Christian & Missionary Alliance of Clarion, PA

     Below you will find two brand new posts which were just added.  The post immediately beneath this one covers Mahaffey Camp.  Just below the Mahaffey Camp post is the story from God and Country Day at Washington Alliance Church.

     As you read you’ll discover that I’ll be at camp for the remaining Sundays in July.  Ah, but fear not dear reader, the worship at Clarion Alliance will go on in very capable hands, those hands being the Lord’s of course.  I look forward to returning to the pulpit on August 3rd getting back to The Way We Roll summer message series.  Until then the preaching at church will be solid, the worship in song, offering, and the gathering of the believers in corporate worship will glorify the Lord.

     I encourage all of the readers to spend some time on this website.  Review previous posts (there is some good material here), check out the Alliance links at the top, read the posted comments, and as always, feel free to comment yourself.  I am not sure how Internet availability will be at Maffey so comments may wait in moderation for a period of time.  Those which glorify the Lord and fulfill Ephesians 4:29 will be posted.

     I leave you with Ephesians 3:14-21 as a benediction untill we worship together at Clarion CMA.

     Living the Call - Together,

     Pastor Keith

     Mahaffey Camp is a very special place to me.  I can go there to get refreshed in the Lord, to spend time with family and friends, and to learn from the Bible.  There is a rich Alliance history at Mahaffey.  The phrase ‘if walls could talk’ is one that definitely applies when I think of the great preaching and teaching that has gone on in the past and continues today.

     Several pictures of camp are posted here.  Included are the Main Tab, Youth Tab, Dining Hall, bell tower, the Tozer historical marker, and the sign in front of the camp.  In the Tabs are where the services are held for both adults and youth.  Obviously, meals are served in the Dining Hall.  The bell tower is used to notify campers of special times throughout the day (it is also the target of the infamous ‘bell ringers’ who derive great pleasure from trying to ring it late at night).  The Tozer historical marker is along Route 219 as a memorial to the late Dr. A.W. Tozer.  And the sign, also on Route 219, marks the camp and provides passers-by with information about the camp.

     Family Camp begins at Mahaffey on Friday July 18 and runs until Sunday July 27.  Attached is a link to the brochure listing the events at Mahaffey.

     I hope you can make it to camp.  My family and I will be there all week.  Look us up, we would love to spend time, to worship, and to learn from the Bible together.

Living the Call - Together,

Pastor Keith

     On Sunday July 13th Washington Christian and Missionary Alliance Church had a special service to honor police officers, firefighters, ambulance personnel, 911 workers, and other emergency responders who serve in their community.  I had been asked a few weeks ago to come to be a part of this service by sharing my testimony.  The service and the meal that followed were both very nice and well done.  A good number of the regular worshippers from Washington Alliance were joined by guests and visitors, as well as the honorees for whom the service was designed.  I am thankful to the Lord for the opportunity to be part of the service.

     Washington Alliance makes video recordings of the messages, including the God and Country service.  There are two links below which will take you directly to the Washington Alliance videos made that day.  I spoke first that day and Pastor Croscutt followed.  After you click on the link it may take some time for the video to download.  Check out any of the other videos, there is some good preaching at Washington CMA. 

http://www.washingtoncma.org/worship_in_the_word_7_13_08_em.htm

http://www.washingtoncma.org/worship_in_the_word_7_13_08.htm

     By the way, my prayers and comments are for the men and women in law enforcement, fire departments, ambulance services, corrections officers, and dispatchers who serve Clarion County as well.  May the Lord bless you as you serve.

     Living the Call - Together,

     Pastor Keith

     We got back home Sunday night.  Our family vacation came at just the right time for each of us.  We all had a great time together at His Barn, at Myrtle Beach, and at Washington, PA (For more information about each, scroll down to the previous post and clink on the blue links).  One of the kids said that this week was like having three vacations in one. 

      I strongly encourage everyone to take some time to get away to a place for refreshment and new scenery.  While we were away I was able to spend some alone time with God.  I ran and swam every day.  I also got much done with my studies.  I believe that we all need to have time with God to be open to hear what He desires for us and to talk with Him about what’s going on in life.  I am also a big believer in physical activity.  When the body is worked stress is relieved, calories are burned, and the fatigue makes for better rest from sleep.  Take this for what its worth.

     The God and Country Day at Washington Alliance was well done.  I hope to bring you more about that in the next few days.

     Later this week we move out again, this time for family camp at Mahaffey.  Again, more on this later in the week.

     To the folks at Clarion Alliance, I miss you all very much.  I won’t get a chance to speak with everyone this week so I hope this post conveys the fact that I can’t wait to see every one again soon at church and in the community.  You all are in my prayers.

     Living the Call - Together,

     Pastor Keith 

     Several weeks ago I wrote about sending post cards to friends during vacations.  Here is another post card sent to everyone.  We made it to our destination here at Myrtle Beach.  We’re having a great vacation.  Let me catch everyone up on what’s happened on so far.

     We left home last Saturday, July 5th.  We traveled straight to Fort Mill, SC.  Fort Mill is just south of Charlotte, NC.  Ty was at a horse farm called His Barn working on the farm and riding horses.  He had a couple really great weeks here.  Saturday night the whole family got back together and went for a trail ride.  Here is a picture of us on our horses.  The ride was a lot of fun.

     Sunday morning we worshipped at Elevation Church in Charlotte.  After a bite to eat and a tour of Charlotte we traveled to Myrtle Beach.

     This week we’re staying at Lakewood Campground.  We’re right on the beach.  The second picture is a view of the beach looking in a southerly direction. 

     I heard last Sunday’s worship at Clarion went well.  Keep preaching the Word, Guy! 

     I also had a chance to talk with Joel McGarvey by phone on Wednesday just prior to he and his family sharing what God is doing in Argentina.  It was good to talk with him even if it was for a few minutes.

     We have two more days here.  Saturday morning we begin to travel back to Pennsylvania.  Sunday morning we’ll be at the Washington Alliance Church for a special service.  I’ll be sharing my testimony there.  Please keep the people who will be attending there in your prayers.

     The people at Clarion Alliance will be in my prayers.  We look forward to seeing everyone again soon!

     Living the Call - Together,

     Pastor Keith