Wednesdays @ 9:30 a.m.
in the Pastor’s Study
The new weekday morning Bible Study
at Holy Spirit in the Pastor’s Study.
Wednesday @ 9:30 a.m.
Following morning devotions, we will be having a study of the appointed gospel lesson for Sunday.
Come and join in!
October 2015
In this month when we commemorate the beginning of the Reformation, 498 years ago, Holy Spirit will be using this month to meet to continue to discern directions for our ministry. We will do some of this in our adult Sunday School class as we learn more about the meaning of the five themes of congregational life.
And, as you will read on another page of this newsletter, we will be having a special meeting of the congregation on Sunday October 18, to take action on two recommendations of the Congregation Council.
One recommendation is to approve a contract which will result in the demolition of the house we own at 3121 Columbia Ave. After receiving direction from us at our May meeting, the Council did research, resulting in this recommendation. The removal of the house will end one chapter of ministry, and it will open another as having additional green space will assist our outdoor ministry possibilities, and enhance the first view people have of the property.
The second recommendation is to approve a contract for a new message sign. This sign will replace the current sign and be installed in the current brick frame. This will give us an updated, clean look as people view our invitation to join us for worship.
And thanks to the awarding of a grant to us, we will be able to accomplish both projects with no debt to the congregation. I am grateful to the work the Council has done over the summer on these projects. Both will be helpful to our future, as we continue to pray about, and study our role as a congregation striving to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Clifton D. Eshbach
Pastor
Adult education happens after Sunday worship, about 11 a.m.
Adult Education at Holy Spirit
Once again, there will be a varied selection of topics for us to study together. Bring along an inquisitive mind and a desire to be with your Holy Spirit friends as we engage each other in healthy conversation and learning. (Not to mention coffee. There will be Fair Trade coffee!)
Schedule
October 4: Radical Hospitality
October 11: A Morning with an Assistant to the Bishop
October 18: Congregation Meeting
October 25: All Hallow’s Eve Party
November 1: Intentional Faith Formation
It’s time to get together for a new season filled with
awesome occasions for learning!
Donate items to be used by members of the congregation.
Medical Equipment “Bank”
The Care Team is in the process of establishing a medical equipment “bank.” The team is looking for donations of wheelchairs, walkers, potty chairs, crutches, and other similar items. The items would be available to members of the congregation to “check-out” at the time that they need a certain piece of equipment, and then return when finished using it.
If you have items to donate, please call
Pat and Judy Cauler at 333-5219.
Thank you!
Saturday, November 7th
Drive-Thru Drop Off
H.O.T.S. Food Drive!
Drive-Thru
Saturday, November 7th 1-2pm
Our H.O.T.S. Youth are planning a Food Drive event for November 7th and they need YOUR help! The youth will be actively participating in collecting your donations between 1pm and 2pm on November 7th. We ask that you please drive up to the front doors of the church, and our youth (and adult helpers) will greet you at your car to collect your donations of non-perishable foods. If at all possible, we encourage you to please drop items off during this hour so that the youth can see and be involved in the actual collection process. If you are unable to be at the church between the hours of 1pm and 2pm on November 7th, we would be happy to accept your donations during the week prior. A donation box will be placed in the Narthex for this purpose. All donated items will be delivered to the Hempfield Food Pantry following the event. We appreciate your support!
HEMPFIELD AREA FOOD PANTRY MOST NEEDED LIST:
