November 4, 2022 | by: Rev. John Hartman | 0 comments
Devotional from Pastor John Hartman, Friday, November 4, 2022. “Challenges and Opportunities” At the Thursday, October 27 Session meeting, we had a discussion about the current state of our Sunday morning worship and Christian Education times as it is currently co… Read More
February 4, 2022 | by: Rev. John Hartman | 0 comments
“Reputation Record” There were two brothers who ran a business together. They were wealthy men and they used it to intimidate and bully others. They were notorious for belittling their employees, threatening their enemies, and for shamelessly promoting their own self-interests. … Read More
October 22, 2021 | by: Rev. John Hartman | 0 comments
“Gathered By God” Whenever I read the obituaries, which I now do more as I get older, I am always impressed with the long list of clubs and organizations that people belong to. And it seems the longer the list, the better. For example, one of the obituaries I remember readin… Read More
September 18, 2021 | by: Rev. John Hartman | 0 comments
Join us live in the sanctuary at 8:00 or 10:30 AM, or via Zoom, CLPC Facebook or YouTube at the links below. There are also Sunday School Classes for Adults/Youth. K.I.D.S. Own Worship is held at 10:30 A.M. Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82703476419?pwd=VWpzeTZHYU8wMGwzQ… Read More
September 17, 2021 | by: Rev. John Hartman | 0 comments
“40 Days in the Word” There is an old Chinese proverb that goes, “The longest of journeys begins with a single step.” You are about to embark on a very special journey. It is a journey called, “40 Days in the Word.” The journey will be… Read More
September 3, 2021 | by: Rev. John Hartman | 0 comments
From the Pastor “The We of Me” Did you know that more songs have been written on “friendship” than on any other subject with the exception of songs about “love?” From Dionne Warwick’s, “That’s what Friends are for.”&nb… Read More
August 20, 2021 | by: Rev. John Hartman | 0 comments
“Purity and Focus” Back in 1995, a Christian ministry was sweeping across college campuses that had students dealing with their sinful habits that they had let linger in their lives far too long. One of the students at Asbury College, a young man by the name of Brian, wro… Read More
July 9, 2021 | by: Rev. John Hartman | 0 comments
“Greed is Good?” In the movie “Wall Street,” Michael Douglas plays Gordon Gekko, the junk-bond king of the stock market, who is getting ready to speak before hundreds of business people gathered there for a corporate meeting. Everything about him tells you he … Read More
July 2, 2021 | by: Rev. John Hartman | 0 comments
“The Greatness of America” When Peter Marshall was chaplain of the United States Senate, he was one day asked, “How do you compose such eloquent prayers? Do you look at the country, and then pray for the senators?” And Peter Marshall said, “No. I… Read More
June 25, 2021 | by: Rev. John Hartman | 0 comments
“That’s What Friends Are For!” As I wrap up my sermon series on friendship this Sunday, June 27, one of things I have shared is that all of us need people for companionship, encouragement, and support. We need them for help when we feel overwhelmed, for comfort when … Read More