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Feb. 25, 2014 issue

"Hear my voice. Don't close your ear to my need for relief, to my cry for help" (Lamentations 3:56, CEB).

NEWS
1) Brethren Disaster Ministries makes assessment visit to the Philippines
2) On Earth Peace celebrates 40 years with conversations between 'spirited peacemakers'
3) Bethany Seminary hosts speakers on peace and justice
4) Building peace in Washington at the Ecumenical Advocacy Days
5) National Council of Churches plans Christian Unity Gathering

RESOURCES
6) 'Guide for Biblical Studies' studies Jesus' fulfillment of scripture

FEATURES
7) Tita Grace's tiled floor: One family's story of Typhoon Haiyan
8) 'I trust there will be cactus blooms': Indiana leader reflects on court decision affecting church property

9) Brethren bits: Manchester announces next College of Pharmacy dean, Camp Bethel and CPT seek staff, call for CWS School Kits, WCC general secretary visits Iran, churches involved in anti-torture event, congregations host Bethany professors, and much more.

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Saturday Evening Worship 
       2nd & 4th Saturdays 

March 8, 6:30 p.m.
March 22, 6:30 p.m.

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"Come as you are"
Contemporary  - Informal - Welcoming 
Refreshments available before, during and after the 6:30 worship.service.

2nd Saturday worship services are led 
by Pastor Marlys and/or other people; 
music by Stones of the Rock (youth band).
March 8 worship is designed and led by Rita Murphy.

4th Saturday worship services are led 
by Patti and Tim Jimenez. 
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CONGREGATIONAL MEALS

The Youth will be sponsoring a
Turkey and Waffle Luncheon 
on Sunday, March 9 following Sunday school.  Please  sign-up on the sheet on the long narthex table or call the church office so we have an accurate count. 
Donations will be taken at the door for the 2014 National Youth Conference. 
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Red Cross Bloodmobile

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Red Cross Bloodmobile will be at Hollidaysburg Church of the Brethren Monday, February 10 from noon to 6:00 p.m.  Thousands can’t give blood due to winter storms. If you can, please help hospital patients in need.  Volunteers are needed to help in the kitchen and with registration – if you are able to help please contact the office or sign-up on the sheets on the long narthex table.

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Kids' Night 
         3rd Fridays       6-8 p.m.

Children in grades K-6 are invited to have supper, play games and learn a Bible story with Pastor Marlys, Tom & Beth Neely and others. 

 Please let Pastor Marlys know who will attend (by Wed of Kids' Night week) so ample food and resources will be available for all. You may contact Marlys by cell phone, text or call (329-5604), or by her church mailbox.
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FREE SOUP SATURDAYS

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Churches in Hollidaysburg offer Free Soup from January 4 through April 12.  Saturday, February 15, 22 and march 1 visit St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Montgomery & Spruce Streets from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.   All churches will furnish hot soup, bread and butter (or sandwich), beverage and dessert.  A complete schedule is available on the narthex table.
We will host Free Soup Saturdays March 29, April 5 & 12.
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Thank you to everyone in the congregation for their monetary and food donations during the Souper Bowl Collection.  Our church collected $305 dollars and 94 items on Feb 2 to give us a grand total count of 1,461 items.  Your generosity shares Christ's love for one another in a tangible way.  May all those that gave be blessed, along with those that receive the gifts.  Thanks again for heading up this ministry, Rita Murphy!
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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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