Devotionals

A Lenten Devotion by Ginnie Hatch Come to me, all you who labor and are heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden […]

A Lenten Devotion by Fran Bogle But Jesus called for them and said, ‘Let the little children come to me, and do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the kingdom of God belongs. Luke 18:16 I have become the dog lady at the Claypit Hill Elementary School. Jeannie the dog […]

A Lenten Devotion by Debbie Clark O come, let us sing to God; let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation! Psalm 95:1 For the first ten years of our ministry together at Edwards Church, we had a fun tradition for Easter Sunrise. Each year, I would ask a child, or […]

A Lenten Devotion The point is this: The one who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and the one who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. 2 Corinthians 9:6 This photo of Nancy Brown delivering tomato plants to friends at the Pelham apartments for their garden was taken by Mary Memmott in 2015. May we […]

A Lenten Devotion by Bette Norton Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-17 I have known Ruth Heckman as long as I have been a member of Edwards Church, for about forty years! Our friendship blossomed when […]

A Lenten Devotion by Peggy Harrison Rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering, persevere in prayer. Contribute to the needs of the saints; extend hospitality to strangers. Romans 12:12 In 2008, a few months after my husband died, I decided it was time to find a new church. I was having trouble with sadness when […]

A Lenten Devotion by Frank Carney Honor your father and your mother, so that your days may be long in the land that your God is giving you. Exodus 20:12 My dad, Francis J. Carney, died back in 1983. It was a long time ago but at times, it seemed just like yesterday. Good memories […]

A Lenten Devotion by Willie Sordillo The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, turning a person from the snares of death. Proverbs 13:14 Many of the elders I’ve looked up to, learned from, and in a sense, been mentored by are people I’ve never met- people who I’ve known only through their […]

A Lenten Devotion by Art Norton Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.” John 6:35 This photo is of Pastoral Intern Nena and our young people making Moroccan Honey Bread for World Communion Sunday. The […]

A Lenten Devotion by Dawn Sorensen Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. 1 Peter 4:8 When I was growing up in church, kids would often be asked to participate in the service, sometimes in special services like Easter or Christmas, sometimes in everyday services. I would get […]