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?” ...
"Remembering the Fundamentals" Scripture Reading:I Corinthians 2:1-5 "When I came to you, brothers and sisters, I did not come proclaiming the mystery of God to you in lofty words or wisdom.2For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ, and him crucified.3And I came to you in weakness and in fear and in much trembling.4My speech and my proclamation...
Keep Reading"Make Each Day Count" I received a letter in the mail last week from the United States Census Bureau, giving me instructions about filling out my 2020 Census questionnaire online.It even said that my response is required by law, so I guess I shouldn't mess around with this or ignore it as being somekind of junk mail.And, I suppose it is important information for the gover...
Keep ReadingJoin Pastor John for a Daily Devotional March 23, 2020 "For Such A Time As This" "You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you." Isa...
Keep Reading"The Green-Eyed Monster" This Sunday, I am concluding my sermon series on the Seven Deadly Sins, as I will will be talking to you (digitally) about the sin of envy.Similar to what people have to do at AA, we have to be willing to acknowledge envy in our souls.The strange things about envy is that no one ever wants to acknowledge that they are envious.We will acknowled...
Keep ReadingFriends, I hope and pray that God is giving you his strength and grace in these unprecedented times.I am 57 years old, and I can't remember anything like this happening in my lifetime.Some of you may remember Pearl Harbor, and see comparisons there.Others of you may remember the Cuban Missile Crisis, or the weekend the nation stopped and sat glued to its television set ...
Keep ReadingJoin Pastor John for a Daily Devotional "For Such A Time As This" Chestnut Level Presbyterian Church Members and Friends, Hope this finds you well on this Wednesday,March 18. Things continue to happen in the world, and I am sure things are happening in your household even as you receive this message.The Coronavirus h...
Keep ReadingMembers and Friends at Chestnut Level Presbyterian Church, There is no doubt that Covid-19 is of grave concern and has some serious implications for healthcare, travel, education, work and the economy. It would be foolish to ignore the scope of what is happening, and that is also true of us in the church. And so, we are encouraging you to not lose heart or give in to fear...
Keep ReadingFrom the Pastor Note:At this time, we are planning to hold all worship services as normally scheduled. Please watch for e-mails, Facebook page or check the church telephone worship schedule for any updates to this information. I remember the old TVcommercial, "How many licks does it take to get to the Tootsie-Roll center of a Tootsie-Pop?"Thecommercialshows a boy on a qu...
Keep ReadingUpcoming Events Friday, March 13 through Friday, March 20, 2020 Click here to see ourInclement Weather Policy Saturday, March 14 - 9:00 A.M. - Ready! Aim! Fire! You are invited to come for breakfast, devotional, prayer, and fellowship at the Willow Street Restaurant.The address is2601 Willow Street Pike N., Willow Street, PA 17584.Afterwards, we will go to the Morr I...
Keep ReadingFrom the Pastor Pride.Is there any other sin which causes more wars, more estrangement from family and friends, -- and a greater separation from God?Pride is the sin which stands behind Hitler's Holocaust, gang wars in Los Angeles, and violence in the Middle East.Pride causes people to believe that they are inherently superior to other people, -- who happen to ALSO be cre...
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