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?” ...
"Humility and Leadership" On this weekend before the Presidential election, I want to talk politics, -- but only to the extent about our first president, -- George Washington, who the Men's Monday morning Bible study were reading about a few weeks ago.George Washington was not as brilliant as Thomas Jefferson, nor as eloquent as Benjamin Franklin, -- but the people wo...
Keep ReadingBible Study Join Pastor John Hartman and Pastor Bob Bronkema for a one hour show online as they discuss some of the contemporary issues in sports today and look at them through a theological lens. Each will bring their own perspectives on the perks and plagues in the sports world and dissect them through a Christian worldview. By the way, they may not always agree! W...
Keep Reading"Choosing Wisely" One of the things that I wonder is if the coronavirus is sparking a spiritual awakening in America.Hedging my bet, my answer is a definite "maybe."Some churches are still closed, some are open, and online platforms (like Zoom, Facebook Live, and Youtube) are giving folks options for connecting digitally. It seems people are tuning in more than ever.(I ...
Keep Reading"Peace" Historians Will and Ariel Durant have stated that out of the last 3,400 years of recorded human history, only 268 of those years have been absent of warfare or conflict.Imagine that!Only 268 out of 3,400 years!That's not even 8% of the time!This means that for more than 92% of human history we've been at each other's throats, -- in some way or another.The trut...
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Keep Reading"Mastering the Tune" I love the story of Mark Twain's wife, Olivia, who was often pained and embarrassed by her famous husband's habit of swearing.Mark Twain learned to cuss with the best of them, -- from the shipmen of the Mississippi steamboats, and all the way to the miners of California and Nevada. One morning, Mark Twain cut himself while shaving, and he let o...
Keep ReadingSunday, October 18 Worship Rev. John Hartman The Beatitudes #6 "Blessed Are The Pure In Heart" 8:00 A.M. - Worship on the Lawn (weather permitting) 9:15 A.M. - Sunday School for all Ages 10:30 A.M. - Indoor worship, and online via Zoom/Facebook (Masks required at all indoor classes/ser...
Keep Reading"Purity" In the December 2007 issue of The Journal of Environmental Health, researchers conducted a study of the lemons that typically garnish drinks at your average restaurants.What they found is that in almost 70% of the cases, these lemons were infected by a bonanza of different germs and microorganisms.Some germs came from meat-contaminated cutting boards and knives...
Keep ReadingJoin Pastor John tonight for a Bible Study on the parables of Jesus via Zoom. See link below. Everyone is welcome to join us for this study and discussion! Click on the link below to join! Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83319649299 Meeting ID: 833 1964 9299 One tap mobile +13017158592,,83319649299# US (Germantown) +13126...
Keep ReadingJoin Pastor John Hartman and Pastor Bob Bronkema for a one hour show online as they discuss some of the contemporary issues in sports today and look at them through a theological lens. Each will bring their own perspectives on the perks and plagues in the sports world and dissect them through a Christian worldview. By the way, they may not always agree! We will take que...
Keep Reading"Focused Driving" Have you ever had a spiritual experience while driving?If you've ever had a teenager with a Learner's Permit, then I am sure you have.On the other hand, have you ever been behind the wheel and had one of those once-in-a-lifetime moments where everything just came into focus and made sense in a whole new way? Awhile back, I was leaving the church and...
Keep ReadingWorship Information 8:00 A.M. outdoor service(either stay in your car, and listen on the radio - FM 102.1.), or bring a lawn chair or blanket and gather on the lawn in front of the Family Life Center. In the event of inclement weather at the 8:00 A.M. servicethe service will be moved indoors.Masks will be mandatory 9:15 A.M. - Sunda...
Keep ReadingFrom the Pastor "Tender Mercies!" In his book, "The Eight Blessings," pastor and author, Shane Stanford, tells of a time he was coming out of a breakfast meeting and noticed a woman sitting in her car and crying intensely.He didn't want to intrude.After all, she was a stranger.But, at the same time he felt he should do something.So, he tapped on the glass and said, "Ma...
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Keep Reading"Bold Faith" Nine years ago, on October 5, 2011, Steve Jobs, the visionary co-founder of Apple, which revolutionized the computer, music and mobile communications industries with such devices as the Macintosh, I-Pod, I-Phone, and I-Pad, died at the age of 56, of complications from pancreatic cancer. A few years earlier, Steve Jobs was giving the commencement addres...
Keep Reading8:00 A.M. - Worship on the Lawn (weather permitting) 9:15 A.M. - Sunday School for all Ages 10:30 A.M. - Indoor worship, and online via Zoom/Facebook (Masks required at all indoor classes/services) Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/97981387219?pwd=ZlJRZXh0N2tPdTdIeVVXT1ZFWGR3dz09 Meeting ID: 979 8138 7219 Passcode: 1068 One tap mobile +1646558865...
Keep ReadingFrom the Pastor "What Are You Hungry For?" Let me start off with a question, "How much do you want God and how badly do you really want to live for Him?Be careful before you answer, because there's a lot at stake here.Pastor, author, and radio host John MacArthur (who has been in the news a lot lately over his church meeting for worship in California) once said, "Relig...
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