January 2026 Community News
Happy New Year!
"Your neighbors and friends"
GREAT WAY TO START 2026!
Most of us are looking for a fresh start in the new year and are hoping this year will be better than last year and that we will want to accomplish some goals we didn't get to achieve in 2025. One of the best ways to get started is to develop new habits. You may want to check out James Clear's book, “Atomic Habits”. It has sold more than 25 million copies. Here is a sample of what Clear says:
"New goals don't deliver new results. New lifestyles do. And a lifestyle is a process, not an outcome. For this reason, all of your energy should go into building better habits, not chasing better results."
"Improvements are only temporary until they become part of who you are.
The goal is not to read a book, the goal is to become a reader.
The goal is not to run a marathon, the goal is to become a runner.
The goal is not to learn an instrument, the goal is to become a musician.
Every action you take is a vote for the type of person you wish to become. No single instance will transform your beliefs, but as the votes build up, so does the evidence of your new identity.
This year, focus on the identity you want to build.
Decide the type of person you want to be.
Prove it to yourself with small wins.
If you want to read blogs on "Creating Habits That Stick", go to the homepage of our website at www.harmonychurchofgod.org.
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY, Monday, January 19, 2026
Monday, January 19, as a nation we will observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day, in remembrance of his life as he was a catalyst for nonviolent activism in the Civil Rights Movement and believed that all persons deserved the same rights and dignity.
COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE @ HARMONY, February 5, 2026
Harmony Church will be hosting a community blood drive for the Central PA Blood Bank on Thursday, February 5 from noon to 5pm in our multipurpose room so people can donate blood to save local lives. If you can donate blood, go to www.cpbb.org to register as a donor. If not, please let others know about this in our community. Thank you for helping us get the word out about this important community event.
PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING AVAILABLE @ HARMONY CHURCH FOR THE HOLIDAYS
If you need help dealing with the stress or loneliness that the holidays bring for many, please contact Reduce Stress and ThriveCounseling Services with Dr. Geraty is available at Harmony Church by appointment. Appointments can be made by email: drshawn@reducestress.life or by calling: 717-516-1199. Financial help is available to those who need it. Please inquire about it when making an appointment.
DILLSBURG SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER NEEDS YOUR HELP
Many seniors in our area are struggling. The Dillsburg Senior Activity Center at 1 N 2nd St., in Dillsburg helps to service the needs of seniors in our area. They can use your help! They are in need of volunteers to drive for their home delivery meal program. And they are looking for volunteers to help with things like cutting grass and doing some upkeep at the center. If you have the time and are willing to help, please call 717-432-2216 or email at dillsburgseniorcenter@verizon.net for more information.
THURSDAY CHAIR EXERCISE CLASS @ HARMONY CHURCH, 9:30am
Every Thursday morning at Harmony Church, you can attend a chair exercise class beginning at 9:30am. It is free, a great way to exercise without standing and to meet new people! It is held in the multipurpose room. All are invited to attend!
SURFACE BREAKERS LIFE GROUP @ HARMONY CHURCH
If you are looking for a space to connect with other people and talk about the ups and downs of life, this might be the group for you. This group meets each Monday evening from 7:00-8:00pm at Harmony Church. It is not a class. Each week is different. You don't have to talk; you can just attend and listen. You are always welcome to give it a try. If you decide it's not for you, no one will pressure you. The purpose of the group is to help people in our neighborhood find connection and community with others.
“Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock."
- Jesus, Matthew 7:24-25
