Monthly Newsletter
“God, what do you want to do in us and through us?”
This has become our daily prayer as a church this year. And as February begins, this prayer meets us at a meaningful moment in our life together. We are entering the season of Lent, a time when Christians intentionally slow down, reflect, and draw near to God. And this year, our Lenten journey will take us into the opening chapters of Leviticus.
Leviticus chapters 1–5 describe the sacrificial system of ancient Israel. While these practices may feel distant, their purpose was clear: to help God’s people draw near. These offerings were not about earning God’s love, but about creating space for honesty, repentance, gratitude, and trust. They were tangible ways of saying, “Everything I have comes from you, and I place my life back in your hands.”
Lent invites us into that same posture. It is not a season of proving ourselves, but of returning to God with humility, openness, and trust.
This posture also leads us into Consecration Sunday on February 8. On that day, we will be invited to prayerfully make commitments for our giving in the year ahead. These pledges are
spiritual acts of trust, one way we respond to our shared prayer:
God, what do you want to do in us and through us?
I believe the gospel spreads at the rate of our generosity. As we move through the upcoming Lenten season together, may we draw near to God and trust that He will do more than we can
imagine in us and through us.
Pastor Brandon Dunham
Events & Anniversaries
Check out this months calendar + birthday and anniversary celebrations!
HUMC Sunday School
January was filled with fun and games in Sunday School, as our theme was Growing Stronger in Faith Every Day! We learned the verse,
"Training the body has some value. But being Godly has value in every way. It promises help for the life you are now living and the life to come."
1 Timothy 4:8.
In February, our focus will shift to "Sharing the Love of Jesus." We continue to enjoy helping our kids grow in their faith and church community.
Kelli Semmler
Children's Ministry Director
In 2026, we’re inviting our church family to journey together through the Old Testament from Genesis to Malachi. We’ll read Monday through Saturday, leaving Sundays open for worship, rest, or catching up. Each week will include a short reflection to help us listen for God’s voice in the larger story.
February reminds us that freedom is not the end of the story, formation is.
God rescues first, then teaches a people how to live.
Week 5 – From Slavery to Freedom
Feb 2: Exodus 1-2
Feb 3: Exodus 3-4
Feb 4: Exodus 5-6
Feb 5: Exodus 7-9
Feb 6: Exodus 10-12
Feb 7: Catch up day
Weekly Reflection
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- What does God reveal about His character in the cry forfreedom?
- Where do you see resistance, fear, or hesitation in Moses - andin yourself?
- What does liberation cost, and who pays the price?
Week 6 – God With His People
Feb 9: Exodus 13-15
Feb 10: Exodus 16-17
Feb 11: Exodus 18-19
Feb 12: Exodus 20-21
Feb 13: Exodus 22-24
Feb 14: Catch up day
Weekly Reflection
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- What does it mean for God to dwell with a people rather thanrule from a distance?
- How do freedom and responsibility belong together?
- Where are you learning to trust God day by day?
Week 7 – Holy Presence
Feb 16: Exodus 25-27
Feb 17: Exodus 28-29
Feb 18: Exodus 30-31
Feb 19: Exodus 32-34
Feb 20: Exodus 35-37
Feb 21: Exodus 38-40
Weekly Reflection
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- Why does God care so deeply about worship, beauty, and detail?
- What does the golden calf episode reveal about impatienceand grace?
- How does God respond when the covenant is broken?
Week 8 – Learning to Be Holy
Feb 23: Leviticus 1-3
Feb 24: Leviticus 4-6
Feb 25: Leviticus 7-9
Feb 26: Leviticus 10-11
Feb 27: Leviticus 12-13
Feb 28: Leviticus 14
Weekly Reflection
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- What do these laws suggest about God’s desire for wholenessand healing?
- How do holiness and compassion work together in thesetexts?
- What might it mean to take holiness seriously withoutbecoming legalistic?
Readings:
Jan 12: Genesis 12-13
Jan 13: Genesis 14-15
Jan 14: Genesis 16-17
Jan 15: Genesis 18-19
Jan 16: Genesis 20-21
Jan 17: Genesis 22
Weekly Reflection
- What stands out to you about God’s promise and Abram’sresponse?
- Where does faith look courageous, and where does it lookfragile?
- What might it mean to trust God with what matters most?
Jan 19: Genesis 23-24
Jan 20: Genesis 25-26
Jan 21: Genesis 27-28
Jan 22: Genesis 29-30
Jan 23: Genesis 31-32
Jan 24: Genesis 33-36
Weekly Reflection
- How does God remain faithful amid human conflict anddysfunction?
- Where do you see grace breaking through strainedrelationships?
- What name, identity, or story might God be reshaping in you?
Jan 26: Genesis 37-38
Jan 27: Genesis 39-40
Jan 28: Genesis 41
Jan 29: Genesis 42-43
Jan 30: Genesis 44-45
Jan 31: Genesis 46-50
Weekly Reflection
- How does God work through suffering, waiting, anduncertainty?
- What does reconciliation require in Joseph’s story?
- Where might God be redeeming something long and painfulin your life?
Laundry With Love is a ministry of Church on the Street and provides anyone in need to do up to 3 loads of laundry for free. Quarters, detergent and dryer sheets are provided. A meal is provided and served for these familes. It is held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at The Laundromat Company at 701 N. Cliff Avenue in Sioux Falls.
We are looking for 3-5 volunteers to help with Laundry with Love on Tuesday, February 10th from 3pm-7:30pm. If you are interested in volunteering for this important ministry, please contact the church office.
We will also be collecting quarters for this ongoing mission. Quarters can be placed in the basket on the mission table in the lobby.
HUMC Small Groups
Mark your calendars for these great events coming up.
Did you know HUMC offers online giving and text-to-give? They’re easy to use and secure! You can give a gift of support online, or give via text message by texting the amount you would like to give to: (605)702-6954
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