February 17, 2023
HARMONY CHURCH NEWS
"LEADING PEOPLE ON A LIFE-CHANGING JOURNEY TO FOLLOW JESUS CHRIST”
WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY
10:15am - Prayer and announcements for those attending in-person
10:25am - Countdown to worship
10:30am - In-person and online worship
YOUTH
The youth recently made Valentine's Cards and treat bags to donate to the local mental health facility, Philhaven's Pediatric Center. Thanks to our youth and their leaders for reaching out to help those in need.
ANNOUNCEMENTS & UPCOMING EVENTS
FEBRUARY THEME: "HEAVEN"
Our theme this month is "Heaven." We hear a lot about heaven in our culture and much of it is confusing information. Almost everybody thinks they are going to heaven. But what does the bible say? How much can we actually know about heaven? Is it a real place? Is there a way to get to heaven? Join us next month as we try to answer these questions and our hope is you will become engaged in thinking about this topic for your own life.
TUESDAY FITNESS CLASS
Susan, a certified instructor, will begin weekly classes on Tuesday evenings at 6:30 beginning January 24. The first class will be Zumba but a variety of classes will be offered including strength training, flexibility, yoga and cardio. Cost is only $5 per person and classes are 45 minutes long and will be held in the multipurpose room. There is no sign-up so you can attend whenever you are able to do so.
LENT BEGINS WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2023
The 40 day period of fasting, praying and spiritual renewal and reflection begins this week on Ash Wednesday and concludes Easter Sunday, April 9th. Our theme beginning March 5 through Easter will be "Faith In Question - Doubt, Deconstruction, Discovery."
THURSDAY CHAIR EXERCISE CLASS
Thursdays @ 9:30am in multipurpose room. Please register weekly if you plan to attend: Phone 717-599-4618 or Email jklb55@yahoo.com
COLDEST NIGHT WALK TO BENEFIT CARES
On Saturday, February 25 from 4:00-7:00 pm The Coldest Night Walk- to benefit Community Cares will take place. Please join our youth as they will be participating for a winterrific family-friendly walk to raise money for local charities serving people experiencing hurt, hunger, and homelessness. You may donate or join in on the fun walk using the link below. We are Harmony Church!
Carlisle (Community Cares) - Coldest Night of the Year 2023 USA
2023 HARMONY CHURCH GOALS
Equip those who attend to better represent Jesus in their everyday world
Appreciate all persons who attend Harmony and give people an opportunity to use their gifts
To reach new people both in-person and online
Partner with local organizations to bless those living in our community
Mental Health Awareness
Revitalize Harmony to make it better, safer, healthy and effective in sharing the good news of Jesus
Announcements
INCLEMENT WEATHER CANCELLATION INFORMATION
Should Harmony Church need to close for in-person worship due to inclement weather this winter, you will be notified by email and it will appear on our Facebook page as well as on our website. We will make the decision based on what would be the safest decision for people and if our parking area and sidewalks have been prepared in time for worship depending on when the winter weather comes.
BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Harmony Church is celebrating Black History Month during February
SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM NOW IN OPERATION AT HARMONY
A surveillance and safety system has been installed and is now up and running to detect any possible incidents or unwarranted activities in or around our property. Thanks to LowV Systems, Inc. of Mechanicsburg for installing this system.
LOBBY BULLETIN BOARD & MAILBOXES
Please check our bulletin board and your mailbox from time to time for information that is available to you.
NEW HOPE WINTER DRIVE
This winter we will be collecting the following items: diapers, laundry detergent, toilet paper, baby wipes and canned fruit and vegetables. Thank you for your donations.
"CARES - MORE THAN A SHELTER" WINTER COLLECTION
Homelessness is a real issue in Cumberland County and our surrounding area. Each winter we partner with CARES to help provide items that are needed for the homeless, especially during the brutal months of winter. We have been asked to provide some of the following items: sweat pants for males and females, undershirts for both men and women, blankets, gloves, winter hats, socks and sweat shirts. We will be collecting all winter and thank you for your donations.
HARMONY'S CAFE
Our café is open every Sunday morning. If you would like to sign up to contribute items to our café for everyone to enjoy, please do so in the café at the sign-up sheet. We appreciate your help!
GIVING OPPORTUNITIES
HARMONY CHURCH GIVING
If you would like to give during in-person worship, you may do so at the offering box at the entry to the sanctuary. You may also give online by clicking the GIVING button on our homepage and following the prompts on our website at www.harmonychurchofgod.org
ANGEL FUND
If you would like to donate to our Angel Fund, that helps people in need and emergencies as well as provides financial help for those needing professional counseling, please put "Angel Fund" in the memo of your check when making a donation. Thank you!
CAPITAL AREA PREGNANCY CENTER
If you would like to donate items or make a gift donation to CAPC, you may do so at 2515 Gettysburg Rd., Camp Hill, PA 17011 or online at www.capc4u.org
ONLINE
LIKE US ON FACEBOOK
Check us out on Facebook for upcoming information, community news, Christian inspiration and videos. We are committed to once again having a more active Facebook page in 2023 and we have already begun posting new content. Be sure to check us out and be sure to like us!
WEBSITE - www.harmonychurchofgod.org
Visit our website where we have Upcoming Events, Blogs, videos of previous worship services and messages as well as FAQ and Christian teaching and information to help you grow in your faith. Check out Pastor Jack's latest blog on "Clearing the Clutter to Get Greater Clarity." We will be increasing our context on our website and posting material that will be relevant and speaking to the concerns of both Christians and those who exploring Christianity.
HARMONY CHURCH LEADERSHIP:
ELDERS: George Williams, Jon Bish, Jack Guyler, Pat Curry
LEAD TEAM MEMBERS: Jan Williams, Gina Claeys, Toby Curry
STUDENT MINISTRY LEADER: Stephane Julian
