March 31, 2020
by Rev. John Hartman
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Christian Education
"The Breath of the Lion"
When the month of March comes to an end, we tend to look at the weather and then determine if March is going out like a lamb or a lion.Weather aside, it seems like March is going out like a lion, as the coronavirus roars over our nation and communities, terrifying us, and sending us scampering to the safety of our homes.Indeed, a lion is big, ...
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March 30, 2020
by Rev. John Hartman
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Christian Education
"...we have the mind of Christ"I Corinthians 2:16
For the second year in a row, I was planning to give up specific things for Lent.Basically, I was going to give up "sweets."Like last year, I was going to refrain from partaking of what I called the "5 C's."That would be candy, cookies, cake, chocolate, and coffee.So, you may be wondering how well I am doing with this?Th...
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March 27, 2020
by Rev. John Hartman
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Christian Education
From the Pastor
With just about all of sports being cancelled these days, or at least delayed for a little while, the event I am missing the most is the NCAA tournament, also known as "March Madness."And while I never participated in a college basketball tournament, I do have a basketball story to share with you.
Several years ago, I was playing basketball at Princet...
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March 26, 2020
by Rev. John Hartman
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Christian Education
Hupomone!
Romans 5:3 ". . . we also boast in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance."
Doesn't it seem as if the Apostle Paul went a little crazy with this verse?How can he say,"Suffering produces perseverance?"I think what helps us is to better understand the Greek word for perseverance.It is the word,"hupomone,"which means, "standing in there."It...
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March 25, 2020
by Rev. John Hartman
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Christian Education
"Remembering the Fundamentals"
Scripture Reading:I Corinthians 2:1-5
"When I came to you, brothers and sisters, I did not come proclaiming the mystery of God to you in lofty words or wisdom.2For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ, and him crucified.3And I came to you in weakness and in fear and in much trembling.4My speech and my proclamation...
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March 24, 2020
by Rev. John Hartman
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Christian Education
"Make Each Day Count"
I received a letter in the mail last week from the United States Census Bureau, giving me instructions about filling out my 2020 Census questionnaire online.It even said that my response is required by law, so I guess I shouldn't mess around with this or ignore it as being somekind of junk mail.And, I suppose it is important information for the gover...
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March 23, 2020
by Rev. John Hartman
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Christian Education
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March 23, 2020
"For Such A Time As This"
"You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you."
Isa...
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March 20, 2020
by Rev. John Hartman
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Category:
Christian Education
"The Green-Eyed Monster"
This Sunday, I am concluding my sermon series on the Seven Deadly Sins, as I will will be talking to you (digitally) about the sin of envy.Similar to what people have to do at AA, we have to be willing to acknowledge envy in our souls.The strange things about envy is that no one ever wants to acknowledge that they are envious.We will acknowled...
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March 19, 2020
by Rev. John Hartman
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Christian Education
Friends,
I hope and pray that God is giving you his strength and grace in these unprecedented times.I am 57 years old, and I can't remember anything like this happening in my lifetime.Some of you may remember Pearl Harbor, and see comparisons there.Others of you may remember the Cuban Missile Crisis, or the weekend the nation stopped and sat glued to its television set ...
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March 18, 2020
by Rev. John Hartman
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Christian Education
Join Pastor John for a Daily Devotional
"For Such A Time As This"
Chestnut Level Presbyterian Church Members and Friends,
Hope this finds you well on this Wednesday,March 18.
Things continue to happen in the world, and I am sure things are happening in your household even as you receive this message.The Coronavirus h...
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March 14, 2020
by Rev. John Hartman
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Category:
Worship
Members and Friends at Chestnut Level Presbyterian Church,
There is no doubt that Covid-19 is of grave concern and has some serious implications for healthcare, travel, education, work and the economy. It would be foolish to ignore the scope of what is happening, and that is also true of us in the church. And so, we are encouraging you to not lose heart or give in to fear...
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March 13, 2020
by Rev. John Hartman
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Category:
Christian Education
From the Pastor
Note:At this time, we are planning to hold all worship services as normally scheduled. Please watch for e-mails, Facebook page or check the church telephone worship schedule for any updates to this information.
I remember the old TVcommercial, "How many licks does it take to get to the Tootsie-Roll center of a Tootsie-Pop?"Thecommercialshows a boy on a qu...
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March 13, 2020
by Peggy Osborne
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Activities
Upcoming Events
Friday, March 13 through Friday, March 20, 2020
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Saturday, March 14 - 9:00 A.M. - Ready! Aim! Fire!
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 I...
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March 6, 2020
by Rev. John Hartman
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Category:
Christian Education
From the Pastor
Pride.Is there any other sin which causes more wars, more estrangement from family and friends, -- and a greater separation from God?Pride is the sin which stands behind Hitler's Holocaust, gang wars in Los Angeles, and violence in the Middle East.Pride causes people to believe that they are inherently superior to other people, -- who happen to ALSO be cre...
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March 6, 2020
by Peggy Osborne
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Activities
Upcoming Events
Friday, March 6 through Friday, March 13, 2020
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Saturday, March 7 - 4:30 P.M. - Kid's Adventure Club/Family Life Center
Pizza and Game Night!!
Saturday, March 7, 2020
Family Life Center
4:30 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.
You may drop your children off between 4:15 P.M.-4:30 P.M. Parents will need to sign thei...
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