March’s Scripture!
This passage has always been mesmerizing and mind numbing to me. I try my best to imagine what Jesus would do in life circumstances and do it. I try to ask God to act through prayer. I think, “What does God have in mind for me to do in helping to sow and water His Kingdom?” But the truth is, when it comes to God’s might, plans, and creativity, if I can think or imagine or ask...
Read More3.8.15
PRAYER CONCERNS Mason Bittinger (Jennifer Wheeler’s new grandson) was born Monday and had surgery Wednesday morning to reposition his internal organs and repair a hernia in his diaphragm. His parents Stephanie and Rob Bittinger need our prayers through this as well. Justin Burchett (Rebecca Burchett [Charlotte Patton’s granddaughter]) was in an accident Tuesday and severely broke his...
Read MoreServices for 3.1.15 Moved to 4pm
Worship gatherings for Sunday, March 1st have been moved to 4pm. The ministry meeting will be rescheduled, but the baby shower will go on as planned at...
Read MoreBible Classes Canceled for Sunday, March 1st
Bible classes for Sunday, March 1st are canceled. Right now, we will plan to meet for worship at 10am. Be on the watch for any other updates.
Read MoreTO BE REALLY FREE
“It is a fact beyond question that there are two kinds of Christian experience, one of which is an experience of bondage, and the other an experience of freedom.” This sentence from Hannah Smith’s book The Christian’s Secret of a Happy Life summarizes the dilemma of so many. There is no greater need in the church today, and there is no greater blessing than freedom....
Read MoreMarch 1, 2015
PRAYER CONCERNS Robin’s (Sue Wirsing’s daughter) father-in-law (Jerry Creager) recently passed away. Sue left to be with the family in Tennessee. Please be praying for the family. Ron Fisher (Jan Ehni’s brother-in-law) had a stint put into a 75% blockage and has another blockage of 60% which the doctors are watching. Pat Rice’s surgery last week went well. She is in ICU. Right now...
Read MoreDo We Understand What God Expects From Us
https://stcchurch.org/content/01-2_22_15-a.m..mp3 by Corey Powell
Read More2.22.15 News Update
PRAYER REQUESTS AND UPDATES Ron Fisher (Jan Ehni’s brother in law) has been admitted to a Florida hospital with chest pains. Jan has also asked that we pray for the family of her aunt Francis Christy Hixson, who passed away suddenly from a heart attack and stroke last Friday. Pat Rice is on antibiotics for some sores in her mouth, and they continue to monitor fluid around her lungs. She...
Read MoreWednesday Evening Classes & Devo Canceled 2-18-15
Wednesday Evening Classes & Devo Canceled 2-18-15
Read MoreServices for 2-15-15 Canceled
All services for February 15th have been canceled. Stay warm and stay safe!
Read MoreBible Classes Canceled Sunday 2-15-15
Due to the weather, we are canceling Bible Class for Sunday, February 15th. We are still planning to meet for worship at 10am.
Read MoreThe Offense of The Familiar
https://stcchurch.org/content/01-2_8_15-p.m..mp3 by Brad Schrum
Read More1.25.15
PRAYER CONCERNS Janet Billiter (Nancy Hudson’s friend) was in a bad car accident and is facing several major surgeries. Lyn Pacifco was transferred to Acuity in Belmont Community Hospital. Pat Rice is now home from the hospital. Mike Slatt’s biopsy showed there was some cancer on his prostate. He will be consulting a specialist. Please continue your prayers for those for whom prayer has been...
Read MoreLiving Life in the Word (2015)
We talk about reading and studying Scripture a lot —and many of us are seasoned veterans. It’s been a solid habit for years, and we reap the benefits. Others of us, struggle to find that rhythm in Scripture meditation. Part of the problem is that we just don’t know what to do. An open Bible and 15 minutes of quiet time can be intimidated. So below, I’m republishing a process that may...
Read MoreOUR NEED FOR REVIVAL
Revival implies we have lost something we need to restore. People who were once hot in the Lord’s service are now only luke-warm; Some have fallen through the cracks and disappeared back into the world. What do we need to revive? Revival of Faith in the Power of God God is not only the power behind the universe, He is the power behind the church. The writer of Hebrews says that God...
Read More1.18.15
PRAYER CONCERNS Blaine Hannahs (Brad’s mother), had surgery on Thursday. Steve Lattocha has a bad cough. He also fell and hit his head and had to have stitches. Pat Rice was admitted to Wheeling Medical Hospital last Sunday night with pneumonia. Bruce and Jane Ruckman (connection to Mary Donna Wodarcyk) are in need of prayers. Mike Slatt’s biopsy showed there was some cancer on his prostate....
Read MoreJanuary’s Scripture!
Nothing like starting the new year off late…my apologies! Remember as we start the new year it is a time of focus which we all hope to carry throughout 2015. The pressing question is what will you choose to focus your attention on? Let me encourage you to focus on God’s word – not in a ritualistic way, so bogged down in memorizing regiment that you lose focus on intent and...
Read More1.11.15
PRAYER CONCERNS Stan Campbell (Carolyn’s son) fell and broke his hip. He was transferred to Wheeling Medical Park where he is also experiencing breathing problems. Both of Mike Gaston’s parents are being moved to a nursing home. His mother has already been moved, and his dad will be moved once he has been released from the hospital. He is experiencing heart problems. Lyn Pacifico was...
Read More1.4.15
PRAYER CONCERNS Alicia Estadt is having health problems. Chester Hainey ( Nancy Hudson’s friend) is not doing well. Pat Rice is experiencing a lot of pain from hip problems. Bill & Dot Saunders both have the flu. Nancy Hendershot will be returning to OSU for another week of chemo. Please continue your prayers for those for whom prayer has been requested: Jim Bass, Bill Beisel, Bob Biesel,...
Read MoreCount Your Many Blessings
How difficult it is for most of us to realize how very wonderfully blessed we are! How easy it is to grumble and complain and to think that those around us are far better off than we are! As a young man growing up on a small rented farm during the depression years, it was impossible for me to realize how blessed I was. I can’t remember ever going to bed hungry. My mother could always prepare a...
Read More12.21.14
PRAYER CONCERNS Bob Digiandomenico’s surgery went well. It will take three months to find out if it was entirely effective. Kevin Larkin (friend of Joe Hamm) had a heart attack. Curtis McBride (Maureen McBride’s husband) is now home, after having heart rhythm issues. Jerry Moore has been experiencing some back pain related to muscle spasms. Willey Nice is now home, but still has need...
Read MoreLiving By Faith While We Wait
https://stcchurch.org/content/01-12_7_14-pm1.mp3 by Brad Schrum
Read MoreDecember’s Scripture!
Time to move on, believe it or not! First, let me say, you’re doing great!!! Whether or not you’ve been able to totally memorize each passage, just think of the time you HAVE put in to securing scripture into your heart and mind! That’s AWESOME! That’s the goal! We have a disconnect in our culture with the word “anoint.” Its essence is to pour on, smear all...
Read More12/7/14
PRAYER CONCERNS Bob Beisel, Susan’s brother-in-law, whose surgery was delayed because of having MERSA, will be having heart surgery in Morgantown on Dec. 8th. Burch Gill (Darla & Ryan’s son) had surgery on an injured finger, and has pneumonia. He was admitted to Wheeling Medical Park. Melanie Herbert (connection to Doug Frye) had brain surgery and is having blood clots. They have two...
Read MoreThanks In All
https://stcchurch.org/content/02-11_30_14-a.m..mp3 by Brad Schrum 11/30 14 a.m.
Read MoreReasons For Thanks
https://stcchurch.org/content/01-Reasons-for-Thanks.mp3 by Brad Schrum 11/23/2014 p.m.
Read MorePrayer of Thanks and Ordination of Deacons
https://stcchurch.org/content/01-Prayer-of-Thanks-Deacons-Ordina.mp3 by Brad Schrum and Shepherds (Rob Miller & Dennie Green) 11/23/2014
Read MorePRAYER CONCERNS Geraldine Davenport (Amy Games’ aunt) has multiple fractures in her spine, some in which the bones appear to be crushed . Maureen McBride’s husband, Curtis, had double bypass surgery on Wednesday in Zanesville. Jamie Orth (Gunner Usenick’s step-sister) is fighting cancer. Please continue your prayers for those for whom prayer has been requested: Jim Bass, RaeAnn...
Read More11.23.14
PRAYER CONCERNS Bob Digiandomenico will be entering a hospital in Washington County, PA for heart surgery on December 11th. Mike Slatt has consulted a urologist due to some recent problems he’s been having. Jennifer Wheeler (sister of Maureen McBride) was in the hospital last week, but is now home. Please continue your prayers for those for whom prayer has been requested: Jim Bass, RaeAnn...
Read MoreCelebration Dinner 2014
On Sunday evening, November 23rd, we’ll be having a dinner to celebrate all that God has done for us this year. The church will be providing the meat, so bring some of your favorite holiday dishes! Because we’ve been so richly blessed, we want to be a blessing to others as we seek to love our neighbors. With that in mind, we are beginning to collect items to give to Tabitha’s Storehouse (a...
Read More11.16.14
PRAYER CONCERNS Rebecca Burchett (Charlotte & Wayne Patton’s granddaughter) was recently attacked by a dog. She is being treated for rabies since the dog has not been found. Mabel Hutson had gallbladder surgery last week. She was readmitted to the hospital last Thursday after developing an infection. Cliff Jackson who has been worshipping with us, is leaving for Michigan and then to Texas...
Read MorePractical Response To A Crisis
https://stcchurch.org/content/02-Practical-Response-To-A-Crisis.mp3 by Brad Schrum – 11/09 2014 p.m.
Read MoreJesus’ Faith In Crisis
https://stcchurch.org/content/03-Jesus-Faith-In-Crisis.mp3 by Brad Schrum – 11/09/2014 a.m.
Read MoreJustice, Mercy and Faithfulness
https://stcchurch.org/content/01-Justice-Mercy-Faithfulness.mp3 by Brad Schrum
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November’s Scripture!
Remember we will be challenged through our education ministry to commit published scriptures to memory each month. October has flown by, time to move our focus to a new scripture. If you didn’t get Philippians 2:1-4 totally committed to memory, it’s ok! Celebrate the time you spent drawing closer to God! Let’s work to hide the two greatest commands in our heart. I encourage...
Read More11.2.14
PRAYER CONCERNS Stephanie Bettinger (Maureen McBride’s niece, Jennifer Wheeler’s daughter) is having complications with her pregnancy. Skip Gooch had knee replacement surgery Thursday. John Isminger (Brenda McCreary’s dad) was admitted to Wheeling Medical Park on Wednesday with congestive heart failure. Janie Judge (Jamie’s mother) was in the hospital with an infection. Bill...
Read MoreThe Love Of The Cross
https://stcchurch.org/content/01-The-Love-Of-The-Cross-1.mp3 by Brad Schrum
Read MoreIT HAPPENS DURING WAR
Real war is a horrible thing. Maybe we’ve seen too many movies in which John Wayne, Sylvester Stallone or Bruce Willis growled, fought, and ended the day with a beautiful babe in arms on a peaceful beach. People who have fought in real wars know that isn’t reality. War is mud and blood, fighting and dying, suffering and pain. Maybe this unrealistic view of war has not only let us be shocked...
Read More10.26.14
PRAYER CONCERNS Amy Gray has requested prayers for her brother-in-law (Harold) who had surgery Wednesday to remove a mass from his colon. As of Thursday, they were still waiting to hear results. Janie Judge (Jamie’s mother) was diagnosed with Stage 2 breast cancer. She will be having chemo treatments with surgery after the first of the year. Two of three test results may lead to a less...
Read MoreJesus and the Habit of Prayer
https://stcchurch.org/content/03-_Jesus-and-the-Habit-of-Prayer_.mp3 10/19/2014 a.m. by Brad Schrum
Read MoreJesus’ Habit of Prayer
https://stcchurch.org/content/01-_Jesus-Habit-of-Prayer_.mp3 10/19/2014 by Brad Schrum
Read More10.19.14
PRAYER CONCERNS Hannah Baker’s foot is not healing as well as hoped, and will need to stay in the boot for a least another three weeks. Nancy Hendershot (Kay’s friend) will be having an MRI on Oct. 22nd to check if the chemo has worked on the brain cancer. Her doctor’s appt. last Wednesday did not find any more cancer cells in her eye. Donnie & Austin Lehman, who have been worshiping...
Read MoreTrunk or Treat 2014!
Join us for our first ever Trunk or Treat! Following evening worship on Sunday, October 26th, we will be having a Trunk-or-Treat. We would like to encourage everyone to participate (both children and adults). After worship, the children will dress up in the costumes while the adults decorate their trunks. Then following trunk-or-treating we will have finger foods in the followship hall,...
Read MoreJUST SUPPOSE
Just suppose that when you were growing up you were hated by your brothers, sold into slavery, lied about and cast into prison. And suppose you had to languish in that cell for months on end. Would you still have faith in God? Joseph did! Just suppose that you were called by God to preach a very unpopular message– God’s wrath. Suppose the people got up in arms and vented...
Read More10.12.14
PRAYER CONCERNS George Bartlett (Charlotte Patton’s brother-in-law) had a successful pace maker inserted, came home, but had to return to the hospital due to complications. Paul Dangel of Powhatan (friend of Mary Clark, Darin Clark’s mom) had a slight heart attack. A heart catheterization was to be done Monday to evaluate the extent of damage. Kyle Hope will be needing leg braces soon, and is...
Read MoreNew Challenge for ALL!
Beginning this month, October, each month we will be challenged through our education ministry to commit published scriptures to memory. Often passages will relate to lessons Brad plans to preach or other things taking place in our church. It is good to read scripture but committing it to memory makes it accessible when we need it in life. Each passage will grow in value to us as we hide it in...
Read More10.5.14
PRAYER CONCERNS Bob Digiandomenico is to consult the doctor about a new procedure that may help his heart rhythm issues. Tom Evans (friend of Sue Wirsing) recently lost a friend who was a member of the church. Bob Munas (Vera Perry’s neighbor) has numerous health problems. Bill Rice has shingles. Nancy Rice (Bill Rice’s niece) has brain cancer. Sue Wirsing is home due to an infection in...
Read MoreTHE ANATOMY OF A CONVERSION
By Robert G. Taylor It was a wonderful day in Joan’s life (not her real name). She stepped into the aisle, walked its length, and confessed her faith in her Lord and was baptized for the remission of her sins. We see openly and publicly the face of conversion. But what if you could take a scalpel to conversion and expose the sinews and tissues that make up the event? It might surprise you what...
Read More9.28.14
PRAYER CONCERNS Sam & Delores Burkhart are in need of prayers. Delores has diverticulitis and Sam has an injured shoulder. Bob Digiandomenico has heart rhythm problems and will be consulting with a doctor about a procedure to maybe correct the problem. Clark Green has a large kidney stone (which should pass, with the help of medication). He will also need to consult with a kidney specialist...
Read More“The Sense of a Goose”
(Author Unknown — from A 2nd Helping of Chicken Soup for the Soul — compiled by Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen) . . . when you see geese heading south for the winter, flying along in a “V” formation, you might consider what science has discovered as to why they fly that way. As each bird flaps its wings, it creates an uplift for the bird immediately following. By flying in a...
Read More9.21.14
PRAYER CONCERNS Hannah Baker’s foot is broken. She will be in an air cast for four weeks. George Bartlett (Charlotte Patton’s brother-in-law) was scheduled for brain surgery after an MRI revealed a mass on his brain. Everything went well. Marilyn Boger has been fighting a virus. Annie Broadley (Darla Yazombek’s friend) just found out she has breast cancer and is in need of prayers. Arlene...
Read More“If I Were the Devil . . .”
If I were the Prince of Darkness, I’d want to engulf the whole world in darkness. And I’d have a third of its real estate and have 4/5 of its population, but I couldn’t be happy until I had seized the ripest apple on the tree. So I’d set about however necessary to take over the United States of America. I’d subvert the churches first. I’d begin with a campaign of whispers. With the...
Read More9.7.14
PRAYER CONCERNS Dana Roscoe (Denny Hudson’s granddaughter, Nancy & Harold’s great-granddaughter) is home recuperating from her recent stroke. Michael Slatt (Mike & Joyce’s son) will be having eye surgery September 23rd. Jimmy Thrash was told by his doctor that his chemo therapy treatments may not work. Carol Kovachic’s mother is in the hospital Please continue your prayers for...
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