Category: From The Pastor HCE
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Happy birthday! Cameron Scott Carmichael
From Allison Basset-Carmichael–On 1-1-14 in Grass Valley Hospital, California–“A child was born yesterday; he is my grandson: Cameron Scott Carmichael, 7 lbs. 21 oz. 19 1/2 inches long; brown eyes, black hair, good glare; mother and father, Amber and Colin, doing well, aunts Rachael, Grace, and uncle Clinton, also. Paternal grandfather Scott will be visiting…
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Merry Christmas from your friends and family at Emmanuel Church!
Christmas Eve Services of Lessons and Carols: Dec 24th 7 p.m. Family Worship with Lessons and Carols. Songs for all, feat. duets by the Hanks brothers and the Hills Church Choir. Communion and Candlelight. 11 p.m. Lessons and Carols service, feat. solo by Amanda Steele (“Mary, Did You Know?”). Communion and Candelight.
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Weekly Update–December 19th, 2013
Good afternoon Friends and Members of Emmanuel Church, First of all, thank you for all the calls and emails about the fire at Carl and Shelby Patty’s home. The Number 1 Question on everyone’s lips is “How can I help?” First, the good news–the Pattys were relatively unhurt, as was their dog. Second, they have…
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Emmanuel Reformed Church (Hills Church) marks Christmas with a Living Nativity Sunday, December 22, 2013 5 to 7 p.m.
Emmanuel Reformed Church of the United Church of Christ (HillsChurch) 3618 Hills Church Road, Export, will be displaying an outdoor Living Nativity Scene on Sunday, December 22, 2013 from 5 to 7 p.m.. Members of the church’s Confirmation Class and Children’s Minsitry will be dressing up in traditional costumes for the display. The public is…
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Sermon of December 8, 2013–“The Growing Season”
Isaiah 11:1-10 A shoot shall come out from the stump of Jesse, and a branch shall grow out of his roots. 2The spirit of the Lord shall rest on him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and the fear of the Lord. 3His delight shall be in the fear of…
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Weekly Update–December 6, 2013
Good morning Friends and Members of Emmanuel Church, We’ve had a busy schedule this week with the Secret Pal Party & Invitational Event. And we have some great things coming up! Looking for a way to help out this holiday season? Hill’s Church is sponsoring donations for the Blackburn Center Women’s Shelter in Greensburg. Donations…
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Happy Thanksgiving From Emmanuel Reformed Church!
Good morning, Up here on the Hill, we hope that you are all safe, warm, and enjoying your time with friends and family. For those of you in professions where you have to work over the holiday, we’re thinking about you and thanking you for the work you do. Here are some events to get…
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Christ the King Sunday: November 24, 2013–“The Power and the Glory”
Luke 23:33-43 When they came to the place that is called The Skull, they crucified Jesus there with the criminals, one on his right and one on his left. 34Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing.” And they cast lots to divide his clothing. 35And the people…
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Weekly Update–November 21, 2013
This Sunday is Christ the King Worship and Thanksgiving Sunday at 10:15 a.m. Sunday is the deadline for the food donations to the Westmoreland County Food Bank. Music will be led by Shawn Hanks and Pastor Joseph. Confirmation Class is Sunday night from 6-8 p.m. Monday is Choir at 7 p.m. Tuesday–Bible Study is Cancelled, Pastor Joseph is in Greenville at…
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Sermon of November 17, 2013–“Standing on the Edge”
Luke 21:5-19 5When some were speaking about the temple, how it was adorned with beautiful stones and gifts dedicated to God, he said, 6“As for these things that you see, the days will come when not one stone will be left upon another; all will be thrown down.” 7They asked him, “Teacher, when will this be, and…
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