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Local church changing meeting time and location

Join the Church at Martinsburg (C@M) at its new location and time at Regal Cinemas on Foxcroft Ave. in Martinsburg on Sundays at 10 a.m. The Church at Martinsburg, which launched in May 2009, has recently outgrown its space at the Holiday Inn in Martinsburg and has moved to accommodate the … Continue Reading Local church changing meeting time and location Author: Jacob Atchley | Published: 01/12/2010 | 62 Views

The History of Christmas

Hello and Merry Christmas! ‘Tis the season to be Jolly! It is the most wonderful time of the year after all! Is that a Yule Log your Aunt Sue sent you or a last year’s fruitcake? Have you “decked the halls” and are you “hanging your stockings with care”? I should … Continue Reading The History of Christmas Author: Vince WIlson | Published: 12/12/2009 | 57 Views

Local Church Collects 115 Turkeys for Area Organizations w/ Video

Martinsburg, WV - On Saturday, 11/21, participants of The Church at Martinsburg collected and delivered over 115 frozen turkeys.  The project was staged at the Holiday Inn on Foxcroft Ave and once all turkeys were gathered a caravan of vehicles delivered the turkeys to their destinations. Operation: Thanks was a ‘micro’ … Continue Reading Local Church Collects 115 Turkeys for Area Organizations w/ Video Author: ITP News Desk | Published: 11/22/2009 | 138 Views

The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry rules in Theater

Movie goers proved once again that clean, wholesome, family-friendly films rule the box office. The much anticipated “Secrets of Jonathan Sperry” debuted Friday September 18th nationwide, packing out The Berkeley Plaza Theater in Martinsburg, WV. Lines spanned out to the parking lot and by the end of the night it outsold … Continue Reading The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry rules in Theater Author: Nate Steuer | Published: 09/22/2009 | 94 Views

$20,000 offered for listing 10 Commandments

By Bob Unruh © 2009 WorldNetDaily Quick! List the Ten Commandments in order! You’ve got 20 seconds! Did you stumble already? A self-made millionaire believes that Christians in America who for so many generations have benefitted from a society based on those laws should be able to recite them, and is … Continue Reading $20,000 offered for listing 10 Commandments Author: Nate Steuer | Published: 08/20/2009 | 16 Views

“The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry” in theaters September 18th

Veteran Hollywood Actor Speaks with Area Pastors at Movie Screening held by Sweetwater Baptist Pastors and lay leaders enjoyed a conversation with one of the most beloved Hollywood actors of the last few decades on Tuesday, July 21 during an exclusive screening of the next Christian blockbuster movie, “The Secrets of … Continue Reading “The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry” in theaters September 18th Author: InThePanhandle.com | Published: 08/12/2009 | 12 Views

Charlie’s Angels

Back in October 2006 it was Dick Retta who was there three days a week with Charlie Heise and I as we began our sidewalk counseling at the Hagerstown, Maryland Abortion Center. We had occasional help from others, but mostly it was the three of us. Dick could only be there … Continue Reading Charlie’s Angels Author: Jim Fritz | Published: 08/04/2009 | 15 Views

Wake Up Christians: Operation Rescue, Detroit

By: Chris A Coatney I am not officially Operation Rescue Detroit because I don’t have a legal right to call myself that, but this expression is the best way I can think of to explain the desire of my heart. If we had a group of Christians, especially women, reaching out … Continue Reading Wake Up Christians: Operation Rescue, Detroit Author: InThePanhandle.com | Published: 07/02/2009 | 3 Views

Wake Up Christians: Operation Rescue, Detroit

By: Chris A Coatney I am not officially Operation Rescue Detroit because I don't have a legal right to call myself that, but this expression is the best way I can think of to explain the desire of my heart.If we had a group of Christians, especially women, reaching out at … Continue Reading Wake Up Christians: Operation Rescue, Detroit Author: Brad Hopkins, ITP Admin | Published: 07/02/2009 | 5 Views

Would They Miss Us?

Recently, my family and I moved to Martinsburg after living in Charleston, WV for four years. We, like many others, were drawn to this area for the commuting capabilities, housing prospects, and the allure of the growth and limitless opportunity that continues in spite of the apparent economic woes plaguing much … Continue Reading Would They Miss Us? Author: Jacob Atchley | Published: 05/22/2009 | 11 Views

Reflections for Lent

Please consider Lent, to be the beginning of a new commitment to serve the unborn. Many of us remember Lent as a time for fasting, abstinence, way of the cross, alms giving and penance. These may nevertheless be some of the ways of observing Lent but there is much more to … Continue Reading Reflections for Lent Author: Jim Fritz | Published: 02/24/2009 | 1 Views

WV Convention of Southern Baptists Call For Marriage Amendment

PARKERSBURG, W.V. – The West Virginia Convention of Southern Baptists passed a resolution Friday calling on their membership to support a marriage protection amendment to the West Virginia Constitution. The group passed the resolution on the first day of its annual meeting in Parkersburg. “West Virginians want to define marriage for … Continue Reading WV Convention of Southern Baptists Call For Marriage Amendment Author: Jim Fritz | Published: 11/12/2008 | 0 Views

An Ode to America

Why are Americans so united? They would not resemble one another even if you painted them all one color!? They speak all the languages of the world and form an astonishing mixture of civilizations and religious beliefs. Still, the American tragedy turned three hundred million people into a hand put on … Continue Reading An Ode to America Author: Jim Fritz | Published: 09/11/2008 | 1 Views

Abstinence Until Marriage

LifeNews.com It’s been discovered. Nobody thought having “safe sex” was possible in every case. Each year 2.6 million teenagers become sexually active—a rate of 7000/day. With high school, nearly half report having engaged in sexual activity and 1/3 are currently active (Kim/Rector//Heritage Foundation). As it turns out, teen sexual activity is … Continue Reading Abstinence Until Marriage Author: Jim Fritz | Published: 05/13/2008 | 0 Views

Don’t Miss Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed

What a weekend! Ben Stein’s Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed opened on a thousand screens around the country, and the Darwinists are going ballistic. P.Z. Myers and Richard Dawkins accuse Stein of deceit in gaining interviews with them. He denies it. (When did Dawkins, at least, ever miss an opportunity to appear … Continue Reading Don’t Miss Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed Author: Jim Fritz | Published: 04/19/2008 | 0 Views

Xmas and Christmas

And beyond this there lies in the ocean, turned towards the west and north, the island of Niatirb which Hecataeus indeed declares to be the same size and shape as Sicily, but it is larger, though in calling it triangular a man would not miss the mark. It is densely inhabited … Continue Reading Xmas and Christmas Author: Berkeley Baptist Church | Published: 12/22/2007 | 0 Views