Congregational Photos 2010
AFLC Home Missions Retreat
Pastor Rich and Brenda Carr attended the Home Missions Retreat at the Association Retreat Center in Wisconsin.
Shepherding a Home Missions congregation is uniquely difficult pastoral work at times. The ups and downs of establishing a new congregation, often with limited resources, and far away from other ALFC churches, causes these men to labor and pray hard. To provide a spiritual recharge for these pastors and their wives, the Home Missions office hosts an annual retreat every January at the Association Retreat Center in Osceola, WI. The invitation is issued to “come away and rest awhile” with other AFLC Home Mission pastors. At this two day retreat, pastors and lay leadership receive solid encouragement for their spiritual walk, practical workshops, and participate in times of prayer.
The retreat was kicked off with a "Lumberjack" Banquet complete with fiddle music, flannel shirts and beef stew. Speaker topics included "Balancing Priorities," "The Joy of Pain," "Responding to Conflicts," and "Working with Student Volunteers." The attendees came hungry and went home fed and thankful for the tender care of the Shepherd of our souls, Jesus Christ.
Shepherding a Home Missions congregation is uniquely difficult pastoral work at times. The ups and downs of establishing a new congregation, often with limited resources, and far away from other ALFC churches, causes these men to labor and pray hard. To provide a spiritual recharge for these pastors and their wives, the Home Missions office hosts an annual retreat every January at the Association Retreat Center in Osceola, WI. The invitation is issued to “come away and rest awhile” with other AFLC Home Mission pastors. At this two day retreat, pastors and lay leadership receive solid encouragement for their spiritual walk, practical workshops, and participate in times of prayer.
The retreat was kicked off with a "Lumberjack" Banquet complete with fiddle music, flannel shirts and beef stew. Speaker topics included "Balancing Priorities," "The Joy of Pain," "Responding to Conflicts," and "Working with Student Volunteers." The attendees came hungry and went home fed and thankful for the tender care of the Shepherd of our souls, Jesus Christ.
Cowans Gap Family Fun Weekend
Members of Christ Community had a great time at Cowans Gap State Park in July - good food, games, camping, swimming, camp fire, and great fellowship.
Kid's Kingdom Camp
July 12-16 at Familiy Recreation Park kids of all ages had fun and learned about God's love for them. The AFLBS North Barnabas Team (Matthew Quanbeck, Julia Prichard, Janna Fugleberg, Josiah Nelson) led a water balloon battle, skits, puppet shows, singing and games. There was also face painting, remote control airplane flying, volleyball, miniature golf, go cart rides and a daily drawing for a child's bicycle.
Hagerstown Area Church Softball League
Christ Community members Mark Angle, Jared Horner, Clair Horst, Jeff Kelley, Zack Koontz and Ricky Lewis were players on the Smithsburg Valley Baptism team coached by Tim Hoover. They finished first in their division in league play, loosing only 3 games. They placed second in their division in the year-end tournament. Congratulations team!
Outdoor Praise & Worship Service
September 19 we were blessed with beautiful weather for our Outdoor Praise and Worship Service at Family Recreation Park. The music was uplifting, the service and personal faith testimonies were encouraging and inspiring, the food was delicious and the fellowship priceless!
Christmas Program
The children and adults of Christ Community Chruch presented the Christmas story through vocal and instrumental music, and readings. Marti Williams and Gwen Wilson shared songs in sign: "Hark the Herald Angels Sing" and "Silent Night." The program was well attended and enjoyed by all! Happy birthday Jesus!
