Money has great power in our lives. Used wisely, it is one key to accomplishing our goals, providing for our needs, and fulfilling our life purpose. In recent years, many of us ignored the wisdom of the past when it came to managing and spending our money. Credit card debt soared, savings rates plummeted, and our home equity became something to be tapped into and spent rather than a source of security in retirement. We felt an insatiable desire for more. And we found ourselves spending tomorrow’s money today in order to have what we hoped would satisfy. The result of all of this was not greater happiness and satisfaction, but greater stress and anxiety.
Enough is an invitation to rediscover the Bible’s wisdom when it comes to prudent financial practices. In these pages are found the keys to experiencing contentment, overcoming fear, and discovering joy through simplicity and generosity. This book could change your life, by changing your relationship with money.
Harrisburg United Methodist is a Lighthouse Congregation
Lighthouse Congregations are a part of the UM Collective Movement in the Western NC Conference. These congregations are particularly equipped to welcome anyone whose church has closed or disaffiliated. If you find yourself in these circumstances, we first want you to know that we see you. We love you. And we will help guide you.
Here at Harrisburg United Methodist Church we welcome all to a place of rest and safety with people who will care for you. Join us for worship, or a small group, or let us provide a place for you to continue your ministries or studies. Whether you are an individual or a group of people who have become displaced or churchless because of closing or disaffiliation, Harrisburg UMC is here for you during this difficult time.
Whether you’ve just started worshiping with us or been a member for years, there’s always someone to get to know. Join us and get to know fellow congregation members better, or meet someone new in this progressive meal-style event. Sign-up to bring a light appetizer or dessert, and we’ll take care of the main meal. We’ll have a taco and potato bar with all the toppings. Fun for the whole family, but you’ll all dine with someone new unless you have a small child. Contact Shanna Green with any questions: shanna_jarvis@hotmail.com. We hope to see you there!
April 9th 6:58 Sunrise Service around the fire pit
Easter Services 9 am Contemporary & 11 am Traditional
From the Pastor’s Desk
To the Harrisburg Church Family I am excited to be able to spend my first Easter Sunday with you all. Christ is risen! The significance of the Resurrection as a historical event is simply incredible. It is the cornerstone of our spiritual substance. The importance of the Resurrection as a continuing event for today, tomorrow, and forever after is even more prof0und.
As we get ready for Easter Sunday morning at Harrisburg each person that comes in Harrisburg doors will fit in each of the four principal characters in John’s gospel chapter 20.
John: He saw and believed. Period. That is, he saw the empty tomb. He got it immediately. He knew that Jesus was the risen Lord!
Thomas: He didn’t see, and he didn’t believe. He didn’t get it. He could not get his head or his heart around an alleged resurrection without some kind of empirical evidence.
Peter: He saw the empty tomb, but was confused. Had no idea what it all meant. But, oh well, it wasn’t going to stop him from getting on with his life. He returns to Galilee, his old job and moves on.
Mary: She saw the empty tomb and, like Peter was confused, but totally immobilized. It was hard to think about how she was going to live without Jesus in her life. It is she who, when Jesus calls her by name, is able to utter the great resurrection affirmation: “I have seen the Lord.”
My question and the theme for Easter at Harrisburg is, “When was the last time you really seen the Risen Lord?” My prayer and hope is that we realize that he is always there.
