by cbaker | Dec 2, 2024 | Newsletters
December Messenger 2024
by cbaker | Nov 26, 2024 | Pastor's Pondering
Thursday is Thanksgiving Day, an occasion for giving thanks, eating food, watching football, and sharing at the table with friends and family. Here is a prayer that could be used at the dinner table. A Thanksgiving Prayer: We Choose Gratitude Adapted from Grateful:...
by cbaker | Nov 19, 2024 | Pastor's Pondering
In Luke 6: 29, Jesus says something extraordinary. He says, if someone slaps you on the check, you are to turn to them and offer the other check. If someone takes your coat, do not withhold your shirt as well. And if anyone takes away something that belongs to you, do...
by cbaker | Nov 12, 2024 | Pastor's Pondering
A little over a month ago, I went to visit Rev. Carroll Doggett. He was weak and needing more care, but still alert and he had much on his mind. He wanted to know about Calvary Church and the people here. He asked about my family and my health. And we spend some time...
by cbaker | Nov 4, 2024 | Pastor's Pondering
So today is a big day. People are going to polling places and votes are being tabulated for the presidential election as well as Senate, seats in the House of Representatives, Boards of Education and local referenda. It’s been a fractious and dizzying election...
