Knobsville Church of the Brethren

Knobsville Church of the Brethren Located at 221 Upper Road, McConnellsburg, PA

Services: SS 9:30 am. Worship 10:30 am
Wednesday Evenings Bible Study (March-May) 6-7 pm

Pastor Bob Bilger.

(814) 644-1551
[email protected]

All are welcome to attend and worship with us.

07/15/2026

July 12, 2026
"The Mercies of the Lord"
Psalm 103

We look at this Psalm of David and may consider it a pure note of praise.
We must remind ourselves to praise the Lord for all His benefits to us. What benefits has the Lord given unto you?
Praise the Lord, oh my soul. Praise Him with all your heart and soul.
The one big blessing is the forgiveness of our sins.
We read verse 8 and wonder how often have we benefited from the gracious virtues of our Lord.
God also has not dealt with us to the degree that our sins deserve.
Humans are frail creatures yet God treats us with exceedingly great compassion.
David, in the Psalm, is telling all of creation to praise God.
Is our daily praise to God for His blessings part of a routine and we just go thru the motions? Or are we truly recognizing who God is and what He is capable of doing for us? Do not fall into the daily routine/rut when we praise God. Go all in with your whole heart and give the Creator all glory, honor, and praise He deserves.
Psalm 103 is a famous hymn of praise for God's benefits --- grace, forgiveness, healing, and unfailing compassion.
Praise the Lord with all your soul...

Have a blessed day...

07/05/2026

July 5, 2026
"Victory through Jesus"
1 Corinthians 15:51-58

This morning we look at victory. We celebrate this nation of 250 years. Many people gave all so we could celebrate this and every 4th of July.
We look at what was given and how we can have victory in our lives.
The Apostle Paul is giving us confidence and conviction that those who accept and trust in Jesus will experience victory over death and the grave.
Romans 6:23, Philippians 2:13, and Hebrews 9:28 all tell us that through Jesus Christ we will have victory over sin.
We can face suffering and disappointment in a victorious manner. Knowing that God is in us, we can overcome all things this world throws at us. To be victorious, we need the grace of God. We need the strength and wisdom only He can give. In some way, through Christ we can turn tragedy into triumph.
The last enemy of humans is death. Death wins victory over everyone. But our Lord came to demonstrate that life is more powerful than death. His death and resurrection affirmed a victory over death and the grave.
We are assured of a victory in this game of life only through Jesus Christ. To get to the Father, you go through the Son, Jesus Christ.
We thank and honor those who helped us get and keep our freedom all these years. Take time to give thanks to God for what He gave to us for our eternal freedom. His only Son who died for us and through the resurrection, we have overcome death, sin, and the grave.
Are you looking forward to spending your eternal freedom with God the Father in His kingdom?
Within His kingdom, we are free from sin, sickness, disease, and death.
"But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ (1 Corinthians 15:57).

Have a Blessed week...

05/31/2026

May 31, 2026
"A Courageous Christian"
2 Timothy (various scriptures)

Are we courageous in our life? Being courageous is standing up for your beliefs without fear or uncertainty.
Back in Paul's time, just like today, it is not always easy being a Christian. We must be strong and courageous as we live each day for Christ.
As a courageous Christian, we have a heritage to enjoy. Having others who believe in you, a Christian family who supports you, and a calling that requires the best in you. We need to be courageous as we witness for Christ.
We have a hope to share. Three key words in 2 Timothy chapter 1 verse 12.
Ashamed--our hope and faith in Christ should never be a cause of shame in our lives.
Know--we are full of knowledge, a personal experience knowing Christ.
Committed--a deposit committed to someone's trust. That is God...trust in Him.
We have help to offer. Witness and give testimony unto others. Proclaim Biblical truths.
As we tell others about Christ, expect to face doubters, arguments, and those that will simply walk away. Don't give up, plant the seed and move onto the next.
And we as courageous Christians have a heaven to gain. No matter what this worldly life throws at us, we who remain strong in Christ and have Him in us, we will gain a beautiful kingdom someday to inherit.
Paul is challenging us to be courageous Christians. Courage in Christ is not the absence of fear, but the strength to act in obedience to God despite it, rooted in trust in His power and presence.
Are we courageous Christians? Are we spreading the Good News as God instructed us to or are we keeping it to ourselves? How do others learn and know if we remain silent?
Be courageous in all you do, especially telling others about Christ

Pastor Bob

05/31/2026

May 24, 2026
"Who Do You See?"
Mark 5:1-20

This morning's scripture paints us a story that we all may know. A demon possessed man that encountered Christ. The demons were cast into a nearby herd of swine who jumped off the cliff into the sea and perished.
Go back and see this story as it happens
This story continues from Mark 4 as Christ just calmed the winds on the sea. Christ and the disciples came ashore from the Sea of Galilee and Christ encounters this demon possessed man that no one wanted anything to do with. He lived alone in the caves.
As Christ came closer, He did not see a threat. He saw a son who had been bound for far too long, a soul in need of salvation and healing.
The man gave his name as Legion, for we are many. In these times, a legion was a Roman military unit with as high as 6000 persons. Can you imagine having demons inside of you controlling your life? This man was in need of a spiritual cleansing.
The demons were cast into the nearby swine who then jumped off the cliff into the sea.
The townspeople were upset that their livelihood and way of living were gone and asked Christ to leave. They missed the Big Picture. How Christ overcame these demons and saved that one soul that needed rescued. This story demonstrates Jesus' supreme authority over spiritual darkness.
Jesus instructs this healed man to go home and tell his people what the Lord has done for him.
In today's world, when we encounter someone who is "different," what is our reaction? Do we avoid that person, do we share God's love with them, or do we just stand by being still?
No one is beyond saving, Jesus values every soul, and your testimony has power. Christ told this man to go tell his people what his Lord has done for him
Are we doing that? Are we going forth and telling others what God is capable of doing?
Go forth and tell the Good News...

Pastor Bob

05/31/2026

May 17, 2026
"Two Men"
Psalm 1

We look at Psalm 1 and see in this short chapter, 2 men.
The one is the Righteous Man (verses 1-3) and the Unrighteous Man ( verses 4-6).
The Righteous Man is one who has decided to accept Christ and follow Him. He lives for the Lord in all things. He reacts with godly concern and kindness toward all people. He is a follower, a servant, a believer in God. He has God in his life and lives for him.
The Unrighteous Man is the complete opposite. He denies Christ and makes his choice to reject Him. He lives by the way of the world.
When the day comes for us to be judged, what shoes do you want to be standing in? The Righteous or the Unrighteous?
In order to get into the kingdom, we must know Christ as Savior in order to know the Father.
To me, this answers the question that some people throw, "How can an all loving God send people to hell to be tormented for all eternity? God doesn't, we do it to ourselves.
We are given free range to make our own decisions in life. This is the biggest decision we will ever make.
Have you decided to follow Christ and the ways of the Righteous Man or are you living in this world for yourself?
Only God can save you, make that decision today. Tomorrow may not come.

Pastor Bob

05/31/2026

May 10, 2026
"Mary, A Model Mother"
Luke 1:26-35, 46-56

We look at Mary today as being Mother's Day. Mary could be seen as a great model of motherhood.
Mary was chosen for a mission (verse 28). This is one of the miraculous stories in the Bible. Our Savior born a virgin birth. Mary was a devout worshiper of the true God, pure in mind and heart, she was humble and obedient to God's will.
Mary was chosen to be a model. She was not chosen for just a mission, she was chosen to be an example for other mothers.
Mary suffered the pains of motherhood. In John 19:25, it tells us of how Mary stood by the cross that her son was hung on. Mary witnessed many things as Christ grew into adulthood, but have we ever experienced the agony in Mary's heart during the terrible hours of Christ hanging on the cross and witnessing his death?
Mary worshiped a risen and ruling Savior. We read her life of great faith in Luke chapter 1, verses 46-55.
Can we relate to Mary as a role model for our mother's of today?
Happy Mother's Day...

Pastor Bob

05/31/2026

May 3, 2026
"DRY BONES LIVE
Ezekiel 37:1-14

Chapter 37 of Ezekiel is a famous passage that records Ezekiel's vision of the valley of dry bones. This vision is one of the Bible's most vivid images.
In it, God shows Ezekiel a valley filled with scattered, dry bones--then miraculously brings them back to life.
This is a picture of utter lifelessness and hopelessness.
Verse 3, God asks "Son of man, can these bones live?" Ezekiel replied with a humble response, "Sovereign Lord, you alone know."
God commanded Ezekiel to prophesy to the bones. As he did, the bones made a noise, a rattling sound and they came together (verse 7).
God breathed His Spirit into these bones and they came to life. Reflection of Genesis who God breathed life into Adam.
Our life at times may seem dry or scattered, but remember this vision of how dry bones are able to come back to life when God is present.
With God, we can be restored, renewed, and made full of life

Pastor Bob

Easter Happenings...2026
03/29/2026

Easter Happenings...2026

03/26/2026

Saturday, March 28...

Easter activities at the church beginning at 2:00 pm

03/15/2026

Upcoming Church Events:

March 28---Easter events for children. Easter pinyata party for kids with storytime. Refreshments follow. Event will be in the church basement starting at 2:00 pm

March 29---Spring Communion Service during the Morning Worship Service.

April 5---Easter Son-Rise Service beginning 7 am followed by breakfast. Regular services starting at 9:30 am. Guest speaker for Son-Rise Service will be Brother Dan Burkhart.

Address

221 Upper Road
McConnellsburg, PA
17233

Opening Hours

9:30am - 11:30am

Telephone

+18146441551

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