February 24, 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. They will be participating in the Coldest Night Walk tomorrow to benefit CARES to help the homeless.
ANNOUNCEMENTS & UPCOMING EVENTS
FEBRUARY THEME: "HEAVEN"
Our series on HEAVEN concludes this Sunday. We hope it has been helpful and uplifting to you in your walk with Christ.
LENTEN DEVOTIONAL
Lent, the 40 day period of fasting, praying and spiritual renewal and reflection began Wednesday and will conclude Easter Sunday, April 9th. If you are looking for tools to help you in using Lent this year to help you find spiritual renewal, we have attached a devotional from Christianity Today to help you pray and reflect on your faith. Also, an APP that may help you is "Hallow." Though it is Catholic based, it is a resource to help all Christians pray, reflect, focus on scripture, fast and find renewal. Go to your app store to download it.
LENTEN SERIES BEGINS NEXT SUNDAY
Our series during Lent will begin next Sunday and conclude Easter Sunday, April 9th. Our theme will be "Faith in Question." It will deal with the doubts that many people, including Christians have about their faith, how the culture has moved from Christian to being so much more secular and why people are deconstructing their faith or rejecting Christianity altogether. If you have ever doubted what you believe to be true, join us during Lent as we wrestle with a very real, but often not-talked about topic.
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.
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
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.
HARMONY LADIES MINISTRY
Our Hearts in Harmony Ladies Ministry is organizing a day trip this spring to the Landis Valley Village and Farm Museum for their annual Herb and Garden Faire on Friday, May 12. Details as follows:
We will meet at the church at 8:00am and car pool to the farm. (It is approximately 1 hr 45min drive)
The Ladies ministry is able to cover the entrance fee to the farm.
Please bring spending money for food or other goods provided at this event as you see fit.
We will plan to leave by 2:00pm or before which will allow us to be back at the church by around 4:00pm
For more information about the event click the link https://www.landisvalleymuseum.org/event/save-the-dates-2023-herb-garden-faire-12-13-may/
Please RSVP to Tricia Hall @ thall@lobarassoc.com or Gina Claeys @ gandmclaeys@gmail.com or sign up at the church information desk at the rear of the sanctuary by May 1st.
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.
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.
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!
LOBBY BULLETIN BOARD & MAILBOXES
Please check our bulletin board and your mailbox from time to time for information that is available to you.
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 article on the Asbury Revival. 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 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
