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?” ...
The Hidden Purpose of God There is a story told by the Chinese philosopher, Lin Yu Tang, about an old man who lived with his son.One day the old man's only horse wandered off and was lost.The man's neighbors told him how sorry they were about his misfortune.The old man said, "How do you know this is misfortune?"Later that week the horse came wandering back, bringing wit...
Keep Reading"Ascension of the Lord" One cold, wintery day, some children put a top hat on a snowman, and in a spell of Christmas magic, he came to life.Frosty the Snowman showed those children the time of their lives.With Frosty, their sleds slid further than they ever had before.With Frosty, they could play outside all day and not get cold.With Frosty, shopping was more fun than i...
Keep ReadingJoin Pastor John and guest co-leader, Rev. John W. Johnson, for a virtual Bible Study on the Book of James. Wednesday, May 20 at 6:30 P.M. https://us04web.zoom.us/j/593320391 One tap mobile - 593320391# US Toll...
Keep Reading"A Coat of Kindness" Ever wonder, why do we visit the sick and give food to the hungry?As Presbyterians, steeped in reformed theology, it is not because we are saved by our works.It is not to get on the "good side" of God.It is because Jesus Christ is in our hearts and we have a new nature that responds outwardly in that love. Back in the 4th century, a Roman soldi...
Keep ReadingJoin us tonight for "Let's Gather the Flock" at 6:30 pm. EVERYONE is invited to join us as we spend some time connecting with our church family. We will be testing our musical skills playing Name That Tune! https://us04web.zoom.us/j/404194383 Meeting ID: 404 194 383 ...
Keep Reading"Calm Assurance" I don't know about you, but his whole Covid-19, coronavirus, quarantined, stay-at-home-order stuff has gotten really frustrating, tiresome, -- and the end is still not in sight for those of us living in Lancaster County.It has created fear, in some cases panic, caused us to alter our ways of living, and let's be honest, it ...
Keep Reading"Luck or Grace?" Have you ever stopped to think about the "near misses" in your life?What I mean is those narrow, knee-knocking escapes that could have killed you, -- but you're still here and still alive.The author, Scott Peck, writes: "When I put together the times I just missed being hit by cars while on foot, on a bicycle, or driving; or times when I was driving a c...
Keep ReadingFrom the Pastor "Grace of Giving" For many of us, giving goes against our grain.It is our nature to give as little as possible while attempting to get as much as possible back. We are a lot like the elderly rich man who was about to die.He called in his three advisors, his doctor, his lawyer, and his minister.The miserly man said, "They say, 'You can't take it with ...
Keep ReadingJoin Pastor John and guest, Rev. Charlie Gross, former CLPC member and retired Pastor of Westgrove Presbyterian Church, this morning, May 14, at 11:00 A.M. on Zoom.There will be time for questions and answers at the end of the study. Thursday, May 14, 2020 11:00 A.M. https://u...
Keep Reading"The Need for a Savior" Ravi Zacharias, the international evangelist, tells a story about going to see a play with a friend when he was preaching in Vietnam, back in 1974.In the play, a prince had stolen the wife of a peasant who was newly married.The prince refused to give her back and then told the woman, that if she said the peasant was her husband, he would kill him...
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