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 […]
Daily Lent Devotions from Church Street UMC Friday, March 12 By Rev. Rick Isbell, April 18, 2019 Being with the “Other” Read: Luke 19:5-6 In our most recent trip to Israel, Sue and I had the opportunity to experience something we have never done before. In small groups of four, we had the unique experience […]
BINDING SOUL AND SOURCE Prayers for the Church Street Family March 11, 2021 Rev. Dr. Jan Buxton Wade Evening Host, settle us down as the night air drifts in and the warm moon high above is captured in a blue mist. Night’s reverie is ours once again, and we turn our thoughts to our blessings […]
Daily Lent Devotions from Church Street UMC Thursday, March 11 By Ann Reego, April 18, 2019 Lunch with Jesus Read: Matthew 25:40 Traditionally, Lent is a period of self-reflection and personal accountability. I see it, also, as a time to celebrate Jesus’ life and teachings. We hear sermons about answering His call, as the disciples […]
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