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For the special this week at the Hereford Community Church Andrea Reifschneider read “The Armor of God.” The sermon topic was “Hurry Up And Wait.” The scripture was James 5. The book of James was written by James the brother of Jesus. This book gives instructions for daily living. Chapter 5 warns people not to love money more than they love God. Then he tells people to be patient until the Lord returns. Whatever problems you may face, don’t get in a big hurry. Pray and wait for God to take care...
For the special this week at the Hereford Community Church Carol Opdycke read “Do You Wonder?” The sermon topic was “Devoted Love.” Luke 8:1-3 tell us there were many women who traveled with Jesus and his apostles and supported them. One of these women was Mary Magdalene, who once had seven demons in her. Because of what Jesus had done for her, Mary became a devoted follower of Jesus. She was at the cross when Jesus was crucified. She was the first person to see him when he rose from death....
The Hereford Community Church celebrated Easter with a sunrise service. For the special this week Andrea Reifschneider, Alison and Ozzy Mickelson read a dialogue about Easter. Pastor Opdycke gave a brief sermon. She noted that the life, death and resurrection of Jesus was a very important event in human history. Then the Prairie Songbirds choir presented the cantata “Majesty.” The choir was under the direction of Erinn Flaharty. The choir members were Kristina Sparks, Kathy Zitek, Karel Smo...
The Hereford Community Church held their quarterly business meeting on Sunday morning before the worship service. Routine items of business were discussed. They are planning to attend a Rockies game. The date is to be determined and those who wish to attend should let Steve Hauer know. The yard sale, bake sale, and car wash will be June 7 from 9 a.m. till 2 p.m. There will be a clean-up day on May 31. For the special this week Carol Opdycke read “I Lay Down My Life For The Sheep.” The ser...
For the special this week at the Hereford Community Church Carolyn Ragsdale read “Why Did Jesus Fold The Napkin?” It was Communion Sunday and the congregation began the service by burning their burdens.Pastor Opdycke read Psalm 118. Then Holy Communion was served. The sermon topic was “The Civil Trials.” After the Jewish leaders had condemned Jesus to death, they took him to the Roman authorities because they were not permitted to kill anyone. They went first to PIlate, but when Pilate found o...
For the special this week at the Hereford Community Church Karel Smock read “Spring Makes All Things New” and “God Never Promised Rainbows.” Then Pastor Opdycke read an article from the Greeley Tribune about attending church. The sermon topic was “On Trial.” Between the hours of midnight and 9 a.m. Jesus went through five trials. The first trial was with high priest Annas. The second trial was with high priest Caiaphas. And the third trial was with the Jewish supreme court. John 18:12-14 an...
For the special this week at the Hereford Community Church Steve Hauer read “Is The Bible The Inspired Word of God?” The sermon topic was “A Friend’s Denial” referring to Peter. All four gospels tell about Peter when he denied knowing Jesus. But Jesus still loved Peter and gave him a second chance, just as Jesus gives each of us a second chance when we don’t do what we should. Peter repented and was forgiven. That is what we must do, too. When we make mistakes, we need to repent and ask forgive... Full story
The Prairie Songbirds will begin practice for Easter on March 5 at 5:30 p.m. at the Briggsdale Church. New voices are always welcome. For the special this week at the Hereford Community Church Shirley Hall played “Jesus Draw Me Close” on the piano. The sermon topic was God Loves You - America’s God. Ephesians 3:14-21 tells about Christ’s love for us and how we should honor and respect God. Our founding fathers honored God and the Bible was their rule of life. Psalm 139 tells about how God kno...
For the special this week at the Hereford Community Church Steve Hauer sang “I Pledge Allegiance To The Lamb” and showed the corresponding video. The sermon topic was “Gideon”. Judges 6 through 8 tells the story of Gideon. God chose Gideon, a simple farmer, to defeat the Midianites who had invaded Israel. With God’s help, one person can defeat the enemy. God sees us not for what we are, but He sees what we can become with His help. After the worship service, the congregation enjoyed a potluck d...
There was no church at Hereford this Sunday because of the weather. The potluck dinner and film will be next Sunday. The sermon topic will be “Gideon.” The 55 and Up Club will hold their monthly potluck luncheon on Friday, at 12 p.m. at the Friendship Alliance North Church. Everyone 55 and older is welcome to attend. Come join in the fun with your friends and family. Submit your community news: 307-246-3763.... Full story
For the special this week at the Hereford Community Church Shirley Wiggin read “Peyton Manning’s Christian Faith” then Pee Wee and Cecelia Smock sang “The Bible Is My Guide,” which they wrote, and “God’s Kept Me All These Years” accompanied by Pee Wee on the guitar. The sermon topic was “More Precious Than Gold”. Psalm 19 tells about the wonders of God and the goodness of His law. The works of creation and God’s word are more precious than gold. Next week the sermon topic will be “Gideon.” The... Full story
For the special this week at the Hereford Community Church Kathy Zitek reminded people that there are clothes and other items downstairs at the church for those who need them. Then she read some short funny stories. Steve Hauer showed a video by comedian Mark Lowry. The sermon topic was “Winning the Race.” The Olympics are coming up soon and Pastor Opdycke told a little about the history of the olympics. In 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 the apostle Paul is writing to a church in Greece where the peo... Full story
For the special this week at the Hereford Community Church Carol Opdycke sang “You’ll Never Walk Alone” accompanied by Joyce Smock on the piano. The sermon topic was John 6:37 “Everything and everyone that the Father has given me will come to me, and I won’t turn any of them away.” Pastor Opdycke talked about several people who came to Christ after finding that verse, including Charlotte Elliot, who wrote “Just As I Am” How do you come to Christ? C - confess your sins, O - open the door of you... Full story
For the special this week at the Hereford Community Church, Steve Hauer sang “Be The One.” The sermon topic was “Mega-Faith” and the scripture was Mark 7:1-30. Jesus was confronted by some Pharisees who wanted to know why his disciples didn’t obey all their religious rules. Jesus told them it was more important to obey God’s rules. Then Jesus traveled to the city of Tyre where he was confronted by a Greek woman who begged him to force a demon out of her daughter. Because of her mega-faith... Full story
HAPPY NEW YEAR! The Hereford Community Church started off the new year by celebrating Holy Communion and burning burdens. For the special Carolyn Ragsdale read “Shepherd’s Christmas Reunion” by Baxter Black. The sermon theme was “Jesus Is Lord.” The scripture for the day was Luke 2:21-35. Joseph and Mary took Jesus to the temple to present him to the Lord just as the Law required. While they were at the temple, a prophet named Simeon took Jesus in his arms and praised God. God had revealed... Full story
On Dec. 22 at the Hereford Community Church the fourth candle in the Advent wreath was lit by Kathy Zitek, Carolyn and Kammie Ragsdale. For the special Karel Smock read “The Internet Night Before Christmas.” The sermon topic was “O Come Let Us Adore Him.” Pastor Opdycke read Matthew 2:1-12 which is the story of the wise men who came to worship Jesus. The gifts they brought have special meaning. The gold was for the King of Kings. The frankincense was for the Son of God. And the myrrh was for...
This week at the Hereford Community Church the second candle in the Advent wreath was lit by Mike, Rosalyn, Andrea and Tommy Reifschneider. Then, Andrea read "Mistakes on Church Bulletins" for the special. The sermon topic was "Love Came Down." Jesus is God's love gift to mankind. Matthew 1:18-25 tells about the birth of Jesus. In order to share God's love, we need to know what love looks like and what love acts like. 1 Corinthians 13 describes love. Love will last. Love never dies. The... Full story
10 and Up Club Christmas Luncheon Date: Saturday, Dec. 14th Time: 12 p.m. Where: Friendship Alliance North Church PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF DATE. This month we are having a soup and sandwich luncheon; with the soup and meat tray being provided. Those attending are asked to please bring a salad or dessert dish. Voluntary donations of food items will be accepted to put towards a basket for a Christmas needy family. PeeWee and Cecelia Smock will be entertaining with music. Everyone 55 and older are...
For the special service on Nov. 24 at the Hereford Community Church, Shirley Wiggin played "I Love To Tell The Story" on her auto harp then asked the congregation to sing along. The sermon topic was "Thanksgiving." Pastor Opdycke gave the history of Thanksgiving which has been celebrated since the pilgrims came to America. Abraham Lincoln set the last Thursday in November as the official Thanksgiving Day in 1863. It is a day set aside to thank God for all our blessings. Some of the things we...
Since the news is due on Friday rather than Monday this week, I don't have the church news yet. So I will just wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. Don't forget to thank God for your blessing. Carolyn Ragsdal...
The Hereford Community Church honored veterans for the special this week. The Sunday School students read the names of people from our congregation and their families who had served in the military then they sang "The Lord's Army." The theme for the day was "God Bless America" and after a short message by Pastor Opdycke, the Prairie Songbirds performed the cantata "The Patriot Song." The choir is under the direction of Erinn Flaharty. Choir members are Shirley Wiggin, Merietta West, Rita...
For the special this week at the Hereford Community Church Steve Hauer read "The Sighs of the Puppy." The sermon topic was "Prayer Power." Prayer is the foundation of a relationship with God. Romans 8:26-30 tells us that when we don't know how to pray, the Holy Spirit helps us. We should pray about situations we face, for our families, and for our needs. We are told to pray in the name of Jesus. So even though God knows what we need, when we pray God moves to change our situations. Next week...
For the special this week at the Hereford Community Church Carolyn Ragsdale read about All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day which are November 1 and 2. The sermon topic for the day was "Worship." Worship happens when we have a deep reverence and adoration for God. There are certain blessings you get from worshiping God in Church. We are born to glorify God and worship Him as the Holy Spirit leads us. Pastor Opdycke gave the story of King Josiah of Judah from 2 Kings 22 and 23. King Josiah heard...
The Senior Citizen organization has renamed their club. It will now be known at the 55 and Up Club. The next potluck luncheon will be our Thanksgiving dinner. It will be held on November 8th at 12:00 p.m. at the Friendship Alliance North Church. Meat, potatoes, and rolls will be provided. We ask that those attending to please bring a side dish. Everyone 55 and older are welcome to attend. Come and join in the fun with your family and friends. Pastor Ben Nevius and his wife Elizabeth will be...
For the special this week at the Hereford Community Church Kathy Zitek read a story from "Anecdotes" by Verl Timm about a sunrise service at the Church. The sermon title was "God Communicates With Us." We see in the Bible that God began communicating with people back in Genesis Chapter 3, and he has been communicating with people ever since. Psalm 19 tells some of the ways God communicates with people. God wants to talk with us. If you seek Him with all your heart, you can expect to hear from Go...
