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?” ...
Friday, July 20, 2018 - 8:30 A.M. - Senior High Breakfast Bible Study Daily Grind, Quarryville, PA All Senior High Youth are invited to attend breakfast/Bible Study each Friday morning during the summer at the Daily Grind, 221 W. Fourth Street, Quarryville, PA. If you have any questions, please contact Aaron Atkinson ataaron@chestnutlevel.org Friday, July 20, 2018 - 1...
Keep ReadingFrom the Pastor "The Joy of Honesty" The pastor-author, Gordon MacDonald, likens preaching on Sunday mornings to walking down a long hotel corridor. He compares what we see of each other on Sundays to those doors down that long corridor. Behind the doors you pass, private real life things are happening that you can't see. Sometimes walking down the carpet you hear sounds...
Keep ReadingUpcoming Events Friday, July 13 through Friday, July 20 Friday, July 13, 2018 - 8:30 A.M. - Senior High Breakfast Bible Study Daily Grind, Quarryville All Senior High Youth are invited to attend breakfast/Bible Study each Friday morning during the summer at the Daily Grind, 221 W. Fourth Street, Quarryville, PA. If you have any questions, please contact Aaron Atkinso...
Keep Reading"Freedom in Christ" The Fourth of July is all about freedom: fireworks, flags, parades, food, and John Philip Sousa songs. It's a wonderful blend of history and liberty, patriotism and pride. We remember and celebrate the birth of our democracy 242 years ago. The dream of what we could be as a country of free people became our new identity in this land of opportunity. Je...
Keep ReadingUpcoming Events Friday, July 6, through Friday, July 13 Sunday, July 8, 2018 - 10:00 A.M. Family Life Center Multi Purpose Room Worship services at 10:00 A.M. Nursery is available during the worship service. There will be Children's Worship during the service. No Sunday School Classes Scripture Readings: I Peter 1:13-16 Sermon: "Be Holy" Bill Hiestand speaking ...
Keep ReadingFrom the Pastor "The Stories and Songs of Vacation Bible School" Beginning Sunday, and throughout next week, I get the feeling that Chestnut Level is going to be a surging river of children.The current will be moving constantly, guided by vigilant adult leaders determined that not one of their flock will be lost.And we will take very seriously Jesus's words that when one...
Keep ReadingUpcoming Events Friday, June 22 through June 29, 2018 Friday, June 22, 2018 - 5:00 P.M. - M.A.S.H. (Mature Adults Serving Him Small Group) - Martin's Farm, 2124 Bald Eagle Road, Drumore This group is for our middle aged people which includes 30 and 40 something year olds.Come any time after 5:00 P.M. and we will eat at 6:30 P.M.Bring your suit for swimming or just ha...
Keep Reading"Time With Dad" A few weeks ago after church on Sunday, I traveled over to New Jersey to spend the weekend with my father.During my time there, Dadand I went out to lunch at a popularhot-dogjoint called"TheGoffle Grill" in Hawthorne.You may not find that remarkable or even very interesting.After all, I've had plenty of lunches with my father, meals at the house, at otherr...
Keep ReadingUpcoming Events Friday, June 15, through Friday, June 22, 2018 Friday, June 15, 2018 - 6:00 P.M. - Y.A.L.L. Small Group (Young Adults Loving the Lord) Family Life Center This group will include our college and career aged young people, and will meet for dinner and planning activities for the summer.Please R.S.V.P. to Aaron Atkinson if you are able to attend ataaron@chest...
Keep ReadingFrom the Pastor Last Saturday I was in Greensboro, North Carolina to preach the message at the funeral of my pastor-friend, Richard Cram.It was a wonderful service of music and memories, as we thanked God for Richard's life, and his life of faith in Jesus Christ. Here are excerpts of some of my remarks. Richard came to work for me at Fellowship Presbyterian Church in Gr...
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