Open Hands: Treasure What Lasts, Mark McHugh
This Sunday, we start a new four week series on stewardship, as we’ll address the invitation from Jesus and Paul to live with Open Hands. Specifically, this Sunday, we’ll talk about money, and stewarding all the financial resources that God has given us. It can be a tricky subject as so many people have past experiences of being hurt by how a church handles money, and in particular, giving. I am very sympathetic to those who have negative experiences in this regard. Last week, I saw a viral video of a woman who was publicly reprimanded and shamed by her megachurch pastor for not bringing a large enough gift forward during the offering time. Jesus, of course, would have nothing to do with this posture of leadership.
For Jesus and Paul, the invitation is not to balance a church budget (nice as that might be), but to see money and stewardship as a primary way that our inner life is shaped and formed to live in the kingdom of God, or not. In other words, what we do with our money says everything about what we treasure most in our hearts.
Before church this Sunday read Matthew 6:19-24 and 1 Corinthians 16:1-3. And together, this Sunday, we’ll grow as a church of the open hand.
With love,
Mark
Thanksgiving Potluck
Thanksgiving Potluck - Bring a traditional or unique family recipe for Thanksgiving “dinner” potluck on November 2nd.
Last Names bring:
A-I: Main Dishes
J-M: Bread
N-R: Salad
S-Z: Dessert
Important: Bring portioned and ready to serve. Thanks!
Game Night
Game Night is a community of people that love to have fun and connect over playing games. This missional community seeks to bring people into deeper, more authentic friendships through having fun! Game Night is the first Friday of every month from 7-9pm.
Abundance Pantry
The Abundance Pantry is open every 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month at 11:30am for people to come and take home free produce, bread and more. If you would like to volunteer to help, please email Rochelle Wagner at rochelle@harrisonsquarepc.com
This ministry provides free fresh produce and groceries to anyone in need. We encourage people to come and take an extra bag to share with others. It is our desire to offer tangible hope by feeding the body in a practical ways.
We recommend arriving before or at 11:30. Our foyer is open with seating and coffee.
Solos Group Meeting
All are welcome to join our Solos Group Meeting for lunch, conversation and community on November 9th after service!
Abundance Pantry
The Abundance Pantry is open every 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month at 11:30am for people to come and take home free produce, bread and more. If you would like to volunteer to help, please email Rochelle Wagner at rochelle@harrisonsquarepc.com
This ministry provides free fresh produce and groceries to anyone in need. We encourage people to come and take an extra bag to share with others. It is our desire to offer tangible hope by feeding the body in a practical ways.
We recommend arriving before or at 11:30. Our foyer is open with seating and coffee.
Office Closed - Thanksgiving
Our church office will be closed Thursday, November 27th in observance of Thanksgiving. Our office will reopen Monday, December 1st at 9am.
Game Night
Game Night is a community of people that love to have fun and connect over playing games. This missional community seeks to bring people into deeper, more authentic friendships through having fun! Game Night is the first Friday of every month from 7-9pm.
Abundance Pantry
The Abundance Pantry is open every 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month at 11:30am for people to come and take home free produce, bread and more. If you would like to volunteer to help, please email Rochelle Wagner at rochelle@harrisonsquarepc.com
This ministry provides free fresh produce and groceries to anyone in need. We encourage people to come and take an extra bag to share with others. It is our desire to offer tangible hope by feeding the body in a practical ways.
We recommend arriving before or at 11:30. Our foyer is open with seating and coffee.
Office Half-Day - Christmas Eve
On Wednesday, December 24th our office will be open for a half-day.
Office Closed - Christmas
Our church office will be closed Thursday, December 25th in observance of Christmas. Our office will reopen Monday, December 29th at 9am.
Office Closed - New Year's Day
Our church office will be closed Thursday, January 1st for New Year’s day. Our office will reopen on Monday, January 5th at 9am.
HSPC Youth - Corn Maze
For address and more details, contact Matt Myers: (360) 736-9996, matt@harrisonsquarepc.com
Abundance Pantry
The Abundance Pantry is open every 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month at 11:30am for people to come and take home free produce, bread and more. If you would like to volunteer to help, please email Rochelle Wagner at rochelle@harrisonsquarepc.com
This ministry provides free fresh produce and groceries to anyone in need. We encourage people to come and take an extra bag to share with others. It is our desire to offer tangible hope by feeding the body in a practical ways.
We recommend arriving before or at 11:30. Our foyer is open with seating and coffee.
Youth Night @ HSPC
For more information, please contact Matt Myers:
matt@harrisonsquarepc.com
(360) 736-9996
Solos Group Meeting
HSPC Solos will launch on Sunday, October 12 at 11:30am!
Our meal is a no-host event with separate meal purchases.
Please join us on Sunday if you are alone and would like to share a meal together!
Enchanted: Living in a One-Story Universe? w/ Steve Van Atta
What's your response to this statement from Orthodox priest Stephen Freeman?
We live here on earth, the first floor, where things are simply things and everything operates according to normal, natural laws, while God lives in heaven, upstairs, and is largely removed from the story in which we live.
Do you disagree and laugh it off? Agree? Or, land somewhere in between?
Freeman's assertion is one we'll consider Sunday morning, when we look at how our view of reality colors everything - including how we see God, ourselves, and others. Whether we know it or not, we tend to see ourselves as in either a one-story world [where God is always here among us, always revealing and advancing the Kingdom] or a two-story model [where God is an occasional presence, but we're more or less on our own].
See you soon,
Steve
Outdoor Youth Night
HSPC Youth Event - Fall Youth Events are in full swing at HSPC! Join us on October 8th from 5:30 to 7:30pm for an outdoor youth night at Steve Van Atta's & Jennifer Polley's home.
For address and more details, contact Matt Myers: (360) 736-9996, matt@harrisonsquarepc.com
Abundance Pantry
The Abundance Pantry is open every 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month at 11:30am for people to come and take home free produce, bread and more. If you would like to volunteer to help, please email Rochelle Wagner at rochelle@harrisonsquarepc.com
This ministry provides free fresh produce and groceries to anyone in need. We encourage people to come and take an extra bag to share with others. It is our desire to offer tangible hope by feeding the body in a practical ways.
We recommend arriving before or at 11:30. Our foyer is open with seating and coffee.
Food Bag Assembly
Before service, we will be assembling weekend food bags in the foyer for Centralia Elementary students. Plan to come early before service and help assemble the bags if you can!
Game Night
Game Night is a community of people that love to have fun and connect over playing games. This missional community seeks to bring people into deeper, more authentic friendships through having fun! Game Night is the first Friday of every month from 7-9pm.
HSPC Youth - Fall Kickoff
Sept 24 – Fall Kickoff Night @ HSPC
Time: 5:30–7:30 PM
Location: Harrison Square Youth Room
What’s Happening:
We’re launching our new youth room and the start of a new season together! The evening will include:
Dinner (comfort food + easy favorites)
Big group games to break the ice and have fun
Worship and a short message: “What Is This All About?”
Small groups to get to know each other and talk about the year ahead
An invitation for students to dream with us about the kind of group this can become
Middle and high school students are welcome, and friends are encouraged to join. While our main focus is grades 6–12, we know our group is still growing and includes some younger students. If your child is in 4th or 5th grade, they are more than welcome to participate at this stage. If you have any questions or need clarification, feel free to reach out.
We’ll be sending out a Parent Consent & Safety Form in the next week or two. This will help us keep everyone safe and cared for throughout the year, so please look out for that and return it before the next event.
Abundance Pantry
The Abundance Pantry is open every 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month at 11:30am for people to come and take home free produce, bread and more. If you would like to volunteer to help, please email Rochelle Wagner at rochelle@harrisonsquarepc.com
This ministry provides free fresh produce and groceries to anyone in need. We encourage people to come and take an extra bag to share with others. It is our desire to offer tangible hope by feeding the body in a practical ways.
We recommend arriving before or at 11:30. Our foyer is open with seating and coffee.
Enchanted: Glory in the Wilderness w/ Matt Myers
This week in our sermon series we turn to Exodus 16. Israel is learning to walk with God, and much of that walking looks ordinary - hunger, complaint, a wilderness that feels empty. Into that place the Lord gives manna: not spectacle, just daily bread. Enough for today. We’ll linger with this story and consider how God heals a people - not by hurry or excess, but by presence, limits, and Sabbath. Looking forward to seeing you all this Sunday!
Warmly,
Matt
