April 15, 2026
Dear Friend,
Last night we had a good spring rain; the sound of the pouring rain joined with the song of the spring peepers, the little frogs that sing so loudly this time of year. I went outside the church to bear witness to the cacophony and took the following video to share with you. When I watched it just now, I saw things in the video that I did NOT see last night. There are flashes of light that I can not in any way explain.
Here is the message I have to share: I thought I had seen things clearly and accurately and yet there were things happening that I did not see. There are things that were not apparent, dynamics that were not at first so obvious. I took this as a reminder that there are ALWAYS things happening below the surface and on the margins. Often times I think I can form opinions based on what I see and what I experience but it is good and right to remember that there is usually more than meets the eye…there is more to people that may be at first apparent; there is more to interpersonal dynamics than may be obvious at first. Perhaps we can never really know the full story of anything or anyone. It kind of takes the pressure off, doesn’t it?
In our model of the triune God, the Holy Spirit is the aspect of God that moves within us and among us, invisible, but with obvious effects. The resurrected Christ told his students that the Holy Spirit would come to remind them of all they had learned. In the spirit of learning, in the spirit of loving and living with grace, knowing that there is much we can not know, I urge us all to take heed of the following advice:
“My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry.” -James 1: 19
‘Tis the Season for Rummage
Thanks to those of you who are planning to come help move clothing, shoes, and linen bags into the church this coming Saturday morning,
Here is the schedule.
At 9AM, we will be moving furniture in the church basement and setting up tables.
At 9:30, we will be ready to start moving everything from shed 2 to the church.
At 10AM, we will start unpacking bags.
Please come when it make sense for you, and thank you again!
Sign-up sheet is in the church hall; check it out!
SAVE THE DATE
Church Supper Tuesday April 28th
Meatloaf, potatoes, veggies and a vegetarian option
5:30
Let’s share food together!
Please join me in a spirit of prayer.
God of all seasons, I am grateful for the rain and the safe passage of frogs and salamanders that the rain allows. I am grateful for the greening of the earth, the running of the waters, the lengthening of days and the surge of life that surrounds us. In the midst of senseless violence, in a culture where unkindnesses are condoned at the highest level, I pray we maintain our center as followers of the One of Peace, the One of Healing, the One of Light. This I pray in the One, the Christ, who lives in us. Amen.
“For I know the thoughts that I think towards you, saith the Lord, thought of peace, and not of affliction, to give you an end and patience. Then you shall call upon me and you shall go; you shall pray to me, and I will hear you. You shall seek me, and shall find me when you seek me with all your heart.” -Jeremiah 29:11
With you,
Traceymay
603-715-0990
Traceymaykalvaitis@gmail.com
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295 Cobb Meadow Rd
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