News
Current News and Events
Our Next Sunday Service:
​Our speaker for Palm Sunday, Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 11:'00 am will be Reverend Bob Osborne. His sermon will be "Stones that Shout” and the Scripture readings will be Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29 and
Luke 19:28-40. Note that the monthly communion will be held on April 20 this month. The regular fellowship hour will follow the service in the Fellowship Hall. Please plan to join us!
​​​If you are looking for a church home in the area, we encourage you to visit us. You do not have to transfer a membership from your home church to be a member of ours. All are welcome!
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Outreach Committee Asks for Donations for its Easter Food Baskets:
The committee is once again seeking non-perishable food items for 11 local families (62 individuals) this Easter. See the list of specific items sought here. Items will accepted until Sunday, April 13. Cash donations also appreciated.
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Easter Sunday Services Announced:
On Easter Sunday, we will once again hold a Sunrise Service in addition to the traditional Easter Service at 11 am. The Sunrise Service will be held in memory of Rev. Glenn Young, who led that service for us last year. Peter VanKleeck will honor Pastor Glenn by reprising his remarks from that service.
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Immediately following the Sunrise Service we will once again host a breakfast, with Pete Mulford preparing French Toast and bacon, and Lee Conlon making eggs to order. As in the past, attendees are encouraged to bring their favorite side dishes.
Sad News:
With a deep sense of loss, we announce that our dear friend and neighbor, Peggy Jones, passed recently surrounded by her loving family. Peggy has long been a member of Hedges Chapel having served on several committees as well as actively participating in special events. Additional information will be shared as received. We all will miss our friend Peggy, and pray for her family and all who knew and loved her.
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We contunue to mourn the recent passing of our dear friend and long time Chapel member Rick Powell and will keep you informed as additional information becomes available. Please hold Laura Powell and Rick's family in your prayers during this heart-rending time. Rick will be sorely missed since he did so much to help the Outreach Committee and with the maintenence of the Chapel exterior. See more information about Rick's life and service arrangements here.
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Thanks to Those Who Helped Assist McDowell Co. WV Residents After Devastating Flood:
Hedges Chapel and The Woods community again came forward to join the effort of Hope Community Church to provide aid to McDowell County WV, the poorest county in our state and also considered to be one of the poorest counties in the US. McDowell is the southernmost county in the state and rrecently experienced severe flooding.​
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Hedges Chapel Directory:
The February 2025 edition of the Hedges Chapel Directory is now available in the Fellowship Hall. Send any comments, additions or updates to Donna Dean at donnajdean22@gmail.com).
​​2025 Will Be The Chapel’s 175th Anniversary Year!
What an amazing milestone! We plan to celebrate this event at a time yet to be determined and invite you to join us then. Also, if you would like to help plan and carry out this celebration your ideas and efforts will surely add to the festivities. You may respond to this email, or contact any Chapel Council member as currently listed on our website: https://www.hedges-chapel.org/our-church-leaders.
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Additionally, if you have information that will help us update the events leading up to the reopening of the Chapel in the late 1980s, or add to our knowledge of the adjacent cemetery, your input will be hugely helpful. We look forward to sharing this momentous occasion with you, so stay tuned!
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Prayers Needed for Pastor Ben Manning:
See his request on the Special Needs Section of the Members Section.
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New Personal Outreach Opportunity Featured:
The Martinsburg Union Rescue Mission is being featrured this month in a special page of the News Section. Each month we will explain what the Outreach Committee is up to as well as highlight one of the various agencies or organizations that the Chapel donates funds to. If you missed our premier featuring Meal on Wheels, you can catch in the Archives section.
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Giving Thanks, Giving Blessings Concert Greatly Benefited Holiday Food Basket Program:
Steve Warner and Company spread joy this holiday season with their engaging Folk/Americana music featuring original songs and timeless favorites. ​This wonderful concert was also a great success for our Outreach program and we are touched beyond words! Our deepest gratitude for Steve, Allen Terhaar, Mary Etta Boesl, Marc Berk and Bob Murphy. An evening of music, humor and audience participation proved to be the embodiment of “counting our blessings and making our blessings count”.
Our community of family and friends donated food and cash in support of our mission to provide a Thanksgiving Dinner and a Christmas Dinner for 10 local families in need. Many thanks to the musicians, attendees and volunteers who made the evening a great success. God Bless You!
Hedges Chapel
Outreach Committee
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“The Chosen” Discussion Continues:
There is a viewing and discussion of “The Chosen”, Season 2 in the Fellowship Hall each Wednesday from 7-9 pm, until March 26. All are welcome.
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New Council Members Are Serving:
The newest Council members are Jo Ann Abel, Donna Dean and Dale Hampton. Please congratulate them and pray for God's continued guidance as they serve our dynamic little Chapel.
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Many thanks to the departing Council members, Dave Gladwell. Nancy Page and Sheila Hampton, for their dedicated service to Hedges Chapel!
Covered Dish Sundays Continue:
The Hedges Chapel Fellowship Committee has a Covered Dish event on the first Sunday of the month following Chapel worship service. Delicious food items are provided and there is something for every palate. Thanks to all who add to this enjoyable fellowship hour. Please plan to join us! You do not have to bring a covered dish to attend. Come and enjoy good fellowship with us.
Birthdays and Anniversaries:
Are your special days included on our chapel calendar of events? if not, please send them to us. We don't want to miss anyone!
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