All who heard the shepherds’ story were astonished, but Mary kept all these things in her heart and thought about them often. - Luke 2:18-19 (NLT)  Read More

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. -- Isaiah 9:6  Read More

Who is waiting for the world to change? Us or God?  Read More

But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, are only a small village among all the people of Judah. Yet a ruler of Israel, whose origins are in the distant past, will come from you on my behalf. Micah 5:2  Read More

The angel Gabriel from heaven came, his wings as drifted snow, his eyes as flame; "All hail," said he to meek and lowly Mary, "most highly favored maiden." Gloria  Read More

Happy Thanksgiving from your church family. December and Advent are coming soon. Check our weekly update blog to see what's going on.  Read More

Our youth are putting on a Spaghetti Dinner this Saturday evening from 5 to 7 pm. Our annual Thanksgiving Eve Service is next Wednesday, Nov. 22, at 7 pm at the Hanover Center Church. Read the post for more...  Read More

Thanksgiving is fast approaching, bringing our annual Thanksgiving Eve service and our longstanding tradition of "Thanksgiving Cheer Baskets". Also coming soon: a youth spaghetti dinner on Nov. 18.  Read More

This coming Sunday, the first one of November, brings with it our monthly celebration of Communion as well as the annual "Fall Back" change to Standard Time.  Read More

Our thumbnail this week shows the fruits of the labors of "our kids" last Sunday as they worked on a service project occasioned by the current situation in the Middle East. We continue to pray for peace and justice. Thanks to Marjorie Rose for the photograph.  Read More

Vision Weekend 2023 is this weekend. Join us at 9:00 am in Trumbull Hall to be part of planning for our church's future path in light of God's plans to use His people as a light to the world.  Read More

2023 Fall Fest is this Saturday: Our annual Fall Fest will be held at the First Baptist Church Etna, and is designed to bring together people of all ages. Also coming up: The legendary Chicken Pie Supper and 2023 Vision Weekend.  Read More