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Sermon of June 30th–Pastor Jacob Snyder’s biography (1834-1934)
Hebrews 13 Let mutual love continue. Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing that some have entertained angels without knowing it. Remember those who are in prison, as though you were in prison with them; those who are being tortured, as though you yourselves were being tortured. Let marriage be held…
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193rd Homecoming — Kids Games
This year I thought for the children’s games at our church’s homecoming that we would do some old fashioned games. Our Pastor dressed up like the 19th century pastor of Hills Church–Jacob Snyder. I figured to fit the theme I should find out what types of games people played in the 19th century. As I…
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Weekly Update–July 2, 2013
Hi all, We are ready for our Ice Cream Cruise this year! It will be Sunday, August 18 at 12:00 Noon at the Gateway Clipper Fleet, 350 West Station Square Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. We are joining together with other UCC Churches from our neighborhoods. Cost is: Ages 12 and over $21 and children 12…
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Weekly Update–June 28, 2013
Dear Friends and Members of Emmanuel Church, What a week! We had a very fruitful and energetic Vacation Bible School this past week. Thanks to everyone who worked so hard to get things put together and running smoothly. I know the children liked it and they came up with some really great and creative insights…
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Sermon of June 23, 2013-“You Never Get a Second Chance to Make a First Impression”
Luke 7:36-50 36One of the Pharisees asked Jesus to eat with him, and he went into the Pharisee’s house and took his place at the table. 37And a woman in the city, who was a sinner, having learned that he was eating in the Pharisee’s house, brought an alabaster jar of ointment. 38She stood behind him at…
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Weekly Update–June 20, 2013
Good Morning friends and Members of Emmanuel Church! This weekend is the Annual Meeting of the Penn West Conference in Johnstown, which I and Ryan Lucas will be attending to represent our congregation. It is a meetup of the 100 or so UCC churches in Western Pennsylvania and a few in Northern Maryland. Please keep…
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Weekly Update–Friday, June 14, 2013
Good morning friends and members of Hills Church, Happy Flag Day to you! I hope you will observe it in your own way and find meaning in the holiday. Today we are wrapping up the visit of Patriot Camp here at the church, where the Patriots and Founders Group of PA participates in educational events…
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Sermon of June 9, 2013–“Elected to Receive”
Galatians 1:11-24 For I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that the gospel that was proclaimed by me is not of human origin; 12for I did not receive it from a human source, nor was I taught it, but I received it through a revelation of Jesus Christ. 13 You have heard, no doubt, of my earlier…
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Sermon of June 2, 2013–“The Ring Road”
Luke 7:1-10 After Jesus had finished all his sayings in the hearing of the people, he entered Capernaum. 2A centurion there had a slave whom he valued highly, and who was ill and close to death. 3When he heard about Jesus, he sent some Jewish elders to him, asking him to come and heal his slave. 4When they…
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