BINDING SOUL AND SOURCE Prayers for the Church Street Family March 17, 2021 Rev. Dr. Jan Buxton Wade Daylight lengthens and trails of today’s clouds have not yet yielded to dusk. Their filmy luster forms a fine pillow for the crusty mountain tops. Settle us down, too, Lord, as we set aside our daily tasks; […]
Daily Lent Devotions from Church Street UMC Wednesday, March 17 By John Scott, February 13, 1978 Jesus is God’s Child Read: John 14:6-7 Our Church School Class of Fifth Graders recently studied how God reveals Himself in Jesus. The previous Sunday, Lila Boehms had suggested that the children bring a baby picture of themselves and […]
BINDING SOUL AND SOURCE Prayers for the Church Street Family March 16, 2021 Rev. Dr. Jan Buxton Wade Cloud of Promise, thank you for the promise of evening showers that soften the parched earth, moistening roots and dry seeds with your life-giving water. We confess that there are times when our souls are as dry […]
The COVID-19 pandemic sent businesses, organizations and communities to a screeching halt last March, including the vibrant community of Church Street choirs. An active ministry, the adult choir boasts 60 members, the youth choir 50 and the children’s choir 25, and the handbells choir, on average, has 12 members at a time. Although each choir […]
Daily Lent Devotions from Church Street UMC Tuesday, March 16 By Harvey and Kayla Carruth, April 1, 1979 Have You Hugged Your Kid Today? Read: Romans 12:9a,10 (The Living Bible) The popular bumper-sticker whose inscription appears above brings a haunting question to mind. Have you noticed how quickly time passes and before you know it […]
BINDING SOUL AND SOURCE Prayers for the Church Street Family March 15, 2021 Rev. Dr. Jan Buxton Wade Enduring One, you have invited us to this Lenten Journey because in your wisdom you knew our souls had listened too long to the world’s hollow voice. All praise to you that you have summoned us these […]
Daily Lent Devotions from Church Street UMC Monday, March 15 By Nancy Carmon, March 24, 2019 A Personal Discovery Read: Hebrews 4:15-16 Several years ago I participated in a Walk to Emmaus, an intensely personal three-day weekend Christian retreat. Attendees, pilgrims, are challenged to silence, prayer, and contemplation with workshops, small group discussions, great meals, […]
Daily Lent Devotions from Church Street UMC Sunday, March 14, Evening By Ruth L. Defriese, April 3, 1976 Fountains of Life Read Psalm 36:9 “For with thee is the fountain of life, in thy light shall we see light.” A constant wonder to behold is a fountain with its spontaneous and constant flow of life […]
Daily Lent Devotions from Church Street UMC Sunday, March 14, Morning By Edwin C. Kelso, April 10, 1976 Faith and Trust Read Mark 10:52 “And Jesus said to him, ‘Go your way; your faith has made you well;’ and immediately he received his sight and followed him on his way.” This verse from Mark tells […]
Daily Lent Devotions from Church Street UMC Saturday, March 13 By Dona McConnell, Director, Beacon of Hope, April 19, 2019 Under the Bridge Read: Luke 19:10 “For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.” On my way to work at Beacon of Hope I pass under the bridge overpass where […]
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