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St. John's Episcopal Church, the Rev. Stephanie Yancy will speak Sunday at the 8 and 10:15 a.m. communion services. The parish choir will provide music at the later service. Sunday school classes begin at 9 a.m., including an adult forum on The First Paul.

St. Mark's Lutheran Church, the Rev. Quentin Fleming will preside at the 8:15 a.m. worship and the 10:30 a.m. communion services Sunday on the topic, Your Money and Your Life. Sunday school is at 9:15 a.m.

Trinity Lutheran Church, Hagerstown, the Rev. Kathleen Reed is guest preacher Sunday at the 8:30 a.m. praise worship in fellowship hall and the 10:55 a.m. evangelical worship service in the sanctuary. Lay assisting minister at the later service is John Ziesmer.

St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Smithsburg, Pastor Mark Mooney will lead the 9:30 a.m. Sunday service on A Little Goes A Long Way. Mooney and one of his puppet friends will also share a children's sermon.

First Christian Church, Interim Minister Tim Murtaugh will give the message, The Danger of Acting Religious, at the 9:30 and 11:15 a.m. services Sunday. Special music by David McKinley, the Crusaders and Chancel choirs. Sunday school for all ages at 11:15 a.m.

First Baptist Church, 15 High St., Hagerstown, Pastor Thom Smith will speak at the 11 a.m. service Sunday on The Master's Men, Part 3. Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. Sunday service at 6 p.m.

Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren, 20402 Beaver Creek Road, Pastor Rachel Black will speak at the 10 a.m. service Sunday. Stan Barkdoll is worship leader. Sunday school for all ages begins at 9 a.m.

Trinity Episcopal Church, Chambersburg, Pa., Sunday, the Rev. Edward Peck will be preacher/celebrant at the 8 and 10 a.m. services on a stewardship theme. Sunday school is at 9:45 a.m.

Valley Assembly of God Christian Life Center, 17544 York Road, Hagerstown, Sunday, the topic at the 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. services is The Secret of Spiritual Power. Bible Study for all ages at 9 a.m. Sunday evening's 6 p.m. Royal Rangers and Girls Ministries on the theme, A Very Popular Text. Wednesday's youth service is at 7 p.m. on Living Stones.

Calvary United Methodist Church, Martinsburg, W.Va., the message at 8:30 and 10:45 a.m. services Sunday is If I Win the Lottery! Sunday school at 9:30 a.m.

Grace Brethren Church, 250 Philadelphia Ave., Waynesboro, Pa., Pastor Larry Weber will speak at 10:40 a.m. Sunday on The Spirit of Truth. Christian Education for all ages at 9:30 a.m. Family fellowship at 6 p.m. on A Priest Dies. Wednesday is the 6:06 p.m. gathering, a meal, prayer and Bible study. Teen Club at 7 p.m.

A Cry in the Wilderness Ministries, 13194 Monterey Lane, meeting in Steve's Studio/Gallery at Tracey's Corner in Blue Ridge Summit, Pa., Sunday morning worship at 10:30 a.m. will feature the topic, The Lord Jehovah is my Strength, by Pastor Steve Burdette. Melissa Ambrose will lead children's Bible time.

St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 14106 National Pike, Clear Spring, Pastor Allen Reed will speak Sunday on Living on Faith at the 8:15 a.m. communion service with children's sermon. Sunday school at 9:45 a.m.

Mount Tabor Lutheran Church, 14615 Fairview Church Road, Clear Spring, Pastor Allen Reed will speak Sunday on Living on Faith at the 10:30 a.m. service, which includes a children's sermon. Sunday school at 9:30 a.m.

Zion United Church of Christ, the 11 a.m. Sunday service features a sermon by the Rev. Gerry Hanberry on How Much is Enough? Sunday school is at 9:45 a.m.

Welty Church of the Brethren, Greensburg, the Rev. Mike Manthos will lead the service Sunday at 10:45 a.m. on the topic, The Story of Remembrance. Sunday school at 9:30 a.m.

Mount Vernon Reformed UCC, Keedysville, Pastor Delancy Catlett will speak on Risk and Restoration at the 10:45 a.m. service.

Christ Reformed UCC, Sharpsburg, Pastor Delancy Catlett will speak on Risk and Restoration at the 10:45 a.m. service.

Church of the Holy Trinity UCC, Halfway, the Rev. Tim Leighton will speak at the 10:45 a.m. service Sunday on Risking It All. Adult Bible study is at 9:30 a.m. Children's Sunday school is at 10:45 a.m.

Tri-State Fellowship, Sunday, Pastor Tim Lester will speak on Keep Your Head in the Game at the 9:30 a.m. services. Pastor Eric Boutieller will lead the 11 a.m. service. Full morning children's and student programs are offered for infants through 12th grade, along with many choices for adults during both sessions. Youth groups for high school and middle school held at 6 p.m.

Church of Christ in the Great Valley, 7306 Wheeler Road, Boonsboro, Paul Toothman will speak Sunday at 10 a.m. on Freedom and Forgiveness Are Never Free. Sunday school at 9 a.m.

Trinity UCC, 33 Potomac St., Boonsboro, the Rev. Don Stevenson will speak Sunday at 10:30 a.m. on the topic, What Life Requires.

St. Peter's (Beard's) Lutheran Church, Old Forge Road, the Rev. David Baker will speak at the 9:15 a.m. service Sunday on Breaking the Taboo.

Emmanuel United Methodist Church, Sunday, Pastor Randy Reid will speak at the 9:30 a.m. worship service on All. Sunday school is at 10:45 a.m.

Grossnickle Church of the Brethren, Myersville, at Sunday's 10:30 am worship, Pastor Tim Ritchey Martin will speak on Worshipful Giving. Sunday School begins at 9:30 am.

Grace Bible Church, 2327 Hoffman Road, Greencastle, Pa., Pastor Herman Fisler will speak on Pilate Before Jesus at 9:30 a.m. Sunday service. Sunday school is at 10:45 a.m. At the 7 p.m. service Sunday, Pastor Greg Kell will speak. Family night is at 7 p.m. Wednesday.

Mount Zion Lutheran Church, Md. 67 and Locust Grove Road, Rohrersville, the Rev. Blaine Feightner will speak at the 8:45 a.m. service Sunday on the topic, Divine Intervention. Christian education is at 10 a.m.

Sharpsburg Church of the Brethren, the Rev. Tom Fralin will speak at the 9:30 a.m. service Sunday on What Can We Bring To The Table? Carman Canfield is worship leader. Children's Sunday school is at 10 a.m. and adults at 10:45 a.m.

St. Matthew's United Methodist Church, the Rev. Jerry Lowans' message at the 9:30 a.m. service on Thank a Vet Sunday is The Choice to Obey. There will be a children's message. Music by adult chancel choir. Sunday school at 10:40 a.m.

St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Clear Spring, Pastor Elaine Swinehart will speak at the 10:30 a.m. communion service Sunday on A Penny for the Lord. Sunday school at 9:15 a.m. Prayer time, Wednesdays 11a.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Grace United Methodist Church, Pastor Clark Carr will speak Sunday at the 8:30 and 11 a.m. Veterans Day celebration on the topic, Giving Everything They Have. Sunday school is at 9:45 a.m.

Paramount Brethren in Christ Church, Pastor Jim Stauffer's topic at the 8:30 and 10:45 a.m. services Sunday is The Worth of the Word. Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and children's church at 10:45 a.m.

West End Chapel, Pastor Shane Wilt will speak at the 11 a.m. service Sunday on the topic, Thanking God. Tim Freed is worship leader.

Park Road Bible Church, Pastor Ronald Key will discuss The Imperatives of Salvation at the 10:45 a.m. worship service Sunday. Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. Evening worship is at 6 p.m. Wednesday prayer service and Bible study at 7 p.m.

Otterbein United Methodist Church, 108 E. Franklin St., Hagerstown, the Rev. Stephen Robison will lead the 8:15 and 11 a.m. traditional services and the 9:45 a.m. informal service on She Needs To Be Committed. Sunday school at 9:30 a.m.

Washington Square United Methodist Church, Pastor Jerry Lowans will speak at the 11 a.m. service on Thank a Vet Sunday on The Choice to Obey. There will be a children's message. Music by the Can-Do choir. Sunday school at 9:30 a.m.

Benevola United Methodist Church, Boonsboro, Pastor John Dean will speak Sunday at 9 a.m. on the topic, A Penny's Worth of Faith.

New Beginning Full Gospel Church, three miles north of Martinsburg, W.Va., U.S. 11, the Rev. Wally Justis and his wife Sandra, will minister at 10 a.m. Sunday.

Hagerstown Christ's Reformed Church UCC, the Rev. Gregg Meserole will speak at the 9:30 a.m. worship service Sunday on Blessed By An Ancient Future Faith. Judy Bowman will give personal testimony. The Rev. Rebecca Hoover will be liturgist. Meserole will give the children's message. A social time follows.

Church school for all ages begins at 11 a.m.

Broadfording Church of the Brethren Fellowship, 14010 Greencastle Pike, Hagerstown, the Rev. Len Smith will speak at the 10:30 a.m. service Sunday on Selective Hearing. Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible study at 6:45 p.m.

St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, Pastor Mike Henning will deliver the message, Love Divine, All Love Excelling, at the 8:15 and 10:45 a.m. services Sunday. Sunday school at 9:30 a.m.

Ringgold Church of Christ, Don Conley, senior pastor, will speak at the 9:20 and 11 a.m. services Sunday on Renewal of Wedding Vows in The Vow series. Sunday school at 9:20 and 11 a.m. Adult Bible study, teen and children's activities begin Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.

Mount Zion Mennonite Church, Boonsboro, Pastor Craig Oury's topic at the 10 a.m. service Sunday is Knowing. Children's church begins at 10:30 am. Sunday school for all ages at 11:15 a.m.

Maranatha Brethren Church, Pastor Ron Shank will give a Bible message, Persecution, at 10:55 a.m. Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. Sunday evening programs at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday family night activities at 7 p.m.

Christian Science Society, the topic Sunday at 10:30 a.m. will be Adam and Fallen Man. Sunday school for young people up to age 20 meets at 10:30 a.m. during worship. Meetings are held on the first and third Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. The Reading Room at 235 N. Potomac St. is open one hour before and after services.

Blair's Valley First Church of God, Sunday at 10:45 a.m., the Rev. Bob Stone will speak on We Honor Those Who Serve You. Sunday school is at 9:30 a.m. with Youth Minister Molly Betz. Wednesday Bible study at 6:45 p.m.

St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, Williamsport, Pastor Mark Sandell will preach at the 8:30 and 11 a.m. services Sunday on Jesus' Prayer of Thanks. Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. The youth group for grades 6 to 12 meets at 6 p.m.

Unitarian Universalist Church, 13245 Cearfoss Pike, the Rev. Valerie Wills will speak Sunday at 10:45 a.m. on Retiring the Carnivorous. The children's religious education classes, which also begin at 10:45 a.m., are about The Spirit of Adventure. Fellowship and refreshments follow at noon. Two labyrinths, indoor and outdoor, will be available from 1 to 3 p.m.

Church of Joyous Living, guests from The Center for Spiritual Enlightenment in Virginia will lead a special noon service Sunday at the Holiday Inn Express in Ranson, W.Va. An information session will follow.

Brownsville Church of the Brethren, Sunday, Pastor Alan Smith will speak at the 10:45 a.m. worship service on the topic, Unless The Lord. Vaughn Crowl is worship leader. Sunday school at 9:30 a.m.

Downsville Church of the Brethren, Homecoming Sunday at 10:35 a.m., Pastor Wilkie Nunn will speak on What A Day That Will Be. Joel Gaylor is worship leader. Sunday school at 9:30 a.m.

St. Paul's Reformed Church, east of Clear Spring, Pastor John Toms will speak on the topic, The Full Measure, at 11 a.m. Sunday. Sunday school for all ages is at 9:45 a.m.

St. Paul's Free Lutheran Church of Leitersburg, Pastor Terry Culler will speak at the 10:30 a.m. service Sunday on Those Who Have Ears. Church education is at 9:15 a.m. The Crossways classes will meet at 7 p.m. Monday and 10:30 a.m. Tuesday.

St. James Brethren Church, Pastor Brian Moore's topic Sunday at the 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. services is The Compelling Power of Love. Sunday school at 9:15 a.m.

St. John's Lutheran Church, Martinsburg, W.Va., James Snyder from the W.Va.-Western Md. synod will be guest speaker Sunday at the 8:30 and 11 a.m. services. Sunday school is at 9:45 a.m.

Hagerstown Grace Brethren Church, Pastor Harald Bjerga will speak on God on the Inside: Produces Fruit, at the 10:15 a.m. worship service Sunday. Sunday school at 9 a.m. Family night Sunday at 6.

Hilltop Christian Fellowship, 9508 National Pike, Big Pool, coffee and fellowship at 8:30 a.m. features the topic, Don't All Religions Lead to God? The Rev. Dennis Whitmore will speak at the 9:30 a.m. service Sunday on Life: Blessed Up or Messed Up. Sunday school begins at 11 a.m. Tuesday Bible study at 7 p.m. on Prayer.

Church of Christ at Hagerstown, 10014 White Hall Road, Gerrard Fess will give the message, Preaching and Pouting, at the 10 a.m. service Sunday. Bible classes at 9 a.m. Wednesday prayer meeting, Faith Weavers for children and Bible study at 7 p.m. For transportation, call 301-733-5244.

North Side Mennonite Church, 716 N. Locust St., Pastor Gary Zook will speak at 10:30 a.m. Sunday on When Jesus Stooped Down. Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. A night of singing will be Sunday at 7 p.m. Wednesday Bible study at 7 p.m.

Christ Reformed Church, UCC, 304 E. German St., Shepherdstown, W.Va., across from the train station, Ronald Grubb will present the sermon Sunday entitled Using God - Creativity to Give to God at the 11 a.m. service.

Germantown Church of God, 16924 Raven Rock Road, Cascade, Pastor Mark Hosler will speak Sunday at 8:15 and 10:30 a.m. services on You Are Blessed. Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. Children's church during the 10:30 a.m. service. At 6 p.m., evening vespers with Nancy Derrick from Camp Joy-El Ministries and Bible basic training for children ages 4 to grade 6.

Manor Church of the Brethren, Boonsboro, Pastor Joy Zepp is speaking during the 10:30 a.m. service Sunday on the topic, Ripe for Picking. John Golden is worship leader. The monthly young adults carry-in meal follows. Sunday school for all ages is at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible study begin at 6 p.m.

John Wesley United Methodist Church, Sunday, the Rev. Patrick Ricker's sermon topic will be Widows' Wisdom at the 10:30 a.m. worship service. Adult Sunday school at 9 a.m. A coffee fellowship is at 10 a.m.

Long Meadow Church of the Brethren, Pastor Paul Leatherman III will speak at the 10:35 a.m. worship Sunday on Stubborn, Just Stubborn. Sunday school is at 9:30 a.m.

Hagerstown Church of the Brethren, a contemporary service with an informal approach to worship begins at 9 a.m. Sunday and a traditional worship is at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Ed Poling speaking on Giving - Wherever We Find Ourselves. Sunday school at 9:45 a.m.

St. John's Lutheran Church, Hagerstown, Pastor Ed Heim will speak on Trustful Living at the 8 and 11 a.m. services Sunday. 9Alive is in the worship center. Sunday school for all ages at 10 a.m. Midweek Joy is Wednesday at 7 p.m.

Mount Nebo United Methodist Church, Sunday, Pastor Robert Brennan will speak at the 8:30 a.m. contemporary service and the 10:30 a.m. traditional service Sunday on A God Thing. Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m.

Downsville Christian Church, Pastor Craig Jones will lead the 10 a.m. service Sunday on the topic, Huh? Doug Weaver is worship leader.

Broadfording Bible Brethren Church, Pastor Bill Wyand will speak Sunday on God's Story in Exodus (The Tabernacle) at 10 a.m. Sunday Kids, adult and teen life at 9 a.m. The Wednesday activities at 7 p.m. include Awana, Teen Connection and adult Bible study.

Christ Community Church, 8916 Mapleville Road, Pastor Rich Carr will speak Sunday at 9:30 a.m. on A Hidden Sickness. Sunday school at 11 a.m.

Paramount Baptist Church, Pastor Larry Rickard's message at the 10:30 a.m. worship service Sunday is Reaching Our Culture. Rickard is conducting a Bible study at the 6:50 p.m. service on Wednesdays during the prayers and Bible study. Youth group at 6 p.m. Children's activities at 6:15 p.m.

Community Mennonite Church, U.S. 40 east of Hagerstown, Pastor Paul Clemmer will give the message, For Thine is the Kingdom, O Lord, at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Sunday school at 9:30 a.m.

Haven Lutheran Church, on Sunday, traditional worship at 9:30 a.m. will be in the church sanctuary with the Rev. Roland Hobbs speaking on Mark 12:38-44. Fellowship will follow. Sunday school classes for all ages is at 11 a.m.

Salem Reformed Church, Pastor Stephen Wagoner at 9:30 a.m. Sunday on the topic, Mrs. Noah: Unknown Soldier. Ross Reid is liturgist and Mary Lou Hollingsworth will give the children's message. Church school at 10:40 a.m.

St. Augustine Catholic Church, 32 E. Potomac St., Williamsport, the Rev. Stephen Hook will conduct Masses tonight at 6:30 and Sunday at 8:30 a.m.

St. James Catholic Church, 127 N. Main St., Boonsboro, the Rev. Stephen Hook will conduct Masses today at 4 p.m. and Sunday at 11 a.m.

Salem Lutheran Church, 17626 Bakersville Road, Fairplay, Pastor John Torrence will speak on Celebrate at the 10:30 a.m. service Sunday. Sunday school at 9:30 a.m.

New Life Christian Ministries, Clear Spring, Pastor Ken Harris will speak at the 10 a.m. service Sunday on The Works of the Flesh - Sexual Sins.

Covenant Presbyterian Church, the 10 a.m. service Sunday will be led by the Rev. Renee Mackey on Throw Me a Life Line.

Hagerstown Seventh-day Adventist Church, 11507 Robinwood Drive, Brian McMahon will speak today at 11 a.m. on The Lost Coin, his personal conversion story. Sabbath school at 9:30 a.m. A Portuguese congregation meets in the SDA fellowship hall every third Saturday with Sabbath school at 9:30 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m.

Concordia Lutheran Church, Joel Fridgen will lead the 8:15 and 10:45 a.m. noncommunion services Sunday on Reflections About a Day of Atonement. Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. with classes for all ages. Glen Krc will lead the adult Bible class.


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