In case of bad weather, please listen to WJTL 90.3 FM, or WDAC 94.5 FM for cancellations. We will also have a message on the answering machine and you may also check the website. If schools are closed, all church activities that night will also be cancelled. Any questions contact the church office at 295-9800.
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THREE Open Gym times
If you like to play Basketball, the gym
is open on Saturdays from 10am – 12 noon.
Please watch your bulletin, calendar and the
announcements to see if the following
week’s gym times are scheduled.
If you like to play Volleyball, the gym
is open on Sundays from 3pm – 5pm.
Please watch your bulletin, calendar and the
announcements to see if the following week’s
gym times are scheduled.
if you like to play Dodgeball, the gym
is open on Mondays from 6:30pm - 8:30pm.
Please watch your bulletin, calendar and the
announcements to see if the following week's
gym times are scheduled.
You may also contact Larry Shearer for more information.
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| Invitations & Thank you's |
Attention Women!
Join us as we attend: Living Proof Live 2011
Beth Moore Simulcast at Community Fellowship Church,
200 Bethel Drive, Lancaster, PA 17601
Beth Moore invites you to come be a part of Living Proof Live, a weekend event that will challenge you and encourage you to dig deeper into God’s word. During Living Proof Live, you will have the opportunity to worship with Travis Cottrell and his praise team, as you stand alongside hundreds, maybe even thousands of women in your community. The Living Proof Live Simulcast event date is Saturday, September 10 live from Lubbock, Texas. Doors open at 9:30am, event concludes at 5:00pm. Tickets must be purchased in advance; $25 per person. Lunch is included with the purchase of a ticket. Contact Lee Keefer or Kim Brown if interested.
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Seniors For Safe Driving- presents highway safety education programs for seniors 55 and older. The successful completion of the program will save you 5%on your car insurance for three years. There is NO TEST! The cost is $15.00. This TWO DAY seminar will be held on Wednesday & Thursday, September 14 & 15; held at Hempfield Brethren in Christ Church, 2600 Marietta Avenue, Lancaster, PA. To register call 1-800-599-4880 or online at www.seniorsforsafedriving.com The instructor is Richard Cummings, retired PA State Trooper, former Police Chief and retired Pastor.
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“A Place to Belong”: Small Group Ministry at HBIC – If you’re interested in being a part of an existing small group or would like to attend or lead a new group, please contact Pastor Dave. Small group ministry is a place where individuals, couples, and families can build relationships with others and grow in their spiritual journey with Christ.
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Mailboxes- If you have been attending at Hempfield and would like to have a mailbox to receive important updates from the Leadership Team or for other members to communicate to you. Please contact the church office at 295-9800 so you can be assigned a mailbox.
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Our Church Library
The church library is located on the lower level in room 5.
In the library, we have a copy of the book that Allen Begg's sister Marie Conover wrote, Road to Via Dolorosa and it is ready to be checked out. We also have a copy of Pastor Greg’s book on the table for people to peruse and a wonderful book called, Letters for Emily, written by Camron Wright.
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| Service/Outreach Connection |
Fall Work day at the Church
Saturday, September 10 – 8:00am
We will be weeding and trimming bushes.
More hands the quicker the work will get done!
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Sports Ministry NEEDS: We are looking for drivers for Amanda Kohl to get picked up from work - we are looking for 7 people who could do one day a week - she is working in Manheim - so it would be from Manheim to the city
Also, looking for a small sleeper sofa or a Futon.
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Children’s Ministry @ HBIC
Just like seeing ads for Halloween candy in August or seeing Christmas lights on sale in October, we're already thinking fall and the start of a new Sunday school year! Below is a current list of items needed for our children's programs. Please consider donating some of the items. There will be a box downstairs outside of the kitchen and a box under the coat racks in the narthex to collect supplies. Thank you so much to those who have already generously donated!
Items Needed
2 packs napkins (100 count)
8 boxes washable, fat-tipped markers
1 pack (100 count) small cups (Dixie/bathroom cups)
one pack each of size 1, 2, 3, and 4 diapers
2 packs of baby wipes
4 jumbo containers of handy wipes
6 boxes of soft tissues
1 pack of colored clothes pins
Tissue paper (any and all colors)
1 pack black, thin-tipped Sharpie markers
4 shoe box sized clear plastic containers
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Volunteers Wanted!
We're looking for loving, dedicated volunteers to serve during Sunday school. Currently, we're looking for 1 volunteer for our 4th – 6th grade class and 1 volunteer for our 1st - 3rd grade class. Please prayerfully consider serving in this way. For more details, contact Leslie Spurrier (mlspurrier@gmail.com or 626-4147).
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Short Term MISSION TRIP Opportunities
The Global Impact Team of the Atlantic Conference
is planning two short term mission trips this fall.
Trip to Navajoland in northwest New Mexico
Sept 24 to October 1, 2011
Participants needed - Men and Women-
Contractors, Roofers, Construction workers, Cooks, General laborers
any one interested please contact Ethel Stoner as soon as possible.
Montreal Weekend -October 14-16, 2011
this trip will partner with the believers in Quebec to
understand and reach the city called
"The least evangelized in North America."
Some opportunities will be:
~sharing the gospel with others
~experience a young church and its outreach to that city
~pray for God's work in Quebec
~share with young believers who are learning to follow Jesus
Cost of the Montreal trip is about $100. If interested see Ethel Stoner, at stonerveggies@comcast.net
or contact Vicky Landis at vlandis@bic-church.org
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| Prayer Shawls
The ladies in the Women’s Network have been working on making prayer shawls. If you would like to learn how to make one or know of someone that needs one please contact Lucy Brubaker.
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Brother to Brother
Bulletin board
What’s the purpose of this board? To communicate items wanted, for sale, for donation/free, for barter, to lend or available services. This is not for business or profit making ventures. It is to show the love of Christ to one another.
Examples of items/services needed/available:
Babysitter Learn/teach hobby
Mowing Firewood
House sitting Exercise equipment
Pet care Camping equipment
Auto help Hunting partner
Books Cabin
CD’s recommended book
Hiking buddy and many, many more
Computer help
Have questions, comments or suggestions? Call Rich Cunningham at 299-4866
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