Other Projects Blog
Angels at BHCC in Advent
Among the traditions that bind us together at BHCC are the Angel Trees through which members, for many years, have shared their blessings with brothers and sisters beyond our congregation whose material needs are greater than ours. This year is no exception. As you travel from the sanctuary to Fellowship Hall, you will see three […]
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Western PA Diaper Bank News
The next date for our quarterly collection of disposable baby and adult diapers will be Sunday, December 16. Sizes 4, 5 and 6 are most in need for babies. XL diapers are needed for the geriatric population. Donations of feminine hygiene products are also accepted—primarily sanitary napkins. The collection container is the Pack’n Play, which […]
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Making a Difference in our Community
We recently received a thank you letter from Mrs. Cathy Battle, Executive Director of the W. PA. Diaper Bank. (Posted on bulletin board near the Friendship Room) She expressed gratitude for the 516 baby diapers, 194 adult diapers and 72 sanitary pads that we donated through our September quarterly collection. This was the first time […]
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The Compassionate Friends Spaghetti Dinner
Sunday, October 28 — 5-7:00 p.m. — Fellowship Hall Cost: Adults — $10 in advance / $12 at the door * Children — $7 in advance / $9 at the door * * Limited number of tickets will be available at the door. Eat in or Take out available. Advance tickets may be available following […]
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Women Helping Women of South Hills – Craft and Vendor Fair
GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH AND BOWER HILL COMMUNITY CHURCH PRESENT: —WOMEN HELPING WOMEN OF SOUTH HILLS— CRAFT AND VENDOR FAIR BENEFITING FAMILY PROMISE OF SWPA Saturday, November 3 — 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. See what’s new for the holidays in Fashion, Accessories, Jewelry, Skin Care, Cosmetics, Home Décor, Sweet Treats, Chance Auction, 50/50 Raffle, and […]
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Tasty Coffee, Tea, and Cocoa for a Great Cause
For 15 years Bower Hill Community Church has served Fair Trade coffee and tea during Fellowship Time and church events. Congregation members are also able to purchase coffee, tea, and cocoa. Our coffee, teas, and cocoa are all from Equal Exchange worker cooperatives. Through Equal Exchange, small scale farmers not only receive a significantly larger […]
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Women Helping Women – Craft/Vendor Fair
On Saturday, November 3, Bower Hill Church, in partnership with Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, will hold a craft/vendor fair called Women Helping Women, with proceeds benefiting Family Promise. If you are a woman crafter or vendor and are interested in participating in this event, or if you are interested in helping, please call 412-276-2446. See […]
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Mission Opportunities for the Fall and Beyond
As members, we pride ourselves that the service begins when we leave the sanctuary Sunday mornings. In September, when we return from our summer schedules both at BHCC and at home, opportunities to be part of BHCC’s mission work abound. Below are a few of the opportunities for members of all ages to be an […]
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Unity Food Pantry Collection
Our next collection date will be Sunday, September 9. As we enter the Fall, the greatest need at the Pantry is for boxed cereal, cream soups, and beef soups. They are also beginning to assemble foods that will be needed for holiday distribution to client families at Thanksgiving and Christmas. This includes boxed potato mixes […]
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Western PA Diaper Bank
Our next collection date for disposable diapers will be Sunday, September 16. Sizes 4, 5 and 6 are most in need for babies. XL diapers are needed for the geriatric population. The collection container is the Pack’N Play, which is located in the hallway directly outside of the Nursery. To make a tax-deductible monetary donation, […]
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