Category: Notes From Pastor Hedden
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Sermon of January 13, 2013–“Somebody’s Calling My Name”
Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 3:15 As the people were filled with expectation, and all were questioning in their hearts concerning John, whether he might be the Messiah, 3:16 John answered all of them by saying, “I baptize you with water; but one who is more powerful than I is coming; I am not worthy to untie the…
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Weekly Update–January 17, 2013
Dear Friends and Members of Emmanuel Reformed Church, This weekend is worship at 10:15 a.m. Our theme is taken from Paul’s First Letter to the Corinthians, Chapter 12:1-11. The sermon title is “Spiritual Struggles.” I hope you will come to worship to hear about the ways in which you can respond to the Spirit of…
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In Memoriam–Bill Davenport
Dear Friends and Members of Emmanuel Church, On Sunday, January 13th, Bill Davenport passed away at Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh. Bill was very active in the Murrysville/Export Community and the Masons. Please remember his family in your prayers. A funeral service will be on Thursday, January 17th at 11 a.m. at Hart Funeral Home. Hours…
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In Memoriam–Casey H. Smail
Dear Friends and Members of Emmanuel Church, It is with considerable sadness and my deepest sympathy to announce that Casey Smail passed away Sunday at home unexpectedly. Casey is a faithful member of Emmanuel Reformed as well as a regular for our adult sunday school. Please keep in prayer his mother, Betty, brother Bob, and…
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Weekly Update–“December 28, 2012”
Good day friends and members of Emmanuel Church, First, a note about the weather. If we have bad weather on Sunday and you feel you cannot make it to worship, please be safe. That is our #1 priority–your safety and well being. So, prayers from us to you. Second, this Sunday’s sermon is: God’s Mileage…
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Weekly Update–December 21, 2012
Dear Friends and Members of Emmanuel Church, First off this morning, I want to thank everyone for your enthusiastic support (financial and otherwise) of the recent Christmas letter that we sent out. I want you to know that we are working very hard here in the office and on consistory to be faithful stewards of…
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Sermon of December 16, 2012–“Worst-Dressed List”
Luke 3 In the fifteenth year of the reign of Emperor Tiberius, when Pontius Pilate was governor of Judea, and Herod was ruler of Galilee, and his brother Philip ruler of the region of Ituraea and Trachonitis, and Lysanias ruler of Abilene, 2during the high-priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the word of God came to John son of Zechariah…
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Weekly Update–December 13, 2012
Hello Friends of Emmanuel Reformed Church, Christmastime is almost here and we are counting down the days to remembering our Lord’s birth! On Saturday, December 15th, we will gather at the church at 10:30 a.m. to go Christmas Caroling to our retirement home members and shut ins. We should be out no more than 2…
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Weekly Update–November 8, 2012–St. Martin’s Day Edition
Hi Friends and Members of Emmanuel Church, We have a great weekend coming up–and lots of things to do as we approach Thanksgiving and (can it be already?) the Holiday Season. Veterans’ Day–Sunday is Worship at 10:15 a.m. We will have a special piece of music from the Bell Choir and the sermon is based…
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Weekly Update–October 4, 2012
Hello members and friends of Emmanuel Reformed Church, First let’s congratulate: William and Jennifer Knoll for their wedding on September 29th!!! Next time you see them, offer your best wishes! Friday night we will meet at Gearhardt farms at 6 p.m. for the hayride, hot dog roast, smores, and corn maze. The cost is 8…
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