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Sunday School 9:30-10:30am Sunday Worship: 10:30am Sunday Evening Worship: 6:00pm Monday Game Night: 6:00pm Wednesday Bible Study: 6:30pm Saturday Men's Bible Study at D'Atri's: 7:00am For delays and cancellations the church will decide by 8:00am and the information will be placed on the church answering machine and website, prayer chain by phone and e-mail, and radio stations WCBC 1270AM and WAIJ 97.1FM. For prayer chain calls, contact Pastor at [email protected], Pastor's cell at 301-338-1191, or Carol Flowers at [email protected] or Carol Flowers at 301-729-2362. What constitutes the beginning of a congregation? Could it be as simple as a few people moving to a new home and taking their faith with them? In 1907 three Yoder sisters, Annie, Savilla, and Alice (married to Norman Yoder, Ephraim Blauch, and Jonas Ash) of Grantsville, Maryland, and Springs, Pennsylvania, collected their families and belongings for the move to Pinto, Maryland. Prompted by a desire "to better their financial circumstances", the three families took over the operation of two farms along the Potomac River owned by local businessmen. Though surrounded by fertile fields and hills planted in orchards, these families felt the separation from their Mennonite and Amish brothers and sisters. The journey of 30 miles was too far for pastoral care and regular worship with their home congregations. So they found fellowship among the Methodists of Short Gap, West Virginia , and Rawlings , Maryland . But by 1917 when a new school was built near the Washington Bottom Farm, home of the Yoders, the Mennonites helped organize Sunday School and worship services there. Or maybe a congregation begins with the blessing of a wider conference. In 1917, Pinto was recognized as a "mission station" by the Southwestern (PA) Mennonite Conference with Ed Miller in charge. Revival services were held, converts made, congregational status encouraged, and discussions of a permanent meetinghouse took place. But the people of Pinto were not yet ready and their designation as a full church was put on hold for seven years. Maybe a congregation takes hold of its own identity when it reaches out in mission to others. In early 1924 an eighteen-day revival series led by John Grove of Greencastle, Pennsylvania, resulted in about 40 confessions, half of them new members. Not everyone in the community was thrilled by the unique teachings of these Mennonite believers. One service was broken up early by a cross burning on a nearby hill. A Bible conference and revival services in the next two years brought in more converts and it was seen that attendance at the small school meeting space was beyond capacity. Does a church building make a congregation? Certainly by the spring of 1926 it was clear that this group of worshipers needed more permanent space. With the pledge of half the costs covered by conference and an "excellent spirit of cooperation" from the community, a 30 x 48 foot chapel was built. On August 22, 1926 , at an all day service, guest speakers and about 500 people dedicated the new place of worship with "unusual enthusiasm", in the words of Sanford Shetler. But it was more than a year later, November 27, 1927 , that the Pinto mission station became a full congregation. Forty-five charter members, Pastor Milton Miller, and newly ordained deacon Myron Livengood experienced a day of organization that "put new life into the hearts of the people of Pinto, realizing that God after all had something in mind when He put into the hearts of a few families to still hold on when things looked blue and discouraging" (Quote from church business meeting notes) Increasing attendance and new programs prompted the fellowship to add space to their sanctuary. A prototype summer Bible School, and annual fall musical program, a Christmas cantata, as well as Sunday School outreach into West Virginia and church transportation in the community encouraged expansion of the chapel and eventually, in 1972, a new church building. But perhaps a people have become a true congregation when they choose from among its own for church leadership. In 1929 and 1930 Chester Helmick and Robert Dayton were ordained to ministry. These men, who had come forward in renewed dedication at a 1928 Bible conference, served Pinto and the wider Mennonite Church as pastors for the rest of their lives. Others, who began their ministry at Pinto or felt called while part of Pinto, gave their lives to wider church roles that include pasturing and mission leadership. Pinto continues to nurture its youth toward Christian commitment and service. In addition to Sunday School and youth group activities, children of the church are sent to summer church camp. Grants and loans are available for those seeking to make Mennonite higher education more affordable. The church sees its continuing life in the growth of its youth. In the past ten years, programs of outreach have included the LIFE (Living in Faithful Evangelism) process, the Jesus video distribution, and small group worship and fellowship. Evangelism through friendship at work and play has touched lives and brought new believers to join with us in worship. When is a people a congregation? On this 75th year since the small church on the hillside was dedicated, we can see that a congregation is in the lives of people; people who have seen themselves serving God in "this time and place", people who say that right here and right now we will seek to follow Christ in our daily lives. We praise God for the story of His working among us.
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Night 2 for Giddy Up Junction VBS and we had even more kids!!! Sand art, stick pony games, and silly skits are just a few fun things we did tonight while learning about God's love for us!! Come on out and join us tomorrow night 6 to 8pm!!
First night of VBS was a great success!! The kids had a blast! Looking forward to tomorrow night!! It's never too late to join in on the fun! 6 to 8 PM, ages 3 to 6th grade π
Pinto's VBS "Giddy up Junction: Taking God's Love to New Frontiers" starts this Monday, June 17-21 from 6 to 8 PM! Ages 3 to 6th grade welcome! We look forward to seeing all you cowboys and cowgirls this coming week!
Tic-Tac-Toe is a lot more fun with water balloons! ππ¦ We won't be meeting for Youth Group again till July 17! See you at VBS June 17-21! :)
Youth group tonight at 6pm! If the weather cooperates, we'll be doing some outdoor games that involve getting a little wet, so dress accordingly! π¦ Can't wait to see you all tonight! Ages 4 and up welcome π
Celebrating our graduating seniors today! Congratulations to Laura Frederick and Aaron Monnett! "For I know the plans I have for you,β declares the LORD, βplans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11
Reminder for Youth Group this evening at 6 pm!! We'll be working on your handmade mugs, so you don't want to miss it! See ya there :)
Mother's Day Brunch: "Walking With a Purpose" π π‘π₯Ώπ’ A big thanks to the women who put together this wonderful program and the men who helped serve and clean up!
Dreary weather got you feeling down? Join us for Youth Group tonight at 6 for some indoor fun!! As always, a meal is served and kids ages 4 and up are welcome!! Can't wait to see you all there π
During worship today we enjoyed a traditional Messianic Seder meal put together by the Gospel Life class! Happy Palm Sunday!πΏ
Beat the mundane and join us tonight at Youth Group for fun and fellowship!! Ages 4 and up welcome from 6-730 PM! Did I mention we're ordering pizza? Yea, so there's that. π
Mark your calendars for June 17-21 from 6-8pm for Pinto Mennonite's Vacation Bible School! Ages 3 to 6th grade welcome!
Don't forget to turn your clocks forward an hour tonight!! We would love to see you on time at Pinto tomorrow morning! β€ 9 am Breakfast in the Community Center 930 am Sunday School 1030 am Worship Service
A fun craft is planned for tonight's youth group, so you really don't want to miss it! Ages 4 and up are welcome from 6-730 PM and dinner will be served. See you there!
Church is cancelled this morning, March 3, due to predicted inclement weather. Hope you have a safe and blessed day! See you all next week!
No youth group tonight. Stay home and enjoy the snow! See you for our next youth group on Wednesday March 6th!
A devotion on the Lord's prayer followed by making valentines at Youth Group tonight! Join us next time on Feb 20 β€
Just a reminder that we have youth group tonight at 6!! See ya there :)
Church is cancelled this morning, January 20, due to dangerous road conditions. Stay home, stay safe, and see you next week!
Too cold to play outside? Kids getting restless?? Send them over to Pinto Mennonite Church tonight at 6 pm for Youth Group! As always, we'll be serving a meal and ages 4 and up are welcome :)
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"Deep and Wide" performed by the Ju"Bell"ees this morning ππΆ
The Ju"Bell"ees, led by Gail Rotruck, performed "It is Well with my Soul" this morning β€
The kids have been waiting all week to drench the adults! They raised enough money to soak 10!!! Of course, since we're in Pinto, we decided to fill up the bucket on a tractor π
πΆ"Won't my mommy be so proud of me!"πΆ π
This is the day that the Lord has made!
Palm Sunday πΏ
So much fun at youth group tonight!! Join us again on Wednesday March 21!
Today we fellowshipped with our new interim pastor! Welcome to Pinto Mennonite, Pastor Will Shertzer!
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