MOURN WITH THOSE WHO MOURN

We're praying together for God's peace and comfort to surround Michele Shoaff and family after the passing of Michele's grandmother on Monday, just 9 months after her grandfather passed.

Join us, also, in praying for Candy Dejesus and family after the passing of Candy's grandmother on Wednesday. May they have reminders that we do not grieve as those who have no hope!

NEW MEN'S GROUP BIBLE STUDY

Join the HBIC Men's Group for Faith in Action: Harrisburg Edition, a series of studies about problems in Harrisburg and what the Bible says about them. We want to learn how to pray better, help solve the problems, and support the good things happening in our city. Amid the divisive politics of an election year, come be encouraged by seeing the good work people are doing in our community.

Our first meeting is about "Economic Development in the Great Economy" and will be led by Chad Frey, the President & CEO of Partnership Planners LLC; Downtown Harrisburg Properties; and the Neighboring Group. Chad has worked with the school district, non-profits, and business leaders in the city for years and has a unique perspective on the relationship of faith and economic development. We will meet in the HBIC Upstairs area (Derry Street Entrance) from 8-9:30am on Saturday, March 2.

HOLY WEEK AT HBIC

We began the Lenten journey together with our Ash Wednesday service, and we'll conclude with various Holy Week worship and reflection opportunities!

Save the dates:

Sunday, March 24: Palm Sunday Worship Services

Thursday, March 28: Maundy Thursday Worship & Foot Washing

Friday, March 29: Journey to the Cross Prayer Stations

Sunday, March 31: Easter Sunday Worship Services

Sunday, February 25

Before both services: Coffee and Fellowship (Open Area)

9am & 11am: Worship Services, Kids & Youth Sunday School

9am: Tell Her Story Book Study (Upstairs)

5:15pm: Mosaics Meal (Sanctuary)

Monday, February 26

6pm: Girls Who Code (CE Room)

Tuesday, February 27

6pm: Worship Dance Practice (Sanctuary)

Wednesday, February 28

5:30pm: Community Meal (Sanctuary)

5:30pm: Junior Bible Quizzing (CE Room)

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

6:30pm: Kids Club (CE Room)

6:30pm: ELL Classes (Upstairs)

6:45pm: Adult Study - Jonah (Sanctuary)

6:45pm: Prayer Meeting (Prayer Room and Zoom)

Thursday, February 29

6:30pm: Citizenship Class (CE Room)

Friday, March 1

4pm: Junior High Youth leave for Jump Start Retreat (Kenbrook)

Saturday, March 2

8am: New Men's Group Bible Study Begins (Upstairs)

11am: Stella Benson Memorial Service (Sanctuary)

Check out the meeting days and times of small groups here!

MOSAICS MEAL

Mosaics Meal is a favorite event in the life of our church! Each year, we come together to celebrate our ethnic and cultural diversity through fellowship and lots of delicious food. Please plan to join us on Sunday, February 25 at 5:15pm in the sanctuary.

We encourage you to check out the full email with all of the details, but here's a summary:

Those planning to attend are encouraged to bring an ethnic dish/family recipe of choice and/or a dessert. Please plan to bring two pans of the same dish so we can have two identical serving lines. This helps us move everyone through the line more quickly! (For your convenience, disposable pans are available on the island in the main kitchen - feel free to take two for your dish.) We'll also need some volunteers for this evening. If you're willing to lend a hand (there will be a variety of needs), contact Pastor Hank!

As February comes to a close, we invite you to check out this short but helpful video for kids and adults alike to honor Black History Month!

MARCH ROOTED SERIES

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 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 March 3, here or at the Info Desks at the back of the sanctuary.

CLASSICS & YOUNG ADULT BOARD GAME NIGHT

The Classics game night will be on Friday, March 8 at 6:30pm in the CE Room. The Young Adults are invited to join the Classics in playing board games. Ice cream will be provided and you may bring your favorite topping to share. Contact Sheldon Sawatzky or Pastor Brie with questions!

MINISTRY FAIR

Wondering what serving opportunities are available at HBIC? Join us for a Ministry Fair on Sunday, March 17! The church staff and other leaders will be in the Open Area from 10am to 11am and from 12pm to 1pm. Come to ask questions and explore your best fit!

EASTER OUTREACH SERVING OPPORTUNITIES

Basketful of Blessings is our annual Easter outreach event where we share baskets of goodies as well as practical items for the family with local children. This year, you can help us serve our community on Friday, March 29 (preparing baskets, set-up) and/or Saturday, March 30 (passing out baskets, greeting families, clean-up). Please sign up here if you are interested in volunteering! Registration to receive baskets will open on March 4.

DONATIONS FOR THE YOUTH AUCTION

It's that time of year again! We are eagerly looking forward to our youth spaghetti dinner and auction happening Friday, April 12. This is our biggest youth fundraiser of the year! Most of the funds raised go toward our youth mission trip.

In preparation for our event, we invite you to consider donating an item or service that can be auctioned! You can give household items, describe a baked good or food item you will bring to the auction, or offer a service. Some examples of donations given in the past have been babysitting services, yard work, furniture, cakes and lasagna dinners. Please submit blue donation slips (available at the Info Desks in the Sanctuary) to Pastor Brie with details of what you plan to donate (or along with your physical item) by March 28. Thank you in advance for your wonderful support for our youth through the auction!

WINTER WEATHER UPDATES

If we need to communicate with you about a cancellation, delay, or online-only service 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!

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