Journeying Together: June 4-10

IN-PERSON WORSHIP

Sunday worship services are held in our Sanctuary at 9am and 11am. You can prepare for worship by listening to the setlist on Spotify or YouTube!

Masks are optional. There is a section marked "masks required" in the front right of the Sanctuary for those who don't wish to sit with unmasked attendees.

ONLINE WORSHIP

You can join us virtually via our live-streamed service at 9am on YouTube or Facebook, or watch the service on either platform later!

SUNDAY SCHOOL

Preschool: Class is available during both services. Upon drop-off, parents/guardians and children receive wristbands with matching numbers. Parents supply their wristband to pick up their child at the conclusion of the service.

Kindergarten-Grade 5: All kids will begin in the sanctuary for worship with their parent/guardian and will be dismissed to the CE Room after the Congregational Prayer.

Grades 6-12: Youth will begin in the sanctuary for worship with their parent/guardian and will be dismissed to the Large Youth Room after the Congregational Prayer.

WELCOMING NEW MEMBERS

Over the past month, we've celebrated several people making the special commitment of membership. At HBIC, membership means consenting to instruction in Bible doctrine, supporting and sustaining the services of the congregation by regular attendance and prayers, contributing to the program of the church as the Lord prospers, and fostering a spirit of Christian fellowship and oneness within the church. We, as a church family, also commit to supporting them along their journey with Jesus and with the body of Christ.

Welcome to these new members!

CONGRATULATIONS!

Join us in celebrating with Micah and Lynnsi Wagner who were married on May 27! Pray that the Lord would continue to guide them in this new journey together.

STAFF VACATIONS

Pastor Patty will be on vacation through Monday, June 5. If you need assistance, please contact the church office or one of the other pastors!

MOURN WITH THOSE WHO MOURN

Please pray for God's special comfort for Roger Ebanga and family after the passing of Roger's father at 92 years old this past week.

ROOTED

Rooted is a foundational 4-week series providing an overview of Harrisburg BIC, from our history and our commitment to multiethnic community to what it means to participate in the life of HBIC today. This is an opportunity for long-time attenders to gain a fresh vision of who we are as an (ever-changing) community of faith. Rooted can also help newcomers to answer questions and dive into deeper involvement in this community!

Our in-person Rooted classes take place on Sunday mornings at 11am and run for 4 weeks in January, March, May, July, September and November. Sign up for our next Rooted class, starting on July 9, here.

FELLOWSHIP DINNER GROUPS

HBIC helps coordinate an opportunity for individuals and families to be intentional about practicing hospitality and sharing meals with one another through Fellowship Dinner Groups. We hope you will consider participating in one of these groups, which generally consists of 8-12 adults, they're a great way to get to know others from our church! To learn more, visit our website. If you'd like to be assigned to a group, please be sure to sign up by Sunday, June 18. Groups will be formed by early July and are encouraged to meet at least once per quarter, four times over the next year (July '23 to June '24). If you have any questions, please reach out to Pastor Lynda.

Sunday, June 4

9:00 & 11:00am - Worship Services (Sanctuary)

9:00am - Live-streamed Worship Service (YouTube and Facebook)

9:00am - Youth Sunday School (Large Youth Room)

9:00 & 11:00am - Kids Sunday School (CE Room)

1:15pm - Young Adult Picnic and Beach Volleyball (City Island)

6:30pm - Bible in Community (Upstairs)

Monday, June 5

6:30pm - Property Committee Meeting (Zoom)

Tuesday, June 6

5:30pm - Worship Dance (Sanctuary)

6:45pm - Young Adult Study Group (Small Youth Room)

7:00pm - Congregational Care Team Meeting (Upstairs)

Wednesday, June 7

7:00am - Men's Fellowship Group Study (Upstairs)

5:30pm - Community Meal (Sanctuary)

6:15pm - Youth Group (Large Youth Room)

6:30pm - ESL Classes (Upstairs)

6:30pm - Kids Club (CE Room)

6:45pm - BIC Distincitives: Women in Ministry (Sanctuary)

7:00pm - Prayer Meeting (Prayer Room and Zoom)

Thursday, June 8

11:00am-2:30pm - Food Pantry (CE Room)

6:30pm - Citizenship Class (Open Area & Zoom)

Saturday, June 10

9:00am-3:00pm - Comforter Work Day (Open Area)

For more information on the gatherings listed above, contact any of the pastors or the church office.

YOUNG ADULT PICNIC & BEACH VOLLEYBALL

All young adults are invited to join us for a picnic and beach volleyball at City Island on Sunday, June 4 at 1:15pm! Please bring a side item, dessert or entree to share. You may also want to pack a bag chair. Sign up here to let us know that you're coming and what you plan to bring!

SUMMER COMFORTER

WORK DAY

Our next Comforter Work Day will be on June 10 from 9am to 3pm at the church. If you can tie a knot, you can help! We will be working on comforters for Mennonite Central Committee's refugee relief efforts. Come for the day or a few hours! Optional: Bring lunch, drink, and/or thread-snipping scissors. Contact Kim Mumper with questions!

SUMMER TAPESTRY CHOIR

Have you ever worshipped along with the choir on a Sunday morning and thought, "that looks like fun!" or "I wonder how I can get involved"? Our summer session of choir would be a great opportunity for you to give it a try!

We will be meeting to rehearse on the following Thursdays at 7pm: June 15, 29 and July 6. We will lead in church for both services (9am and 11am) on Sunday, July 16. You'll be provided with lyrics and recordings with which to practice on your own in between rehearsals. To sing on the 16th, you'll need to attend at least 2 out of the 4 rehearsals (but the more, the better)! Check your calendars and let Pastor Hannah know if you're interested in more information!

YOUTH MISSION TRIP

DESSERT SOCIAL & PRESENTATION

Please join us on Sunday, July 2 for an evening of dessert and a presentation by our youth mission team. We will begin our time together at 7pm in the Open Area for dessert and then move to the Large Youth Room for the presentation about our mission trip to Belize (including a time of Q & A). The youth will have returned from the trip, prayerfully, late Friday, June 30, and will have everything fresh in their minds! Thank you all again for your wonderful support of our youth!

VBS 2023

This year's Vacation Bible School will be held July 9-13! We hope you'll plan to come join in the fun that will be "outta this world!" Registration for kids is now open! Click here to sign up your children ages 5 through grade 5. The preschool (ages 2-3) class is currently full.

You can also sign up to volunteer. We'll need help with things like planning, set-up, Bible teaching, leading crews of kids, snack time, games, and more! Contact Pastor Patty with questions.

HELP NEEDED!

The food pantry is in great need of help! The number of those we serve is increasing, and the number of volunteers is decreasing. Please consider joining us in assisting our community in this important way at the following times:

2nd & 4th Wednesdays from 11am-1pm

2nd Thursdays from 10:30am-2:30pm

4th Thursdays from 1:30-5:30pm

If you're interested in helping or have questions, contact Nancy Busch (717-580-0679, grandmanancy@verizon.net).

MISSION OF MERCY

CLINIC VOLUNTEERS

Mission of Mercy operates free medical and dental clinics at HBIC on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month, serving the uninsured and underinsured chronically ill with primary medical care and fillings and extractions. Our mission is to restore dignity and heal through love. Mission of Mercy is in need of two volunteers to set up the space in the mornings prior to the mobile clinics arriving. Mission of Mercy will have a tour on June 1 at 11am at HBIC if anyone wants to learn more about the program. If you’re willing to volunteer or want to join the tour, please contact Jennifer White or call 301-682-5683 x204 .

BABY BOTTLE BLAST

We're collecting coins again this year to benefit the Capital Area Pregnancy Center! Pick up a baby bottle in the lobby to fill, or use your own container and collect between now and June 18 (Fathers' Day)! You can also make a donation online through the HBIC offering or learn more about the clinic here. After June 18, we'll round up the donations at HBIC and take them to CAPC.

SUPPORTING THE CÓRDOVAS

Jen and Jona Córdova are missionaries we, as a church family, support as they serve with Wycliffe Bible Translators in Oaxaca, Mexico. Recently, their SUV was totaled in a flooding situation. They rely on a high-clearance vehicle to get them over the steep, mountainous roads to reach the Zapotecs to whom they minister, so the loss of the vehicle greatly impacts their work.

They will receive an insurance payment and have some savings on hand, but replacing this vehicle won't be possible without significant additional funds. If you prayerfully consider helping to address this one-time unexpected ministry expense and feel called to do so, you can give toward this need through the church, either online (here) or by marking your donation "Córdova Vehicle."

GROCERY GIFT CARDS

Did you know that you can purchase gift cards for Giant, Weis and Karns through HBIC and we get 5% of the value of the card? We will have a table available in the lobby on the 2nd and 4th Sundays in between services for card purchases. You can also contact the church office or Pastor Lynda to order and we will arrange a pick-up time with you!

STAFF CONTACT INFO

We welcome you to contact us by email or by phone if you have a need. Here is the contact information for our pastoral and office staff.

Church Office - office@harrisburgbic.org, 717-561-2170
Pastor Hank – pastorhank@harrisburgbic.org
Pastor Lynda – pastorlynda@harrisburgbic.org
Pastor Brie – pastorbrie@harrisburgbic.org
Pastor Patty – pastorpatty@harrisburgbic.org
Pastor Carmen – pastorcarmen@harrisburgbic.org
Pastor Hannah - pastorhannah@harrisburgbic.org
Pastor Ryan - pastorryan@harrisburgbic.org
Aaron Johnston, Facility Manager - aaron@harrisburgbic.org
Sarah Barron, Office Assistant - sarah@harrisburgbic.org