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Bower Hill Community Church Newsletter – July-August 2018
July-August 2018 Newsletter
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Pastor’s Newsletter Message – July-August 2018
~ Like Grasshoppers ~ “It is the One who sits above the circle of the earth, and its inhabitants are like grasshoppers, who stretches out the heavens like a curtain, and spreads them like a tent to dwell in.” ~ Isaiah 40:22 Dear Members and Friends, Happy summer to you. Welcome to our combined July […]
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Ponderings From the PA
Summer is upon us. (Sometimes the weather doesn’t quite get the message!) In any event, it is known as the time for picnics, pools, and parties. A time for families to head off to new places or comfort in traditional getaways. Certainly a much loved time of year. So, what does summer mean for the […]
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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 UPDATES July 23-27 – Junior Day Camp week from 9:30 a.m. until noon each day. Youth in grades 6 and up are needed to help lead Jr. Day Camp for our preschool and kindergarten children. Saturday, August 18 — Overnight […]
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Director of Music Ministries – News
FROM THE DIRECTOR OF MUSIC MINISTRIES Anne Carper Smith—an@bhccml.com A tremendous “thank you!” to pianist Margaret Zabo, who graciously filled in for me in May and June. We are blessed to have you! Please remember that we still have three “pick-up” choir Sundays over the summer, on which all are invited to rehearse in the […]
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How Can You Help Local Flood Victims?
On Wednesday, June 20, the South Hills received 4 1/2 inches of rain in just 20 minutes resulting in one tragic drowning fatality and causing extensive damage in many areas, especially along McLaughlin Run which flows through Upper St Clair and Bridgeville. Some areas in Bridgeville were especially hard hit. Holy Child Catholic Church and […]
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An Opportunity to Have a Stake (A Real One!) in Sandi’s Garden
Many thanks to all who donated plants and seeds to Sandi’s Garden. The beds are planted, and we’ve even begun delivering produce to SHIM. At SHIM, we are known as the “Hot Pepper Garden,” since we always have nearly 200 hot pepper plants! This year, we had two major donations of hot peppers and have […]
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BHCC Summer Bible Study
The weekly lectionary discussion series began in June and will continue during the summer months. The Rev. Dr. Fred Leasure, Parish Associate, and church member Peter Smith hope you can join them each Sunday at 10:45 a.m., in the Friendship Room, as they lead a discussion of the day’s scripture readings. Come for the change […]
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Flood Damage Church to Worship in Our Chapel
On June 20, when McLaughlin Run flooded low-lying areas of Bridgeville and Upper St. Clair, the First Baptist Church of Bridgeville, on Bower Hill Road, was all but destroyed. Floors, ceilings, walls, furniture, and belongings like choir robes and Bibles were ruined. Floodwaters got under the basement flooring, seeping into the earth below and causing […]
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A Special Note of Appreciation From Out Family Promise Guests
Dear Bower Hill Volunteers, To say thank you for everything you have done is almost comical. This has been a very eventful week and you have done everything in your power to make it as comfortable as possible for our family, and we truly appreciate it. This experience has made us believe that there are […]
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