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?” ...
"Church Without Walls" In our self-serving culture with its mefirst mentality, being a servant is not a popular notion. Jesus measured greatness in terms of service, and not status. God determines our greatness by the people we serve, not by the people who serve us. And yet, it is possible to serve in a church for a lifetime without ever being a servant. The reason I say ...
Keep ReadingUpcoming Events Friday, April 27 through Friday, May 4, 2018 Friday, April 27, 2018 - Happily Ever After Small Group Family Life Center Multi-Purpose Room - 6:30 P.M. This small group is for young couples with or without children. It will be dinner, conversation and sharing of information and goals.We should be done by 8:00 P.M.Bring your children.Please R.S.V.P. toaaron...
Keep ReadingFrom the Pastor "Brokenness precedes busyness" Have you ever heard the expression, "Brokenness precedes busyness?" I believe that those who are broken before God can be used by God to change the world. We all see plenty in the world to weep over, but quite often, our tears are slow to come.And so we think, "Prayer is the answer!"I don't know about you, but I wish I were ...
Keep ReadingUpcoming Events - Friday, April 20 through Friday, April 27, 2018 Saturday, April 21 - Pictorial Directory Pictures Church Lounge Area - 9:00 A.M. to 8:15 P.M. Pictures will be taken in the church lounge area (behind the sanctuary). Please enter the front doors of the church, where you will be greeted by the Deacons with further instructions. Also, please remember to ar...
Keep ReadingUpcoming Events Friday, April 13 through Friday, April 20, 2018 Friday, April 13, 2018 - M.A.S.H. (Mature Adults Serving Him) - 6:00 P.M. Family Life Center Multi-Purpose Room This group is for our middle aged people which includes 30 and 40 something year olds.Come for dinner and conversation.Children are welcome.Please R.S.V.P. tojohn@chestnutlevel.orgif you plan to a...
Keep ReadingFrom the Pastor I saw a post on the internet this week.It said,"An accountant is someone who knows the cost of everything and the value of nothing."That is probably unfair, because with April 15 coming this Sunday, accountants are very valuable.My sister,Karen, is an accountant.I know how hard she works and how valuable she is to her clients.As painful as taxes are, belie...
Keep ReadingFrom the Pastor Frederick Buechner compels us to stand up and pay attention with these words: "It is absolutely crucial, therefore, to keep in constant touch with what is going on in your life's story and to pay close attention to what is going on in the stories of others' lives. IF God is present anywhere, it is in those stories that God is present. If God is NOT present...
Keep ReadingUpcoming Events Friday, April 6 through Friday, April 13, 2018 Saturday, April 7, 2018 -"Ready! Aim! Fire!" - 9:00 A.M. Willow Street Restaurant/Morr Indoor Range You are invited to come for breakfast, devotional, prayer, and fellowship at the Willow Street Restaurant.The address is2601 Willow Street Pike N., Willow Street, PA 17584.Afterwards, we will go to the Morr ...
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