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Lost and Found

Meditation on Luke 15:1-10 First Presbyterian Church of Smithtown, NY Pastor Karen Crawford Sept. 11, 2022 Link to livestreamed video from worship: https://fb.watch/fu580OT4l6/ I had a funny beginning planned for my message today. I was all set—and then late last night, I started over. Because it’s Rally Day—and this is so important, our ministry forContinue reading “Lost and Found“

One Body, One Spirit, 9/9/22

Connecting the Faithful First Presbyterian Church of Smithtown, NY Pastor Karen Crawford Tracy Henchey, One Body, One Spirit editor

“I appeal to you on the basis of love”

Meditation on Philemon 1- 22 First Presbyterian Church of Smithtown, NY Pastor Karen Crawford Sept. 4, 2022 Link to live-streamed recording: https://fb.watch/fn9TUkalfk/ It’s Labor Day weekend! Any of you have family picnics or barbecues planned? Jim and I have something special planned for our first Labor Day weekend with you. We have been invited toContinue reading ““I appeal to you on the basis of love”“

Do not neglect to do good

Meditation on Hebrews 13:1–8, 15–16 First Presbyterian Church of Smithtown, NY Pastor Karen Crawford Aug. 28, 2022 Link to livestreamed recording of the service: https://fb.watch/fbviulFegf/ Summer is nearly over. How did that happen? I hope it has been a good summer for you. We have had the joy of visits from family members whoContinue reading “Do not neglect to do good“

Keeping in Touch

Aug. 26, 2022 Pastor Karen Crawford Tracy Henchey, editor

Set Free!

Meditation on Luke 13:10–17 Pastor Karen Crawford First Presbyterian Church of Smithtown Aug. 21, 2022 Watch our livestream recording of the service: https://fb.watch/f3mydaJHvx/ The Early Bird Circle organized an excursion to Connecticut last Wednesday. They invited me to go along! Picked me up in my driveway in St. James on their way to the PortContinue reading “Set Free!“

Keeping in Touch for Aug. 20, 2022

Pastor Karen Crawford Tracy Henchey, Newsletter Editor First Presbyterian Church, Smithtown, NY

Surrounded!

Meditation on Hebrews 11:29–12:2 First Presbyterian Church of Smithtown, NY Pastor Karen Crawford Aug. 14, 2022 Link to worship service with the Baptism of Ella VIctoria Bunton: https://fb.watch/eW5gFUxKh3/ My granddaughters are being raised to be strong, curious women. They ask a lot of questions. Jessie is 8 and a half going on 40. Last weekendContinue reading “Surrounded!”