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Dominion Ministries is in need of a refrigerator. It can be a used one. On occasions they have dinners at the church and feed the hungry. They will come and pick it up. Call 227-239-3214 or email shirleymaynard@myactv.net.

We are excited to announce that our new Director of Youth Ministry is Jennifer Plummer! Our youth ministry will be blessed by her leadership, experience and education. Jennifer is a gifted 8th grade teacher at E. Russell Hicks Middle School. She brings a depth of passion for youth ministry, founded on her faith and her experience as a youth in our church and church camp. ~ Dr. Brooks, Senior Minister, First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)

In her own words . . . ”Our youth serve as a bridge between our present and our future and my hope is to provide them the space to grow into their faith and find their own passions and talents which they can use to serve not only our congregation, but our broader community. I am excited to be working with our youth and their families and look forward to this next season for FCC!” ~ Jennifer Plummer, Director of Youth Ministry

Christ’s Reformed Church in Hagerstown was gifted a large collection of new Holy Bibles, “placed by The Gideons.” At this time, they do not have a need for them. Anyone interested can contact the church office from 9am-12pm, at 301-733-4144, to get more info and set up a pick up time.

St. James Brethren Church in Fairplay, Maryland, is prayerfully seeking a Bible-centered Lead Pastor who is passionate about faithfully preaching God’s Word, shepherding His people, and leading our congregation in Christ. We desire a pastor committed to sound biblical teaching, discipleship, and long-term ministry. If you feel God may be calling you to serve, we invite you to learn more about this opportunity and join us in seeking His will for the future of our church.

Please join Shepherd’s Spring in welcoming Melissa Galla as their new Global Village Director and Director of Retreats! A proud Boonsboro High School alumna, Melissa is excited to return to her Maryland roots and continue her passion for Christian camp and retreat ministry.
With years of experience in nonprofit leadership and ministry, Melissa looks forward to helping churches, schools, organizations, and families create meaningful retreat experiences. They are grateful God has brought her to Shepherd’s Spring and invite you to connect with her as they begin this exciting new chapter!

A Braver Angels: Skills for Disagreeing Better Workshop scheduled nearby in Frederick County, which isn’t too far from Washington County:

Date: Saturday, July 18th

Time: 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

Location: Middletown Library

This workshop focuses on practical skills for having constructive, respectful conversations across political differences. Given the challenges you described with community tensions and the difficulty of engaging folks across the aisle, we thought this might be of interest to you or others in your network who are looking for tools to navigate these dynamics.

Here is the registration page: https://braverangels.org/event/skills-for-disagreeing-better-168/

or view the attached a flyer for this event with a QR code for registration.

Rev. Ben Manning was called to eternal glory earlier this week, after a several year battle with pancreatic cancer. Rev. Manning most recently served Boonsboro Christian Church. A memorial service will be held on July 18th at 2:00pm at First Christian Church of Hagerstown, 1345 Potomac Avenue in Hagerstown.

Obituary

As you know, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is attempting to convert an 825,000-square-foot industrial warehouse in Williamsport, MD into a massive ICE detention facility despite overwhelming environmental, infrastructure, and human rights concerns. Because of the State of Maryland’s lawsuit, DHS is now accepting public comments as part of the environmental review process. Action Network has info on how and what to submit.

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On Thursday, May 7, HARC and the League of Women Voters hosted a candidate forum for the Washington County Board of Education primary election. All candidates were invited and five participated. This well-attended event was a great way for the public to get to know the candidates before going to the polls. If you missed it, check out the recording.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGxlAOc3i-k&feature=youtu.be

The Washington County Commission on Aging is looking for volunteers in the Hagerstown area to help deliver Meals on Wheels. For more information, contact Sandi Brogden – Program Manager, 301-790-0275.

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