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This Week in Worship

Sunday Morning at 10:30 AM EST on Facebook Live

Sunday -December 22, 2023

The Fourth Sunday of Advent

“Untangling the Lights”

John 1:1-14

1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. 3 All things came into being through him, and without him not one thing came into being. What has come into being 4 in him was life, and the life was the light of all people. 5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overtake it.

6 There was a man sent from God whose name was John. 7 He came as a witness to testify to the light, so that all might believe through him. 8 He himself was not the light, but he came to testify to the light. 9 The true light, which enlightens everyone, was coming into the world.

10 He was in the world, and the world came into being through him, yet the world did not know him. 11 He came to what was his own, and his own people did not accept him. 12 But to all who received him, who believed in his name, he gave power to become children of God, 13 who were born, not of blood or of the will of the flesh or of the will of man, but of God.

14 And the Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of a father’s only son, full of grace and truth. 

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New Dog Park on the Way

A study based on the book Neighborhood Church back in 2019 and early 2020 lead to the approval of the construction of a place for neighbors to gather with their dogs on a corner of the church property facing Zeus Park. Following months of planning and the necessary permits the end is in sight. This week the fence is being installed a a first step toward welcoming our neighbors, two and four legged. A grand opening is in the works for sometime in February.

Tuesday Morning Bible Study

Every Tuesday Morning at 11:00 AM EDT in person and on Zoom

The Book of Proverbs

NEW BIBLE STUDY SCHEDULED Pastor Paul will lead a new bible study on Tuesday mornings at 11AM, beginning on Tuesday, January 19 and continuing through May 4. He will be discussing the Old Testament Book of Proverbs, covering 2 chapters each week.


The New Standard Revised Version of the Bible (the one that is used at HSCPC) describes the Book of Proverbs as one of the “Wisdom Books” whose themes are usually how virtue can triumph over wrong. Proverbs is a collection of sayings about how to live the good life.

There are two ways that you can attend and participate in these sessions: in person in the church office parlor (socially distanced seating) or via ZOOM from your own home. Click the link below on Tuesday morning from your computer or smart phone to join the class.

You can download a class schedule by clicking this link.

Click to join the Tuesday Bible Study on Zoom

New Ways to Worship

The Session has released this video to help orient the congregation on new safety protocols.

When we begin to meet for worship again, things will necessarily be a little different at first. This video is intended to give a glimpse into the things that have changed as we begin to come together for in-person worship.

Sunday morning worship will continue to be available on Facebook Live at 10:30 AM EST. Communion elements will still be available on the front porch of the sanctuary during the week prior to communion.

Those who live in the same house will be seated together, in order to accommodate as many as possible. This initial phase of re-gathering does not include coffee hour.

Christmas Ornament Exchange

On Friday, Dec 13, a group of merry revelers gathered in the fellowship hall to share in a pot-luck dinner, ornament exchange and even a few Christmas carols. It is sure to be remembered as the first of many in what will surely become an annual event. Merry Christmas everyone!