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PASTORAL GREETINGS
“You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how can its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything but is thrown out and trampled under foot.” (Matthew 5:13)
Dear Siblings in Christ,
A little bit of salt can go a long way. A bit of salt can bring flavor, and too much salt, can overwhelm our sense of taste. People often do not appreciate salt, until they are placed on a low salt diet, and then you discover what you may have taken for granted. And beyond that, salt is hard to avoid, because it so commonly used in cooking, and found in all sorts of things we buy at the grocery store.
So, when Jesus calls us “the salt of the earth,” I believe he is saying that our presence makes a difference in the world. Our presence in our community should change things. And our life and ministry together, should be distinctly different from any other group.
We are not a club. And we are more than a family. We are called together to be the body of Christ, and to reflect Christ’s love to our neighbors and to the world. One of the things I appreciate about Camp Hill Presbyterian Church is your ability to care for and love one another, and the way have a heart to care for our neighbors and to make a difference in the world. Our ministry matters to God, and it matters to our community.
I am always grateful that we are able to to serve together and that God uses to bless the world.
Be Blessed,
Pastor Richard E. T. Jorgensen, Jr.
IT'S HAPPENING AT CAMP HILL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Now That Faith Has Come: A Study of Galatians — Join us Tuesdays @ 7pm for our new adult Bible study by Beth Moore for an in-depth, 6-week exploration of Paul’s letter to the Galatians, discovering the revolutionary gospel, the freedom found in Christ, and its timeless relevance for today. Please contact Monica Zazworsky (mojozaz@gmail.com) to register!
CHPC Supper Club — We’ll be enjoying dinner at Momma Spriggs in Carlisle on Friday, Feb. 20th at 6:30pm. Please call or text your RSVP to Vonny at 717-576-7589 by Sunday, Feb. 15th.
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!
We are looking for volunteers to help with VBS on February 13 and 14. If you’re interested, please email Hannah at dce@thechpc.com. Thanks!
Downtown Daily Bread sent a “Thank You” to CHPC for their support during these hard times. On Jan. 14th our Presbyterian Women delivered 11 blankets and a bag of knit hats. They were very much appreciated! We’ll continue to collect blankets and then in May we no longer collect again until September. Thanks for your donations and helping those who don’t have what we do! - Joann Fissel
Tom Kuhn's memorial service and a reception will be held at Masonic Village in Elizabethtown on Friday, June 26. Details are yet to be finalized. Pastor Don Potter will be sharing in the leadership of this memorial service.
Ash Wednesday: Please mark your calendar for 11am or 6:30pm!
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.