One of the highlights of the Advent season is the Family Worship Service, which took place this year on Dec. 22. Shown above are some of this year’s performers: (from left) Pastor Tom Hartshorn on the piano; his daughter Holly Dhankhar on the sax; her daughter Grace Dhankhar on the flute; and the pastor’s son…
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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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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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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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Cancellation policy Don’t forget that if we have bad weather, you can check here to see if church services, practices, events or our Thursday night dinner are cancelled. We also announce cancellations on WRNR-FM 106.5 or AM 74.0. Closings and cancellations None in effect at this time.
In Memory of Our Beloved Church Members To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. A time to be born, and a time to die; A time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted. A time to kill, and a time to heal;…
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