Mark Gunderman, Community Contributor

Mark writes and solicits articles that reflect the local church ministries and faith-based organizations spiritual rhythm and follow the seasons of the Church. These stories of hope, love and joy often have an impact far outside the walls of the Church deep into the very fabric of the community.

The Church and the media have many philosophical differences, yet common denominators link them together. Both have a message they want to articulate. An inherent responsibility for both is to communicate successfully.

I have found people here to be mostly down to earth, resourceful, friendly to outsiders and possessing a reverence for church, nature and our prolific history. Frederick County is located in an enchanting valley composed of generally kind, generous, loyal, independent and noble people.

Mark Gunderman can be reached at gunderman2001@aol.com