Matthew 18:20)

One - Two Year Old
Sue Jones - Children's Classroom

Kindergarden - 1st Grade
Christi Heyduck & Sue Droske

4th Grade - 5th Grade
Bonnie Miller

Faith Seekers
Shannan Whitt & Jerry Black

Ephesians Class
Paul Miller

Friendship Class
Larry Rose & Kristi Mc Casland

3 - 4 Year Old
Katie Walz - Children's Classroom

2nd Grade - 3rd
Grade Beth Melton

Youth - 6th - Teens
Billy Whitt

Service Class
Class Teachers rotate, Choir room

G.I.F.T. Class
Class Teachers rotate, Library

THIRD WEDNESDAY FOOD PANTRY

The Third Wednesday Food Pantry would like to extend a Hardy Thank You to everyone who participates in this program.

Through efforts such as this, we are able to feed 60 families a month through our Food Pantry, and we are able to support a couple of community Blessing Boxes. Averaging twice a month, the Third Wednesday Food Pantry donates and distributes non-perishable items to the Blessing Boxes located at Chapelwood United Methodist Church on N. Kings Hwy and at Northwood Presbyterian on Richmond Road.

We are accepting canned goods and non-perishable food.
Please take a bag and fill it with non-perishable food and return the bag to the table here in the Foyer. We also will gladly accept cash donations.

Participate by donating!
Most needed items for the food drive:

• Peanut Butter, Jam, or Jelly
• Rice, Beans
• Individual Mac and Cheese, soup, Top Ramen
• Canned fruit and vegetables
• Canned Chicken or Tuna
• Protein Drinks such as Ensure or Premiere
• Canned soups, Chili, Broth
• Crackers, snacks, Granola bar, Trail Mix, prepared pudding
• Cereal/Oatmeal
• Juice Packs/ Water

...and any non-perishable food items!

We are also accepting volunteers for packing and handing out the bags on the 3rd Wednesday of every month.