Mount Hermon Presbyterian Church

Ash Wednesday and Lenten Services

2012-02-14T19:01:00.000-05:00

There will be an Ash Wednesday service including the Imposition of Ashes at 6:00 pm, February 22, 2012, in the church sanctuary. Wednesday evening Lenten services will be held February 29 thru April 4, at 6:00 pm, in the Fellowship Hall. Please join us for any or all of the these special services during Lent.

Christmas Caroling 2011

2011-12-20T15:47:00.000-05:00

Carolers! Ah. Pizza and cupcakes! Yum!Perhaps it should have been a cupcake eating contest. Merry Christmas, everyone!

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2011-11-28T15:37:00.001-05:00

"Let There Be Light"Advent 2011by Teresa Franklin As we begin the season of Advent, I'm grateful that the Revised Common Lectionary has in a way already set the stage for our journey to Christmas. Advent literally means “coming,” and it's the season of the year in which we prepare ourselves for the coming of the Christ-child to Bethlehem’s manger. I say the Lectionary has set the stage for Advent

Joint Thanksgiving Service

2011-11-16T23:43:00.000-05:00

Let us give thanks! at the22nd Annual Joint Thanksgiving ServiceofMt. Hermon PresbyterianandIla Baptist Churches atMt. Hermon Presbyterian ChurchSunday, November 20th 2011 – 7.00 p.m.Refreshments following the ServiceCome and bring family and friends!

Joy Gift Offering December 18th

2011-10-31T16:02:00.000-04:00

Good News of Great JoyA cherished Presbyterian tradition since the 1930s, the Christmas Joy Offering is one of the four special offerings designated by the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Because Advent and Christmas shine a light not only on our world’s greatest hope but also on our world’s greatest need, the PC(USA) provides this timely opportunity for congregations to

2011 Kirkin' O' the Tartans

2011-10-18T08:52:00.000-04:00

Sept. 25, 2011: A great day at Mount Hermon - great crowd, great music and great food!Thanks to all who contributed!Photos by Edith Brown.

Come to the Kirkin'

2011-09-03T19:17:00.000-04:00

Please Join Us with Family and Friends for our 14th Annual Kirkin’ O’ the Tartans Mt. Hermon Presbyterian ChurchIla, Georgia A Celtic Service celebrating over 200 years of Scottish heritage in Madison County Sunday, September 25th 2011 - 11.00 a.m. Covered dish luncheon to follow Minister: Rev. Teresa Franklin Bagpipes: Dan Wilson

Peacemaking Offering

2011-08-31T10:20:00.000-04:00

The Peacemaking Offering was created in 1980 to support the efforts of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) to live out a deeper commitment to peacemaking as part of our faithfulness to God. It is one of four special offerings received each year by the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Mount Hermon Church will receive the Offering on World Communion Sunday, the first Sunday in October, which this year is

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2011-08-15T15:19:00.000-04:00

The Old Mount Hermon OakOriginally for the Meeting of the CongregationJanuary 24, 2010by Teresa Franklin I’m just getting to know Mount Hermon Church, and the way I would describe us today is probably different from the way I’ll describe the church a year from now when I know us better. And I think you have to know a church pretty well to be able to talk about its future. Therefore, my remarks

Vacation Bible School 2011

2011-08-02T19:08:00.000-04:00

On Saturday, June 4th, Mount Hermon Church celebrated a much-loved annual tradition - Vacation Bible School, with a total of 30 in attendance: 12 children ages 3-10, 6 youth helpers ages 11-15, and 12 adult leaders. Our theme for 2011 was "Hometown Nazareth: Where Jesus Was A Kid." A good time was had by all. Enjoy the photos by adult leader Sheila Davis.

2011-06-28T21:27:00.002-04:00

The June 2011 edition of the Mount Hermon Arbor is here! Click here or on the "Newsletter" tab above to read it. Paper copies are also available at the church.

An Easter Cross

2011-06-09T16:46:00.000-04:00

On Easter Sunday, April 24, the youth and children of Mount Hermon Church, with the help of Georgia Master Gardener Melissa Tufts, decorated a wooden cross with freshly cut flowers. The result was both beautiful and meaningful. Following worship the 2011 Confirmation Class gathered around the decorated cross for a photo memento of a special Easter Sunday.

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2011-06-08T15:17:00.002-04:00

Has the Church been sleeping? by Teresa Franklin It was one of the implications directed to a group of church leaders during a three-day workshop I attended in May. My first reaction was defensiveness. “No, I’m not asleep,” I wanted to say, but didn’t. I understood the leader’s interest in lighting a fire under Christians who’ve been sitting contentedly inside the church for a generation, but

New Additions at Mount Hermon

2011-05-28T09:26:00.004-04:00

This Do in Remembrance of Me We read in Acts that the 'first Christians broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and generous hearts.' A key ingredient in partaking of the Lord's Supper is that of coming together to share the bread and wine in recognition of the forgiveness of our sins and our eternal life through the death and resurrection of our Lord, Jesus Christ. As we

Pentecost Sunday, June 12

2011-05-24T17:14:00.004-04:00

The festival of Pentecost or the Day of Pentecost was the day on which God sent the Holy Spirit to us. It was the day on which the New Testament church began. The day of Pentecost, as many theologians have said is the BIRTHDAY of the Christian Church. The word "pentecost" is a Greek word. In the Old Testament this special day was called the feast of WEEKS or FIRST FRUITS (Ex.23:16; Lev.23:15-21)

Easter Baptism and Confirmation

2011-05-08T21:33:00.001-04:00

On Easter Sunday, April 24, Mount Hermon Church was pleased to receive into membership one by baptism and two by profession of faith and confirmation. Peter, Hannah and Spencer were three who participated in the 2011 Confirmation class. The other two members, Jed and Jake, were received by the Session on Easter as candidates for baptism, and plans are being made to baptize them on Pentecost

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2011-05-01T07:54:00.001-04:00

“I Believe…” by Teresa Franklin On Easter Sunday the people of Mount Hermon Church heard what three among us believe. Three members of the 2011 Confirmation Class, ages 11, 12 and 14, presented their personal statements of faith in worship. Then one was baptized; the other two were confirmed. During the celebration of the Sacrament of Baptism we took a moment to affirm our faith together as a

Baptism Planned for Resurrection Sunday

2011-04-19T21:01:00.000-04:00

The five members of the 2011 Confirmation Class will meet with the Session early on Sunday morning, April 24, to present their personal statements of faith and be received into the church - three as candidates for Baptism, two for Confirmation. If all goes according to plan, we'll baptize Peter and confirm Hannah and Spencer in worship on Easter Sunday. Baptism for Jed and Jake is tentatively

One Great Hour of Sharing

2011-04-11T10:18:00.002-04:00

On Easter Sunday, April 24th, Mount Hermon will continue the tradition of contributing to the "One Great Hour of Sharing" offering. Since 1949 this offering has supported the Presbyterian Church's committment to disaster response, refugee assistance and community development. It is through participation in this and other Mission activities that Mount Hermon acts to relieve suffering in concert

Special Offerings for 2011

2011-03-22T17:29:00.000-04:00

As we advance into spring please keep the following offering dates for 2011 in mind. One Great Hour of Sharing........Easter, April 24 Pentecost Offering...................June 12 Peacemaking Offering..............October 2 Christmas Joy Offering..............December 18 Look for more information about each of these special offerings in the coming weeks.

2011-03-16T10:06:00.000-04:00

The March 2011 edition of the Mount Hermon Arbor is here! Click here or on the "Newsletter" tab above to read it. Paper copies are also available at the church.

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2011-03-03T15:08:00.001-05:00

In Jesus Christ, God was reconciling the world to (God’s) self.It is the first line of the Confession that marked the beginning of a new era for the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America. Well, almost; I revised one word. The theological statement was drafted in the early 1960’s, and its terminology, ironically, is uniformly masculine. Though it lacks the gender inclusive language

Happy Birthday, Pastor

2011-02-14T16:29:00.000-05:00

February 13, 2011 Our pastor, Teresa Franklin, had a birthday on Sunday, and Mount Hermon surprised her with a party! Cake, balloons, birthday cards, the whole bit. Elmira May is our talented cake decorator. Roses, no less. Thanks to all who helped plan the celebration and keep it a secret from Teresa!

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2011-02-05T20:43:00.000-05:00

“Would God let us…”by Teresa FranklinI’m currently leading a Confirmation Class of five young and eager learners, ages 11, 12, 12, 13 and 14. But don’t think that just because they’re young they don’t ask poignant questions or think deeply about life, because they do. In our third class meeting we were discussing the story of Noah and the Flood, and the 14-year-old posed the following question, “

Confirmation Class of 2011

2011-01-27T08:06:00.000-05:00

Confirmation classses began Wednesday, January 19, for five Mount Hermon youth - Hannah, Jake, Peter, Spencer and Jed. We're learning about worship, the church, the Bible, ourselves, each other, and God. We hope to finish classes before the start of Lent and celebrate the sacrament of baptism on Easter Sunday. Ask us about our progress!