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Hagerstown Church of the Brethren
Take a Moment Prayer: Week of July 28
I am amazed by you, O God. No matter what goes on in our world and in our neighborhood, you come to my open heart with the Holy Spirit to infuse me with power to strengthen my faithfulness to you. You fill my heart with love to overcome the voices insisting on the way of selfishness and division. Thank you for these. When the darkness of the world tries to penetrate my soul and steal my joy; the power and love you use to fill my heart reminds me that the fullness of your being is incomprehensible and powerful. Therefore, I know I do not stand alone to do battle with the forces of evil. With you empowering me, I can reject what is wrong and stand firm for the things that build Your kingdom. For this, I raise my heart and voice in praise and gratitude to you. Amen.
The Pastor's Pen - July 2024
Bird watching has become a favorite pastime for me and Don. We have great seats to watch the birds that call our yard home. We have had wrens and chickadees build nests in the front yard; and robins, mockingbirds, blue jays and house sparrows make nests in the backyard. I have longed for bluebirds to make our yard home, but a house sparrow with persistence, has claimed the bluebird house as his own.
Food Pantry (Updated Dec 7, 2022)
The first Sunday of every month is Food Pantry Sunday. Bring in your gift(s) of non-perishable food items, place them on the cart as you enter the west entrance, and a volunteer delivers the food to a local food bank.
We thank everyone for their continued support of this ministry to our community!
Just a reminder - all items should be either dry, boxed, or in cans. Please do not bring in anything in a glass jar that could break and injure a recipient or our volunteers.
Updated Mask Guideline (Updated Aug 29, 2022)
Covid guideline reminders. **We ask that if you know, or suspect, you have been exposed to someone who tested positive for Covid, or if you have a temperature and/or you are feeling unwell, that you remain home and worship with us via Facebook.**
We ask that everyone attending worship please observe social distancing guidelines. You may enter and exit through the West Entrance, and exit only through the Washington Street door. Please do not stop on the outside steps to chat and possibly block those entering and exiting behind you. Also, remember to keep a clear path from the building to the sidewalk ramp as we enter and exit at the west entrance. We need to keep that path clear to make it easier for those who have special needs to access the use of the ramp to their car.
Junior Church (Updated Sep 24, 2021)
Junior Church is held in the Fellowship Hall on the 4th Sunday of each month and is open to those in Kindergarten through Grade 6.
Parents may keep their child in worship or accompany him or her, especially if is the child is uncertain about going,