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?” ...
Join Pastor John and his guest co-leader, Dr. Bill Slater, from Wake Forest Baptist Church each week as they co-lead 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...
Keep Reading"Burning Desire" A few years ago there was a story in the news about a former California teacher, who had taught for 17 years, despite the fact that he was completely unable to read, write or spell.John Corcoran tells of being labeled "dumb" or "disruptive," as a young child.Teachers figured he had emotional problems or psychological issues because he was always actin...
Keep Reading"Industrial Strength Meekness" How many of you have seenThe Lord of the Ringsmovies, or read the trilogy?Well, according to author James Howell, the hobbits in J.R.R. Tolkien's writings are an excellent example of what "meekness" is all about.Hobbits, he explains, are diminutive little creatures Halflings, who have no epic ambitions of their own.They are content to li...
Keep ReadingBible Study on the Parables of Jesus - The Sower September 23 - 7:00 P.M. via zoom. Mark 4:3-9 (14-20, Jesus' explanation) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83319649299 Meeting ID: 833 1964 9299 ...
Keep Reading"True Grit" If you are like me, you are probably tired about a lot of things.You are tired of this whole coronavirus business.You are tired of masks, social distancing, the promise of a vaccine, and when it might all end and be back to normal.You are also probably tired of the nastiness and rancor that exists among politicians in Washington DC.Add to that an election ...
Keep Reading"The God of Comfort" One of the more tasteless jokes around is the old line, "Well apart from that, Mrs. Lincoln, how did you enjoy the play?"There was no play to enjoy that night at Ford's Theatre, as in one shattering moment, our nation's President, Abraham Lincoln lost his life.Mary Lincoln's life was full of tragedy.She lost her mother when she was a girl, and three...
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Keep ReadingBible Study "Sports Spirit" 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 t...
Keep Reading"Exit Interview" I don't know what the ratings were for yesterday's NFL games, or the game in prime time last night.I also have no idea how they will be for the Giants Steelers game on Monday Night Football tonight.They will have at least one viewer, -- me!What I do know is that the ratings for the opening game last Thursday night were not good, and down from last year...
Keep ReadingJust a reminder, this Sunday, September 13th, we will resume our normal fall worship schedule: 8:00 A.M. - On the lawn weather permitting 9:15 - A.M. - Sunday School for all ages 10:30 A.M. - Indoor worship in the Family Life Center. This service will also be broadcast live via Zoom and Facebook. Masks are required at all indoor activities. We sure to use the new Zo...
Keep Reading"9/11" Today is September 11.It is hard to believe that it has been 19 years since that beautiful Tuesday morning in 2001, when our lives were changed, and nothing has been the same since.As we relive that day in our minds and through the many pictures and images on television this week, I am sure that every one of us remembers where we were and what we were doing when ...
Keep ReadingJoin Pastor John and his guest co-leader, Dr. Bill Slater, from Wake Forest Baptist Church each week as they co-lead 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! Talent for September 9, 2020: "The Talents" Matthew 25:14-30 Join Zoom Meeting ...
Keep Reading"That's a Wrap!" When the filming of the final scene of a movie is completed, the director will often yell, "Cut!Print it!That's a wrap!"Today concludes my summer series on the Ten Commandments.I sure hope you have enjoyed listening to them (or reading about them) as much as I have enjoyed sharing them with you.Just make sure it doesn't end there.Don't tuck them away ...
Keep Reading"The Greener Grass Syndrome" As I continue my series of devotionals this week on the tenth commandment, to be clear, God forbids that we have a "covetous mindset."Did you know that in the original draft of the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson wrote that all people had the inalienable rights of"life, liberty, and the pursuit of possessions?"The committee l...
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