Blogs & Media
Pastor’s Newsletter Message – May 2018
Dear Members and Friends, The confirmation conundrum is that most kids join the church because their parents want them to do it. Worse, we ask them to align themselves with an ancient tribe (the church) at a time when they’d rather discover their own individual path. But our Bower Hill Confirmation Class of 2018 gives […]
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Ponderings From The PA
We have all heard the old saying “April showers bring May Flowers.” Trite as this, it still holds true and may have a message to us that sometimes is forgotten. We have come to expect so many occurrences in nature that we forget how awesome they are. How do daffodils know when it is time […]
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Directory of Christian Education and Youth Programs – News
FROM THE DIRECTOR OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AND YOUTH PROGRAMS Amy Grella — am@bhccml.com YOUTH GROUP – SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER Youth in grades six and up are especially encouraged to attend SNL on May 20 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. We will be joined by Ed Sutter, Director of Middle School Ministry & Family Counseling, at Westminster Presbyterian […]
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Director of Music Ministry – News
From the Director of Music Ministries Anne Carper Smith—an@bhccml.com Thank you to everyone who made Easter’s music special! The Chancel Choir did a fantastic “Alleluia,” and Kristen Mackey played horn beautifully on the hymns. Thank you! Our last Bell Choir rehearsal will be on May 3 in the sanctuary. We will ring in church on […]
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Sandi’s Garden
In spite of the ups and downs we experienced this winter, spring is finally here and BHCC will once again be participating in SHIM’s efforts to provide fresh, organic produce to the families who participate in its Food Pantry. Spring crops have been planted, and soon it will be time to plant our summer crops. […]
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Flea Market Results
As many of you know, I like to share stories about what happens at each flea market, to remind us all that it’s about a whole lot more than just raising money for the church. Unfortunately, this flea market’s big story didn’t happen the day of the flea market–it came two days before. On Thursday […]
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Mission & Outreach Committee Update
Members of BHCC actively participate in many mission projects throughout the year. These include but are not limited to: hosting Family Promise families for a week, traveling to Haiti as part of our water purification project, and growing organic produce in Sandi’s Garden for SHIM’s food pantry. But, did you know that your pledging also […]
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Bower Hill’s Carpenter
Over the past decade or so, Bower Hill Church has had its own carpenter quietly working throughout the Church doing projects to help beautify our building. GLENN WILLIAMS (Donna’s husband) has been a huge asset to Bower Hill Church. Some of the handmade carpentry projects that Glenn has completed are as follows: Easter Cross […]
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A Spring Thank You
It’s Spring – finally! I hope to rejoin our ‘community’ in person very soon. ‘Community’ does not say enough, but it says more than my words can express. I want to thank the entire Bower Hill Community Church congregation for your cards, prayers, well wishes and delicious dinners. They have made, and continue to make, […]
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