McConnellsburg United Presbyterian Church ~Organized 1790~
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Pastor's Page	Dear Friends, My time with you over the past few months has been a tremendous blessing (and has passed VERY quickly). Two of the highlights have been the baptisms of Joshua Kimmel and Charlie Williams. What a privilege to welcome these two new brothers into the family of faith! As you are probably aware, Presbyterians do not designate specific Godparents during the baptismal liturgy. This is an intentional theological decision. In the midst of the liturgy, all of us as members of the church universal accept the responsibility to help raise these children in the faith: Do you, as members of the church of Jesus Christ, promise to guide and nurture this child by word and deed, with love and prayer, encouraging him to know and follow Christ and to be a faithful member of his church? So God calls and we agree to nurture these children—and all children who come through our doors—in word and deed. They are not solely their parents’ children; they are all our children.  Over the past year (and more), Carlton Walker has lovingly and faithfully nurtured our children during Children’s Worship. We owe her our thanks and our gratitude. In the fall we need some other individuals to agree to continue this ministry to our children and their families. We are not asking for one person to fill this role every Sunday; we are hoping that several people will step forward and offer their time and leadership on a rotating basis. Lesson plans, materials, and snacks can be furnished. All that is required is a willingness to commit to loving and welcoming children. Please give this ministry your prayerful consideration. If you have questions, please let me know. Over the summer, many of us will be heading in different directions. While you are away, may God give you safe journeys. Throughout the coming months, may God continue to bless our worship and our ministry. Please continue to pray for the PNC, for the church, for the world, and for me. Grace and peace,, Ellen A word about office hours: Ordinarily, I am in McConnellsburg on Sundays,  Wednesdays, and Thursdays. I am always glad to see you when you drop by the office. If you need to meet with me, please e-mail me (pastor@mupc.org) or call me at the office (485-4400) or at home (264-2022), so that I can be sure not to miss you. Thank you! Office Hours Monday: work from home Tuesday: work from home Wednesday: 12 noon – 5 pm Thursday: 10 am – 2 pm Friday: off
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