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Transformation Church, Hagerstown, MD (2026)

09/17/2023

Sunday Snapshot! Baptism Sunday! Rain didn’t stop what God had planned today for Transformation Church. 3 people got Baptized today at the lake!
Baptist Convention of Maryland/Delaware
Converge
Baptist Bible Fellowship International
Converge MidAtlantic
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09/12/2023

Week 4 Devotional

Title: “Embracing Kingdom-Minded Service”

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45 (NLT)

• James and John sought honor, but Jesus taught that true greatness is found in serving others.

Reflection:
Today, we delve into the profound message of embracing Kingdom-minded service. In Mark 10:35-45, we witness James and John seeking positions of honor in Jesus’ kingdom, anticipating a comfortable reign. However, Jesus disrupted their expectations, teaching that true greatness lies in being a servant, even when it’s messy and challenging.

Reflection Questions:

1. Have you ever sought recognition or honor in your service to others? How did that impact your perspective on serving?
2. What does it mean to you personally to embrace “Kingdom-minded service”?
3. Can you recall a time when you had to step out of your comfort zone to serve others? How did it feel, and what did you learn from that experience?

Application:
While we may not face literal fires, we encounter people in dire situations—people whose lives are ablaze with challenges, pain, and despair. The call to serve remains unchanged, demanding our willingness to get involved, even when it’s messy and uncomfortable.

Reflection Questions:

1. Think about the challenges and messiness you’ve encountered in your service to others. How did those experiences shape you?
2. What are some practical ways you can step out of your comfort zone to serve those in need around you?
3. How can you maintain a servant’s heart even when faced with difficult or uncomfortable situations?

Overcoming Ego and Pride:
Ego and pride can deter us from true servant-leadership. Think of a church opening its doors to a homeless shelter, embracing the messiness. True service involves getting involved in the lives of those who need it most, even when it’s uncomfortable.

Reflection Questions:

1. Reflect on a time when your ego or pride hindered your ability to serve effectively. What did you learn from that experience?
2. How can you actively work on humbling yourself and embracing a servant’s attitude in your daily life?
3. What role can your faith community play in promoting humble service to others?

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11 (NLT)

• Have this attitude in yourselves which was also in Christ Jesus…

Reflection Questions:

1. What does it mean to “have this attitude in yourselves which was also in Christ Jesus”?
2. How can you model your life after Jesus’ humility and willingness to serve?
3. What specific actions or changes can you make to align more closely with the example of Christ’s servant leadership?

Practicing Messy Servant Leadership:
Look around your family, workplace, and community for opportunities to serve and confront the tension between the world’s need and the messiness of service.

Reflection Questions:

1. What specific opportunities for service do you see in your family, workplace, or community?
2. How can you navigate the tension between the world’s needs and the potential messiness of service?
3. What support or resources can you seek to make your servant leadership more effective?

Kingdom Minded Service:
Our service should have a Kingdom-minded perspective, just like Jesus. It’s not just about meeting physical needs but about leading others to a life-changing relationship with Him.

Reflection Questions:

1. How can you infuse a Kingdom-minded perspective into your acts of service?
2. In what ways can you go beyond meeting physical needs and help others develop a deeper relationship with Jesus?
3. How does your service contribute to God’s Kingdom on Earth?

Call to Action:
Let this devotion be a catalyst for change in your life. Seek opportunities to serve with a Kingdom-minded perspective, revealing the Real Jesus through your actions.

Reflection Questions:

1. What specific actions can you take in response to this devotion to enhance your service to others?
2. How can you inspire and encourage others to embrace a servant’s heart and join you in serving with a Kingdom-minded perspective?

Prayer:
Heavenly Father, thank you for revealing Jesus as the Servant-King. May our actions be a testament to Your love and grace as we transform lives for Jesus and lead others to know Him in a real and profound way. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

09/11/2023

Celebrate with those taking the next step of their faith by publicly expressing their love and commitment to following Jesus!

Join us for a Baptism Service!

📅 Date: This Weekend Sunday, 17th.
🕘 Time: 9 AM
📍 Location: Greenbrier State Park

Come experience a powerful Baptism Service in the serene setting of Greenbrier State Park this Sunday at 9 AM.

Please keep in mind that there's an entry fee for the park:

🌲 Weekends and Holidays:
- Maryland Residents: $3 per person
- Out-of-State Visitors: $5 per person

But here's a special note: Children in approved safety seats get in free!

Let's celebrate faith and renewal together as individuals publicly express their love for and commitment to following Jesus. We can't wait to see you there!

09/06/2023

Week 3 Devotional: "Healing Touch and Heart"

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43 (NLT)

Introduction:
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, we continue our journey through the "Real Jesus" series, exploring the transformative power of the compassionate healer. In today's devotional, we dive deeper into the stories of Jairus and the woman with the issue of blood, discovering the profound lessons they hold for us. As we reflect on these passages, let's seek to understand the essence of Jesus' healing touch and compassionate heart.

Key Scripture: Mark 5:25-34 (NLT)
> 25 A woman in the crowd had suffered for twelve years with constant bleeding. She had suffered a great deal from many doctors, and over the years she had spent everything she had to pay them, but she had gotten no better. In fact, she had gotten worse. 27 She had heard about Jesus, so she came up behind him through the crowd and touched his robe. 28 For she thought to herself, "If I can just touch his robe, I will be healed." 29 Immediately the bleeding stopped, and she could feel in her body that she had been healed of her terrible condition. 30 Jesus realized at once that healing power had gone out from him, so he turned around in the crowd and asked, “Who touched my robe?” 31 His disciples said to him, “Look at this crowd pressing around you. How can you ask, ‘Who touched me?’” 32 But he kept on looking around to see who had done it. 33 Then the frightened woman, trembling at the realization of what had happened to her, came and fell to her knees in front of him and told him what she had done. 34 And he said to her, “Daughter, your faith has made you well. Go in peace. Your suffering is over.”

Reflection Questions:

1. The Power of Compassion:
- Imagine yourself in Jairus' shoes, desperate for a loved one's healing. What emotions and thoughts might you have experienced as you approached Jesus? How does Jairus' humility teach us about true compassion?
- Consider a time when you've witnessed or experienced compassion from someone. What impact did it have on you or others involved?
- Reflect on a situation in your life or community where compassion can make a difference. How can you actively demonstrate compassion and step into that situation as Jesus did for Jairus?

2. Touching Lives:
- Put yourself in the place of the woman with the issue of blood. What made her faith remarkable? How does her story illustrate the relationship between faith and healing?
- Think about a challenge or obstacle in your life where faith in Jesus' healing touch is needed. What practical steps can you take to reach out and touch His grace?
- Remember personal experience or a story you know of someone whose faith played a significant role in their healing or transformation. How does this inspire your faith journey?

3. Raising The Dead:
- Consider the miraculous healing of Jairus' daughter. What does this story reveal about Jesus' ability to bring life from despair and death?
- In what areas of your life or community do you see metaphorical "death"? How can you, like Jesus, speak life into those situations and revive hope?
- Reflect on how Jesus' words, "Don't be afraid. Just have faith," apply to your life. How can faith overcome fear and lead to transformation?

Call to Action:
- Meditate on the idea of your community needing new life and healing. How can your faith community, like Transformation Church, become a source of revival and transformation in your city?
- What specific role or action can you take within our church to contribute to this transformation?
- Take a moment to pray for the city or community where you reside. Ask God to guide you and your faith community in bringing His healing touch and heart to those in need.

Conclusion:
As we conclude this devotional, envision the impact of Jesus' healing touch and heart reaching your life, your community, and beyond. Remember, faith has the power to conquer the impossible. If you have not yet experienced the transformative touch of Jesus or if you have questions about salvation, take a moment to seek Him in prayer and ask for His guidance on your faith journey. He is always ready to respond to your cries for help.

May God bless you abundantly as you continue to encounter the Real Jesus and become agents of His healing and transformation in your world. Amen.

09/04/2023

We are absolutely thrilled to introduce a powerful addition to our ministry: Transformation 301 Outreach Ministry. This incredible endeavor is nestled right in the heart of downtown Hagerstown, MD, and it's a testament to our unwavering commitment to making a profound impact on our community.

Transformation 301 is not just a name—it's a movement, a mission, and a promise. We're diving headfirst into the lives of those who might often be forgotten or left behind—the hard-to-reach, the lost, the hurting, and those struggling with addiction. Our goal is simple, yet incredibly powerful: to reach, to love, and to transform.

In the heart of downtown, we're creating a safe space where everyone, from every walk of life, can come together. We invite you to join us as we share a gospel-driven message, focused on the life-altering truth of Jesus Christ. But it doesn't end there. As part of our commitment to community and compassion, we're also providing a nourishing meal, symbolizing the holistic transformation we seek to facilitate.

At Transformation 301, our mission goes beyond filling stomachs—it's about filling hearts and souls with the boundless love of God. We're here to connect individuals with the spiritual sustenance they need, alongside the physical sustenance we provide. Through this ministry, we're dedicated to guiding people towards the local Bible-believing churches that can provide continued spiritual growth and support.

Today, we stand at the threshold of something extraordinary, and we invite each one of you to be a part of it. Your support, your prayers, and your presence can make a world of difference in the lives we're seeking to touch. Together, let's take the first step towards creating a profound transformation, both within our community and within ourselves.

So, let's rally together, as a church family, and embrace the mission of Transformation 301 Outreach Ministry. Let's extend our hands and hearts to those who need it most, and let's witness the incredible work that God can do through us.

Stay tuned for more information on how you can get involved, how you can support, and how you can help us shine a light of hope in the heart of Hagerstown. We're excited, we're expectant, and we can't wait to see the transformative power of God's love in action.

Pastor Clint Highfill
Lead Pastor Transformation Church

08/31/2023

Week 2 of Real Jesus Series Devotional: Reaching One Broken Person at a Time

Embracing the Lost: Following Jesus' Relational Heart

Introduction:
Welcome to Week 2 of our “Real Jesus: Reaching One Broken Person at a Time” series. Last week, we explored the compassionate essence of Jesus’ ministry, and this week, we’re diving headfirst into a powerful aspect of His mission: seeking and embracing the lost.

Verse:
Luke 19:10 (NIV)
"For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost."

Reflection:

Point 1: The Pursuit of the Lost
Picture this: a bustling marketplace, diverse faces painted against the backdrop of life’s myriad colors. Amid the crowd stands Jesus—the embodiment of purpose and compassion. His eyes pierce beyond the surface, scanning not for the visible but for the invisible. He seeks the lost, those drifting through life’s maze in search of something more. Luke 19:10 captures the essence of His mission: “For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.” This is no passive waiting; it’s an active, relentless pursuit.

Illustration:
Visualize a shepherd scaling craggy cliffs and traversing treacherous valleys to rescue a solitary sheep. Imagine the joy that erupts as he cradles the lost one in his arms. This is Jesus’ pursuit—a pursuit driven by undying love, a pursuit that beckons us to join Him.

Point 2: The Parable of the Lost Sheep and Coin
Open the pages of Luke 15:1-10, and you’ll hear Jesus’ heartbeat. The parables of the lost sheep and coin are brushstrokes on the canvas of His mission. A shepherd leaves the ninety-nine, a daring abandonment for the one. A woman, consumed by a burning desire, turns her world upside down for a single coin. This is Jesus’ artistry—lavish, daring, and drenched in love.

Illustration:
Envision a restless artist consumed by his canvas. Stroke after stroke, he creates not just art but a masterpiece. Jesus is the ultimate artist, crafting lives from brokenness. The lost are His canvas, and His pursuit is His brushstroke.

Point 3: Relational Ministry
In Mark 2:13-17, Jesus doesn’t just break bread; He shatters norms. He feasts with the unlikeliest of guests—tax collectors and sinners. He’s not content with shouting from a distance; He dives into the heart of lives. Our mandate? To infuse relationships with Christ’s love.

Illustration:
Imagine a bridge, built not of wood or steel but of connections. This bridge, woven with threads of compassion, reaches hearts. Labels crumble on its planks, revealing souls. This is our bridge, modeled after Jesus’ relational ministry.

Application:
This week, let’s be like Jesus—boldly stepping out. Are we scanning our world with a seeker’s eye? Are we diving into lives to create connections that echo Christ’s love? It’s time to cast off hesitation, embrace the lost, and illuminate the darkness.

Reflective Questions:

1. Can you leave the safety of your comfort zone to actively seek the spiritually lost?
2. Are the parables of the lost sheep and coin a challenge to your own daring pursuit? Dare to emulate their audacious love.
3. Recall when a guiding light shone in your lost moments. Now, will you become that light for someone else?
4. Do biases bar your path to the diverse lost? They can’t withstand the power of Christ’s love. Will you confront them?
5. Are you content with surface-level relationships or are you ready to build bridges of depth and transformation?

Prayer:
Lord, as Transformation Church, we fix our eyes on You—the Great Seeker. Kindle within us the fire of Christ’s mission. Open our vision to the lost, the seeking, the hungry. Let us be vessels of Your relentless grace, embracing the lost as a privilege. In the unwavering name of Jesus, amen.

Closing:
In this week’s journey, we’re throwing off timidity. As torchbearers of Christ’s pursuit, let’s break barriers, dive into lives, and leave trails of transformative love. As we embrace the lost, we spark flames of change, illuminating paths to Jesus—one step at a time. Rise, Transformation Church, and illuminate hearts with the unyielding love of Christ.

08/28/2023

🌟 Sunday Snapshot 🌟

Week 2 of "Real Jesus: Reaching One Broken Person at a Time" was an incredible exploration into "Finding the Lost and Bringing Them Home," shedding light on who the Real Jesus truly is.

As we delved into the intentional pursuit of the lost and the building of relationships, we discovered the heart of Jesus in reaching out to those in need. Just like He sought the lost sheep and coin, His compassion knows no bounds.

Let's continue our journey of uncovering who the Real Jesus is, and let His example inspire us to reach out to those who feel disconnected, embracing them with open hearts. ❤️🙏 Join us next week for more transformative insights!

Baptist Bible Fellowship International
Converge MidAtlantic
BBFI Missions
APEX CHURCHES
For Our City - Hagerstown
Longmeadow Vol. Fire Co.

08/22/2023

Real Jesus: Week: 1

Hey there, Transformation Church family! I'm so thrilled to dive into the "Real Jesus: series with you. And I want to provide a weekly devotional to help us think through it more through out the week in hopes that God works even more deeply in our hearts and lives.

In this first week of our devotional we are going explore a love that's like no other—a love that challenges us to our core and transforms us from the inside out.

So, let's take a moment to think about love. We often think of it as a warm feeling, right? But the Real Jesus? He flips the script on love and shows us something truly radical.

The Unconditional Love of Jesus
John 3:16
16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

This verse that reminds us of just how deep God's love goes. He loved the world so much that He sent His Son for us. But get this, it's not a love based on what we've done—it's a no-strings-attached, unconditional love.

Let's picture this: Imagine you have a stained glass window shattered into pieces. The Real Jesus comes along, picks up each fragment, no matter how imperfect, and carefully puts it back together. It's a mosaic of diversity and imperfection that He loves with all His heart.

Loving the Unlovable
The Real Jesus didn't play favorites with His love. He went out of His way to love those society often pushed to the sidelines—outcasts, the marginalized, even those who turned their backs on Him.

Here's a cool image: Picture a field that looks barren, but as the sun rises, it transforms the landscape. The same way, the Real Jesus' love brings life and healing to hearts that the world might have given up on.

Now, let's get practical. Loving those who love us back? Easy. But how can we love those who might not be the easiest to embrace? Any thoughts?

A Love That Transforms
You know, the Real Jesus doesn't just love and leave it at that. His love is powerful—it transforms us. When we encounter His love, it's like a heart and mind makeover.

Think about a caterpillar tucked away in its cocoon. Through this incredible process, it emerges as a gorgeous butterfly. Similarly, when we experience the radical love of the Real Jesus, it changes us from the inside out.

So, wrapping it up, let's make this series personal. Let's dive into the radical love of the Real Jesus. Let's challenge ourselves to see others the way He does, love the tough-to-love, and let His transformative love renew us day by day.

Let's pray about this together: "Heavenly Father, help us truly grasp the radical love of the Real Jesus. Show us how to extend that love to everyone we meet, breaking down barriers and bringing transformation. In His name, we pray. Amen."

Remember, the Real Jesus' love is more powerful than we can imagine. Let's embrace it and let it guide us as we journey through this series.

Reflective Questions:

• How does the realization of God’s unconditional love, as portrayed in John 3:16, reshape your understanding of personal value and the worthiness of others?
• Can you recall a time when showing love to someone felt like a challenge? How might the Real Jesus’ example inspire you to approach complicated relationships with a fresh perspective?
• In what ways can you actively extend the transformative love of the Real Jesus to those who often feel marginalized or unseen by society?
• Take a moment to reflect on a specific aspect of your life that could benefit from the renewing power of the Real Jesus’ love. How can you intentionally invite His love to bring about positive change in that area?
• Consider the narrative of Zacchaeus found in Luke 19:1-10. How can his encounter with the Real Jesus motivate you to connect with individuals whom society might label as “unlovable”?

As we embark on this enlightening “Real Jesus” series, let these thought-provoking questions be our guide, helping us to explore and apply the radical love of the Real Jesus in practical ways. Let His love transform our hearts, relationships, and perspectives throughout this journey.

08/20/2023

Sunday Snapshot: What an Incredible Day!

Today we embarked on an amazing journey into the heart of our Savior with the "Real Jesus: Reaching One Broken Person at a Time" sermon series kick-off! 🙌

Did you ever wonder how Jesus shattered barriers and embraced those society overlooked? How did He love without limits, regardless of cultural differences? We dived deep into these powerful stories, uncovering the heart of the Real Jesus.

We asked ourselves: How can we love like Jesus, even when it's challenging? How can we reach out to our city with the same compassionate spirit? This series is all about transformation, inspiration, and action.

Missed today? Don't worry! Join us next Sunday as we continue to discover the Real Jesus who calls us to love beyond boundaries. Let's make an impact together!

Baptist Bible Fellowship International
Converge MidAtlantic
BBFI Missions
APEX CHURCHES
For Our City - Hagerstown

08/07/2023

Sunday Snapshot: 🎉 Sunday at Transformation Church was 🔥! We dove into James and learned the art of taming our tongues - trust me, it's harder than it sounds! 🗣️ Let's keep those words in check and avoid any accidental tongue twisters this week! 💬💪
APEX CHURCHES
Baptist Bible Fellowship International
Converge MidAtlantic
For Our City - Hagerstown
BBFI Missions
Longmeadow Vol. Fire Co.

07/31/2023

Sunday Snapshot: James week 2 was great this morning. TC wants to be a church that is made up of “doers of the word” who are reaching, loving and transforming together. God is so good and we want to bring Him glory in all that we do.
APEX CHURCHES
Baptist Bible Fellowship International
BBFI Missions
Converge MidAtlantic
For Our City - Hagerstown
Longmeadow Vol. Fire Co.

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