First Christian Church of Montoursville

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05/24/2026

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04/29/2026

Yesterday was my mom’s birthday, so I found myself reflecting on a lot of childhood memories. One that stands out is a camping trip at Bald Eagle State Park. My mom’s boyfriend, Dave, made a bold declaration: “We will eat only what we catch!” It sounded exciting at first—like a challenge, something to motivate us to keep fishing.

But if I’m being honest, I got bored pretty quickly. And as a group… we didn’t exactly bring in enough to feed everyone. Eventually, we headed back to the campsite, and Dave fell asleep in his hammock. That’s when my mom quietly loaded us into the car and drove us to the IGA in Howard to grab food—without Dave knowing.

Looking back, that moment sticks with me for more than just the humor of it. It makes me think about how easy it is, even as Christians, to take the easy way out. Somewhere along the line, we start believing it’s okay to follow Christ only when it’s convenient. We show up when it fits our schedule, and sometimes we live like God isn’t watching the rest of the time.

Yes, that food filled us—but how much better would it have been if we had stuck it out and caught our own supper?

The truth is, nowhere in the Bible does it say God only wants us for an hour on Sunday morning. Being a Christian is about having a real, daily relationship with Jesus—not just checking a box once a week. Scripture calls us deeper: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me” (Luke 9:23, NIV). And again, “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters” (Colossians 3:23, NIV). God isn’t looking for convenience—He’s looking for commitment.

If you want to grow in that kind of relationship, I’d love to invite you to join me this Sunday at First Christian Church of Montoursville. Come at 10:00 for Dunkin Donuts, and service starts at 10:15.

-- Tim Harvey

04/24/2026

I once went car shopping with a friend of mine. His credit wasn’t the greatest, so we ended up at one of those dealerships that advertise “high credit acceptance.” He found a car he liked and went in to make a deal. The salesman asked what he could put down, and it was around $1,500, along with the car he had driven there as a trade-in.

The salesman did the usual routine—“Let me go talk to my manager”—and came back saying they couldn’t make a deal. Then, a little while later, he returned again with a contract in hand, saying he got the bank to approve it and laid out the terms.

As my friend looked over the paperwork, he noticed something major. According to the dealership, the bank didn’t see enough value in the car—so they simply inflated the price. That car would have cost him an extra $3,000. Needless to say, my friend had some not-so-nice words for the salesman and the manager, and we walked out.

On the way home, I couldn’t stop thinking about how that’s exactly how Satan works. He tries to draw us in with shiny things, making everything look appealing on the surface—but he never shows the fine print. What he offers always costs more than you think.

The Bible warns us about this clearly: “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” (John 10:10, NIV). Satan doesn’t come to bless you—he comes to take from you. But Jesus? He offers real life, not a hidden trap.

And another reminder: “There is a way that appears to be right, but in the end it leads to death.” (Proverbs 14:12, NIV). That “good deal” isn’t always what it seems.

So the question is simple: are you going to listen to the deceptive salesman—the devil—who hides the truth? Or are you going to trust the One who tells you exactly what you’re getting and still offers you something far greater?

If you’re looking for truth, hope, and a place to grow in your faith, we’d love to have you join us at First Christian Church of Montoursville this Sunday. Service starts at 10:15—but come a little early at 10:00 and grab some Dunkin’ Donuts and fellowship with us. You’re always welcome.

-- Tim Harvey

04/16/2026

Congratulations to the 3 members of the Grove family who were baptized last night! 🎉

04/05/2026

Congratulations Daniel Bonds!

02/26/2026

I was thinking the other day about when I worked at Overhead Door. I was on the production line, and we were always trying to outperform second shift. If you’ve ever worked in production, you know that sometimes things just happen that slow everything down — machines act up, materials run short, people get tired. It’s just part of the job.

I had a friend on the line named Char. Whenever we were having a rough day and the numbers weren’t looking good, she would say, “We aren’t going to get a thousand this way!” After a while, it became an inside joke. Even on the hard days, we kept the atmosphere light.

The funny thing was, even though we were always having fun, we still got the work done. In fact, the more fun we had, the better our production seemed to be. Morale mattered. Encouragement mattered. Working together mattered.

That’s what I love about First Christian Church of Montoursville . We laugh together. We enjoy being around one another. There’s joy in the work. And somehow, that joy increases the “production.” Only instead of building garage doors, we’re helping bring souls to Jesus. As Proverbs 16:3 reminds us, “Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.”

If you want to see that kind of joy in action, come visit us! Service starts at 10:15 a.m., but come early at 10 for Dunkin’ Donuts and fellowship. We’d love to meet you and share the good news of Jesus together!

-- Tim Harvey