Winter’s favorite color seems to be gray. Not the off white of snow filled clouds that often release their payload of tiny crystals of ice that fill us with a childlike joy, or the dark gray of stormy skies, or the pewter gray of heavy rains, or that somber grayness that deprives us of life …
Winter is nesting weather if you are fortunate enough to be a woman of advanced years. Today is dark and gloomy. Outside there is a mixture of rain and sleet. While the kids were here for Thanksgiving they strung twinkle lights around the windows in the sunroom and I couldn’t help but turn t…
* Join us Christmas Eve, 6:30pm., at Gettysburg Church of the Brethren, 1710 Biglerville Road, to celebrate Christ’s birth. The service will include scripture, carols, Holy Communion, candlelight, and a children’s Christmas pageant. Come early to enjoy the pre-service music.
“Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed. If one person falls, the other can reach out and help. But someone who falls alone is in real trouble.†~ Ecclesiastes 4:9-10
* Tom’s Creek United Methodist Church, 10926 Simmons Road, Emmitsburg, Md., worship service is Sundays at 9 a.m.; Sunday school at 10:30 a.m.; Fellowship Hour at 10 a.m. Communion is offered the first Sunday of each month, all are welcome at the table. 302-447-3171; www.tomscreekumc.com.
* Hanging of the Greens at Idaville Church, 3590 Carlisle Road, Gardners, is Sunday, Nov. 30 at 7 p.m. There will be light refreshments afterwards.
Trinity United Church of Christ, Gettysburg, recently dedicated a new memorial plaque honoring church members who served in World War I. Names of those members are Guy M. Appler, John L. Butt Jr., William C. Duncan, Clarence W. Epley, Howard L. Harner, Lloyd H. Hess, Alfred M. Jansen, David …
We’ve been discussing the true motivation of God toward mankind. We have looked at John 3:16, which says, “For God so loved the world.†He loved the world. That is why Jesus came, to put on display the love of God. In our quest to understand the motivation of God we need to determine who God…
At this period of my life I find that there is not much that I take too seriously anymore. I confess to feeling a bit detached from all of the political machinations that would once have had me pulling out my hair.
* Tom’s Creek United Methodist Church, 10926 Simmons Road, Emmitsburg, Md., worship service is Sundays at 9 a.m.; Sunday school at 10:30 a.m.; Fellowship Hour at 10 a.m. Communion is offered the first Sunday of each month, all are welcome at the table. 302-447-3171; www.tomscreekumc.com.
I got my flu and Covid shots recently and spent the next day on the couch watching reruns of Vera since I wasn’t feeling that perky.
* Dinner at the Well, Bethel Mennonite Church, 2335 Biglerville Road, Gettysburg, is Friday, Nov. 14, at 6 p.m. for food, fellowship and prayer.
“Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other.†~ Romans 12:10
* Dinner at the Well, Bethel Mennonite Church, 2335 Biglerville Road, Gettysburg, is Friday, Nov. 14, at 6 p.m. for food, fellowship and prayer.
We’ve been discussing the true motivation of God toward mankind. We have looked at John 3:16, which says, “For God so loved the worldâ€. He loved the world. That is why Jesus came, to put on display the love of God. In our quest to understand the motivation of God we need to determine who God…
* St. Joseph the Worker Church will hold its last Potpie Dinner of the year on Oct. 26, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parish center, 22 E. Hanover St., Bonneauville. Baked and boiled chicken potpie, bring your own containers; no glass.
Coming home from having breakfast with a friend, I listened to I-A on NPR, The topic was the impending government shutdown and exploring what options the Dems have for pushing back against what is increasingly appearing to be a dictatorship. Listening to them talk raised my anxiety level whi…
Rev. Stephen R. Herr will be installed as the fifth bishop of the Lower Susquehanna Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) on Saturday, Oct. 25, at 2 p.m. at St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Hanover, Pa., according to a Lower Susquehanna Synod release
The rapture is one of the most influential beliefs within Christianity. Many have accepted the idea that before the tribulation begins, they will suddenly disappear from this world, leaving only their clothes and shoes on the floor. If they are driving a car or operating any type of vehicle,…
* St. Joseph the Worker Church will hold its last Potpie Dinner of the year on Oct. 26, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parish center, 22 E. Hanover St., Bonneauville. Baked and boiled chicken potpie, bring your own containers; no glass.
“Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other.†~ Romans 12:10
In The Champagne Letters, Barbe Nichole goes to a fortune teller who turns her coffee cup upside down to allow the grounds to settle on the saucer and make a pattern. Then the fortune teller tells her when things seem unclear it is important to turn them upside down so that problems can beco…
I didn’t go to my exercise class again today. Naughty me. I just didn’t feel like it. I did some of my daily exercises I had in PT and went for a walk, but I just wasn’t up to the really important regime we go through each morning.
* The Servants Way Church, 170 Stoney Point Road, East Berlin, will hold an outdoor gospel bluegrass church service at the Sweet Potato Festival Sunday, Sept. 21, 10-11 a.m. Bring a lawn chair. For more information, call 717-624-1527.
“Jesus said, ‘Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.’†~ Matthew 11:28
* Weekly Ladies’ Bible Study begins Friday, Sept. 12 at 10 a.m. at Bethel Mennonite Church, 2335 Biglerville Road, Gettysburg. We will be using “Trustworthy — a Study of 1st and 2nd Kings — Overcoming our Greatest Struggles to Trust God†by Lysa Terkeust. Contact [email protected] for mor…
The nationally known National Christian Choir’s 2nd Edition is coming to First Baptist Church of Gettysburg, 1015 Chambersburg Road, Gettysburg, on Saturday, Sept. 20, at 4 p.m., according to a release from the church.
* Weekly Ladies’ Bible Study begins Friday, Sept. 12 at 10 a.m. at Bethel Mennonite Church, 2335 Biglerville Road, Gettysburg. We will be using “Trustworthy — a Study of 1st and 2nd Kings — Overcoming our Greatest Struggles to Trust God†by Lysa Terkeust. Contact [email protected] for mor…
We’ve been discussing the true motivation of God toward mankind. We have looked at John 3:16, which says, “For God so loved the world.†He loved the world. That is why Jesus came, to put on display the love of God.
Summer in Adams County means an abundance of fruits and vegetables. When I was younger and we had a rambunctious family, I spent hours and hours canning, freezing, drying fruits and vegetables. Letting go of that has been somewhat sad, as I have always enjoyed the process of bottling summer’…
* Flohr’s Lutheran Church, McKnightstown, is having s blessing of the backpacks with a fellowship time and food afterwards on Sunday, Aug. 24 at the 9 a.m. service.
* Bender’s Lutheran Church Women’s Group is hosting a ladies’ retreat Saturday, Sept. 6, 9 a.m. to 12 noon, in Bender’s social room, 1385 Rentzel Road, Biglerville. The theme is “A Woman’s Life in the 1950s.†There will be a presentation by Ruthmary McIlhenny, who will present her first-pers…
When people say “getting old ain’t for sissies†they are usually referring to health issues. Yet I am finding the most difficult thing about getting old is the disparity between my body and mind. Inside I am still a relatively young person, while my body is wearing out. Most of the things I …
* Bender’s Lutheran Church Women’s Group is hosting a ladies’ retreat Saturday, Sept. 6, 9 a.m. to 12 noon, in Bender’s social room, 1385 Rentzel Road, Biglerville. The theme is “A Woman’s Life in the 1950s.†There will be a presentation by Ruthmary McIlhenny, who will present her first-pers…
“For we share one Father and he is the perfect Father who leads us all, works through us all, and lives in us all.†~ Ephesians 4:5 (TPT)
* Bender’s Lutheran Church Women’s Group is hosting a ladies’ retreat Saturday, Sept. 6, 9 a.m. to 12 noon, in Bender’s social room, 1385 Rentzel Road, Biglerville. The theme is “A Woman’s Life in the 1950s.†There will be a presentation by Ruthmary McIlhenny, who will present her first-pers…
* St. Mary’s Church, 256 Tract Road, Fairfield, will hold an all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner in the parish hall Sunday, Aug. 10, 3-6 p.m. Dinner includes spaghetti, meatballs, sausage, salad, bread stick, drinks and dessert. Carry-outs available. The cost is $10 for adults; $5 for children …
We’ve been discussing the true motivation of God toward mankind. We have looked at John 3:16, which says, “For God so loved the world.†He loved the world. That is why Jesus came, to demonstrate the love of God. In our quest to understand the motivation of God we need to determine who God is…
I took my car to our local garage to be inspected this morning. I am well aware that the owner is more expensive than some of the corporate chains around here, but I am happy to pay the extra for the service I get. As an older woman, it is nice to know that my friendly neighborhood mechanic …
So here it is July and the year is already half over. With my brother-in-law’s recent death, I am becoming even more aware of the swift passage of time. Looking back over my growing number of years there are many things I attribute to my good health, which is relative these days. Exercise. A…
* Bender’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1385 Rentzel Road, will host Christmas in July Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Packing Party on Saturday, July 26, at 12 noon. There will be Christmas music, lunch, and shoebox packing. All are invited. Bring items such as school su…
Saint Mary’s Immaculate Conception Catholic Parish, Tract Road, Fairfield, recently welcomed a new addition to its grounds. Father Peter DeTomasso consecrated the Stations of the Cross with sacred scriptures and holy water following a morning Mass July 5. This is the culmination of an Eagle …
It’s a beautiful summer day. Today will be a hot one, but it is still early enough that the temps have not climbed to an uncomfortable state and there is a refreshing breeze. Our patio faces to the southwest, so it gets the morning shade, nice for sitting outside in the early morning and enj…
* Wood carvings, paintings and embroidery by the late artists Edmund and Veronika Sonnenberg is on display in the Stahle Parlor of The Memorial Church of the Prince of Peace, 20 W. High St., now through July. Edmund Sonnenberg worked in oils and wood, while Veronika’s worked in fine embroide…
“So I decided there is nothing better than to enjoy food and drink and to find satisfaction in work. Then I realized that these pleasures are from the hand of God.†~ Ecclesiastes 2:24
* Wood carvings, paintings and embroidery by the late artists Edmund and Veronika Sonnenberg is on display in the Stahle Parlor of The Memorial Church of the Prince of Peace, 20 W. High St., now through July. Edmund Sonnenberg worked in oils and wood, while Veronika’s worked in fine embroide…
Pastor Ray Mummert will be the keynote speaker at the Upper Adams Prayer Breakfast (UAPB) Monday, July 7 at the Apple Bin Restaurant at 7:30 a.m.
* Wood carvings, paintings and embroidery by the late artists Edmund and Veronika Sonnenberg is on display in the Stahle Parlor of The Memorial Church of the Prince of Peace, 20 W. High St., now through July. Edmund Sonnenberg worked in oils and wood, while Veronika’s worked in fine embroide…
We’ve been discussing the true motivation of God’s love. We looked at John 3:16, which says, “For God so loved the world.†He loved the world. That is why He sent His Son Jesus, to demonstrate that love.
This morning I read an article in our local paper about hiking the El Camino De Santiago. The El Camino De Santiago is a pilgrimage trail that starts in France and eventually ends up in northwestern Spain. It began hundreds of years ago as a religious pilgrimage, a way for believers to earn …
* Wood carvings, paintings and embroidery by the late artists Edmund and Veronika Sonnenberg is on display in the Stahle Parlor of The Memorial Church of the Prince of Peace, 20 W. High St., now through July. Edmund Sonnenberg worked in oils and wood, while Veronika’s worked in fine embroide…
