Category Archives: Worship

Chalk talk on God outside Otterbein UMC of York

Posted on May 29, 2013 by John Hilton

When the Rev. Jason Schwartzman started thinking about ways to engage the community around Otterbein United Methodist Church in York, he recalled something a Kutztown church tried. The church near Kutztown University put a slate comment board along a street … Continue reading →

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U.S. Supreme Court to weigh in on government meeting prayers

Posted on May 21, 2013 by John Hilton

The news was somewhat buried Monday amid the tragedy in Oklahoma, but the U.S. Supreme Court announced that it will step into the fray and rule on yet another issue testing the delicate dance between the separation of church and … Continue reading →

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George Beverly Shea dies at 104; longtime partner of Billy Graham

Posted on April 23, 2013 by John Hilton

Sad news last week from North Carolina, where George Beverly Shea, Billy Graham’s longtime partner in evangelism, died at 104. A Grammy-winning gospel singer, Shea appeared before an estimated 200 million people at Graham revival meetings worldwide. He also sang … Continue reading →

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American Bible Society study: 77 percent believe morality is in decline

Posted on March 26, 2013 by John Hilton

We are definitely a conflicted nation, and it seems this conflict extends right to the core of our moral beliefs. Take a new survey by the American Bible Society. It finds that Americans overwhelming (77%) believe morals and values are … Continue reading →

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Megachurches continue to buck the recession — nationally and in York County

Posted on February 20, 2013 by John Hilton

According to a new survey, the nation’s megachurches continue to add worshipers and staff, thriving as though the economic tough times never happened. It’s the same in York County, where the three biggest churches continue to show growth: Lives Changed … Continue reading →

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When zero-tolerance Christianity goes horribly wrong

Posted on February 19, 2013 by John Hilton

But whoever has the world’s goods, and beholds his brother in need and closes his heart against him, how does the love of God abide in him? – John 3:17 From the blog file: I came across a couple news … Continue reading →

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America’s least and most Bible-minded cities

Posted on February 7, 2013 by John Hilton

How “Bible-minded” would you consider the York County area? I would have thought we would score pretty high on a Bible rating meter. I’ve been told there are over 620 churches in the county. Seems like a high number to … Continue reading →

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Atlas of Giving report: church donations way down in 2012

Posted on January 30, 2013 by John Hilton

I remain convinced that the future is going to bring plenty of change to the Catholic Church and mainline Protestant denominations. We know that church attendance is down pretty much across the board. We know that many church structures are … Continue reading →

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Looking to make a world map of York County missionaries

Posted on January 10, 2013 by John Hilton

Update: I received several responses and I know some churches are working on compiling the information. The map may be a few weeks away yet. Here’s the first two entries I have received: Shawn Rineholt, Airville,PA Age:40 Wife, Jennifer Hawkes-Rineholt, … Continue reading →

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The Rev. Ed Short is back with a new congregation

Posted on January 9, 2013 by John Hilton

Got a tip yesterday that the Rev. Ed Short, formerly of Grace Fellowship in North Codorus Township, is back with a new congregation. Short is meeting with his new church at rented space inside the Spring Grove Community Center, my … Continue reading →

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