YOUNG ADULT MEALS

All young adults are welcome to join us twice a month for a meal in the Open Area! On the 1st Sundays, we'll meet for lunch after the 11am service (at 12:45pm). On the 3rd Sundays, we'll meet for breakfast before the 9am service (at 8:15am). This Sunday, September 17, we'll have breakfast! Please sign up here if you plan to attend in order to help us as we prepare, and reach out to Pastor Brie with questions!

FALL COMFORTER DAY

If you can tie a knot, you can help make comforters for refugees! We'll gather on Saturday, October 28 in the Open Area from 9am to 3pm for cutting, tying, and sewing comforters - no experience needed! If you sew - great! We will put you to work! If you don't sew, we'll still put you to work! Friends and family are welcome! This could also be a great opportunity to earn service hours.

What to bring:

• Scissors (marked with your name)
• Your sewing machine (if you have one and if you will sew bindings)
• Any comforter tops you've sewn together (bundles of squares to be sewn below mailboxes in the lobby)
• Your water or drink in spill-proof containers.
• Your lunch if you plan to stay all day

Completed comforters will be donated to the refugee relief efforts of Mennonite Central Committee (MCC). For more information, contact Kim Mumper at tassier59@gmail.com or 717-497-3031.

MISSIONS SPOTLIGHT

This Wednesday, September 20, we'll have a special Missions Spotlight, featuring two of those from HBIC serving in Harrisburg collegiate ministry, Jesse Stowell and Hannah Marie Woland. Join us from 7 to 8 pm in the sanctuary for this special presentation about InterVarsity's ministry at Harrisburg University, Penn State Harrisburg, and HACC.

CLASSICS PICNIC



Anyone age 55 and over is invited to a Picnic at Veteran's Memorial Park Pavilion (1955 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17109) on Saturday, September 23 at 12pm. Sign up at the info desks, and please include a side dish you plan to bring. Meat and drinks will be provided. Contact Sheldon Sawatzky with questions!

YOUTH BIBLE STUDY



Beginning September 28, we will be offering a virtual Youth Bible Study on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month at 7:30pm. We know that schedules are busy and our hope is that this Bible Study will offer a convenient space to grow and connect for all of our youth. Cara Musser will be the teacher and we will begin with a study of Acts. Please reach out with any questions and find the link to join in an email from Pastor Brie.

COMMUNICATION SURVEY



We want you to feel well connected

and appropriately informed! Please help our Communication Team in improving by filling out a short survey by October 1. Click here to complete it online or visit the table in the lobby for a paper copy!

BAPTISM

At HBIC, we believe baptism is a celebration of your decision to follow Jesus as your Lord and Savior. As your church family, we would like to stand with you as you publicly declare you have made the decision to surrender your life to the Lord!

Are you interested in being baptized this fall? If so, we'd love to connect with you! Fill out this form or sign up at the info desks in the Sanctuary to help us in our planning. A mandatory class will be held in October (date TBD). We will celebrate baptisms as a church family on Sunday morning, October 22.

If you have questions about baptism at HBIC or in general, check out this BIC resource and feel free to email Pastor Hank or connect with any of the pastors on staff.

YOUNG ADULT MINI GOLF

AND ICE CREAM



All young adults are invited to join us for mini-golf and ice cream on Saturday, September 23 at 6pm. We will meet at the Water Golf of City Island. Please plan to bring $6 for the cost and register here to let Pastor Brie know you plan to attend. Reach out to Brie with any questions you may have!

ALL-CHURCH CHRISTMAS PROGRAM



We would like to invite anyone in Kindergarten and older to be part of our Christmas program on December 24 at 9am! If you would be interested in joining us in acting and singing, we will rehearse every Thursday evening from 6:30pm to 8pm beginning October 5. We will also need help with props and costumes. Please sign up here or at the info desks in the back of the sanctuary and reach out to Pastor Patty with questions!

MEMBERSHIP CLASS

Our next Membership Class will be after church on Sunday, October 15 at 12:45pm. If you desire to make the commitment to membership within the body of HBIC and in the Brethren In Christ denomination, or if you want to learn more about what it means to be a member, please sign up here or at the info desks in the Sanctuary and plan to come! Note that lunch will be provided on the 15th.

We are asking that anyone interested in membership take part in our Rooted series, in addition to the one-session membership class. The next session of Rooted will be offered in November. Feel free to reach out to Pastor Ryan with any questions.

FALL WOMEN'S RETREAT

All women are welcome to join us for a mini retreat at HBIC on Saturday, October 21 from 9am to 4pm! Our day, focusing on the theme "Finding our Identity in Christ," will include two worship sessions with a keynote speaker, multiple breakout sessions including creative writing, a self-led rule of life exercise, movement, and a craft. We will be having a light breakfast in the morning and an identiTEA party at lunch!

Please sign up here or at the info desks in the Sanctuary to register. The cost is $35. If you would benefit from financial assistance, you can indicate that on the form. Registration and a $15 deposit is due on October 12. If you have any questions, contact Emily Fleurant! 

FALL SAVE THE DATES



September 20 - Missions Spotlight

September 24 - Child Dedication

October 5 - Christmas Program rehearsals begin

October 15 - Membership Class

October 21 - Women's Retreat

October 22 - Baptism Celebration

October 29 - Church-wide Roller Skating

November 12 - Missions Sunday

November 19 - Welcome Lunch

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 September, please join in praying especially for Hannah Marie Woland.

Hannah Marie serves as a campus minister at Penn State Harrisburg with InterVarsity Campus Fellowship. She and her husband, Bryce, began attending HBIC in the last year. Hannah Marie has a deep desire to help students walk with Jesus.

Click here to access the Missionary of the Month page with a number of specific prayer requests for Hannah Marie, along with her contact info to send 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.)

DISCIPLESHIP WEEKLY PODCAST



Did you know we have an HBIC podcast? Pastor Ryan releases weekly interviews with different members of our church family, including highlights of personal stories and discipleship practices! We hope that the stories shared will be an inspiration and will encourage you to reach out to the Discipleship Team and explore different opportunities for growth in Christ. Click here for links to listen and check back each Friday morning for new episodes.