Page 8 - 2024 March Newsletter

Page 8 Southern Pennsylvania District

Church Happenings around Our District

The first Brethren baptisms in America were held on Christmas Day
1723 in the Wissahickon Creek in Philadelphia. On the 300th anniver-
sary of that event, the West Shore Church of the Brethren held a
baptism in the Conodoguinet Creek in Silver Spring Township, Cum-
berland County, Pennsylvania.

Miller Masson, a college senior and a new believer, was baptized by
Pastor Keith Nonemaker. Pastor Beth Nonemaker led the ser-
vice. God granted a balmy 53 degree day, although the water was
considerably colder. About 25 people attended, including Miller’s

family and friends. Nine members of West Shore Church were present
to welcome Brother Miller into membership.

Lease Garden Space at The Brethren Community Garden

Gettysburg Church of the Brethren, 1710 Biglerville Road, Gettysburg, Pa 17325, has garden plots
available for lease. Garden plots are 20’ x 20’ and lease for $30 each. The plots are available April
1, 2024—March 31, 2025. Contact info@gettysburgcob.org or call 717-334-5066.

Cross Keys Village Senior Living With A Purpose

Cross Keys Village is offering GriefShare to neighbors of the greater community on Mondays,
February 29—June 6, 1:00—2:30 in Nicarry Meeting house.
GriefShare is a worldwide network of Churches equipped to offer grief support groups.
Pastor Linda Titzell leads the nondenominational program which features biblical concepts for
healing.