http://madisonavechurch.org News and information about and for members of Madison Avenue Church of The Brethren Wed, 30 Dec 2009 15:40:35 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en From the Pastor's Desk Dr. John DeBrine hosts a daily radio show on WDAC (Lancaster) known as Songtime USA. In a recent broadcast, he made the following statement: “I was reading that in Africa, particularly in Nigeria, it takes two ... http://madisonavechurch.org/2009/12/30/january-2010-lamplighter/ From the Pastor's Desk Ever watched a water bug? You know, those little bugs that skate across the top of the water? They are truly amazing. They have long legs that splay out, supporting the weight of the insect’s long ... http://madisonavechurch.org/2009/09/01/september-lamplighter-2/ The Lamplighter August  2009 From the Pastor's Desk I seldom read the comics section of the Sunday paper though there was a time when it was one of my favorite parts. I still like the old “Peanuts” cartoons, though there are only reruns now that Mr. Shultz is gone. I do remember one ... http://madisonavechurch.org/2009/08/02/august-lamplighter-3/ The Lamplighter JULY  2009 Editor:  Lillian Geltz From the Pastor's Desk What are our expectations of God? How do we perceive and understand God? Are our expectations and understandings influenced by our familiarity with the Bible or by our desires of how we want God to be and to act? If God doesn’t do ... http://madisonavechurch.org/2009/07/06/july-lamplighter/ From the Pastor's Desk I hope you have been attending Worship regularly to hear the sermon series on Discipleship that we are currently examining. I do not normally do a series of sermons related to one topic, but I feel that this is so vital for our future and for the ... http://madisonavechurch.org/2009/05/09/may-lamplighter-3/ Madison Avenue Church of the Brethren 645 Madison Avenue, York, PA  17404 Phone:  854-1885 The Lamplighter March  2009 Editor:  Lillian Geltz From the Pastor's Desk It is that time of year again when we begin to prepare for Easter Sunday.  It is the season of Lent.  As part of our preparation, let us consider the following devotion ... http://madisonavechurch.org/2009/02/18/march-lamplighter-3/ Madison Avenue Church of the Brethren 645 Madison Avenue, York, PA 17404 Phone: 854-1885 The Lamplighter December 2008 Editor: Lillian Geltz From the Pastor's Desk It’s hard to believe that another year is almost gone with Advent already here and Christmas just around the corner! Be sure to join us for Worship throughout ... http://madisonavechurch.org/2008/12/06/december-lamplighter-2/ Madison Avenue Church of the Brethren 645 Madison Avenue, York, PA  17404 Phone:  854-1885 The Lamplighter October  2008 Editor:  Lillian Geltz From the Pastor's Desk The new Fall season is in full swing with activities in store and opportunities galore for everyone to be a part of the ongoing ministries here at MACOB. New quarter of Sunday ... http://madisonavechurch.org/2008/09/30/october-lamplighter-3/ Madison Avenue Church of the Brethren 645 Madison Avenue, York, PA  17404 Phone:  854-1885 The Lamplighter September  2009 Editor:  Lillian Geltz From the Pastor's Desk Ever watched a water bug?  You know, those little bugs that skate across the top of the water? They are truly amazing. They have long legs that splay out, supporting the weight ... http://madisonavechurch.org/2008/09/13/september-lamplighter/ Madison Avenue Church of the Brethren 645 Madison Avenue, York, PA  17404 Phone:  854-1885 The Lamplighter August  2008 Editor:  Lillian Geltz From the Pastor's Desk Because I’ve grown up in the church, I have many memories of Sunday School teachers who – though they had no way of ever even guessing – helped shape who I am ... http://madisonavechurch.org/2008/08/06/august-lamplighter-2/