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Hagerstown Church of the Brethren
Take a Moment Prayer: Week of Sep 15
God, I never can be absolutely sure of what each day will bring. I am always hopeful for days full of happy and fulfilling things. Yet, I know, that at any moment, something unexpected and out of my control can happen; or challenges that were present yesterday can continue today…tomorrow…and maybe longer. Remind me to live each moment of each and every day with the assurance that you are with me during the highs and lows of life. I know You are faithful and You walk with me through my challenges. I trust you to guide me and encourage me. I ask now, God, that you will guide, comfort, and heal those I think of now who may be feeling like Job, because of turmoil, illness and loss. Also, help me to be a good friend that offers Spirit led encouragement and support. This is my prayer, in Jesus’ name. Amen.
The Pastor's Pen - September 2024
This month I want to share a few personal reflections on the 2024 Annual Conference which I attended as a delegate this time. I have served as a delegate a few times before. This conference was held in Grand Rapids, Michigan. I was grateful for having Don with me this time. We drove to and from Grand Rapids. He was not a delegate. Virginia Nalley was our other delegate. While Ginny and I attended the business sessions, Don caught up with people he has not seen in a while; and he relaxed while reading. Each day we had supper with Ginny which gave us a chance to debrief about our experiences of the day.
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,