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?” ...
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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...
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! 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...
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