Meditation on Mark 16:1-8 First Presbyterian Church of Smithtown Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024 Pastor Karen Crawford In January, 1997, the French Coast Guard transmitted its final message in Morse Code: “Calling all, this is our last cry before eternal silence.” [1] “Ships in distress had radioed out dits and dahs fromContinue reading “Who Will Roll Away the Stone for Us?”
Monthly Archives: March 2024
If You Have Love for One Another
Meditation on John chapter 13 First Presbyterian Church of Smithtown Pastor Karen Crawford March 28, 2024 Maundy Thursday I woke up Tuesday morning to discover the Francis Scott Key Bridge was no more. Being a Maryland native and having lived in Baltimore for a number of years while I was studying to be a teacher,Continue reading “If You Have Love for One Another”
Hosanna!
Meditation on Mark 11:1–11 Pastor Karen Crawford First Presbyterian Church of Smithtown, NY Palm Sunday March 24, 2024 I am so glad the rain has passed! Especially for our Egg Hunt and the children’s sake! On Friday afternoon, the weather was clear and cool. Not a cloud in the sky. Needing a break from theContinue reading “Hosanna!”
Healing Stories: Let Me See Again
Message on Mark 10:46-52 First Presbyterian Church of Smithtown, NY Pastor Karen Crawford Fifth Sunday in Lent March 17, 2024 Yesterday, when we gathered for our Spring Beautification Day, I watched a man pulling weeds. Another man climbed a tall ladder to restore a spotlight on our cross. Young men and older cleared out oldContinue reading “Healing Stories: Let Me See Again”
God So Loved the World
Meditation on John 3:14-21 Pastor Karen Crawford March 10, 2024 We honored the life of Lois Netter yesterday. Our sanctuary was filled with family, friends, and our church family who came to give thanks to God for the gift of her life and remember how she touched our lives with her kindness, goodness, andContinue reading “God So Loved the World”
I Am the Resurrection and the Life
Meditation on John 11: 1-6, 17-27 In Memory of Lois Netter Dec. 21, 1935 – March 2, 2024 Pastor Karen Crawford I find that I am still looking for Lois in the congregation. I look for her in her pew. I have looked for Lois every week in worship for a long time, probably sinceContinue reading “I Am the Resurrection and the Life”
Healing Stories: Stand Up, Take Your Mat, and Walk
Meditation on Mark 2:1-12 First Presbyterian Church of Smithtown Pastor Karen Crawford March 3, 2024: Third Sunday in Lent My husband, Jim, has rejoined us for worship today. He drove himself to church. He has come a long way since his knee replacement surgery in January. Since then, we have had family and friends helpContinue reading “Healing Stories: Stand Up, Take Your Mat, and Walk”
Sharing God's Love and Grace 