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The Presbyterian Church, 142 N. 4th St., Coshocton, OH The Swigerts: Matt and Sarah, Ethan, Evan and Andrew Nov. 8, 2020

Meditation on Matthew 25:1-13 The Presbyterian Church, Coshocton, OH Pastor Karen Crawford Nov. 8, 2020     I am missing my flock today. I am missing you! I am sorry that we weren’t able to worship together in person. Our leadership made the decision to close on Friday, after we learned that Coshocton County has joinedContinue reading “Behold! Here Is the Bridegroom!”

Meditation on Revelation 7:9-17 Pastor Karen Crawford All Saints’ Day Nov. 1, 2020      What time is it? No, really?      I’m still trying to figure out the whole Daylight Savings thing. Did we really gain an hour by turning our clocks back, or did we lose an hour, since we had to get upContinue reading “For All the Saints”

All Saints’ SundayThe Presbyterian Church ~ 142 N. Fourth Street ~ Coshocton, Ohio 43812Pastor Karen CrawfordTom and Caroline Heading, liturgistsAlice Hoover, organistFacebook Live: https://www.facebook.com/presbycoshoctonPastor Karen’s blog: https://pastorkaren.org/ A recording of our soloist, Debbie Clark, with accompanist, Alice Hoover, is posted below as our offertory today. Prelude Land of Rest setting, Wilbur Held (Appalachian tune) Greeting/AnnouncementsContinue reading “Virtual Worship at 10 a.m. ~ 11/1/2020”

Reformation Sunday The Presbyterian Church, Coshocton, Ohio Pastor Karen Crawford Mark Wagner, Organist Jeff Sycks, Liturgist Prelude Chorale Prelude on Ein feste Burg ist unser Go Dietrich Buxtehude (1637-1707) Greeting/Announcements Pastor KarenFlowers are given in loving memory of the King and Walling family by Randy and Cindy Walling and family. Sharing Joys and Concerns OpeningContinue reading “Oct. 25, 2020 Worship”

Meditation on John chapter 8: 31-36 Reformation Sunday The Presbyterian Church, Coshocton, Ohio Pastor Karen Crawford Oct. 25, 2020 This year, our Confirmation program was nothing like we’ve ever experienced. And it wasn’t just because of the new Presbyterian Confirmation curriculum.     We kicked off the program in January with a parent/mentor/student meeting after worship.Continue reading “The Truth Will Make You Free”

The Presbyterian Church, 142 N. 4th St., Coshocton, OH 43812 Pastor Karen Crawford Mark Wagner, Organist April King and Mason Gano, Liturgists Prelude. My Shepherd Will Supply My Need setting, Charles Callahan Greeting/Announcements *Opening Words                                   Liturgist Lord, you have welcomed us, saying,   “I know you by name, and you have found favor withContinue reading “Oct. 18, 2020 Worship”

Meditation on Exodus 33:12-23 Pastor Karen Crawford The Presbyterian Church, 142 N. 4th Street, Coshocton, OH 43812 Oct. 18, 2020 Jim and I had a good time in Cambridge, Mass., visiting family. Jim’s son, Danny, and his wife, Hiu-Fai, live there with their two little girls, 3-year-old Maddie and 6-year-old Jessie. Our time with themContinue reading “Hidden, in a Cleft of The Rock”

March 1, 1935- Oct. 3, 2020 Rev. Karen Crawford, Pastor The Presbyterian Church, 142 N. 4th St., Coshocton, OH 43812     I visited with Don Cox when he and Nancy, about a year ago, invited me to their home. He looked well and fit, though I knew he was struggling with a host of healthContinue reading “In Memory of Don Cox, Jr.”

The Presbyterian Church, 142 N. 4th Street, Coshocton, OH Rev. Chris Stewart, Guest Preacher and Worship Leader Sarah Swigert, Liturgist Alice Hoover, Organist Prelude Where’er You Walk G. F. Handel/Parks Greeting/Announcements Pastor Chris Stewart Opening Words Sarah SwigertCome, all who hunger for good news.We thirst for words of hope and healing.Come, from rural road andContinue reading “Oct. 11, 2020 Worship”