In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation which designated May 21st as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week in which that date falls as Police Week. This year is the 34th annual Police Officers Memorial and Appreciation Sunday (May 20th) at Grace Church at Willow…
The Tragedy of Hypocrisy by Charlie Hirschy
This morning I spent some time reflecting on the awesome task we are faced with as believers to be lights in the dark places. As I watched a recent awards show last month, I was struck by why people would be turned away from Christ…
Wrestling with Fasting by Sarah Evans
Wrestling with Fasting and Isaiah 58 Recently, chapter 58 of Isaiah gripped and challenged me. The LORD is speaking to Israel. He tells Isaiah to cry aloud a sin of the people. What sin did they commit? He says in verses 2-3 the people seek…
An Angel is Watching by Don Mills
I absolutely love teaching the Saltshaker ABF class and serving as an Elder of Grace Church. I am constantly challenging students of the class and the Elder Team to be in God’s Word and to be in prayer. I have recently encouraged our class to…
Why Get Baptized? by Adam Swift
Why You Should (And Must!) Get Baptized Our baptism services are some of my favorite services at Grace Church. Being able to hear the testimonies of men and women of all ages and walks of life talk about how Jesus has radically renovated their lives…
Called to be Different. by Charlie Hirschy
It’s that time of year again. Leaves are falling, apple cider and pumpkin spice lattes are flowing aplenty, and it’s Fair season! I have always loved fairs. They combine three of my favorite things: food, animals, and people. There is just something about the fair…
Screwtape Revisited
My dear demons, This is your Captain writing to draw your attention to Grace Church at Willow Valley. I’m sure by now you have noticed how annoying this church is with their incessant focus on the gospel of Jesus Christ. This congregation is apparently very…
You Are a Masterpiece! Interview with Sam Mylin
Sam and Kate Mylin, founders of Masterpiece Art, celebrate 25 years of ministry in August 2017. Sam is a native of Lancaster County; Kate is from Hawley, PA, in the Poconos. In 1991 they met on a bus Sam was driving to church here in…
Building the Kingdom by Charlie Hirschy
I spent last week at a conference with 2,000 plus teens, of which 31 were our own. Needless to say, I am still recovering physically. Every year we take our teens to a youth conference called Momentum that is held at various college campuses. This…
Grandchildren and Discipleship by Don Mills
Deuteronomy 6:5-7 Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at…
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