HOLY WEEK EVENTS

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PALM SUNDAY, 
April 13
Sunday morning worship (9:30) includes the procession of the palms by the children.(Children are invited to gather before worship to prepare for the procession)
ALL are invited to join in "Donut Sunday Fellowship" after worship (10:45) -- donuts, fresh fruit and various beverages -- and enjoy the children's annual Easter Egg Hunt for children (through Grade 7).
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LAST SUPPER DRAMA
Monday, April 14,
8:15-9:15 pm,
here at the Hollidaysburg Church of the Brethren  

The event features an adult cast from St. Michael, St. Mary and St. Patrick Catholic Parishes of Hollidaysburg and Newry. 

Watch and listen as Christ’s disciples express their thoughts and emotions, preparing to share in the First Eucharist and our Lord’s Redeeming Passion.  You will find them arranged as in Leonardi DaVinci's portrayal of The Last Supper.

Music accompanies the one hour drama, beginning after sundown, in total darkness, and requires no audience participation.  There is no cost or offering.

THIS IS NOT TO BE MISSED!!!!
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Maundy Thursday Love Feast

Thursday, April 17
7:00 p.m.

We gather to celebrate Love Feast, the most precious of Brethren traditions, remembering that Jesus shared his Last Supper long ago on that Thursday before his arrest crucifixion. 
         After self-examination and feetwashing, we will join in our traditional agape meal of beef and broth. We are adding grapes, cheese and crackers to our evening, as well as a vegetable broth option. 
        This year we will also incorporate the "shadows" - the extinguishing of Tenebrae candle lights -  into our worship. 
       Traditionally, this service is for baptized Christians. We invite all those who love the Lord Jesus Christ to participate. May this service be a highlight for you during Holy Week.

Easter  - 2 Worship Services
(and Breakfast!)

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Easter Sunrise Service
Sunday, April 20
7:00 a.m.(with 28th St. Church of the Brethren) at Hollidaysburg CoB
Craig Thompson will provide special music with his guitar and mellow voice. Earla Shehan-Reffner leads us with piano and/or organ as well.
You will be moved by a dramatic presentation of Salome and the Empty Tomb.

Easter Breakfast
All are welcome to join in breakfast after the early morning worship. (Approximately 8 a.m.)

Easter Sunday Worship
Sunday, April 20
9:30 a.m.
Christ the Lord is Risen Today!
Trumpet and guitar music will join piano and organ for a splendid morning of music and dramatic reading. Celebrate with us in a special and worshipful expression of thanksgiving and joy at Jesus' resurrection and triumph over death! Hope is alive!

Saturday Evening Worship 
       2nd & 4th Saturdays 
              of each month 

April  12, 6:30 p.m.
April 26, 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).
April 12th worship, "Praying in Color," is designed and led by Pastor Marlys & Carol Miller. Everyone will have a chance to doodle with pens and crayons to pray with a different technique.

4th Saturday worship services are led 
by Patti and Tim Jimenez. 
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The American Rescue Workers’ truck returns to the church parking lot on Saturday, April 5 from 10:00-2:00 p.m.  This is a great way to donate clothing items and non-perishable foods.  (No household furnishings.)  This ministry continues on the first Saturday of each month.
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Please Help in Sharing!

 Items for CWS (Church World Services) School Kits will be collected as a special offering during our “One Great Hour of Sharing” worship service scheduled for Sunday, April 27.  The following list includes items that are needed to make up one School Kit.  Please purchase an item or items and our children will collect them April 27.
To assemble one School Kit you need:
  • One pair of blunt metal scissors (rounded tip)
  • Three 70-count spiral notebooks or notebooks totaling 200-210 pages (no loose-leaf or filler paper)
  • One 30-centimeter ruler (12")
  • One hand-held pencil sharpener 
  • One large eraser
  • Six new pencils with erasers
  • One box of 24 crayons (only 24)
  • One 12" x 14" to 14" x 17" finished size cotton or lightweight canvas bag with cloth handles. (Please, no reusable shopping bags or backpacks.)
Monetary donations are appreciated for CWS shipping costs
Thanks!

FREE SOUP SATURDAYS

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Churches in Hollidaysburg offer Free Soup from January 4 through April 12.   We will host Free Soup Saturdays on March 29, April 5 & 12,  from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.  We serve hot soup, bread and butter, beverage and dessert.  
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Kids' Night 
         3rd Fridays,  6-8 p.m.

No Kids' Night in April due to Holy Week activities.

Next Kids' Night: May 16

Children in grades K-5 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) or by church email (hburgcob@gmail.com) .
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For Church of the Brethren Newsline for April 8, 2014   Click here 
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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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WOMEN'S EVENTS

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“Did you say CHOCOLATE?” Yes, I did! The Women’s Fellowship will be making Easter Candy on Friday, April 11, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. here at the church.  Carol Miller and her daughter, Kathi Scharf, will bring their many candy molds and some “tricks” they have learned over the years.  Sign up, please, so we know how much CHOCOLATE we need.  “Yummy yum!”  Snack and drink will be provided.

Mid PA District Women's Retreat, April 11 & 12 at Halbritter's Estate.  (See church flyers for more info or click HERE.) 

Hollidaysburg Church of the Brethren Women's Fellowship Retreat, April 25 & 26
Attention, Ladies!  (That's right - no men or children invited to this event!) A time of spiritual refreshment and renewal has been set aside just for you!   Mark your calendar now to devote Friday & Saturday, April 25 & 26 all to yourself.  Join with Women's Fellowship in the Lakeside Cabin at Camp Blue Diamond for many laughs, meals, conversations and insights into our lives together in Christ.  Feel free to bring along games, crafts, projects, or books.  The cost of the cabin rental is $20 per person.  Please sign up on the narthex table and watch the bulletin for more details.  Contact Rita Murphy if you have any questions.