August 3, 2020 | by: Rev. John Hartman | 0 comments
“Summer Faith” The alarm goes off. You leap out of bed and grab a quick shower. You shovel in a bowl of cornflakes and hurry out to the car, giving your spouse a peck on the cheek and reminding them not to forget that tonight is “Pizza Night.” On your way … Read More
July 27, 2020 | by: Rev. John Hartman | 0 comments
“Beach Banter” I arrived at Atlantic Beach in North Carolina last night, and I am looking forward to some sun and sand, as I take some time this week for a vacation at the beach. To be with friends and family is truly a gift. It did get me to thinking about the most import… Read More
July 24, 2020 | by: Rev. John Hartman | 0 comments
From the Pastor “Balanced Life” I don’t know about you, but when I am watching a football game, my eyes tend to be drawn to the quarterback, running backs and wide receivers, often ignoring the subtleties, but more important aspects of the game. Who is winning the war in… Read More
July 20, 2020 | by: Rev. John Hartman | 0 comments
“Yes and No Faces” One time, on a trip along the U.S. border, Thomas Jefferson and his traveling companions encountered a river that had overflowed during a thunderstorm. The storm was so severe that it had washed out the only bridge going across the river. Jefferson and his… Read More
July 19, 2020 | by: Rev. John Hartman | 0 comments
Sunday, July 19, 2020 10:00 A.M. https://zoom.us/j/275111180 (Click the Zoom link here, or below, to join the service!) Message A Perfect 10 — “Keeping Your Lips from the Slips” Rev. John P. Hartman Alter… Read More
July 13, 2020 | by: Rev. John Hartman | 0 comments
“Honoring or Idolizing?” Yesterday was another beautiful day for worship at Chestnut Level, both at our 8:00 and 10:00 A.M. services. It is so good to see folks gathering as the people of God in prayer and in song (and via Zoom). It still feels a bit awkward and different th… Read More
July 10, 2020 | by: Rev. John Hartman | 0 comments
From the Pastor I used to enjoy watching the tv show, “Home Improvement.” Tim Allen starred as Tim “The Tool-Man” Taylor, who also had his own tv show, “Tool Time.” In one episode, Tim’s wife, Jill, is going to be honored at a very ele… Read More
July 6, 2020 | by: Rev. John Hartman | 0 comments
“No Fear” It was great to worship with everyone yesterday on July 5. Once again, God blessed us with wonderful weather as we were able to hold our 8:00 am service outside. A special thanks to Jillian Pontz and Olivia Musser for leading our music songs, and to Rick Rineer for… Read More
July 5, 2020 | by: Rev. John Hartman | 0 comments
Sunday, July 5, 2020 10:00 A.M. https://zoom.us/j/275111180 (Click the Zoom link here, or below, to join the service!) Updated Worship Information 8:00 A.M. outdoor service (eith… Read More
July 3, 2020 | by: Rev. John Hartman | 0 comments
“What America Means to Me” Recent events in our country has caused us to look at things in a much different way, and even to use a different vocabulary. Now I am not so naive to think that our country doesn’t have problems, and that we aren’t helping anyon… Read More