Journeying Together: January 15-21

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!

Masks are optional. There is a marked "masks required" section 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

Newborn-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: All 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.

MOURN WITH THOSE WHO MOURN

Please join us in lifting up Pastor Carmen and the Dones family in prayer, as they have recently experienced multiple deaths within the extended family and among close family friends.

COOKS NEEDED

We are urgently in need of volunteers who are willing to cook for our Wednesday Night Community meals!

If you are interested in serving as a cook, or volunteering for the community meal in another way, please reach out to Jesse Stowell .

COAT GIVEAWAY

We were given 100 children's coats to give away! If there is any child you know who needs a coat, please register for a free coat using this link or by calling the office. We will be giving the coats away on January 28th in the CE Room from 10am -12pm. Feel free to contact Pastor Carmen with any questions!

EVERANCE STEWARDSHIP UNIVERSITY

On Saturday, March 18th, Everence Financial Central Penn will host a new half-day Stewardship University, a ministry partnership between Everence and the local faith community. Join us for a Stewardship University that's Rooted in Faith. Reimagined for the future. Courses will explore subjects ranging from financial wellness (budgeting, simple living, and legacy planning) to community impact (cultivating community resources and churches helping address the housing crisis) and more. Discounted rate through Feb. 9.

For information or to register, click here. Questions? Contact Lynette Morales at 717-394-0769 or lynette.morales@everence.com .

WOMEN'S MINISTRY SURVEY

The Women’s Ministry Team is being revitalized, and the Team would like your input!

We want to know what activities you want and need to meet your spiritual and social needs.

Click here to take the survey, or ask Pastor Carmen for a paper survey the next time you see her!

SAVE THE DATES

Be sure to mark these upcoming events on your calendar. More details to come!

March 18th - Spring Work Day

April 21st - Youth Auction

April 28th-30th - Women's Ministry Retreat

Sunday, January 15

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

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

9:00 & 11:00am - Kids & Youth Sunday School

12:30pm - Young Adult Lunch (Open Area)

6:00pm - Bible Quizzing (Large Youth Room)

Monday, January 16

Martin Luther King Jr. Day! (Office Closed)

Tuesday, January 17

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

Wednesday, January 18

5:30pm - Community Meal (Sanctuary)

5:30pm - Jr Bible Quizzing

6:15pm - Jr. & Sr. High Youth Group (Large & Small Youth Rooms)

6:30pm - ESL Classes (Upstairs & Zoom)

6:30pm - Kids Club (CE Room)

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

Thursday, January 19

7:00am-5:00pm - Mission of Mercy (CE Room)

6:00pm - Church Board Meeting (Zoom)

6:00-8:00pm - Parenting Class (CE Room)

6:30-8:00pm - Citizenship Class (Open Area & Zoom)

Friday, January 20

7:00pm - Youth Lock-In Drop-Off (Youth Rooms)

Saturday, January 21

9:00am - Men's Fellowship Meeting

9:30am - Youth Lock-In Pick-Up (Youth Rooms)

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

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 in March, here.

During 2023, the HBIC Missions Ministry Team is highlighting a different Missionary of the Month, helping the congregation to know more about their work and inviting special prayer for them throughout the month.

For the month of January, please join in praying especially for Zach and Rosario Dalton as they serve in various ministries in Bogotá, Colombia with RCE International.

Click here to access a number of specific prayer requests for the Daltons. Check with the church office if you need their contact info to send them a note of encouragement.

(Touch base with Pastor Lynda or others on the Missions Ministry Team if you'd like to know more about any of the missionaries sent out from HBIC.)

WINTER DISCIPLESHIP OPPORTUNITIES

We have new opportunities for Discipleship at HBIC! There are a few new long-term Life Groups being formed, a few short term Study opportunities. Groups will be launching at varied points mid-January. For more info and to sign up, click here to visit our website, refer to the Discipleship Handouts on Sundays at the Info Desk, or email pastorryan@harrisburgbic.org.

YOUTH LOCK-IN

All youth are invited to join us for our lock-in that begins the night of Fri, Jan 20!!

Our lock-in will be held at HBIC on Friday Jan 20th 8pm through Saturday Jan 21st at 9am

The cost to attend is to bring an item to contribute to the BHA drive as well as a snack to share.

Please see an email from Pastor Brie with full details as well as for the registration form. Contact Pastor Brie with questions/comments.

OUTREACH APPRECIATION LUNCH

If you served on Outreach anytime in 2022, please consider coming to lunch on January 22nd at 1pm in the CE room. We would love to say a big thank you and listen to how God has shown up through your giving.

Click here to sign up!

YOUNG ADULT COUNTRY LINE DANCING

All young adults are welcome to join us for country line dancing on Friday, January 27 at 7pm. We'll be meeting at the Winner's Circle Saloon (604 Station Rd, Grantville, PA) for a lesson and then for open dance time. Attendees should bring $5 for the cover fee. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Sign up here if you plan to come!

MISSIONS SPOTLIGHT

We will be hearing from Kevin & Barb Kelley, from our church, and Vicki Landis, from BIC World Missions, about upcoming plans for ministry in Greece. Come and join us on February 1st at 6:45pm for this special opportunity to hear about a new ministry development and to join in prayer with the Kelleys as they prepare to begin serving the Lord in new ways!

Feel free to contact Pastor Lynda (pastorlynda@harrisburgbic.org) with any questions or for more information.

ACT RAISING SAFE KIDS PARENTING PROGRAM

Parenting is tough, regardless of how much training or experience you have!

Community, fellowship and sharing can help re-energize and support us through this journey.

Haven Evans (through the Pa Family Support Alliance) is leading a parenting program from the APA every Thursday from 6-8pm at HBIC. This program will run from January 12 through March 9, is open to all parents and will be well worth your time. There is no cost and includes dinner and childcare. Please consider joining! Pre-registration is required here. For questions, please email Haven at hevans@pafsa.org

SPICE:

SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM FOR INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN'S EDUCATION

Help break the cycle of poverty in the life of a child.

The SPICE program, led by the Brethren in Christ Churches in India and Nepal and supported by BIC U.S. World Missions, is dedicated to freeing children from illiteracy and poverty worldwide.

Through donations, SPICE helps to provide over 800 children access to education, nurturing in the Christian faith, and a bright future.

For more information, or if you are interested in becoming involved with this ministry, click here!

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 of each month in between services. You can also contact the church office to order and we will arrange a pick-up time with you!

COMMUNITY AID & RESOURCES

If you find yourself in need of extra assistance or know someone else who may need food, shelter, clothing, help with bills, etc., please see the reference list we've compiled of organizations in our area who may be able to help! You can find the list online here or pick up a copy at the info desks at the back of the Sanctuary.

LOCAL JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Messiah Lifeways, a retirement community in Mechanicsburg, is currently looking to fill several positions on staff. For more information or to apply, click here.

Messiah University is looking to fill several positions within their dining services department! Feel free to check out the following job descriptions, if interested.

Catering Supervisor, Cook, Dining Services Associate

IN CASE OF INCLEMENT WEATHER

If we need to communicate with you about a cancellation or delay due to inclement weather, we will do so through a banner on the top of the church website, a mass email, and an announcement through the local news tv channel (ABC27 and CBS21). Please check these locations if you are wondering about the status of programming!

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 Ryan - pastorryan@harrisburgbic.org
Julia Presley (Interim Director of Worship & Comm) - julia@harrisburgbic.org
Aaron Johnston, Facility Manager - aaron@harrisburgbic.org
Sarah Barron, Office Assistant - sarah@harrisburgbic.org