by cbaker | Apr 14, 2021 | Updates
April 14, 2021 INVITATION and READING Lo, Jesus meets us, risen from the tomb. Lovingly He greets us, scatters fear and gloom. John 20: 11-18 Jesus Appears to Mary Magdalene 11 Now Mary stood outside the tomb crying. As she wept, she bent over to look into the tomb 12...
by cbaker | Apr 13, 2021 | Pastor's Pondering
The seventh window in the series of stained-glass windows in the Calvary Church sanctuary is a depiction of the healing of blind Bartimaeus found in Mark 10:46-52. Those who study the Bible have determined there is a repeating pattern to the stories in which Jesus...
by cbaker | Apr 7, 2021 | Midweek Hymn Devotional
INVOCATION and READING Draw us forth, God of all creation. Draw us forward and away from limited certainty into the immense world of your love. Give us the capacity to even for a moment taste the richness of the feast you give us. Give us the peace to live with...
by cbaker | Apr 6, 2021 | Pastor's Pondering
Easter Sunday was a wonderful day. The weather was glorious, nature was showing off with the flowers and tree blossoms, and we were able to share the good news of the resurrection both online and in person with many friends and several new persons. It was so good to...
by cbaker | Mar 30, 2021 | Pastor's Pondering
This is the high holy days of the Christian year. We recall the events of Jesus last week as he taught, shared a meal with his disciples, demonstrated humble service through the washing of feet. He prayed a lengthy prayer over his followers and instituted the...
