Monthly Archives: September 2023

Bedtime Story for Sept. 27, 2023

Meditation on Exodus 16:2-15 First Presbyterian Church of Smithtown, NY Pastor Karen Crawford Sept. 24, 2023 Dear friends, this a special day in the life of our ministry together. A year ago, we celebrated the official beginning of our ministry at my service of installation. Do you remember that day? Does it seem longer thanContinue reading “I’m Going to Rain Bread from Heaven for You!”

Meditation on Matthew 18:21-33 First Presbyterian Church of Smithtown Pastor Karen Crawford Sept. 17, 2023 Jim and I have been blessed with many sweet pets. But there’s one particular fur baby who touched our hearts in unexpected ways. Unexpected would have been a good name for the orange and white stray who showed up inContinue reading “Amazing Grace Changes Us!”

Meditation on Matthew 16:13-20 and Romans 13:8-14 for Rally Day First Presbyterian Church of Smithtown, NY Pastor Karen Crawford Sept. 10, 2023 I am so glad that Rally Day is finally here! We’ve been waiting and planning for this day of new beginnings. Our choirs are singing and ringing. The children are back in worshipContinue reading “Who Do You Say That I Am?”

Meditation on Exodus 3:1–15 Pastor Karen Crawford First Presbyterian Church of Smithtown, NY Sept. 3, 2023 It’s beautiful weather for Labor Day weekend! It feels like fall has come, but still with so many flowers in bloom—rose of Sharon and crepe myrtle! I was taking a walk yesterday afternoon, enjoying the fresh air and sunshine,Continue reading “We’re on Holy Ground”