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Meditation on Mark 6:1–13 The Presbyterian Church, Coshocton, OH Pastor Karen Crawford July 4, 2021 My husband, Jim, and I are celebrating our 16th wedding anniversary this month. We share an anniversary with Dick and Alice Hoover! July 15. It can be hard to be a pastor’s spouse. Can I say that? I speak fromContinue reading “Travel Light!”

The Presbyterian Church, 142 N. 4th St., Coshocton, OH 43812 Pastor Karen Crawford Alice Hoover, organist April King and Mason Gano, liturgists Kiera McPeck and Lydia Black, pianists

Meditation on Mark 4:35-41 June 20, 2021 The Presbyterian Church, Coshocton, OH Pastor Karen Crawford     On Friday, we had the pleasure of a small gathering in our home. We shared a simple meal with one of our families from last year’s confirmation class. You remember that class, the one that started in person inContinue reading “Even the Wind and the Sea Obey Him”

The Presbyterian Church, 142 N. 4th St., Coshocton, OH 43812 Pastor Karen Crawford Alice Hoover, organist Patti Wiley, liturgist

Meditation on Mark 4:26–34 The Presbyterian Church, Coshocton, OH Pastor Karen Crawford June 13, 2021 I was sitting on a lawn chair by my backdoor, a couple of weeks ago, enjoying the sunshine when I felt something drop on my head. Looking up, I saw a little head looking down at me—a little beak pokingContinue reading “The Kingdom of God: The Greatest of All Shrubs?”

Message on Colossians 3:12-16 The Wedding of Ashley Albertson and Alex Lippencott Pastor Karen Crawford Ashley and Alex have waited for this day for a long time—to make their promises before God and all these witnesses—to love one another, as long as they both shall live. So much has happened since 2019, when we firstContinue reading “Be Thankful!”

The Presbyterian Church, 142 N. 4th St., Coshocton, OH 43812 Pastor Karen Crawford Mark Wagner, organist Ron Geese, liturgist

Meditation on Isaiah 6:1-8 Trinity Sunday/Memorial Day Weekend The Presbyterian Church, 142 N. 4th St., Coshocton, OH 43812 May 30, 2021      I talked to my friend Bob from Florida on Friday. He’s a veteran of WWII and Korea. I called to see how he was—especially since the loss of his wife, Donna, in JanuaryContinue reading “Here Am I! Send Me!”

Meditation on John 15:26; 16:4-13 Pentecost May 23, 2021 Pastor Karen Crawford                                                                                                                                                    What a joy it is honor our graduates during worship today—on Pentecost! What better time to celebrate the Spirit’s work in the lives of our youth and young adults?       We have the pleasure today of hearing their voices—their dreams and stories—andContinue reading “Be A Flame!”

The Presbyterian Church, 142 N. 4th St., Coshocton, OH 43812 Pastor Karen Crawford, with Janice Sycks Graduates: Jacob Heading, Gage Haines, Lukas Sycks, Dr. Kimberly Sycks May 23, 2021