Church Anniversaries

January
30 - Norman & Vicki White

February
14 - Darren & Rebecca Norris

March
30 - Jim & Betty Davis
31 - Charlie & Debbie Rice

May
18 - Steve & Vicki Bowman
19 - Mark & Marsha Bradley
28 - JR & Wendy Rice
30 - Fred & Alma Grace Hartsock

June
5 - George & Elsie Hymes
8 - Elmer & Clara Ketterman
13 - Mark & Lana Heavner
21 - Harold & Phyllis Fogle
23 - Allen & Deena Rice
27 - Kevin & Elaine Rice
29 - Roy & Sandy Clingerman

July
5 - Earl & Irene Rice
7 - Larry & Mary Ellen Winters
11 - Donny & Doris Wallizer
19 - Jerry & Christina O'Baker

August
25 - Ike & Darlene Shaffer

September
1 - Ron & Jamie Daniels
10 - Joey & Sondra Clingerman
18 - Dustin & Ashlee Rice
23 - Frank & Helen Eberly

October
5 - Tod & Kami Trexler
19 - Willis & Carolyn Rice

December
31 - Reuben & Jennifer Rinker

Church Birthdays

January
2 - Donald Wallizer
2 - Cassidy L. Rice
4 - Clara Ketterman
8 - Larry Winters
14 - Elmer Ketterman
15 - Cristina O'Baker
17 - Elaine Rice
19 - Irene Rice
24 - Ariel Norris
24 - Sondra Clingerman

February
7 - Wendy Rice
12 - Kristen Hare
12 - Darren Norris
15 - George Hymes
17 - Joey Clingerman
18 - Allen Rice
21 - Jamie Daniels
22 - Cody Norris
22 - Helen Eberly
23 - Cassidy A. Rice
25 - Doris Wallizer
27 - Rebecca Norris

March
1 - Mark Jones
10 - Elsie Hymes
13 - Matthew Hare
13 - Cindy Swarner
14 - Tod Trexler
26 - Ivan Shaffer
28 - Steve Bowman
28 - Dylan Rice

April
9 - Daniel Rice
10 - Alyssa Riley
20 - Joy Carpenter
21 - Deena Rice
24 - Michael White

May
2 - Willis Rice
3 - Jennifer Rinker
7 - Kami Trexler
7 - Amber Ketterman
11 - Roy Clingerman
14 - Charlie Rice

June
1 - Jim Davis
3 - Adam Heavner
10 - Hailey Swarner
12 - Marsha Bradley
13 - Reuben Rinker
15 - Elizabeth Clingerman
27 - David Rice
29 - Jeremy O'Baker

July
2 - Ron Daniels
4 - Evelyn Hartley
10 - Kevin Rice
10 - Karen Riley
14 - Phyllis Fogle
19 - Betty Davis
20 - Sandy Clingerman
27 - BJ Swarner
30 - Evelyn Martz

August
3 - Heather Hare
5 - Angelyn Rinker
7 - Alma Hartsock
14 - Lana Heavner
24 - Carolyn Rice
24 - Vicky Rice

September
1 - Heidi Wiley
9 - Jake Rice
11 - Earl Rice
17 - Alyssa Rice
17 - Kayla Riley
18 - Katie Heavner
20 - Talon Rinker
24 - Caden Norris
25 - JR Rice

October
4 - Cheryl Hymes
5 - Tyler White
8 - Rodney Rice
11 - Sharon White
16 - Christopher Bradley
19 - Mark Heavner
20 - Debbie Rice
25 - Christian Rice
26 - Mary Ellen Winters

November
2 - Martha Shaffer
5 - Ashlee Rice
8 - Jerry O'Baker
9 - Jeremy Heavner
11 - Mark Bradley
11 - Darlene Shaffer
13 - Kallie Rinker
22 - Harold Fogle

December
2 - Rhiannon Trexler
5 - Bryson Swarner
5 - Jessica Clingerman
9 - Brennen Ketterman
9 - Dustin Rice
11 - Vicki Bowman
12 - Fred Hartsock
13 - Barb Jones
19 - Levi Hartsock
21 - Morgan Clingerman
30 - Matthew Bradley

Missions & Outreach

Missionary & Outreach Support

We see a great need in supporting missionaries (domestic and foreign) and community organizations. Recognizing this, Mountain Top Holiness Church supports the following: 1st Way Pregnancy Center, Arctic Outreach, Free Trinity Navajo Mission, and Union Rescue Mission. In addition to these, we also participate in Samaritan's Purse Operation Christmas Child each winter.

Union Rescue Mission Service

On the first Wednesday evening of each month, we move our Prayer Meeting to Union Rescue Mission in downtown Cumberland. Together with the Mission occupants, we sing, pray, and learn about God’s word. Afterwards, we enjoy a light snack and time fellowshipping with those staying at the Mission.

Children's Services

Weekly Opportunities

Sunday School

Comprised of several classes, children's Sunday School begins at 10:00 and lasts 45 minutes. After a joint session of singing, the children are separated into classes according to age. Lessons and activities introduce new topics and reinforce what they already have learned.

Junior Church

Each Sunday morning during the Worship Service, our children have the wonderful opportunity to be a part of Junior Church. The children participate in Bible lessons, learn fun songs, create crafts and/or watch a video, and have a snack each week. Led by Vicki Bowman, Junior Church not only allows the children to enjoy their own church service, but gives parents an opportunity to concentrate on worshiping and learning more about God during their morning service. Vicki is assisted during Junior Church by several ladies in the church.

Nursery

For parents with small children, a nursery is available downstairs. The nursery has a speaker so the pastor's message can be heard.

Sunday Nights

Our children also have an opportunity to attend Junior Church on Sunday nights. Deena Rice leads the children through Bible stories, crafts and gives them a snack while parents concentrate on the worship service upstairs.

Special Events

Focus on Kids Sunday

On the third Sunday morning of each month (or another Sunday if a scheduling conflict arises), Pastor Rinker focuses his sermon on teaching the children. Often, these Sundays feature our children singing special songs they have learned in Junior Church. Following the singing, the children are encouraged to share praises and prayer concerns with the Pastor. The sermon is geared for the children and they are very encouraged to participate.

Programs

Twice a year (Easter and Christmas), the children present programs for the church congregation. These programs combine speaking parts and songs that tell the stories of Jesus spread the gospel.

Vacation Bible School

In June, MTHC hosts Vacation Bible School. This special week of fun for the children consists of singing, drama, learning stories and scripture, giving to missions, creating neat crafts and playing a variety of games. Our VBS culminates with a program and cookout on Sunday night.

Adult Services

Weekly Opportunities

Sunday School

Taught from Wesley Bible Series Curriculum, each yearly quarter focuses on a different book of the Bible. The current study is on Revelation. The Adult Sunday School class is divided into two sections: Young Adult and Older Adult. The Young Adult class meets in the church fellowship hall. Open conversation and discussion is encouraged Any adults between the ages of 18 and 40 are welcome to attend. The Older Adult class meets in the church sanctuary. The class opens with singing and prayer, followed by a traditionally taught lesson.

Choir

Make a joyful noise Sunday nights at 6:00! Come join the choir and share in a great time of fun and singing. In addition to singing each Sunday morning (and some Sunday evenings), the choir also performs special music for the Easter and Christmas programs.

Wednesday Evening Prayer Meeting

Wednesday night services are devoted to praise, prayer and Bible study. After a time of singing and prayer, Pastor Rinker leads the group in sharing praises followed by a Bible study. The topic of study may vary from week to week or be part of a series, but is always enlightening and applicable to everyday life.