Dear HBIC Church Family,
During this season of social-distancing in order to curb the spread of Covid-19, our church staff have been working to find ways to help us stay connected to God and to…
Dear Church Family and Community,
In the last few weeks, we have grown accustomed to words like quarantine, isolation, and “distancing.” We have bemoaned the loss of our routines. We have been reminded that our…
Dear Church Family and Community,
In prayer and consultation with the Church Board and Staff, we have collectively decided to adopt the following temporary policies for Harrisburg Brethren in Christ (HBIC):
We will suspend…
Dear Church Family and Community,
I pray this finds you all doing well, and keeping safe. Like many of you, I find myself trying to both stay on top of all the news regarding this…
Dear Church Family and Community,
Years ago, a friend married a woman named Mizpah. I did not know her well, but was curious as to the origin of her name since this was my first…
Dear Church Family and Community,
I remember the conversation, like it was yesterday. Only it happened years ago, and with a friend who has always been more of a brother to me. I was trying…
Dear Church Family and Community,
I learned years ago that closure often comes not when we pressingly need it, but just through the passing of time. I am also regularly reminded that the healing of…
Dear Church Family and Community,
I was blessed to grow up with lots of family around me. I spent so much time with family that many of my cousins were more like siblings. We played…
Dear Church Family and Community,
I love this quote from pastor and author, Carey Nieuwhof: “Culture is invisible but determinative. You can’t see it, but it defines so much.” Churches are not just organizations, they…