“Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God and everyone that loves is born of God and knows God” (1 John 4:7) .
Welcome each other in Christlike love.
Jesus loved the church and gave His life for her to make her holy and clean without fault, washed by God’s cleansing word.
Christ mission was to the world but more important it was to the church. Like Jesus' early disciples the church is made up of flawed people who made their share of mistakes and mishaps.
The history of the Hagerstown Church of the Nazarene over 90 years has included some not so great moments of fussing and feuding. Any church has its hypocrites who do not live up to the standards. But just as with any organization there are those who are lazy, dishonest, and who bring shame to the name of a business. So has the church suffered, and so has Jesus suffered for the church and gave His life for her.
But also you will find in the church some of the greatest people who ever walked in shoe leather. These are true saints who fought the good fight of faith, maintained their integrity, and lived a truly transformed and holy life.
“A cheerful heart is good medicine” Proverbs 17:22
A young man called his mother and excitedly announced that he had just met the woman of his dreams. Now what should he do?
His mother had an idea: "Why don't you send her flowers, and on the card invite her to your apartment for a home-cooked meal?"
He thought this was a great strategy, and a week later, the woman came to dinner. His mother called the next day to see how things had gone.
"I was totally humiliated," he moaned. "She insisted on washing the dishes."
"What's wrong with that?" asked his mother.
"We hadn't started eating yet."
NEWS:
Children Quizzers went for their first Bible quiz yesterday at Indianapolis. They came home with bronze, silver and gold ribbons. They are mastering the book of Matthew. They meet every Sunday and Wednesday evening for study. Quizzing is one of the church's greatest tools for making Christlike disciples.
Prayers at the altar continue 8:00 p.m. each Monday. You may write your requests on the yellow card and place it in the offering plate. Prayer is the real work of the church for God's will to be done.
'Happiness is Serious Business' is our discipleship study on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. This study looks at the things that guarantee our happiness through Jesus' beatitudes.
Meekness is the present beatitude studied. Jesus' values are so much different than the world's.
Osborne Books Party is this Friday, October 21, 6:30 p.m. in the OutPost. This is for purchasing gifts for Christmas. The free books we receive will go to needy children. See Lori or Carol for more info.
Sunday School pony cart rides are planned for next Sunday following the church service. Everyone plan to attend Sunday School for this fun event.
Trunk O' Treat is planned for Saturday, October 29, in the church parking lot. This has been a fun time for our church to treat the children of the community. Plan on having a car trunk full of treats that will be a blessing.
Joe & Lois Rosolino are moving to New Jersey this week. They will be missed but never forgotten.
PrimeTime Event for our adult seniors is Thursday, Nov. 3, with the Perry Singing Family. The cost is $17 including a great meal. See Pastor if interested. The deadline is this Monday for a number from our church.
Baptismal Service is rescheduled for Sunday, Nov. 6, 6:00 p.m. We will have a combined zone service for the baptisms. Please see Pastor.
Hallelujah, it’s a sale! - outing to the Edinburg Outlets on Saturday, November 12th. The church van will depart around 9 a.m.
'Engage the Word' Join us in a 40 day journey in reading main scripture passages from Genesis to Revelation. A reading chart provides a planned guide for individuals and family reading.
Hagerstown Faith Housing is for senior rental assisted living. If you know of anyone interested, phone Nancy Williamson at 489-4898.
Church Calendar:
Sun. Oct. 16: All Church Pitch-in Fellowship
Teen Gathering, 7:00 p.m.
Fri. Oct. 21: Osborne Books Party, 6:30 p.m.
Sun. Oct. 23: Sunday School Pony Cart Ride
Sat. Oct. 29: Trunk O' Treat, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Sun. Nov. 6: Missionaries Samuel & Lumae Yangm
Church Board 'eat & meet'
Baptismal Service at Southview, 6:00 p.m.
Sat. Nov. 12: Hallelujah Sale Outing
Sun. Nov. 13: Christian Cavaliers singing group.