Thank you for checking out our Journeying Together email where we share many church happenings and updates! We continue to pray that you will experience the riches of the Lord's presence during this time in which many of us are not able to be present with one another! |
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IN-PERSON WORSHIP SERVICES
If you didn't register yet for one of our in-person services for Sunday, March 28 (in the sanctuary) and would like to attend, please register using the buttons below. We will have a cap of 100 people for attendance in the sanctuary for each service. If we reach that cap, registration will be closed for that service.
In-person services during the pandemic will still look a bit different. Check out our Regathering FAQs for the answers to your questions about our safety protocols! You'll also find details about children and youth ministries in this guide.
*Registration for the following week's services will be accessible on our website beginning on Sunday afternoons.
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ONLINE WORSHIP SERVICES
We know that many from our church won't be joining us for the in-person services in our sanctuary, and we respect and bless each of you as you decide what is best for you! As long as technology cooperates, both the 9am and 11am services will be live-streamed. You can watch the services live on our YouTube channel or view them later beginning on Sunday afternoon.
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WORSHIP RESOURCE PAGE
The worship resource page serves as a companion to the online worship service and includes the song lyrics, the sermon scripture, reflection questions and announcements.
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WEEKLY CHILDREN'S RESOURCES
Check out this week's special message for the kids shared by Pastor Patty!
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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
If you have kids, grandkids, friends, neighbors, etc. that you would bring to VBS, please take this short survey to help us as we plan the best way to safely (and inclusively) meet together this summer!
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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? Fill out this online form to order cards and then we'll arrange for safe, contactless pick-up on Sundays or at the church office during the week!
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The following will be taking place during the week of March 28 - April 3:
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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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Sunday, 4pm - In-person Combined Youth Group (Open Area)
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Wednesday, 6:30pm - ESL Classes (Zoom)
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Thursday, 9am-3pm - Mission of Mercy Medical Clinic (CE Room)
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Thursday, 7pm - Maundy Thursday Worship Service (Zoom)
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Friday, 6:30-8:30pm - Stations of the Cross (Open Area)
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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MAUNDY THURSDAY
Though we won't be meeting together in person on Maundy Thursday as we have in past years, we will join our hearts together through a virtual service on Thursday, April 1 at 7pm.
The service will include music, reflection, scripture, and communion. Don't forget to prepare some elements in advance so we can partake in this special act of remembrance together. To join the service, click the button below or dial 1 929 205 6099 and enter the meeting ID 921 4019 3703.
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GOOD FRIDAY
You are invited to participate in a self-directed time of prayer and reflection on Good Friday in the Open Area at the church from 6:30-8:30pm. Each station will focus on one aspect of Jesus' journey leading up to Easter, give some thoughts for reflection, provide instruction, and then call for a response. We will follow safety protocols including social distancing and refraining from touching items others have touched. We hope you will consider participating in this meaningful worship experience!
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EASTER SUNDAY
In an effort to include as many of our church family members as possible on Easter morning, we'll be hosting three services. At 8:00am and 9:30am, we'll worship inside (these services will also be live-streamed). At 11am, we'll worship outside in our fenced-in lot. We hope you'll plan to join us as we celebrate on this special day!
Classes for children from nursery through 5th grade will be offered inside during the 9:30am service and outside during the 11am service. There will be no youth Sunday school on Easter.
Several of us will meet at 7:15am on Easter to prepare for the outdoor worship because the window of time in between services is very small. If you're willing to volunteer to assist with this set-up, contact Pastor Hannah. Your help will be greatly appreciated!
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YOUTH MINISTRIES
In-person Youth Group
Jr. and Sr. high combined in-person youth group will meet at the church on Sunday afternoons from 4-5:30pm. All HBIC safety protocols will be followed.
Virtual Youth Group
Jr. and Sr. high combined virtual youth group will meet on Zoom on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month at 5:30pm.
Sunday School
Youth of all ages are invited to join in in-person Sunday School in the Open Area each Sunday morning at 11am.
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YOUTH LOCAL SUMMER MISSION TRIP
All HBIC youth currently in grades 6-12 are invited to apply for our Summer Local Mission Trip! The trip will take place July 5th through the 9th and applications are due April 11th. We will be serving at various ministries throughout Harrisburg. We will have times set aside for spiritual growth and we'll be fitting in lots of time for fun too! Please look for an email from Pastor Brie with the trip details and the application form.
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MY COINS COUNT
We will be collecting again for My Coins Count for MCC. You can bring your coins to the church, send in a check marked MyCC, or donate online here. When the page opens, use the drop down menu and choose the fund: My Coins Count. All money needs to be received by May 16th.
In 2021, the proceeds from My Coins Count will be designated toward MCC’s water initiatives around the world. One in ten people don’t have access to clean, safe water. You can join MCC in supporting local partners to make sure people have clean water closer to their homes, both today and in the future. If you have any questions, contact Pastor Patty.
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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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