SIGNERS OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE
John
Witherspoon [1723-1794], New Jersey
John Witherspoon was born in January
1723 in Gifford, Scotland. He received the finest education available to a
bright young gentleman of that era attending the preparatory school in
Haddington, Scotland. He proceeded to Edinburgh where he attained a Master of the
Arts, then to four years of divinity school. He became a Presbyterian minister,
with a parish in Beith, where he married and authored three works on theology.
It was his scholastic work that later gave him the recognition of Doctor of
Divinity from the University of St. Andrews.
BIBLE PASSAGE
“I
have become all things to all people that I might by all means save some.” -1Corinthians 9: 22b NRSV
Pastor's Welcome
Welcome to the Website for the Snyder's United Methodist Church. Our church has a long and rich history of being alive for Jesus Christ. As you look at our "site" you will become familiar with our mission and outreach as we make Disciples for Christ. Our children, youth and adults in Sunday School are learning to be faithful followers of Christ. There is an active Children's Ministry, that provides opportunities for our younger children to learn about Christ and to be faithful followers of the Lord. Our Youth Fellowship Ministry is a vital link to helping our youth be faithful followers for Christ. The Willing Workers provide opportunities for vital ministry that benefits the local church as well as the community and the world. The Young Adults Group deals with many of the "current issues" of life and how to apply them to Christian living. The Leadership of Snyder's Church is deeply committed to Holy Living. Our Worship Service is a blend of traditional and contemporary Christian music, a time of sharing joys and concerns, a deep commitment to prayer and the Proclamation of the Gospel in the morning message. We are a growing small membership church but our church family has an enormous heart for everyone. It is my pleasure to serve as the Pastor of this great congregation. Even though I am "officially retired" the Snyder's Church allows me to remain faithful to my calling for ministry and is keeping me "young at heart" with enthusiasm and opportunities for service and to extend to you our very warm and personal invitiation to be part of our growing church family. God Bless You! Know that Christ loves you and we love you also.
-- Bill Pipp, Pastor
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