The Hollidaysburg Church of the Brethren
is a family of believers sharing the teaching and example of Jesus with all people. 
Join together as we share in Love Feast on Sunday, October 2 at 7:00 p.m. and observe communion with others around the world. The traditional Brethren Love Feast includes feetwashing, the Agape meal (a light meal with beef broth or a vegeterian option, along with fruit, cheese and crackers), and bread & cup communion. Child care will be provided. 
Bible Study/Discussion time on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. in the parlor. The scripture topics in 2016 are generally chosen to coincide with the sermon texts. (Not in August.)
Tiger Pack Program—This community project was established to provide elementary-aged children in the Hollidaysburg schools with food for the weekend when other resources may not be available to them. Plastic jars of grape jelly and 10-20 oz. cans of soup are some of the suggested items. Please place donations in the Corinthians Sunday School classroom (by mailboxes). Church contact person: Connie Bert.
What: Special Fund Raiser -
Tiger Paw Banks can be filled with spare change, bills, or checks and then returned back to church. Checks can be made out to: Tiger Pack Program c/o CPCF. (Central Pa Community Foundation) Why: The Tiger Pack Program provides elementary children in the Hollidaysburg Area School District with food for the weekends when other resources may not be available to them. We currently feed about 150 kids in the Hollidaysburg Elementary Schools each weekend during the school year. When: At HCOB we will turn in all banks and money by Sunday, Oct 23. Full banks can be turned in at any time and new ones taken Purchasing Tiger Paw Banks: If you would like to purchase a Tiger Paw Bank, a donation of $10 is requested to pay for the bank and to make a donation to the Tiger Pack Program. We would greatly appreciate any and all donations collected. Thank you so much for your support and contributions. Warmly, Tiger Pack Program For More Information please call: HCOB Office 695-0072 |
Heritage Fair at Camp Blue Diamond on Saturday, September 24–We are again going to set up “His Coffee Shop” and sell coffee, tea, and muffins.
Click here for more details. 
COMMUNITY CROP WALK NEXT SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25--Consider joining the Hollidaysburg Church of the Brethren team as we raise funds to end hunger. Give a cash or check donation to a walker, Pastor Marlys (checks payable to Church World Service/CROP), and/or pledge a donation online at www.crophungerwalk.org . If donating online, you can donate through our Hollidaysburg Church of the Brethren team. Contact Team Leader Marlys Hershberger or Recruiters Cathy Cramer or Janet Eldred for more information. For our team's CROP WALK web page, click here. 
The American Rescue Workers’ truck is located in our church parking lot on the first Saturday of each month, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. (Not Nov - March)
This is a great way to donate clothing items and non-perishable foods. (No household furnishings.) To help or for more information: Contact the church office (814-695-0072) |
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"And this is my prayer, that your love may overflow more and more with knowledge and full insight to help you to determine what is best" (Philippians 1:9-10a).
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