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?” ...
Upcoming Events Friday, June 8 through Friday, June 15, 2018 Sunday, June 10, 2018 - Worship Services/Youth Sunday/ Graduate Recognition - Church Sanctuary Worship services at 8:00 A.M. and 10:30 A.M. Nursery is available for both services. There will be Children's Worship during the 10:30 A.M. service Sunday School for all ages at 9:30 A.M. - Nursery available. Sc...
Keep ReadingUpcoming Events Friday, June 1 through Friday, June 8, 2018 Sunday, June 3, 2018 - Worship Services/Communion Church Sanctuary Worship services at 8:00 A.M. and 10:30 A.M. Nursery is available for both services. There will be Children's Worship during the 10:30 A.M. service Sunday School for all ages at 9:30 A.M. - Nursery available. Scripture Readings: 1 Corinthia...
Keep ReadingFrom the Pastor Once upon a time there was a devout Christian who had a cat.Every morning he would get up and spend time in devotion.He read the Bible, meditated, and then prayed.This daily ritual meant a lot to him, and as time went by, his prayer sessions grew longer and more intense.The man's cat also enjoyed these prayer times.Purring as loudly as a tractor up at Buck...
Keep ReadingFrom the Pastor It is always interesting to hear some of the final words of people down through history.In May 1864 in the heat of the Civil War, Union General John Sedgwick unknowingly uttered his last words, "They couldn't hit an elephant at this dist"He never got out the last syllable.He fell over, killed instantly by the bullet of a Confederate sharpshooter.Promoter P...
Keep ReadingUpcoming Events Friday, May 25 through Friday, June 1, 2018 Sunday, May 27, 2018 - Worship Services/Activities - Memorial Sunday Church Sanctuary Worship services at 8:00 A.M. and 10:30 A.M. Nursery is available for both services. There will be Children's Worship during the 10:30 A.M. service Sunday School for all ages at 9:30 A.M. - Nursery available. Scripture Rea...
Keep ReadingFrom the Pastor Several years ago, the church I was serving in North Carolina was going through a major building renovation and expansion.During one of our Sunday services, the fire alarm went off.As you know, a fire alarm, by design, is painfully loud, and you really can't help but hear it clearly. What's funny is that instead of everyone heading for the exits a...
Keep ReadingEvents Friday, May 18 through Friday, May 25 Saturday, May 19, 2018 - 8:00 A.M. - Youth Servant For A Day Due to inclement weather, this event has been postponed to another date -- please watch the bulletin and weekly e-mail blast for rescheduling details. Sunday, May 20, 2018 - Worship Services/Activities - Pentecost SundayChurch Sanctuary Worship service...
Keep ReadingFrom the Pastor In his book,"Legacy of Sovereign Joy," John Piper writes that in 371 AD, at the age of 16, Augustine sneaked away from his mother in Carthage.During the night he sailed away to Rome, leaving her alone to her tears and her prayers. How were Monica's [Augustine's mother] prayers answered?They were not answered in what she hoped for at the time, that God wo...
Keep ReadingUpcoming Events Friday, May 11 through Friday, May 18 Friday, May 11, 2018 - 6:30 P.M. - M.A.S.H. (Mature Adults Serving Him) Group - Family Life Center This group is for our middle aged people which includes 30 and 40 something year olds.Come for dinner and conversation.Children are welcome.Please R.S.V.P. tojohn@chestnutlevel.orgif you plan to attend. Friday, May 11, ...
Keep ReadingFrom The Pastor Last month, Chestnut Level hosted the monthly Solanco Pastor's Fellowship luncheon in our Family Life Center.It has been a joy to meet, pray, eat, and share with other brothers and sisters in Christ who are serving the Lord in their respective churches and ministries.They have been very kind and welcoming of me, and I was glad to be able to host the group ...
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