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Adventist Alternative Foodstore:
Every Sunday, 10a-12p, By appointment, M-F, Call Debbie or Nancy at 410-840-4240, 324 Crest Lane, (Use the sid... [Read the rest of this article...] jstefan posted on February 04, 2011 15:07 
Westminster members attended and watched the celebration of 25 years of Regeneration Ministries, which was telecast from Sligo SDA Church in Takoma Pa... [Read the rest of this article...] jstefan posted on February 03, 2011 15:06
We had some exciting news in the upper grades classroom. You may remember back that I had students write to a favorite author, well Astrid heard back ... [Read the rest of this article...] jstefan posted on February 02, 2011 15:05
This month Crest Lane started a new after school club; it is the Crest Lane Cookie Club. The students and I met together to make a batch of delicious ... [Read the rest of this article...] jstefan posted on February 01, 2011 15:04 
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{mso-styl... [Read the rest of this article...] Site Administrator posted on January 13, 2011 06:00 December found the school busy with holiday plans as we prepared for the performance of our annual Christmas program. We spent hours and hours in the perfection of lines and staging which culminated on December 13 as the students took the worship spot to present the play "The Gift of the Magi." [Read the rest of this article...] Site Administrator posted on January 01, 2011 05:57 The annual Westminster Christmas Homecoming program was held on December 17 and started with keyboard meditation by Bernard and Betty, while a decade of Christmas program pictures flipped across the screen. The pastor welcomed the congregation and the program began. [Read the rest of this article...] Site Administrator posted on December 07, 2010 00:58 October 30 was a night the Adventurers couldn't wait for! It was our 2nd annual Adventurer Lock-In. Those attending were: Cameron Wilson, Matthew & Nicholas Ullom, Mackenzie Chavious, Edera & Astrid Tejel, with Ms Debbie, Mrs. Elizabeth & Mr. Scott supervising. [Read the rest of this article...] Site Administrator posted on December 06, 2010 19:55 This month found the school celebrating Veteran's Day. We wanted to honor all the heroes who have taken the time to protect our country. We started our day with a special worship together. [Read the rest of this article...] Site Administrator posted on December 03, 2010 03:53 Mrs. Misslehorn read the book, The Important Book by Margaret Wise Brown, to the class. The students were then given a writing assignment to use the pattern from the book she read to create their own book: [Read the rest of this article...] Site Administrator posted on December 02, 2010 06:43 November 1 - 6, 2010 began the Evangelism and Recovery Seminars with speaker, Hal Gates, NAD Health Ministries Assistant. There were five nightly meetings with supper. Sabbath during the worship service was our sixth and final meeting. [Read the rest of this article...] jstefan posted on October 20, 2010 17:35
My mother Ruth would have been classified as suffering from OCD-obsessive compulsive disorder. From her early days as a farm girl, daughter of a... [Read the rest of this article...] jstefan posted on October 10, 2010 17:33
On Wednesday, September 29, our school came together to throw Pastor Josh a surprise baby shower. The students decorated the kitchen with paper chains... [Read the rest of this article...] jstefan posted on October 07, 2010 17:32
On September 26th, the Chesapeake Conference Adventurer Clubs met at Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum in St. Leonard, MD. The Adventurers that we... [Read the rest of this article...] jstefan posted on October 05, 2010 17:30
This was a great month at Crest Lane as we picked up several new students. In the upper grades we are now joined by Skyler in fifth grade and Rachel i... [Read the rest of this article...] jstefan posted on October 03, 2010 17:28
The night was perfect September 18, with tiny white lights surrounding the top of the tent's edges, giving just enough light to see. The six large pic... [Read the rest of this article...] jstefan posted on October 01, 2010 17:26
If you happened to be in the area of the Westminster SDA Church September 11, 2010, you would have seen many dressed in red, white and blue, spo... [Read the rest of this article...] jstefan posted on June 16, 2010 15:20
Out of our comfort zone! That’s how I felt along with about 15 other Westminster Adventist church members on Mother’s Day along Main Street in W... [Read the rest of this article...] jstefan posted on June 14, 2010 15:17
June 23: Mark Anthony Health School will be held in the Fellowship Hall 7pm. Check his program out: http://www.gccsda.com/?opt... [Read the rest of this article...] jstefan posted on June 12, 2010 15:16
The Adventurers once again marched in Westminster’s Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 31. It was a beautiful day, but a hot one. All para... [Read the rest of this article...] jstefan posted on June 10, 2010 15:15
The Outreach Committee led by Darcel Harris held a Health Fair at the church Sunday, May 23, 1-4 PM. Sun-Ah led out in the organization of the F... [Read the rest of this article...] jstefan posted on June 08, 2010 15:13
GROW had the second “Feed the Sheep” program, this time it was at Dutterers Park. It’s funny every time we start this program, we wonder will anyone s... [Read the rest of this article...] jstefan posted on June 06, 2010 15:11
They finally got what they’ve wanted for so long! A lock-in! The Adventurers had heard of the Pathfinders’ lock-in at Mt. St. Mary’s Colle... [Read the rest of this article...] jstefan posted on June 05, 2010 15:10
The Open House at Crest Lane was a fun event. There was a scavenger hunt for the students. Mrs. Smuda made up a list of about 15-20 items ... [Read the rest of this article...] jstefan posted on June 03, 2010 15:08
The aisles, at the sides, center and rear, of the church serve as escape routes during a fire or other life safety events. We want to/must keep ... [Read the rest of this article...] jstefan posted on June 01, 2010 15:07
Know Your Neighbor (KYN) had a rainy start, yet the small Gideon band saw the rain figuratively as the latter rain. Church, by going out to the byways... [Read the rest of this article...] jstefan posted on May 12, 2010 10:15
This time of the year the stark beauty of leafless trees and brown grass are transformed into the green that seems to engulf.
Not too many week... [Read the rest of this article...] jstefan posted on May 08, 2010 10:13
Please do not bring any more ink cartridges to the church. There is no longer a place to recycle them for money.
The Health Fair will be held i... [Read the rest of this article...] jstefan posted on May 05, 2010 10:12
Regeneration day was full of surprises. Pastor Anderson was not able to be our speaker due to death in the family. 3a.m. performed a song entitled, "S... [Read the rest of this article...] jstefan posted on May 04, 2010 10:09
This will be an opportunity for us to meeting our community through music, spoken word, and written literature. The idea is to get to know our neighbo... [Read the rest of this article...] jstefan posted on May 03, 2010 10:07
We are closing in on the last month of school and it has been a busy time. We visited Carroll Lutheran Nursing Home again, and students will be interv... [Read the rest of this article...] jstefan posted on May 02, 2010 10:06
April 17, 2010 was the beginning of the "Feed the Sheep" program. We visited the Bishop Garth Apartments on Charles Street in Westminster. The populat... [Read the rest of this article...] jstefan posted on May 01, 2010 10:04
A beautiful Easter Cantata, “In The Presence of Jehovah” by Sue C. Smith and Russell Mauldin was directed by our own Janice Wall at both Reisterstown ... [Read the rest of this article...] jstefan posted on April 14, 2010 09:44
The call for our church is to go into the community to let people know about Jesus' desire to have a relationship with them. This was exactly what hap... [Read the rest of this article...] jstefan posted on April 12, 2010 09:42
This time of the year is unpredictable! Weather can play tricks on you as it teases us with cool days and sudden warm days. Especially, th... [Read the rest of this article...] jstefan posted on April 10, 2010 09:40
Two crab apple seedlings free for the asking. The crab apple tree has a very pretty spring blossom. If interested call Diane 443-609-4118.... [Read the rest of this article...] jstefan posted on April 08, 2010 09:38
The WSDA Church Board met on March 18 to receive reports and to consider agenda items presented by the pastor and leaders. Reports from the Crest Lane... [Read the rest of this article...] jstefan posted on April 06, 2010 09:38
Gym night had much food (hot dogs with all the fixings), a large gym, a full day but few participants at first. Slowly over time young people tu... [Read the rest of this article...] jstefan posted on April 04, 2010 09:36
The Adventurers Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser had a good turn out with about 50 people. Those who didn't come missed out on a delicious meal: spaghetti,... [Read the rest of this article...] jstefan posted on April 03, 2010 09:35
The theme for HisSpace this month was “Families.” Young and older members of our church family came to worship and praise God together.... [Read the rest of this article...] jstefan posted on April 02, 2010 09:34
The Receveur Family, known in their music ministry as “Azure Fields,” came to Westminster on March 6 for the Worship Hour special music and vespers at... [Read the rest of this article...] jstefan posted on April 01, 2010 09:31
On March 20, WSDA enjoyed a combined meal, Vespers, and Talent, No Talent Social. Blessings were received. 49 were counted in attendance.
Vespe... [Read the rest of this article...] jstefan posted on March 10, 2010 14:44
Here is an interesting story appropriate for President’s month:
Abraham Lincoln and his loyal friend Berry were forlornly sitting on the front porch ... [Read the rest of this article...] jstefan posted on March 08, 2010 14:43
WANTED: gas stove, electric washer & dryer, A/C. Pls see Debbie Redeker or call at 443-536-7552.
As of NOW, everyone who works with... [Read the rest of this article...] jstefan posted on March 07, 2010 14:34
Fresh breeze, dark blue seas
Ocean music, tropical beauty
Palms sway in the breeze
- Naomi Crawford
Behind the mountains
The sun drifts l... [Read the rest of this article...] jstefan posted on March 06, 2010 14:33
I would like to thank EVERYONE who supported Crest Lane School by unloading the fruit trucks or purchasing the delicious fruit that was for sale from ... [Read the rest of this article...] jstefan posted on March 05, 2010 14:30
Judy, social chairperson, wants to thank each one for coming to the Fiesta Wellness Social, February 20. Considering those who were sick, those who we... [Read the rest of this article...] jstefan posted on March 04, 2010 14:28
Over the weekend of February 26-28, seven members of the Westminster Youth Group attended the Generation Rain Spiritual Retreat for students grades 9-... [Read the rest of this article...] jstefan posted on March 03, 2010 14:26
As we are all well aware, February was a month of snow. Many of us were kept busy shoveling the snow out of our driveways and sidewalks and assi... [Read the rest of this article...] jstefan posted on March 02, 2010 14:24
On the weekend of February 27 La Sonnette Handbell Ensemble from Blue Mountain Academy visited South Carroll, Westminster, and Triadelphia SDA Church.... [Read the rest of this article...] jstefan posted on March 01, 2010 14:23
Pathfinder’s Sabbath, February 20, started with the Pathfinders walking onto the platform and Mike Durant introducing himself as the Pathfinder direct... [Read the rest of this article...] jstefan posted on February 08, 2010 10:47 
Is God calling you to Prison ministry? Recently it came to my attention the need to have someone in our church who feels this special call. ... [Read the rest of this article...] jstefan posted on February 07, 2010 10:45
Adventist Singles Valentine Party will be held February 13 at the Chesapeake Conference office 6:30 PM. It is suggested that everyone we... [Read the rest of this article...] jstefan posted on February 06, 2010 10:44
The January HisSpace worship service started by kids helping Mrs. Wall with the song service, and gathering the offering which was for the worthy stud... [Read the rest of this article...] jstefan posted on February 05, 2010 10:41
The Youth of our church had a New Year's Party at the Smith house, January 16th with pizza and snacks and games. It was a lot of fun and there a... [Read the rest of this article...] jstefan posted on February 04, 2010 10:38
I have some great news to share with you concerning the results of the Cognitive Genesis study. After four years of collecting surveys and standardize... [Read the rest of this article...] jstefan posted on February 03, 2010 10:34
Crest Lane celebrated a School Spirit Day by wearing a hat to school on January 14. What a wide variety of hats! After lunch everyone gathered in the ... [Read the rest of this article...] jstefan posted on February 02, 2010 10:32
This Christmas the primary class brought in money to buy Honey Bees. The Heifer Foundation will send a hive of honey bees to a family struggling to fe... [Read the rest of this article...] jstefan posted on February 01, 2010 10:28
Sabbath, February 6 was scheduled to be the great Haiti Relief Sabbath, as Adventists across North America would take a special offering designed to h... [Read the rest of this article...] jstefan posted on January 08, 2010 07:18
We’ve heard it before, “no pain no gain.” They say that you should not use clichés in writing, but it is true: no pain no gain. Over... [Read the rest of this article...] jstefan posted on January 07, 2010 07:16
Special Musical Service: February 27, BMA Bell Choir
Next Fruit Orders: In by January 18, picked up by January 31, 9- 11am, weather per... [Read the rest of this article...] jstefan posted on January 06, 2010 07:14
The church board met on December 17, and huddled in the chilly basement of the church to consider routine items. Members reviewed the financial statem... [Read the rest of this article...] jstefan posted on January 05, 2010 07:11
On the evening of December 12, Adventurers members Edera, Astrid, Cameron, Breanna, Kenny, Matthew, and Ian along with various family members and thei... [Read the rest of this article...] jstefan posted on January 04, 2010 07:07
December 15 was the last meeting of 2009 for the Pathfinders and Adventurers. So, they had a party. They went through all the necessary things th... [Read the rest of this article...] jstefan posted on January 03, 2010 05:58
December was a busy month for Crest Lane students as they prepared for their play and special music. The Christmas play "Behind the Pageant" was given... [Read the rest of this article...] jstefan posted on January 02, 2010 05:55
Sabbath morning, December 12, was different all around. Sabbath school was shortened for the main event – Crest Lane School’s Christmas program. First... [Read the rest of this article...] jstefan posted on January 01, 2010 05:52
The annual Westminster Christmas Homecoming started at 7 pm, Friday evening, December 18. ‘Katie’ (Andee Johnson) is in charge of the annual church na... [Read the rest of this article...] jstefan posted on December 22, 2009 10:45
"Gambling-defined as a paid game of chance-increasingly impacts more and more people all over the world. The concept of winning at the expense o... [Read the rest of this article...] jstefan posted on December 22, 2009 10:44
-GC “Walk Thru Bethlehem” is on December 12, 13, 19 & 20 this year and costs is $4 each.
--Investment: Please turn in collected labels and ... [Read the rest of this article...] jstefan posted on December 22, 2009 10:41
It’s a new position in our church: Parish Nurse. They say the name has been changed to Faith Community Nursing, but I like the good old na... [Read the rest of this article...] jstefan posted on December 21, 2009 10:42
The WSDA Church Board met on November 19 to consider routine business. Tom Smith was singled out for special thanks for completion of the parking lot ... [Read the rest of this article...] jstefan posted on December 20, 2009 10:43
Recording artist, singer, song writer, and humorist Jeff Hunt, was our special guest on November 21. Reisterstown was invited to join Westminster. Soc... [Read the rest of this article...] jstefan posted on December 20, 2009 10:40
The young people of our church gathered together November 28 for HISspace. Worship was started with the Praise Team, 3AM, which is a group consi... [Read the rest of this article...] jstefan posted on December 17, 2009 10:39
A Crest Lane School Constituency meeting was called November 14, at 6 PM, to make a change in the way the school's constitution is written. It states ... [Read the rest of this article...] jstefan posted on December 15, 2009 10:38
This is to clarify Regeneration’s standing in the 7th-Day Adventist Church. The Adventist Regeneration Ministries is an affiliated organization of the... [Read the rest of this article...] jstefan posted on December 12, 2009 10:36
Editor’s Note: Since I’m still humming the tunes of Thanksgiving as I put together the events of November for this issue, I thought I’d poll some of o... [Read the rest of this article...] jstefan posted on December 10, 2009 10:35
Preparation has begun on our Christmas play and I invite everyone to the church on Sabbath, December 12 to see the play entitled Behind the Pageant. W... [Read the rest of this article...] jstefan posted on December 08, 2009 10:32
The November 22, 2009, Amateur Night at the Carroll County Art Council Theater in Westminster, Maryland was a great success. There were 14 contestants... [Read the rest of this article...] jstefan posted on December 04, 2009 10:24
Westminster Bobcats Adventurer Club went Roller Skating on November 8, at Sportsman Hall on Rt. 30 in Hampstead as a reward for doing well in their Jo... [Read the rest of this article...] jstefan posted on December 01, 2009 10:22
November 14 was Health Emphasis Sabbath and WSDA was especially privileged to have for our worship hour Katia Reinert, (RN, MSN, FNP, FCN) a Family Nu... [Read the rest of this article...] jstefan posted on November 25, 2009 10:16
-Investment: Please turn in collected labels and monies from your Investment Projects by December 12th so I can give our total on Sabbath, Decem... [Read the rest of this article...] jstefan posted on November 20, 2009 10:15
This month we come to the time of year the Jews celebrate as Rosh Hashanah or “the blowing of the trumpets.” Jewish tradition teaches that creation oc... [Read the rest of this article...] jstefan posted on November 17, 2009 10:11
If you don’t do your laundry, you will not have clean clothes to wear. If you don’t take you dog out, you will probably have a mess to clean on ... [Read the rest of this article...] jstefan posted on November 15, 2009 10:09
Following a sundown devotional by the Pastor, the WSDA Fall Business Meeting commenced on October 31 at 6:25pm in the fellowship hall. Chairs faced th... [Read the rest of this article...] jstefan posted on November 12, 2009 10:08
This month our field trip was to Maize Quest. The theme was Western as parents and students wandered through the maze looking for clues. After a bag l... [Read the rest of this article...] jstefan posted on November 06, 2009 10:06
“Attention, Forward, March.” The Adventurers and Eager Beavers smartly marched into the sanctuary with flags waving and bright grins and recited pledg... [Read the rest of this article...] jstefan posted on November 03, 2009 10:05
The Pathfinders have had two campouts during October. The first, October 9-11, a hiking - camping trip, was on the Appalachian Trail from Turner... [Read the rest of this article...] jstefan posted on November 01, 2009 10:01
Oh deer. At 7:45 AM, October 27 I was in my classroom getting ready for the day when I heard the smashing of glass. I yelled out, “What happened?” and... [Read the rest of this article...] jstefan posted on September 25, 2009 09:09
When I was teaching the Sabbath School lesson a few weeks ago, it suddenly dawned on me the reality that I was experiencing with my brother Timo... [Read the rest of this article...] jstefan posted on September 20, 2009 09:08
Diane Trickett is looking for some hostas that need to be divided. She has a particular color in mind and doesn't know the name of it but will k... [Read the rest of this article...] jstefan posted on September 15, 2009 09:07
August 22 was a special day, the launch of a new season for the youth church called, HISspace Worship. Our theme was Creation and Nature. ... [Read the rest of this article...] jstefan posted on September 12, 2009 09:06
The WSDA Church Board met on August 27 to consider matters of importance to the church. The Treasurer reported the account balances, including slightl... [Read the rest of this article...] jstefan posted on September 10, 2009 09:05
Crest Lane opened its doors on a hot and humid Tuesday, August 18. Some of the students and the teacher were trying to recover from their recent retur... [Read the rest of this article...] jstefan posted on September 05, 2009 09:03
This Parable series held at Westminster SDA from August 29 through September 5, has been a real blessing, refreshing and enlightening. Elder Ral... [Read the rest of this article...] jstefan posted on September 01, 2009 09:02
Imagine camping out with 35,000 other Pathfinders, kids and adults who believe in the same things, and are excited about Jesus, and are excited about ... [Read the rest of this article...] jstefan posted on August 25, 2009 09:01
A special program on Maryland Public TV a few nights ago was very compelling! The presentation was an investigative report on what has since bee... [Read the rest of this article...] jstefan posted on August 20, 2009 09:00
The WSDA church board is asking members to have a conversation with their feet. The subject is the appalling condition of the carpet in the church, wi... [Read the rest of this article...] jstefan posted on August 17, 2009 08:59
Crest Lane School Work-bee will be held Sunday, August 9.
Crest Lane School STARTS Tuesday, August 18 for a half day. Please make sure your stu... [Read the rest of this article...] jstefan posted on August 15, 2009 08:58
Pathfinders are rapidly working out their plans for the Oshkosh world-wide camporee. The space allotment at Oshkosh is 20’ x 70’, and so we will lay o... [Read the rest of this article...] jstefan posted on August 10, 2009 08:57
WSDA has scheduled a church revival and outreach program. Ralph Ringer is the Evangelism Coordinator of the Southern Union Conference. From August 29 ... [Read the rest of this article...] jstefan posted on August 05, 2009 08:56
The first full-school reunion for Edgecombe, Greater Baltimore Academy and GBJA was held Sabbath, July 18, at the Baltimore First SDA Church. Many mem... [Read the rest of this article...] jstefan posted on August 01, 2009 08:55
The church board met on July 16 to consider routine agenda items. The treasurer’s report reminded the board of the faithfulness of our members. The bo... [Read the rest of this article...] jstefan posted on July 25, 2009 09:01
Our family on the most part has not been accustomed to opening our home to strangers to stay a week especially with a rambunctious 4 year old.
In a... [Read the rest of this article...] jstefan posted on July 17, 2009 08:57
Judy would appreciate the Primary Class Parents please to remind their children to bring their Bibles and Quarterlies to SS each Sabbath. We want to t... [Read the rest of this article...] jstefan posted on July 15, 2009 09:18
“Doing the Dad Thing: Preparing Your Children for Now and Eternity” is the topic of a meeting for men, hosted by the Maryland Men of Faith, Tuesday, J... [Read the rest of this article...] jstefan posted on July 12, 2009 08:54
The last board meeting of the 2008-2009 church year was held on June 18. Routine items were processed including previous minutes, membership transfer ... [Read the rest of this article...] jstefan posted on July 10, 2009 08:48
Westminster Church sponsored Dr. John G. Clark to give seven lectures in the Carroll Hospital Education Center and at Westminster Church from June 23-... [Read the rest of this article...] jstefan posted on July 09, 2009 09:20
A 50th anniversary reunion is planned for July 18, honoring the first graduating class of Greater Baltimore Academy. If you or someone you know has at... [Read the rest of this article...] Site Administrator posted on July 07, 2009 10:57
In the Primary Class the kids had ice cream for filling the Marble Jar. Each week they could get a marble for being on time, have their Bible or... [Read the rest of this article...] Site Administrator posted on July 07, 2009 10:53
The theme for this year’s Adventurer’s Family Camp was Never too late to…. Grow, Give, Go.
380 adventurers and their families filled Mt. Aetna Camp i... [Read the rest of this article...] Site Administrator posted on July 07, 2009 10:42
On Sabbath, June 6, the Adventurers were invested with the honors they had earned during the 2008-09 school year and recited the Pledge of the Allegia... [Read the rest of this article...] Site Administrator posted on January 05, 2009 14:13 Hi Church, I am blessed to have been brought up in a church family who is willing to show their love. Firstly, you supported me in activities by providing the Sabbath schools, Christmas Programs, Adventures and Pathfinder Clubs. [Read the rest of this article...] Site Administrator posted on January 04, 2009 14:06 The David and Carolee Schreiner Baby Shower will long be remembered as the most wintry social event ever! While the weather interfered in many plans to participate, around forty-five guests struggled in to celebrate a new life. The new baby girl Schreiner will most likely be born by the time this newsletter has been distributed with due date of January 5, 2009! [Read the rest of this article...] Site Administrator posted on January 03, 2009 14:08 As of December 13, 2008, the Investment total was $1,672.68. The labels brought in $66.95. There will still be time to add to Investment totals for the rest of the year. Several turned in a sizeable amount Christmas Sabbath. The grand total will be announced in February. Last year's total for Investment was $1,743.35. [Read the rest of this article...] Site Administrator posted on January 02, 2009 14:04 It was family time for the residents of the Safehaven Shelter as GROW Mission provided the annual Christmas Dinner. Praise God, the Pastor, his wife, Jan and daughter, Tybee was there and provided us with lovely music, Jingle Bells being the shelter residents favorite. [Read the rest of this article...] Site Administrator posted on January 01, 2009 14:02
The annual WSDA Christmas Homecoming was on December 19 at 7pm. Musical numbers were wrapped into a story starring Don and Leesa Wong and Jeff Tyler, ... [Read the rest of this article...] Site Administrator posted on December 06, 2008 14:46 Elsie, Noni, and Diane from the Westminster church attended the prayer conference November 7th & 8th at the Columbia Union Conference. The husband & wife team of the Janis & Jerry Page, shared what was on their hearts. This conference would be like no other. There were many stories to illustrate the power of prayer. God can give so much more if one only believes and asks. [Read the rest of this article...] Site Administrator posted on December 06, 2008 14:45 The theme for our Health and Temperance Day on Sabbath, November 8, 2008, was "Restoring God's Image in Humanity." We were privileged to have Dr. Gasper Colon, professor of religion and a recent past president of Columbia Union College, as the key note speaker for our special health and temperance day. His lovely wife, May Ellen, also accompanied him for this special time. [Read the rest of this article...] Site Administrator posted on December 06, 2008 14:37 The morning was chilly but hearts were warmed as children of all ages gathered together on Sabbath morning, November 22, for HISspace children’s church. The theme for the day was using our talents for the Lord, specifically talking about music. What better way to start then with a song service led out by Jan Wall and finished with Amazing Grace sung by Dominique Wilson. [Read the rest of this article...] Site Administrator posted on December 06, 2008 14:29 Sabbath, November 15, the Adventurers marched in to the tune of their club song "We are Adventures!" Ms. Debbie asked the congregation to stand as they all said the Pledges: Pledge of Allegiance to American flag, Christian flag, Bible, the Adventurer Pledge and Laws. Ms. Elizabeth introduced her staff, spoke about the Adventure law, and introduced the children. Each child explained what one part of the law (Jesus can help me to be: obedient, pure, true, kind, respectful, attentive, helpful, cheerful, thoughtful, reverent) meant. [Read the rest of this article...] Site Administrator posted on November 07, 2008 16:15 The school has just finished the first quarter of the year already. Our field trip to the corn maize in Pennsylvania saw thrilled children and adults meandering through the rows of corn looking for clues to unlock the secrets about China. Only Wayne and Garrett Short successfully found them all. We also took a trip on a wagon to the orchard so that each student could pick a bag of apples and a pumpkin. [Read the rest of this article...] Site Administrator posted on November 07, 2008 16:13
On Sabbath, October 25th, Robert Zentz, who lives at Fairhaven in Sykesville, celebrated his 91st birthday. Since he cannot attend church, a few... [Read the rest of this article...] Site Administrator posted on November 07, 2008 16:09 October was a special HISspace Worship; the men of the church hosted HISspace, ministering to around 50 children and adults. Brad Snyder and Pastor Wall began with a rousing song service. Brad shared a special song to set the tone of the worship. Since our theme was “Generations: God gives us people to help us learn about Him," [Read the rest of this article...] Site Administrator posted on November 07, 2008 16:05 “Let’s have a party!” “No, we need to hold our second Church Business Meeting!” So October 18 became a “Business Party” starting off with vespers by the Johnson-Greene Family Quartet at 6 PM. Everyone sang a few familiar hymns with guitar accompaniment by Del, and then the quartet sang three of their new arrangements. [Read the rest of this article...] Site Administrator posted on November 07, 2008 15:58 Women’s Ministries Sabbath, October 25th, started with a salute to our military service men. Each stood up and told which of the armed forces he was in and his rank. This Sabbath celebrated the women in our church. Samantha Young, assistant to the president of communications at the Chesapeake conference and Women's Ministries leader spoke to us from Ruth 1:8-17, the story of Ruth and her "Divine Destiny." [Read the rest of this article...] Site Administrator posted on November 07, 2008 15:57 The weather was with us as we loaded up our wagons and headed out of Dodge early on the evening of Oct 3rd. “Head East!” said the conference officials and surely you’ll find gold in the sand. “Boy is that odd,” I thought, “Gold was found in the mountains.” So we loaded the gear and gathered a few souls and ventured to the dunes of Cape Henlopen bordered at Lewes, Delaware. [Read the rest of this article...] Site Administrator posted on September 12, 2008 15:59 They looked resplendent and glowing on their “thrones” as guests arrived August 24, 2008, with a smaller version of the golden anniversary cake between them that read “Spence and Darlene Hall, 50 Years of Happiness.” Their daughter, Tina Hudgins, had made all the arrangements for a lovely open house: from the sparkling huge, green grapes and strawberries, hors d’ovres meatballs and cold stuffed chicken salad pasta shells to small bottles of water tied with gold ribbons and labeled with her parents’ names and anniversary dates. [Read the rest of this article...] Site Administrator posted on September 12, 2008 15:58 Once again, our experience at the Carroll County Fair was a smashing success. The Lord has blessed us tremendously. Howard Karst and Pastor Steve helped set up the health tent on Friday, July 25th. [Read the rest of this article...] Site Administrator posted on September 05, 2008 16:05 There are two VBS Mission projects and we need your help: [Read the rest of this article...] Site Administrator posted on September 05, 2008 16:04 New board members, Mike Bechler and Roberta Little wasted no time in becoming oriented to the WSDA church board on July 17, asking tough questions... [Read the rest of this article...] Site Administrator posted on September 05, 2008 16:03  Martha Reed Harris II graduated with honors with a Culinary Certification from Carroll County Career Vocational School on May 29, 2008. She also received her high school diploma from Winters Mill High School with honors... [Read the rest of this article...] Site Administrator posted on September 05, 2008 16:00 It was announced as an innocent “Summer Brunch” but planned as a double surprise for two mothers-to-be. A little baby boy named Ethan Parker Simantel arrived July 8 and surprised his parents, Mandy & Shane, AND the whole party at Westminster SDA Church! Fortunately, Baby Ethan ... [Read the rest of this article...] Site Administrator posted on September 05, 2008 15:58 The elegant lady, Lorraine Hunt, balancing an accordion on her lap admitted to being 75, but her voice was strong and rich as she blended with her daughter’s family, Jan, Tybee and Pastor Steve. The sanctuary was never fuller... [Read the rest of this article...] Site Administrator posted on July 31, 2008 17:42 2008 VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL WAS OUT OF THIS WORLD!!
Greeted by floating silver moons and star balloons, the 22 participants in Westminster’s 2008 Vacation Bible School knew they were in for a real treat this year: COSMIC CITY! Under the VERY organized direction of Cristal Tyler (who was quick to point out SHE was under the direction of GOD!), 44 volunteers in bright lime green T-shirts were all in their places with a schedule in hand ready to have ... [Read the rest of this article...] | |
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