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.

Is Church Worth Your Time?

June 25, 2017 – 3rd Sunday after Pentecost Traditional Sermon- a dialogue between Sister Dottie Almoney and Janelle Almoney Why do you come to worship?  Is it really worth your time? D:      Janelle, did I ever tell you the story about a preacher who served a small country church.  Unfortunately his sermons were always very…

My Father’s House

New Day Sermon easter 5 John 14:1-14 is a common scripture reading for funerals.  It would make sense since it gives us hope that there is something waiting for us after we die.  Many of us wonder what “My Father’s House” will look like and who will be invited to live there! And now the…

April 30, 2017 Traditional Sermon

The Gospel Lesson is Luke 24: 13-35 about the Journey to Emmaus.   The sermon for this week centers around faith journeys as well as the journeys of our soon to be graduating High School Seniors and their Families. When I decided to go to seminary and become a deaconess, I had to write an essay…

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Are you blind?

New Day Sermon Lent 4 The sermon is a combination of the lesson from John with a drama woven throughout.  Do you see yourself in any of the characters?  We often complain of others not seeing their bad behavior, but many times we are blinded to our own.

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What shoes are in your closet?

Traditional Sermon, Pentecost 7 It’s a beautiful day in God’s neighborhood, A beautiful day to serve others , Would you join me, Could you join me? It’s a beautiful day to spread God’s Good news…A day to share the Gospel. Would you join me? Could you join me? I’ve always wanted to serve with someone…