Feeding The Homeless at Arch Street UMC, Philadelphia

Ablaze Youth and Juniors for Jesus are heading down there on April 29 to feed those who come to the church for food.   We could use your help.  We are planning on serving the people hot roast beef sandwhiches, baked pototoe, corn and dessert.  Below are items that need to be purchased to provide these people with food.  If you could help with any of these items that would be great.  Just let me know what you are able to do.  There will also be a sign up sheet outside the Sanctuary.  If you do no...
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Messiah College Handbell Choir Concert May 7, 2012

Join us for an evening of beautiful handbell music as the Messiah College Handbell Choir will give a concert on Monday, May 7, 2012 at 7:00pm. The Messiah College Handbell Choir is under the leadership of Dr. Shawn Gingrich. Dr. Gingrich serves First United Methodist Church in Hershey as Director of Music Ministry where he directs the choirs and serves as organist. In addition to his church work, Shawn is the adjunct organ instructor at Messiah College. He also directs the Hershey Handbell En...
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“We Are Spirit-Filled, Part 2” (4/15/12)

Pastor Blaik J. Westhoff, Acts 8:26-40 Sermon Questions: 1. In the beginning of the book of Acts Jesus says "You will be my witnesses...”. To whom was he speaking? 2. Was it Philip the Apostle or Philip the Deacon that witnessed to the Ethiopian? 3. Can a Christian be full of the Holy Spirit and not be Jesus' witness? 4. Can you remember a time when you did something unexpected or went somewhere unexpected only to find out that the Holy Spirit created a witnessing opportunity? Fu...
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Ablaze Series: Rhythm

In this series we are talking about Rhythm and how every piece of our lives is connected. If you went to a band concert and the flutes were out of tune, the last thing you would want is for the tuba section to just play louder in an attempt to try to drown out the squeaky flute players. The same is true in families. When something is not right in our lives, it affects how we relate to others. If one of you has a bad day, where is that frustration usually displayed? At home, to other family memb...
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“Thank God for Nothing!” (4/8/12)

Pastor Blaik J. Westhoff, John 20:1-23 Sermon Questions: 1. What do you think of when you hear the phrase "Thanks for nothing"? 2. What is the importance of the empty tomb? 3. What can substantiate Jesus’claims? 4. What will you be thanking God for today? Further Study: Luke 24:13-35 1. Why would Jesus walk for hours with these disciples without revealing himself? 2. Is there significance in the timing of the breaking of the bread and the disciples recognizing Jesus? ...
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