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CONGREGATIONAL MEETING

We will hold a Congregational Meeting on Sunday, January 27 at 12:30 p.m. (as soon as the late service concludes). We strongly encourage all members to plan to attend. At this meeting we will elect officers, vote on the pastor’s terms of call, hear reports from elders and staff, and entertain new business. This is your opportunity to learn about all that’s been happening at HVPC and ask any questions that may be on your mind. Childcare -- with a bounce house! -- will be provided and the Deacons will serve a simple lunch. If you have any questions, please contact the church office (office@hvpc.org; 215-947-5500).

5TH TUESDAY PRAYER & WORSHIP

On Tuesday, January 29th, we will be having a 5th Tuesday Prayer and Worship Service. This is an opportunity to share testimonies and prayer requests. There will be a simple meal in the Boyer at 6:00 p.m. The service begins at 7:00 p.m. and lasts for one hour. Everyone is welcome! For more information contact the church office (office@hvpc.org; 215-947-5500).

CURRENT SERMON SERIES

Beginning Sunday, January 7, we will be looking at Romans for the entire year. You can always catch up on the latest sermons online by clicking here.

"The Book of Romans is primarily a work of doctrine and can be divided into four sections: righteousness needed, 1:18–3:20; righteousness provided, 3:21–8:39; righteousness vindicated, 9:1–11:36; righteousness practiced, 12:1–15:13. The main theme of this letter is obvious of course—righteousness. Guided by the Holy Spirit, Paul first condemns all men of their sinfulness. He expresses his desire to preach the truth of God’s Word to those in Rome. It was his hope to have assurance they were staying on the right path. He strongly points out that he is not ashamed of the gospel (Romans 1:16), because it is the power by which everyone is saved."

"The Book of Romans tells us about God, who He is and what He has done. It tells us of Jesus Christ, what His death accomplished. It tells us about ourselves, what we were like without Christ and who we are after trusting in Christ. Paul points out that God did not demand men have their lives straightened out before coming to Christ. While we were still sinners Christ died on a cross for our sins."

-- Source: GotQuestions.org

ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL

New spring 2019 class starting in January: Genesis!

• 1/6 - Genesis  Introduction - Overview
• 1/13 - Genesis 1:1 - 2:3 - Creation
• 1/20 - Genesis 1:26 - 29; 2:4 - 25 - Creation of Man & Woman
• 1/27 - Genesis 3:1 - 24 - The Fall
• 2/3 - Genesis 4:1 - 5:32 - Cain & Abel to Noah
• 2/10 - Genesis 6:1 - 9:17 - The Flood
• 2/17 - Genesis 9:18 - 11:26 - From Noah to Abram, Babel
• 2/24 - Genesis 11:27 - 12:20 - Call of Abram
• 3/19 - Genesis 13:1 - 15:21 - Abram & Lot, Covenant
• 3/10 - Genesis 16:1 - 17:27 - Birth of Ishmael & the Promise of Isaac
• 3/17 - Genesis 18:1 - 19:38 - Rescue of Lot from Sodom
• 3/24 - Genesis 20:1 - 21:34 - Abimilech, Hagar & Ishmael, Isaac's Birth
• 3/31 - Genesis 22:1 - 22:24 - Binding of Isaac
• 4/7 - Genesis 23:1 - 25:18 - Isaac & Rebekah
• 4/14 - Genesis 25:19 - 28:9 - Jacob & Esau
• 4/21 - No Sunday school - Easter Brunch
• 4/28 - Genesis 28:10 - 31:55 - Jacob in Haran
• 5/5 - Genesis 32:1 - 36:43 - Jacob's Return
• 5/12 - Genesis 37:1 - 50:26 - Joseph
• 5/19 - Genesis 37:1 - 50:26 - Joseph & Israel's Blessings

SMALL GROUPS ALWAYS OPEN

HVPC small groups are happening! Not in a group? It's never too late to join! To view a list of active groups, go online to www.HVPC.org/small-groups. For more information contact Karen Nyirjesy (knyirjesy@gmail.com; 215-886-7824). A list of the groups with contact and meeting information is located at the back of the sanctuary.

DEADLINES

Sunday Bulletin Deadline. Need to get something in the bulletin? All information for each bulletin must be received by noon the Wednesday prior. Email submissions to news@HVPC.org. No email? Then type or write your information legibly and give it to Dana Fluder or Stephen Clark.

HVPC News Email Newsletter Deadline. HVPC News emails are sent on the first and third Wednesdays of each month. If you have items to be included, please email them to news@HVPC.org by the Wednesday prior to the issue date. If you have any questions, contact Stephen R. Clark (communications@HVPC.org, 216-333-3172). No email? Then type or write your information legibly and give it to Dana Fluder or Stephen Clark.

PRAYER LIST

If you have a request you would like added to the prayer list, please call the church office at (215) 947-5500.

PAYPAL ONLINE GIVING

When giving money to HVPC using the online PayPal service, please note that PayPal deducts a 3.2% per transaction fee. As a result, your year-end giving statement will reflect the reduced amount rather than the face value of the amount given. If you wish to give online and avoid using PayPal, please check with your bank. Most provide free online payment services, both one-time and recurring.

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GIVE AS YOU SHOP!

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