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 Our Monday morning Men's study is reading a book by the Christian writer, Leonard Sweet, which is titled,"The Gospel According to Starbucks."In it, Leonard Sweet draws parallels between the coffee "experience" that Starbucks provides, and the kind of experience of Jesus Christ that the church should be providing. He writes, "Christians have much to le...
Keep ReadingUpcoming Events Friday, February 8 through Friday, February 15, 2019 Saturday, February 9, 2019 - 9:00 A.M. - Ready! Aim! Fire! - Willow Street Restaurant/Morr Range Please join as we join for prayer, devotion, and breakfast, at Willow Street Restaurant.Afterwards, we will head over to Morr Range for fun and fellowship at 10:00 A.M.The "Morr," the merrier! Sunday, ...
Keep ReadingFrom the Pastor A man was driving cautiously down the highway when suddenly a state trooper pulled him over.As the officer approached the car, he was all smiles. "You did nothing wrong, sir.In fact, we are doing a special campaign in which we are giving 'excellent driving' citations to drivers who show caution and good judgment behind the wheel of their car.Along with y...
Keep ReadingUpcoming Events Friday, February 1 through Friday, February 8, 2019 Sunday, February 3, 2019 - 8:00 and 10:30 A.M. Worship Services/ Church Sanctuary Nursery is available during the worship service. KidsOwn Worship will be held during the 10:30 A.M. worship service only. Scripture Reading: Ephesians 4:25-32 and James 3:1-10 Sermon: Practical Tips for Christian Liv...
Keep ReadingWednesday Night Alive January 30, 2019 - Cancelled Due to the weather forecast for later today and this evening, we have decided to err on the side of caution and cancel Wednesday Night Alive for tonight, January 30, 2019. Please join us next week, February 6, when we will resume our regular programming. Stay safe and warm this evening and throughout the w...
Keep ReadingFrom the Pastor Years ago during Billy Graham's heyday, the number one flamboyant crime figure in America was a man by the name of Mickey Cohen. There was a rumor going around in Christian circles that Mickey Cohen, this mob kingpin, was considering becoming a Christian. There was a lot of excitement with folks thinking, "Wow! What a testimony it would be if Mickey Cohe...
Keep ReadingUpcoming Events Friday, January 25 through Friday, February 1. 2019 Sunday, January 27, 2019 - 8:00 and 10:30 A.M. Worship Services/ Church Sanctuary Nursery is available during the worship service. KidsOwn Worship will be held during the 10:30 A.M. worship service only. Scripture Reading: James 1:22-25 and James 2:14-26 Sermon: Practical Tips for Christian Living...
Keep ReadingFrom The Pastor: The Christian writer, Donald Miller tells the story of a friend who volunteered at a church only a mile from his house.It was a large mega-church, with a very successful television ministry.The friend said his job was to usher people to their seats, which he enjoyed doing, until he was given a new and uncomfortable task.After he had been on the job for ...
Keep ReadingUpcoming Events Friday, January 18 through Friday, January 25, 2019 Saturday, January 19, 2019 - 9:00 A.M. - Chase Away the Winter Blues - CLPC Family Life Center Come for a continental breakfast and some very easy craft projects. Make a small project to take home or give away! R.S.V.P. to Amy Rineer. Sunday, January 20, 2019 - 8:00 and 10:30 A.M. Worship Services/...
Keep ReadingFrom The Pastor: Thirty years ago, we said that if only we could have more information, more facts, and more choices, then our lives would be so much better. Today, we are drowning in a barrage of information with multiple digital options and the right to choose anything we want, -- and yet, we still don't know what to do. What we are discovering more than ever is, it's...
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