* St. Mary’s Church, 256 Tract Road, all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast in the parish hall is Sunday, Jan. 12, 8 a.m. to 12 noon. It includes pancakes, ham, eggs, hash-browns, sausage, coffee, tea, iced tea and orange juice. Carry outs are available. The cost is $10 for adults; $5 for childre…
Somehow winter is flashing by, reminding me of a story in which a great king challenged his subjects to create works of art depicting their ideas of peace and tranquility.
Trinity United Church of Christ, Gettysburg, hosted the anniversary celebrations of Ordinations of Ministry of two of its members, Rev. Edward Gobrecht , 60 years, and Rev. Peter Kuhn, 30 years, on Sunday, Dec, 29, during the worship service. Rev. Gobrecht graduated from Reformed Presbyteria…
* St. Mary’s Church, 256 Tract Road, all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast in the parish hall is Sunday, Jan. 12, 8 a.m. to 12 noon. It includes pancakes, ham, eggs, hash-browns, sausage, coffee, tea, iced tea and orange juice. Carry outs are available. The cost is $10 for adults; $5 for childre…
After every election, the headlines could read, “Change Has Come to America.†We have seen drastic change in the past four years and should expect more of the same for the coming four years.
* St. Mary’s Church, 256 Tract Road, all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast in the parish hall is Sunday, Jan. 12, 8 a.m. to 12 noon. It includes pancakes, ham, eggs, hash-browns, sausage, coffee, tea, iced tea and orange juice. Carry outs are available. The cost is $10 for adults; $5 for childre…
In conjunction with the traditional Christmas Eve service at the Church of the Transfiguration in Blue Ridge Summit, the two manual 10-rank 1898 Adam Stein tracker organ, silent since last June, will once more echo beautiful music through the church with organist Wally McClure at the keyboar…
* Trinity Christian Fellowship, 300 E. York St., Biglerville, will have a Candlelight Christmas Eve Service beginning at 7 p.m. Come and enjoy the lovely flowers decorating the church sanctuary and the evening’s sermon “Long Ago and Far Away†presented by Pastor John Weber. All are invited t…
Rock Chapel Church will present its Traditional Christmas Eve Services on Dec. 24, at 9 p.m. and 11 p.m., according to a release from the church.
Major depression and anxiety are the most common mood disorders, worldwide, according to a release from Gettysburg Seventh-day Adventist Church.
We humans generally don’t do well with pain and discomfort, hence most of our God questions. After all, our greatest questions center around pain, evil, and suffering, the three things which define the Christmas story. We’ve made Christmas all about ourselves and buying presents and feasts a…
* Cookie Walk, 5-6:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 14, Gettysburg Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1495 Biglerville Road; $5 to participate. Bring five dozen cookies and/or fudge to share. Mix and match up to two pounds. Hot chocolate and Christmas music provided.
Pastor Eric Snyder, of Mt. Victory Global Methodist Church, will speak at the Upper Adams Prayer Breakfast (UAPB) Monday, Dec. 2 at the Apple Bin Restaurant at 7:30 a.m.
* Special Candlelight Service, led by Pastor Bob Kettering, will be held at Marsh Creek Meeting House Church, 1565 Black Horse Tavern Road, Sunday, Dec. 8, at 6 p.m. All welcome.
In past articles, we have discussed the purpose of Christians in relation to the political arena and how we are to be a part of seeing God returned to His proper place in America. We have determined that God is neither Democrat nor Republican.
* Adams County Church Women United will meet Wednesday, Dec. 4, at 11:30 a.m. at Gettysburg Church of the Brethren, 1710 Biglerville Road. Bring an appetizer or dessert to share as the group celebrates Advent and makes a craft. Welcome to newcomers.
We all need to have something that gives meaning to our lives. Both my husband and I were doers in our active lives.
Major depression and anxiety are the most common mood disorders, worldwide, according to a release from Gettysburg Seventh-day Adventist Church.
We humans generally don’t do well with pain and discomfort, hence most of our God questions. After all, our greatest questions center around pain, evil, and suffering, the three things which define the Christmas story. We’ve made Christmas all about ourselves and buying presents and feasts a…
* Cookie Walk, 5-6:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 14, Gettysburg Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1495 Biglerville Road; $5 to participate. Bring five dozen cookies and/or fudge to share. Mix and match up to two pounds. Hot chocolate and Christmas music provided.
“I am the Light of the World. If you follow me, you won’t have to walk in darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life.†~ Jesus’ words found in John 8:12
Pastor Eric Snyder, of Mt. Victory Global Methodist Church, will speak at the Upper Adams Prayer Breakfast (UAPB) Monday, Dec. 2 at the Apple Bin Restaurant at 7:30 a.m.
Years ago I read Scott Peck’s book “The Different Drum.â€
* Special Candlelight Service, led by Pastor Bob Kettering, will be held at Marsh Creek Meeting House Church, 1565 Black Horse Tavern Road, Sunday, Dec. 8, at 6 p.m. All welcome.
In past articles, we have discussed the purpose of Christians in relation to the political arena and how we are to be a part of seeing God returned to His proper place in America. We have determined that God is neither Democrat nor Republican.
* Adams County Church Women United will meet Wednesday, Dec. 4, at 11:30 a.m. at Gettysburg Church of the Brethren, 1710 Biglerville Road. Bring an appetizer or dessert to share as the group celebrates Advent and makes a craft. Welcome to newcomers.
We all need to have something that gives meaning to our lives. Both my husband and I were doers in our active lives.
* Adult Book Study every Sunday through May, 8:30-9:30 a.m. at Bowers Chapel, Emmanuel UCC, 124 Broadway, Hanover. Also available over Zoom
Years ago Doris Longenecker published a cookbook titled More with Less. It was much more than a cookbook, for she was advocating simplicity in all we do.
* Holiday Market at Redeemer’s UCC, 107 E. King St., Saturday, Nov. 9, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visit the social hall for a Winter Wonderland Rummage Sale, holiday decor, baskets, purses, coats, hats, gloves, homemade soup, baked goods, pies and more. Call 717-359-4019 for more details.
“Do not yield to fear, for I am always near. Never turn your gaze from me, for I am your Faithful God. I will infuse you with my strength and help you in every situation. I will hold you firmly with my victorious right hand.†~ Isaiah 41:10
* Holiday Market at Redeemer’s UCC, 107 E. King St., Saturday, Nov. 9, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visit the social hall for a Winter Wonderland Rummage Sale, holiday decor, baskets, purses, coats, hats, gloves, homemade soup, baked goods, pies and more. Call 717-359-4019 for more details.
Is November 5th “D-Day†for America as some would have us believe? Is “America as we know it†coming to an end? If so, what should our response be as Christians? Are we able to view current events anymore in the light of the prophetic scripture and within the context of what God is not only …
* St. Joseph the Worker Church will hold its monthly potpie dinner Sunday, Oct. 27, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., with baked and boiled chicken potpie, $9 a quart. Bring your own containers, no glass. Last one until January.
While visiting relatives I was confronted with an old reality but in a new way. I simply don’t have the energy I once had and keeping up with the stream of relatives was exhausting.
* St. Joseph the Worker Church will hold its monthly potpie dinner Sunday, Oct. 27, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., with baked and boiled chicken potpie, $9 a quart. Bring your own containers, no glass. Last one until January.
Without my husband around I tend to read when I eat. Mealtimes were our talking time. Now I surround myself with challenging books, so I was deep into Caste when I read a quote from Albert Einstein that left me breathless. “The separation of the races is a disease. It is not a disease of the…
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“Do not forget to do good and to share with those in need. These are the sacrifices that please God.†~ Hebrews 13:16
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Last month we discussed the sad condition of our country that has transpired over the last several election cycles. We are mired in division as we try to navigate the present turmoil and unrest.
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It’s a beautiful day in South Central Pennsylvania reminding me that we take the breath-taking beauty of our planet for granted. We complain when it rains, We complain when it is hot. We complain when it is cold. We act as if the weather should conform to our desires rather than the other wa…
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“Give your burdens to the Lord, and He will take care of you.†~ Psalm 55:22
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We hear so much today about the mixture of the church and politics. It has produced anything but the kingdom of God manifesting in the hearts of those calling for change in our nation. Some would disagree. Romans 14:17 informs us that “the kingdom of God is righteousness, peace, and joy.†Th…
I love living in a small town. Since Fairfield is an old town the houses are built right along the street but the houses have big back yards with big vegetable gardens. We’re close to nature.
Church briefs are devoted to upcoming events and activities of the area religious community.
Church briefs are devoted to upcoming events and activities of the area religious community.
Church briefs are devoted to upcoming events and activities of the area religious community.
Yesterday I cleaned my sewing room, a daunting task, as I have a bad habit of making a mess when I am on a sewing binge as I don’t want to take the time to put things away.
Last week we’d have celebrated our 65th wedding anniversary. The day passed quietly but since then I’ve been thinking about him and what a gentle caring man he was. I often blamed him for not being more romantic, but looking back I f wonder how much of the fault was my own, because I didn’t …
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â€For what you plant will always be the very thing you harvest. The harvest you reap reveals the seed that you planted. Take advantage of every opportunity to be a blessing to others, especially to our brothers and sisters in the family of faith.†~ Galatians 6:7,8,10 (TPT)
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Chaplain Chris Jemmett will be the keynote speaker at the Upper Adams Prayer Breakfast (UAPB) Monday, Aug. 5 at the Apple Bin Restaurant at 7:30 a.m., according to a UAPB release.
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“O beautiful for spacious skies, For amber waves of grain, For purple mountain majesties Above the fruited plain! America! America! God shed His grace on thee, And crown thy good with brotherhood from sea to shining sea!â€
Praying the Lord’s Prayer I was struck by that throwaway line, “Give us this day our daily bread.†It sounds simple to say “one day, one meal at a time,†but living one day at a time is difficult.
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These blogs of mine seem to go everywhere and nowhere. They’re a kind of stream of consciousness that sometimes encompasses big ideas, at other times a little bit of nothing. Since being sick I find myself frequently contemplating the special challenges that face us as we grow older, which a…
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“Don’t worry about anything, instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.â€
Church briefs are devoted to upcoming events and activities of the area religious community.
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