IN-PERSON WORSHIP
This weekend's worship services will be held in our sanctuary at 9am and 11am! For information about our current protocols, check out our most recent COVID-19 Safety Update. When you enter the sanctuary, you'll notice that the front half of the right side is labeled with "masks required" signs. Please respect our church family members well by wearing a mask if you choose to sit in this section.
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ONLINE WORSHIP
We know that many from our church won't be joining us for the in-person services, and we bless each of you as you decide what is best for you! You can join us virtually via our live-streamed services at 9am and 11am on YouTube, or watch the service later, beginning on Sunday afternoon.
The Worship Resource Page serves as a companion to the online worship service and includes song lyrics, sermon scripture, reflection questions and announcements.
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A "roaring" good time was had by all as we learned and played with over 50 kids this week at VBS! Thank you to Pastor Patty and her team of volunteers for their hard work, and thanks to everyone who joined us for the fun! Praise God for His work in these big hearts in little bodies...when life is wild, God is good!= |
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This year's VBS offering for the Nono Clinic in Zimbabwe is well underway. The children and our church families gave $2784.80 at VBS to help the clinic build a much-needed roof and plaster the walls! Contributions to the project can be given through the end of July in person at our worship services, by mailing a check to the church, or through our online giving portal. |
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PASTOR BRIE WILL BE ON VACATION JULY 17-31.
If you need assistance, please contact one of the other pastors or contact the church office.
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PRAY FOR THOSE WHO MOURN
Pray for Jess and Josh Kunkle after the loss of Jess' grandmother.
Pray for Sarah and Henok Begashaw after the loss of Sarah's uncle.
Pray for Beatriz Quintero in the loss of her sister-in-law.
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CLASSICS DINNER
WITH THE BUNCH
The Classics bunch (ages 55+) is heading to dinner! Join them at Hoss' in Hummelstown on Sunday, July 25 at 4:30pm. If interested, contact Steve Burlew or sign up at the Information Desk!
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BACKPACK BLESSINGS
Backpack Blessings will be held August 7 from 9am to 12 pm. This is one of our community outreach events at which we give families needed school supplies for the upcoming year! Volunteers are needed for set-up on August 6 from 6pm to 8pm and for handing out backpacks on August 7 from 8:30am to 1pm. Contact Pastor Carmen for more information or to sign up to volunteer!
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REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT HELP
The Refugee Resettlement program in Harrisburg is currently looking for landlords with affordable and safe apartments/houses in the Harrisburg or Mechanicsburg area that are willing to rent to newly-arrived refugees. Catholic Charities can typically provide 2-3 months of rent, but the majority of refugees are employed and equipped to pay rent and utilities by the second month. Places for refugees to stay temporarily until they are able to move into their apartment are also needed.
Contact Pastor Carmen if you are able to help in one of these ways!
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Through a summer internship in partnership with Mennonite Central Committee, a number of workshops designed especially for English language learners and immigrants will be offered in the coming weeks. Help us spread the word!
Citizenship Workshop
- Saturday, July 17 at 10am on Zoom
- Learn about the subjects in the Citizenship test (practice test will be available)
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Sign up here.
Plan/Shop/Save
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Wednesday, July 21 at 7pm on Zoom
- This workshop will teach you how to plan a budget, find coupons and save money while shopping for groceries.
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Sign up here.
Refugee Stories
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Date and Time TBD, in-person at HBIC
- Listen to speakers share their stories about their own immigration.
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Sign up here.
Finding Resources
- Date and Time TBD, in-person at HBIC
- Learn about resources in the community like stores, products, etc.
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Sign up here.
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Sunday, 9am & 11am - In-person Worship Services (Sanctuary)
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Sunday, 9am & 11am - Live-streamed Worship Services (YouTube)
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Monday, 6pm - Church Board Meeting (Zoom)
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Wednesday, 7pm - Prayer Meeting (Zoom)
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Wednesday, 7pm - ESL/Immigrant Workshop (Plan, Shop, Save) (Zoom)
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Thursday, 2pm-5:30pm - Food Pantry (CE Room)
If you'd like more information, contact any of the pastors or the
church office. Please remember these gatherings this week as you pray for the church.
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SCRIPTURE READING
We love to include many of our church family members in the leadership of our worship services, and one way we do this is through weekly Scripture reading! If you are willing to serve in this way (either in person or recorded), contact Pastor Hannah. Your help will be much appreciated!
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Children’s Ministry is growing! Our kids are awesome and eager to learn about Jesus and make new friends. We need you! Please check out the board in the lobby to see the volunteer needs for July and August.
We are also looking to build our team for both 9am and 11am services for newborns up to 5th grade as we gear up for the fall. We will be having trainings in August.
If you are interested in signing up or learning more about serving in the summer and/or fall, please contact Pastor Patty.
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ROXBURY HOLINESS CAMP
This year's camp meeting will be held July 30-August 9! Several of our HBIC family members will be participating in the ministries of this week in a variety of ways including Pastor Hank, Idotress Joseph, Evie Telfer and Pastor Patty. To learn more about the schedule of events and programming for youth and children, check out the Roxbury website and 2021 brochure here.
HBIC is serving in the dining hall on Thursday, August 5 for brunch (arrive at the dining hall at 7:45am) and dinner (arrive at 3:45pm). See Pastor Patty to sign up.
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SUMMER WORSHIP SERVICES
This Summer, we are offering opportunities for worship through indoor, outdoor and live-streamed services.
On August 1 and September 5, we'll meet at our fenced-in lot at the church. On all other Sundays, we will worship inside our sanctuary. Regardless of location, services will be at 9am and 11am each week and will be live-streamed. We hope you'll join us as you are able!
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MISSED THE MEETING?
If you missed the Congregational Update with the Church Board on June 27 and you would like to view the Zoom recording, contact Pastor Hannah for the link!
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STAFF CONTACT INFO
We welcome you to contact us by email or by phone if you have a need.
Here is the E-Mail & Phone Contact information for our pastoral and office staff:
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