Old Rehoboth Church

06/20/2026

In the time I have remaining as your Pastor, I want to encourage you in as many ways as I can.

One of the most anxiety-provoking thoughts in the life of the church involves viability. How are we going to attract enough people to keep the doors open and the lights on? Let me tell you a little story...

As a part of our cleaning/hauling out and packing in preparation for vacating the Manse, we reached out to an outfit to bring us and then haul off a large trash receptacle. It isn't the sort of thing that we do on a regular basis (though maybe that's not such a bad idea). Anyhow, we wouldn't have known where to turn first, were it not for a recommendation which we sought from one of y'all who had need of the same service not too long ago.

What does refuse have to do with congregational vitality? Perhaps more than one might think. I am convinced (and there is data behind my conviction) that the most effect "recruitment" tool is that of invitation/referral. It is by word of mouth that folks are going to connect with a church. Slick marketing aside, the Body of Christ is a relational place and the entry to relationship comes from invitation/recommendation. If you are willing to recommend your church to others, that counts for a whole lot more than an anonymous, generic slogan or media campaign. And it doesn't cost a thing (except a little courage).

So, while the use of contracted employees and technology has its place in evangelism, I encourage you to keep reaching out in very low-tech, incarnational ways if you want to grow a church.

06/15/2026

Yesterday's sermon about being unafraid to admit authentic human weakness in sorrow, allowing God's strength to be displayed in and through our circumstances - based on a reading of Paul's teaching to the Corinthian church.

Scripture readings and sermon for a Sunday in Ordinary Time, recorded live during worship in the historic, 320-year-old sanctuary of (Old) Rehoboth, the

06/12/2026

Individually and collectively, we are processing the sudden death of Barb Po***ck, a week ago. As odd and harsh as it may strike when we say it out loud, perhaps a death like hers is a blessing for all parties. From a Christian perspective, we rejoice (and may be a bit jealous) at the thought of a promised existence in the very real and immediate presence of our beloved Savior, to whom we have committed and entrusted our lives. From a caregiver's perspective, there is often relief that the burden of the afflicted and the weight of caregiving has ended.

None of that, however, changes the fact that there is still a profound sense of sorrow all 'round. We miss the presence of our friends and loved ones. We are somehow diminished by their departure. We mourn the loss, even as we are faced, once again, with a stark reminder of our own mortality.

It is imperative that we give ourselves permission, time, and space to grieve - both for Barb, for her family, for our community - so I hope you'll do that. "13 But we do not want you to be uninformed, brothers and sisters, about those who have died, so that you may not grieve as others do who have no hope. 14 For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so, through Jesus, God will bring with him those who have died." (1 Thessalonians 4:13–14)

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06/11/2026

Sunday's sermon, based on the enduring legacy of faith reckoned (credited) as righteousness

Scripture readings and sermon for a Sunday in Ordinary Time, recorded live during worship in the historic, 320-year-old sanctuary of (Old) Rehoboth, the

06/09/2026

Please keep David and all the family in your prayers. Burial has been set for Saturday (in Ohio). A Memorial Service will be held sometime Saturday, June 27 at Rehoboth.

View Barbara Jane Po***ck's obituary, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

05/20/2026

The "pretty invitation" has been released...

Tickets are on sale now for our 2026 Annual Meeting, featuring a special presentation by Dr. Ray Thompson - “Delmarva & Delmarvans on the Eve of the American Revolution.” Tickets may be purchased online (link in comments) or at Somerset Choice Station. We hope to see you June 12th at Manokin Presbyterian Church!

05/19/2026

A reminder that tomorrow is the day! (7:00am)

Grab your tickets now for the 9th Annual Somerst County Prayer Breakfast. The guest speaker is Pastor Steve Willing. Tickets are $20 each or $120 for a table of six. Call or text Dick Scott for tickets at 443-783-3284. 

05/19/2026

This week's sermon, in commemoration of The Ascension of The Lord, drew on the opening verses of the Book of Acts, which offer a review of what took place in the ministry of Jesus up to the 40th day following His Resurrection, when He returned to the Heavenly realm.

Scripture readings and sermon for Ascension Sunday, recorded live during worship in the historic, 320-year-old sanctuary of (Old) Rehoboth, the

05/13/2026

We received this notice from our friends and neighbors and have been asked to pass it on, as we commemorate our nation's 250th bithday.

05/12/2026

Sunday's sermon, based on a text from John 14 in which Jesus is promising that an Advocate will be sent to His friends after He has had to depart from them. As the day is also Mothers Day, the message compares and contrasts the roles of moms and the Holy Spirit.

Scripture readings and sermon for the Sixth Sunday of Eastertide, recorded live during worship in the historic, 320-year-old sanctuary of (Old) Rehoboth, the