On Sunday, Dec. 15, the Christ Reformed United Church of Christ choir presented its Christmas canata, “Love Transcending,” by John W. Peterson. Solos were performed by Bob Gough, Ginny Reisenweber, Mary Kackley and Pastor Tom Hartshorn. The choir is led by Director of Music Joey DiGuglielmo. Our choir may be small, but it is impressive.…
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Lois Brady figures she’s been doing this for at least 50 years now — working with the Salvation Army to provide gifts for children in need. At one time, it involved dressing dolls and providing teddy bears. More recently, it has meant filling mesh stockings with toys, candy and other gifts for children in four…
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The choir will present its 2019 Christmas cantata, “Love Transcending,” by John W. Peterson on Gaudete Sunday, Dec. 15, the third Sunday of Advent, during the 11 a.m. service. The choir has performed and revived several Peterson classics over many years. This 1957 work, however, differs from last year’s cantata, “Night of Miracles,” in that…
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When we think of Thanksgiving, many of us think of Norman Rockwell’s iconic “Freedom from Want” painting, which shows a family gathered around the dinner table ready to feast on a large turkey. Indeed, many of our Thanksgiving memories may be very much like that painting. But the holiday is as individual as the people…
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If you are filling a socking or stockings for the Salvation Army, here are the guidelines they give for what is best to include. These guidelines also include age groupings. As always, our thanks to Lois Brady for coordinating the delivery of these stockings to the Salvation Army and bringing this wonderful giving opportunity to…
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Veterans Day. What does it mean to you? For some people, it is a day off work or some really good sales at the mall. If you served in the military or know someone who did, then there is a deeper meaning for you. You know that Veterans Day is a day set aside to…
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Around 50-60 kids and parents turned out on Thursday, Oct. 24, for the church’s Trunk or Treat. Caren Forestandi, Mary Hartshorn, Charlie Cloud, Cayla and Ben Merica, Susan Dailey and Bob and Lisa Gough brought their vehicles and decorated them. Many church members, including Sylvia Kesecker, James Rinker, Mary Ellen Dailey, John Gsell, Harvey and…
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The church observed the National Children’s Sabbath, an event begun by the Children’s Defense Fund, by holding a candle-lighting ceremony to honor children during the regular service on Oct. 20. Congregation members were invited to name children to be remembered with a candle — either their own children, those in their families or children around…
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Bill Taylor, a long-time brother in Christ and member of Christ Reformed United Church of Christ Martinsburg, WV., recently moved to Virginia to be closer to his family. A reception was held after morning services to thank Bill for his friendship and to wish him well on the next step in his journey. We’ll miss…
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