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PASTORAL GREETINGS
“He was praying in a certain place, and after he had finished, one of his disciples said to him, ‘Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples.’” (Luke 11:1)
Dear Siblings in Christ,
One of my favorite spiritual writers, Thomas Merton, observed that “we learn to pray through praying.” And I believe that he was right. We do learn to pray through our practice of praying regularly, but I also believe that we can learn a great deal about prayer from other faithful people, and we can learn from the examples of those who have gone before us in faith.
As we move through this Lenten Season, I will be offering a study called “Encountering God in Prayer” which will invite us to learn from some of the prayers we find in scripture. It is my hope that we all learn from one another, and that this will provide an opportunity for us to grow and in relationship with God.
I will be offering this study in person on Wednesday mornings at 10 am, followed by a brief prayer service. I will also offer this study via Zoom on Thursday evenings at 6:30 pm. (The Zoom link is provided below.)
It is my hope that we may all use this Lenten Season as a time for us to grow in faith, grow in prayer, and grow in love for God and one another. As always, I am grateful that we can share this journey together.
Blessings,
Pastor Richard E. T. Jorgensen, Jr.
Richard E. T. Jorgensen, Jr. is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Encountering God in Prayer
Time: Feb 26, 2026 06:15 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Every week on Thu, 5 occurrence(s)
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IT'S HAPPENING AT CAMP HILL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Everyone is invited to join in an evening of musical theatre at Open Stage of Harrisburg’s production of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at the Forum on Friday, March 20th. The show begins at 7:30pm and a light meal will be served in our Fellowship Hall at 5:45pm. Carpooling can be arranged for those who do not wish to drive from the church to the show. To make a reservation, please complete a reservation form available via Connections and in the Gathering Space and submit your form and $30 per reservation to the church office no later than March 1st.
Liturgists Needed: If you would like to help Pastor Richard lead Sunday worship by reading a Bible passage and a prayer or two, please sign up outside the church office and review the instructions provided by the sign up form. It is a great way to participate in worship and in the life of the church. Sign up for a single week or for a regular commitment, whichever you prefer. Thank you!
A fellowship luncheon will be held Sunday following worship. We’ll have a light lunch of subs and salad. We’ll also have a short hymn sing following lunch for those who would like to stay and join in. All are welcome!
During Lent you are encouraged to contribute to the annual One Great Hour of Sharing Offering of the PC(USA). Since March 1949, Presbyterians and Christians in other denominations have collected funds for national and international ministries of disaster relief, refugee assistance and development aid. In 2025 we received $1,067 and with your help we seek to raise $2,000 by Easter, April 5. This year’s theme is: What does the Lord require of you?...to do justice and to love kindness and to walk humbly with your God - from Micah 6:8. OGHS envelopes are in the pew racks, or mark your gift OGHS, payable to CHPC. Thank you for caring and sharing.
Help Needed: The flowers in the sanctuary are enjoyed by all but we need help in their ministry following the service. If the donor doesn’t take them, we deliver them to those unable to attend church or are in need of extra prayer. If you can help, please contact me at 717-691-1385 or kinsrock@aol.com. We also welcome suggestions for recipients and you can always check on a Sunday morning to see if a plan is already in place. Thank you.- Cindy Thompson