Religion

Benevola United Methodist Church, Boonsboro, Pastor John Dean will preach on Tears and Laughter at the 9 a.m. service Sunday. Heaven's Harmony will sing.  Sunday school at 10:15 a.m. Bethel United Methodist Church, Chewsville, Pastor Linda Warehime will preach at the 8:45 a.m. traditional and 11 a.m. contemporary services Sunday. Her topic will be People of the Book. Sunday school for all ages at 10 a.m. Children's church available. Bridge of Life, Kelly Wright will speak at the 10:30 a.m. service Sunday.

Inwood Family Worship Center , Willis Canada will speak at 6:30 p.m. Sunday. Call 304-229-6716. Mount Vernon Reformed United Church of Christ , Keedysville, will hold a dogs and cats blessing during all January services. Doors open at 10:15 a.m. and the service begins at 10:45 a.m. Pets should be on a leash or in a pet carrier and be under control. The church is pet friendly. Parkhead United Methodist Church , Big Pool, the senior church choir of Ebenezer AME Church, Hagerstown, will present “The Dream Endures” a tribute to the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Sunday, program at 5 p.m.; dinner at 6 p.m. St. Mark's Episcopal Church , Lappans, will hold motorcycle Mass at 5 p.m. today in Perry Hall.

First Baptist Church, Faith Gospel Singers will present a concert at 6 p.m. Sunday.

Killing of innocent children can't be explained To the editor: At 89 years of age, this is among the worst unbelievable acts of evil that has happened in my lifetime. I'm a World War II veteran with terrible combat experiences, but this senseless killing of these innocent, beautiful small children just can't be explained and just is so hard to accept. I love our freedom in this country, but we need to look very hard at what can be done to prevent this kind of tragedy from happening again.

Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren, candlelight Christmas Eve service with communion at 11 p.m. Monday. Music by pianist Nick IntVeldt and soloist Deb IntVeldt. Bethel United Methodist Church, Smithsburg, candlelight Christmas Eve service at 7 p.m. Monday. A Christmas Eve barn service at 20905 Twin Springs Drive, Smithsburg at 11 p.m. Monday. Call 301-733-8387. Blair's Valley First Church of God, Clear Spring, Christmas Eve service at 6 p.m. Monday. The choir will present a cantata, Worship the King.