Tag: Hills Church

• August 7, 2014–Weekly Update–“Get Your Feet Wet” Edition

  Good morning friends and members of Emmanuel Church, There are quite a few events coming up at Hill’s where you can learn something new, try out a new skill, or meet with friends.  Come on out and get your feet wet!  Sunday, August 10th is Worship at 10:15 a.m. The theme is “Wisdom born of Experience”…

  pastorjosephhedden

  August 7, 2014

  From The Pastor HCE, Hills Church Export PA, Notes From Pastor Hedden

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• Our Church Transformed

  The church recently has undergone some very much needed changes to better accommodate our growing youth. Here are some photos and descriptions…. Three rooms transformed for our three main age groups: 0-3 Nursery There is not a before photo provided for the nursery. This room was the main room to teach ALL ages. It had a large…

  T. J. Lucas

  November 16, 2012

  Youth Group HCE

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• Saying Grace Series

  The holidays are coming and you know what that means! A lot of big family dinners! I can’t speak for other people and their families but I know when my family gets together there is always this awkward moment when everyone is trying to figure out who will say grace. Sometimes that person gives a very…

  T. J. Lucas

  November 8, 2012

  Youth Group HCE

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• Last Day of VBS! August 22!

  Dear Friends, Wednesday is the last day of our three-day VBS. It’s Heritage day! Kids will celebrate how God made them each different but how we are all one in Christ. Important things for parents with participating kids to know: When you arrive you are invited to stay with your kids for hot dogs and…

  T. J. Lucas

  August 22, 2012

  Calendar HCE, Youth Group HCE

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• Youth Updates

  VBS is next week, Monday-Wednesday. It’s free and all ages are welcome (17 and under). There is a little Talent Show Wednesday night at 8 pm. Everyone is invited to participate or come see. Please consider sharing your talents with our kids! (Or having your kids share their talent with us!) Please send me an…

  T. J. Lucas

  August 15, 2012

  Uncategorized, Youth Group HCE

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• VBS is BACK!

  America’s Got Culture VBS Part II August 20-22 6 to 9 pm Cost: Free! Ages: 0-17 (children 3 and under may leave early but all other children are asked to stay the entire time) VBS Part I in June was entitled Jesus Around the World. We are building on what children learned then with VBS Part II…

  T. J. Lucas

  July 31, 2012

  Calendar HCE, Uncategorized, Youth Group HCE

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• A Little Youth News

  Hello friends, I am on a mission to explore different ways I can upcycle in my home and I want to share my findings with the kids in different projects. What is upcycling? It is like a do-it-yourself form of recycling. Instead of shipping off unwanted recyclable materials to a recycling plant, you can re-purpose these items…

  T. J. Lucas

  July 13, 2012

  Calendar HCE, Youth Group HCE

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• Benefit Barbeque Dinner

  Even though I am worn out and tired after a long day, I had to get online and express my gratitude to all of you who made our BBQ Benefit Dinner such a huge success. We raised a lot more money for our youth than I expected. Thank you for supporting our youth!!!! Thank you…

  T. J. Lucas

  June 14, 2012

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• Culture Shock! Jesus Around the World

  Culture Shock! Jesus Around the World Hills Church June 18, 19, 20 6-9 PM Pastor and I have collaborated on a VBS curriculum that will integrate Jesus’s teaching with lessons on different cultures and lifestyles of people around the world. We hope that by teaching our youth about the diversity of God’s people that they…

  T. J. Lucas

  June 11, 2012

  Calendar HCE, Youth Group HCE

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• BBQ Benefit Dinner

  When: Wednesday June 13th from 5-7 pm How much: 8 per person, kids 5 and under get a free kids meal Where: Hills Church 3618 Hills Church Road Export, PA Please support the youth of our church by attending our BBQ Dinner! All proceeds will go towards youth activities including paying for children to attend…

  T. J. Lucas

  June 5, 2012

  Calendar HCE, Youth Group HCE

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