Youth Mission Trip 2023!! New Orleans! The first day of the Youth Mission Trip began with a bang, while we had a couple issues we persevered and remained positive. Leaving the church at 4:00 this morning to start the day, on our way to the Baltimore airport our first turmoil came with the Conowingo Dam not working and a detour being taken. Finally reaching the airport we discovered the news that the plane was delayed forty-five minutes, leaving us to discover and explore the airport. After the wait we finally and safely boarded the plane, flying out and reaching New Orleans with a congratulations from the Southwest crew on our mission courtesy of Alexa Musser chatting with the attendant....
“We Are Gathered By God” There is a woman who is sitting home alone reading her Bible. There is another woman who is at the church sitting around a table surrounded by styrofoam cups, as she serves on a committee trying to plan next summer’s Vacation Bible School and mission experience for the children. The question I want to ask you is, “Which of these two women is more deeply involved in the kingdom of God?” ...
"Stay Until the End" With the Miami Heattrailing 94-89 in a potentially decisive Game 6 of the 2013 NBA Finals, many Heat fans at American Airlines Arena decided they'd head out early. You know, beat the traffic, -- no need to stick around to watch the last 30 seconds of a tough loss for their hometown team.Guess what happened?A couple of missed free throws by the San Ant...
Keep ReadingUpcoming Events Thursday, March 29 through Friday, April 6, 2018 Thursday, March 29, 2018 - Maundy Thursday Service 7:00 P.M. - Church Sanctuary Join us in the church sanctuary as we reflect on the Last Supper between Jesus and his disciples through meditation by Pastor John Hartman, Communion and the service of foot washing (optional). Friday, March 30, 2018 - 11:00 A....
Keep Reading"Faith In Between" Holy Week is bracketed by shouting crowds. On the front end of Holy Week is Palm Sunday when we remember the day Jesus entered the city of Jerusalem.Luke tells us that the crowd that welcomed him that day "praised God in loud voices for all the miracles they had seen" (19:37).Their shouts were grounded in past events that had shaped their expectations o...
Keep ReadingUpcoming Events Friday, March 23 - Friday, March 30, 2018 Saturday, March 24, 2018 - "Chopped" Food Network Challenge 5:00 to 9:00 P.M. Youth grades 8th - 12th are invited to participate in a version of the Food Network TV show, Chopped. They will be given mystery ingredients and asked to create a dessert, which will then be judged! Come and join the fun -- friends wel...
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Keep ReadingFrom The Pastor There is a man who paints portraits on Plexiglas mirrors.He uses mirrors so that when people look at the painted image they will see that their own reflection has become part of the portrait. As we continue in this season of Lent, we remember some of Jesus' last words from the cross,"Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing."(Luke 23...
Keep ReadingUpcoming Events Friday, March 16 - March 23, 2018 Saturday, March 17, 2018 - Boy Scout Troop 91 Spaghetti Dinner 4:00 to 7:00 P.M.-Walk Ins Welcome Dinner includes spaghetti, salad, apple sauce, bread/butter, dessert and drink.Cost is $9.00 for adults, $5.00 for children 4-12, children under 3 are free.TAKE OUTS AVAILABLE!The event is being held at Chestnut Level Presby...
Keep ReadingSunday, March 11 (turn your clocks forward one hour) Upcoming Events - Friday, March 9 - March 16, 2018 Saturday, March 9, 2018 - Youth Nerf Wars/Pizza - 5:00 -9:00 P.M. This event is open to all youth in grades 6 through 12. It will be held in the Family Life Center multi-purpose room. Join us for an evening of fellowship and fun! If you have your own Nerf "stuff" b...
Keep ReadingFrom the Pastor As I write this, the snow is falling (and accumulating) outside.Can I just tell you that it is NOT snowing in North Carolina!Weather reports vary, saying we should expect 5-9 inches of snow.The children are out of school and church activities have been cancelled for today.As the calendar now says March, it seems it has come in like a roaring Lion.Does this...
Keep ReadingUpcoming Events Friday, March 2 through Friday, March 9, 2018 Sunday, March 4, 2018 - Worship Services Worship services at 8:00 A.M. and 10:30 A.M. Nursery is available for both services. There will be Children's Worship during the 10:30 A.M. service Sunday School for all ages at 9:30 A.M., Nursery available. Scripture Readings: John 15:12-17 and Mark 14:32-42 Sermon...
Keep ReadingI'm sending this from Houston, Texas as our church and First Presbyterian Church, Strasburg are working together on Hurricane Harvey relief and restoration for some of the people here. It has been a wonderful week of service, fellowship, mission and outreach. You should be very proud of our church. Tom Henry, Brian Musser, and Todd Smith have all been excellent servants of...
Keep ReadingThursday, Day 5 Another great day. We were very productive at the house - finishing up much of the drywall. Clear Lake Presbyterian Church treated us to an awesome meatloaf meal and Pastor Josh Young gave an awesome devotion on Matthew 20. Delete Houston Day 5 Pictures We finished up the day by crashing the Clear Lake Praise and Worship practice in CLPC's beautif...
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