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Sermon for the First Sunday of Advent–“God’s Alarm Clock” November 28, 2010
11 Besides this, you know what time it is, how it is now the moment for you to wake from sleep. For salvation is nearer to us now than when we became believers; 12the night is far gone, the day is near. Let us then lay aside the works of darkness and put on the…
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Community Thanksgiving Service–Nov. 24 at 7:30 p.m.
Dear Friends at Hill’s Church, A few of you have been asking about Services of Worship at Hill’s for Thanksgiving. I am going to participate on behalf of Hill’s in the Community Service on Thanksgiving Eve, this Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church on North Hills Road. Anyone is welcome to worship…
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Sermon of November 21, 2010–“The Fork in the Family Tree”
You may listen to Sunday’s Sermon here:“The Fork In the Family Tree” Jeremiah 23:1-6: Woe to the shepherds who destroy and scatter the sheep of my pasture! says the Lord. 2Therefore, thus says the Lord, the God of Israel, concerning the shepherds who shepherd my people: It is you who have scattered my flock, and…
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Thursday Morning Update–November 18, 2010
Dear Friends and Family of Hill’s Church, Last evening was a great night of fun for St. Martin’s Day! We had about 35 people attend and shared German food, a song, horse rides, a craft, and the story of Martin of Tours, a Roman soldier who shared with the poor and became a pastor due…
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St. Martin’s Day Event–November 17th
Thanks to everyone who made St. Martin’s Day at Hill’s Church a success!!!! We had a nice turnout; including a song, the story of St. Martin, a craft, German food and pony rides! I want to thank everyone who brought something delicious to eat, brought yourself and your family and helped set up and tear…
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Sermon of November 14–“Mapping the Mountain” Isaiah 65:11-25
This is my (small) attempt to answer the question, “What is the Church?” My thinking here is heavily influenced by Stanley Hauerwas and John Howard Yoder, both of whom I think have the idea of church pretty much right: 001_A_004_jhedden_101113_001_2010_11_13 17 For I am about to create new heavens and a new earth; the former…
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Weekly Update–Friday, November 12th
Good morning Everyone, It is a beautiful November morning in Western Pennsylvania and we’re preparing for some great events in the next few weeks. First, Sunday at 10:15 is worship. I’m going to be preaching on the Holy Mountain of the Lord from Isaiah 65:17-25. Next Tuesday morning at 10:00 a.m. is Bible Study and…
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All Saints’ Sermon–“The History of Heaven”–November 7, 2010
Did you ever wonder what heaven is like? How can you tell what it’s really like versus someone’s opinion about heaven? Here is my modest attempt to talk about heaven in a Biblical way. 001_A_003_jhedden_101106_001_2010_11_06 P.S.–If you are interested, I got a little help for this sermon from Henry Harbaugh’s (1817-1867) (pictured here) writings on…
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Thursday Morning Update–November 4th
Good morning Friends, Tonight at 7 p.m is the Norwalk Daily Grind Bible Study on Rte 286. I hope you will consider dropping in with us sometime! All are welcome. Saturday is the PA Cleanways Day–we will meet at the church at 9 a.m. Though it looks to be a cold day, it looks like…
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Hill’s Church to Celebrate Traditional Germany Holiday of Saint Martin’s Day on November 17
Emmanuel Reformed Church of the United Church of Christ (Hill’s Church) will be celebrating an all-ages German festival of St. Martin. St. Martin’s Day is observed in some parts of Germany as the beginning of the holiday season and tells the story of Medieval St. Martin who shared his possessions with the poor on a…
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