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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...

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June 23: Mark Anthony Health School will be held in the Fellowship Hall 7pm.  Check his program out:    http://www.gccsda.com/?opt...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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 ...

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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...

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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...

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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....

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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...

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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...

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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,...

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The theme for HisSpace this month was “Families.”   Young and older members of our church family came to worship and praise God together....

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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...

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On March 20, WSDA enjoyed a combined meal, Vespers, and Talent, No Talent Social. Blessings were received.  49 were counted in attendance. Vespe...

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In The Presence Of Jehovah An Easter Celebration April 3, 2010 Reisterstown Adventist Church  11:00 AM Westminster Adventist Church  7:0...

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Here is an interesting story appropriate for President’s month: Abraham Lincoln and his loyal friend Berry were forlornly sitting on the front porch ...

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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...

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Fresh breeze, dark blue seas Ocean music, tropical beauty Palms sway in the breeze - Naomi Crawford   Behind the mountains The sun drifts l...

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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 ...

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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...

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Over the weekend of February 26-28, seven members of the Westminster Youth Group attended the Generation Rain Spiritual Retreat for students grades 9-...

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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...

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On the weekend of February 27 La Sonnette Handbell Ensemble from Blue Mountain Academy visited South Carroll, Westminster, and Triadelphia SDA Church....

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Pathfinder’s Sabbath, February 20, started with the Pathfinders walking onto the platform and Mike Durant introducing himself as the Pathfinder direct...

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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. ...

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  Adventist Singles Valentine Party will be held February 13 at the Chesapeake Conference office 6:30 PM.  It is suggested that everyone we...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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 ...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Special Musical Service:  February 27, BMA Bell Choir Next Fruit Orders:  In by January 18, picked up by January 31, 9- 11am, weather per...

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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...

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On the evening of December 12, Adventurers members Edera, Astrid, Cameron, Breanna, Kenny, Matthew, and Ian along with various family members and thei...

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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...

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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...

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Sabbath morning, December 12, was different all around. Sabbath school was shortened for the main event – Crest Lane School’s Christmas program. First...

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The annual Westminster Christmas Homecoming started at 7 pm, Friday evening, December 18. ‘Katie’ (Andee Johnson) is in charge of the annual church na...

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"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...

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-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 ...

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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...

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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 ...

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Recording artist, singer, song writer, and humorist Jeff Hunt, was our special guest on November 21. Reisterstown was invited to join Westminster. Soc...

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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...

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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 ...

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This is to clarify Regeneration’s standing in the 7th-Day Adventist Church. The Adventist Regeneration Ministries is an affiliated organization of the...

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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...

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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...

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The November 22, 2009, Amateur Night at the Carroll County Art Council Theater in Westminster, Maryland was a great success. There were 14 contestants...

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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...

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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...

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-Investment:  Please turn in collected labels and monies from your Investment Projects by December 12th so I can give our total on Sabbath, Decem...

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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...

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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 ...

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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...

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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...

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“Attention, Forward, March.” The Adventurers and Eager Beavers smartly marched into the sanctuary with flags waving and bright grins and recited pledg...

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The Pathfinders have had two campouts during October.  The first, October 9-11, a hiking - camping trip, was on the Appalachian Trail from Turner...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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.  ...

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The WSDA Church Board met on August 27 to consider matters of importance to the church. The Treasurer reported the account balances, including slightl...

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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...

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This Parable series held at Westminster SDA from August 29 through September 5, has been a real blessing, refreshing and enlightening.  Elder Ral...

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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 ...

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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...

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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...

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Saturday, Aug. 29, 11:00 A.M.Open Heart Surgery Saturday, Aug. 29, 7:00 P.M.Come To The Lord’s Wedding Sunday, Aug. 30, 7:00 P.M.Build On The Rock ...

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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...

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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...

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WSDA has scheduled a church revival and outreach program. Ralph Ringer is the Evangelism Coordinator of the Southern Union Conference. From August 29 ...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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“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...

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The last board meeting of the 2008-2009 church year was held on June 18. Routine items were processed including previous minutes, membership transfer ...

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Westminster Church sponsored Dr. John G. Clark to give seven lectures in the Carroll Hospital Education Center and at Westminster Church from June 23-...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Opening Meeting Tuesday June 23 at 6:30pm to 7:30pm with additional time for questions.  For more information call. Where?  The Learning Ce...

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A new Bible Study group has formed and will begin their studies January 3, 2009. They will meet on the 1st and 3rd Sabbaths of each month after church...

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The church will be collecting items to assist a family who has lost everything in fire. Nancy will be collecting goods from now till January 31 – twin...

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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.

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Predictions for 2009 will abound over this week before January 1, 2009.  They will cover the gamut from the sheer gloomy and scary to “happy days are here again!”  Some will see the future year as half empty and some will see it as half full.  

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Crest Lane has partnered up with Amazon.com for a fundraiser. Buy your vegetarian foods there and Crest Lane will receive 10% of that sale. Go to www....

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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! 

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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. 

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Sabbath School Council meets immediately after church January 10 in the sanctuary. 
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The December 18 WSDA Church Board studied a somewhat improved financial statement, approved the minutes of the previous meeting, and reluctantly appro...

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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.

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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, ...

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Crest Lane students presented the annual Christmas program to the Westminster congregation on December 13. Students began the program with choir music and chimes conducted by Jan Wall followed by a play entitled "The Perfect Fit” by a mix of students from the upper and lower grades. The play was a modern Christmas tale about a family learning the true blessings of giving instead of receiving.   

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Could It Be “Chicken Little’s Squawk Is Right? 

“The Lord has shown me clearly that the image of the beast will be formed before probation closes; for it is to be the great test for the people of God, by which their eternal destiny will be decided. . .”  Vol. 7 EGW Comments to the Adventist Bible Commentary p 976 

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Westminster Christmas Homecoming is scheduled for 7 PM, Friday evening, December 19.  Mark your calendars for this extraordinary holiday experien...

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This month started off with a bang with all the fun surrounding the Fall Fest on November 1st. Cristal did a wonderful job with this event that was held in the gym. The eighth graders held a cake walk that was hosted by Cheryl Smith. With her help they raised $175 for their class trip. We want to extend a thank you to all the generous people who took the time to donate a cake for the event. The grand prize winner was Michelle Sipes who won a gorgeous carrot cake made by Sue Schubert. 

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The November 29 weekend completed six weeks of Pastor Mark Finley's impassioned and timely worldwide satellite evangelism series from Orlando, Florida.  Though billed as a new approach with new material, Finley knows what has worked in the past. His global call and basically the same sequence and materials were presented as the first series in NET ‘95.

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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. 

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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.  

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On November 20, the WSDA Church Board met to review the financial statement and various other issues.

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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. 

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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. 

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Crest Lane Home & School held its first ever Fall Festival fundraising event on the evening of Saturday, November 2nd at Crest Lane School.  What a wonderful evening of fellowship and fun it was for the non-church members and church members who attended! 

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As a way of saying thank you for attending DISCOVERIES08 Prophecy Series during October and November at the Adventist Church, you will not want to miss this live local presentation studying the Old Testament book of Daniel!

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By the time this newsletter is distributed, we will hopefully have a new president of the USA! We have been hearing Election 08 now for almost 2 years. If you are like me, enough is enough. Let’s get this election over! 
 
I hope that you voted your conscience and ARE registered to vote! On your ballot Tuesday, you also decided about MD slot gambling and whether one can vote with more flexible parameters than an 18-hour window only on Election Day. 

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Westminster Christmas Homecoming is scheduled for 7 PM, Friday evening, December 19. Mark your calendars for this extraordinary holiday experienc...

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You're invited to a baby shower for David and Carolee Schreiner (Giles) on December 6th at 5:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall.  Come join us for a ...

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We are pleased to announce the safe arrival on October 17, 2008, of our second grandson, Nathaniel Quinn Bieberitz (Nathan), first child and son of Tr...

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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.

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Grace Mathew, RN, working for Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, was selected Nurse Super Star for the month of September, 2008. She was nominated and awarded by the Nursing Department of Sinai Hospital. Her picture was hung in the lobby of the Hospital so that visitors and employees could see.

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On Sabbath, October 25th, Robert Zentz, who lives at Fairhaven in Sykesville, celebrated his 91st birthday.  Since he cannot attend church, a few...

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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,"

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The Adventurer club arrived at the Washington Nat'l Zoo October 19, about 10:30a. Each had his own idea about what to see. They started off with the zebras and cheetahs, then the elephants.

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“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.

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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."

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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.

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Greetings from the dusty trail. It would seem that the Timber Wolves are off to a strong start. Registration night brought out the masses and eight recruits were signed up for the 2008-09 season. In the wings are four sprinters, just waiting on paperwork. And making their way to the stands are three young rustlers just itching to join the team. Lord willing, this club will see 15 young, talented, eager and on-fire-for-the-Word-of-God Pathfinders.

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The sight of the New York Triathlon entrant crawling across this finish line left an indelible mark in my mind. He had already finished the 1,500-meter swim and 40-kilometer bike ride portions of the New York City Triathlon and was just steps away from finishing the 10-kilometer run when he reached the end of physical endurance. His brother wrote, “The weather that day was very hot and very humid and his body became dehydrated and heat exhaustion set in. He had to crawl across the finish line because he had expended every last ounce of energy he had.”

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George Oyieno will introduce his new wife and our church will hold a celebration  on October 4, starting with vespers at 6:30, supper at 7:15p an...

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THY KINGDOM COME! September 20, will be Campmeeting at Hagerstown. Our church will be open but we will connect to the satellite at 11:30-12:30pm ...

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Please Save Your Labels. Morning Star Farms, Worthington, Loma Linda, Natural Touch... Each label is worth 5 cents when turned in for Investment. A pr...

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September 30th is the end of the 3rd quarter for Investment Labels to be turned in. I need them in by Sabbath, September 27; I have to have them in to...

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Amazing Facts for Kids Adventures takes place in the WSDA Sanctuary September 12-20, 8-9 PM.
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Harry Johnson

Harry Johnson was one of the oldest members who attended Westminster Seventh-day Adventist church in recent years. You could find him sitting on the piano side with ear phones and a portable receiver to assist with his hearing. He could still sing along with the hymns and paid close attention to the sermon, especially when his son, Del was preaching. He actively assisted in editing for the WSDA NEWS any articles we sent to him.

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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.

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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

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Crest Lane School is off to another exciting year. This year as students walked into their classrooms, they were greeted by the sight of a small goodie bag on each desk. Ms. Nancy gave each student, teacher, and aide a survival kit that brought a smile to each face. We have enrolled 11 students in grades 1-4 and 14 students in grades 5-8.

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My high school was tuned into the space program in the 1960’s. I recall rolling out TVs to watch blastoffs from Gus Grissom’s July 21, 1961, to the Apollo 11 moon landing. They were unforgettable...

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There are two VBS Mission projects and we need your help:

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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...

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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...

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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 ...

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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...

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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 ...

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