Category: From The Pastor HCE
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Weekly Update–May 19, 2023
Good morning friends and members of Emmanuel Church, It is a cloudy, yet beautiful day on God’s hill! We have some exciting things happening in church soon. This Sunday is the Baptism of Juniper Ivy Harmon, the grand-daughter of Phil and Karen Reiche. It’ll be great to worship with you. Come and welcome Little…
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Online Book Study–“Wednesdays in 2023” Unshakable Hope
Looking for something to blow away those midwinter blues? It’s too cold for a picnic, too dreary for the beach, too slippery to go out–but Christian Fellowship is warm. Starting on January 18 at 10 a.m., we will be having a semi-regular Zoom book study of Max Lucado’s “Unshakable Hope.” Things you do not need…
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August 17, 2022 Block Party
On Wednesday, August 17, 2022, Emmanuel Church of the United Church of Christ, also known as Hills Church, will host a block party to “Meet Your Neighbors.” The party begins at 5 and lasts until 8 p.m. at the church, 3618 Hills Church Road, Murrysville. Food will be available for purchase (cash only) from Leena’s…
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Weekly Update July 8, 2022 — “Mucking a byre” (Cleaning a stable)
Friends and Members of Emmanuel Church, It’s a humid morning on God’s hill! We have a great line up of summer events for you and your families. This Sunday I will be preaching on 1 Peter Chapter 1 with a sermon title of “Mucking a byre” which is Scottish for “Cleaning a stable.” Tuesday morning at…
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You are invited to Easter Services
Schedule for Holy Week and Easter: –Maundy Thursday–6:30 p.m. Dinner and Communion –Good Friday. 7 p.m. Worship –Outdoor Easter Service: 6:30 a.m. –Easter Breakfast. 7 to 9:15 a.m. –Easter Worship with Holy Communion. 10:15 a.m.
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First Week of Lent 2022
Picture Credit: Pastor Joseph and Tim Florian, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, share a moment outside of church recently. Good morning Friends and Members of Emmanuel Church, It is a sunny Thursday up on God’s hill! Last night was a beautiful and meaningful Ash Wednesday service, which brought us to the threshold of Lent and our…