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 As I write this, the snow is falling (and accumulating) outside.Can I just tell you that it is NOT snowing in North Carolina!Weather reports vary, saying we should expect 5-9 inches of snow.The children are out of school and church activities have been cancelled for today.As the calendar now says March, it seems it has come in like a roaring Lion.Does this...
Keep ReadingI'm sending this from Houston, Texas as our church and First Presbyterian Church, Strasburg are working together on Hurricane Harvey relief and restoration for some of the people here. It has been a wonderful week of service, fellowship, mission and outreach. You should be very proud of our church. Tom Henry, Brian Musser, and Todd Smith have all been excellent servants of...
Keep ReadingWith the news of Billy Graham's death this week at the age of 99, much of the focus has been on his long life as an evangelist. The impact he has had on millions of people across the globe as a messenger of the good news of Jesus Christ is something that we may never see again. It is estimated that he preached in person to more than 215 million people. He wrote books, devo...
Keep ReadingFrom The Pastor Sometimes we are confused by the season of Lent. And we will say things like, "That's a Catholic thing isn't it?" The answer is, Lent is not a Catholic thing. It's a Christian thing, even though not all Christians make an annual practice of observing Lent in the church year. In case you are wondering, you will not find the word 'Lent' in the Bible, but the...
Keep ReadingFrom the Pastor A trapeze artist was being interviewed when the reporter asked about the importance of the net underneath him. The trapeze artist said, "Obviously, it keeps me safe, but let me tell you what it really does for me. It makes me a better performer." The reporter asked, "What do you mean?" The trapeze artist said, "It's very simple, because the net is there...
Keep ReadingFrom the Pastor My guess is that the players on the Philadelphia Eagles and the New England Patriots in Sunday's Super Bowl understand all too well what it's like to endure suffering and hardship in pursuit of a great dream.The NFL season is a grind, a battle of attrition, and each team has had to battle and overcome adversity to make it this far and to the big ga...
Keep ReadingWhen Tampa Bay Buccaneer quarterback, Jameis Winston first came into the league, he met with Roger Goodell, the Commissioner of the National Football League. Winston had already had a great collegiate career, but with some notable troubles of his own making off the field. When Winston walked into Goodell's office his eye caught a Super Bowl trophy. He walked right over to ...
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