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?” ...
From the Pastor Ever notice the pattern in the way we recite the Apostles' Creed"We start out like a house afire: "I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth and in Jesus Christ his only son our Lord."And we continue: "I believe in the Holy Ghost . . . the forgiveness of sins ...."But by the end, the bottom just falls out and it's like...
Keep ReadingUpcoming Events Friday, November 22 through Friday, November 29, 2019 Saturday, November 23, 8:00 A.M. - I Love CLPC Day See announcement above. Sunday, November 24, 2019 - 8:00 and 10:30 A.M. Worship Services Family Life Center Sunday School for all ages at 9:30 A.M. Kid's Own Worship during the 10:30 A.M. worship service Scripture: Revelation 21:1-4, 22-27 an...
Keep ReadingFrom the Pastor In his book,"What's So Amazing About Grace,"author Philip Yancey tells of a weekend in which he was invited to participate in an encounter group led by the noted author and psychiatrist M. Scott Peck.The group was made up of 10 Jews, 10 Christians, and 10 Muslims.Scott Peck was hoping the weekend might lead to some sort of breakthrough to c...
Keep ReadingUpcoming Events Friday, November 15 through Friday, November 22, 2019 Sunday, November 17, 2019 - 8:00 and 10:30 A.M. Worship Services Family Life Center Sunday School for all ages at 9:30 A.M. Kid's Own Worship during the 10:30 A.M. worship service Scripture: Psalm 103:8-13 and Colossians 3:12-17 Sermon: "The Forgiveness of Sin" Rev. John Hartman Sunday, No...
Keep ReadingFrom the Pastor "Running with Perseverance" Last Sunday, I was in Huntington, West Virginia visiting with my pastor-friend, John Minihan,to hang out, fellowship, read, study, and preach at his church.But, before worship at 10:30 A.M. that morning, we ran at 7:00 A.M. in a race called the "Marshall University Half Marathon."John and I had been planning to do this, and h...
Keep ReadingUpcoming Events Friday, November 8 through Friday, November 15, 2019 Friday, November 8 - 7:30 P.M. - M.A.S.H. (Mature Adults Serving Him) Small Group - 7:30 P.M. American Music Theater We will be seeing the show, "Joy To The World".The show begins at 7:30 P.M. and we will meet at the theater. There still may be tickets available -- if you are interested, please conta...
Keep ReadingFrom the Pastor One of my favorite praise songs, which our praise team sings so beautifully, is the song,"10,000 Reasons."There is a place in the song that goes,"You're rich in love, and You're slow to anger.Your name is great, and Your heart is kind.For all Your goodness,I will keep on singing.10,000 reasons for my heart to find."We should respond to God's ...
Keep ReadingUpcoming Events Friday, November 1 through Friday, November 8, 2019 Saturday, November 2 - 2:30 to 5:30 P.M. - Kid's Adventure Club, Cherry Crest Farm See flier above. Sunday, November 3, 2019 - 8:00 and 10:30 A.M. Worship Services Family Life Center Sunday School for all ages at 9:30 A.M. Kid's Own Worship during the 10:30 A.M. worship service Scripture: Isaia...
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