AuthorSister Dottie Almoney

Director of Education & Outreach
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Our youth grow into faithful disciples through education, fellowship and service. I am also excited about the new social ministries in which we are partnering with other Manheim Township churches, such as Lydia’s Closet and Homes for Hope.

Church and the Pandemic

Sister Dottie Almoney led a Zoom Sunday School discussion on January 31, 2021 about church during the pandemic. Lynn Stover, church member and discussion participant, offered some insight from his experiences in public education, contact tracing, and the peace corps. Sister Dottie asked if Lynn would be willing to put his words into writing. We…

The Woman at the Well

Traditional Sermonlent 3 We assume we know all about the woman at the well. But do we really know her story? Jesus chooses to have a relationship with this woman who in turns becomes an unlikely missionary. I don’t typically like to talk about my kids in a sermon, but the more I studied the…

Pay Attention and Be Ready

Growing up my grandmother was always prepared by stocking up certain remedies ready in the event of a medical emergency…For instance, when I burnt my finger, she slathered butter all over the burn…Looking back, basically she was just helping to sauté my finger. We now know that cold water is the best action to take.…

Inextricably Connected

Traditional Sermonpentecost 17 I just returned from our annual Deaconess Assembly which was held in Omaha Nebraska. Actually, it was Ashland, a 30-minute drive from Omaha- a place that made me wonder where do people work, or where do they shop?  I saw more wildlife than people – and not always in a good way…