Sermon from 07 February 2021
Sermon Title: “Pivotal Circumstances”
Pastor: Doug Miller
Pastor: Doug Miller
Scriptures: James 1:2-4, John 11
Synopsis: Life is full of surprises—some good, some not so good. But each unexpected event that comes our way is actually a divine opportunity. In this message, look at the role that pivotal circumstances play in the development of our confidence in God.
Sermon from 24 January 2021
Sermon Title: “Supposto”
Pastor: Doug Miller
Pastor: Doug Miller
Scriptures: Mt. 6:1-6
Synopsis: Today we will introduce you to the role private spiritual disciplines play in the development of our faith. Drawing from Jesus’ teaching in the Sermon on the Mount, we will explains how God leverages systematic prayer and generosity to grow our confidence in him.
Resumption of in-person worship services
The church board met on Tuesday January 19, 2021 and voted to begin in-person church services again on Sunday January 24, 2021. Adult Sunday school will begin at 9:15 A.M. followed by morning worship starting at 10:30 A.M. Children’s church will once again be available during the worship service. As a reminder, all COVID-19 guidelines and restrictions which had previously been in effect will remain in effect as we re-open, including mask wearing and social distancing.
Suspension of In-person Church Services
The church executive board met on Friday December 11 and made the decision to suspend all in-person church services at the Carlisle First Church of the Brethren beginning this Sunday and continuing through Sunday January 3, 2021. This action was taken in accordance with new Pennsylvania state restrictions announced by Governor Wolf that are designed to help slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus. This means that there will be no in-person church services at our church on Sunday December 13, Sunday December 20, Thursday December 24 (Christmas Eve), Sunday December 27 and Sunday January 3, 2021. This policy will of course be re-evaluated in early January 2021 to determine our policy going forward.
Church services at the Wolgamuth Church of the Brethren on Sunday December 13 and Sunday December 20 will continue to be available for viewing on the Wolgamuth Church Facebook page on those Sunday mornings beginning at 9:30 A.M. A link to the service will also be provided via EMAIL for those who are not on Facebook for viewing at any time.
The Wolgamuth church will then also be suspending in-person services on December 27 and January 3. Pastor Doug will provide a virtual worship service for both churches for those Sundays. You will be able to access these services through a link sent to you via EMAIL and view them at any time.
Let me assure you that this was a difficult decision and was made with the primary concern for the safety of all of our members and friends.
Ike Tritt
Church Board Chairperson
UPDATE:
The church executive committee met on Jan. 4 and decided to not re-open the church for in-person services on either Sunday Jan. 10 or Sunday Jan. 17. We will address the possibility of having in-person services beginning on Sunday Jan. 24 at the January church board meeting.
Thanks,
Ike
Sermon from 06 December 2020
Sermon Title: “The Story of Zachary”
Pastor: Doug Miller
Pastor: Doug Miller
Scriptures: Luke 1:5-27
Synopsis: Do you remember as a child what it was like enduring those days before Christmas? It was the anticipation that made Christmas, Christmas. There’s always been a sense of anticipation around Christmas. The first Christmas was no different. Maybe that anticipation is needed. Maybe it’s what happens in that waiting that’s the most important.
Sermon from 29 November 2020
Sermon Title: “The Story of Ruth”
Pastor: Doug Miller
Pastor: Doug Miller
Scriptures: Ruth
Synopsis: Do you remember as a child enduring those days before Christmas? That same dynamic is what made the first Christmas so extraordinary. For generations, men and women had been waiting anxiously for the birth of their Messiah, with no assurance that they would live to see him. They probably wondered, Is this really going to happen? After all, God has been silent for years.
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Sunday School: 9:15 AM
Sunday Worship: 10:30 AM
Pastor:
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Every follower of Jesus
