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?” ...
"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...
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! Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83319649299 Meeting ID: 833 1964 9299 One tap mobile +13017158592,,83319649299# US (Germantown) +13126266799,,83319649299# US (Chicago)...
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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