April 8 2026
Dear Friend,
I think almost every spring I write about this fern; obviously, it never ceases to amaze me. It grows on a rock by my driveway, with very little soil and even less protection from the elements. Once the snow starts to pile up, this fern and the rock it grows on remain under a snowbank of plowed snow, several feet deep, all winter long. Yesterday we had 2 inches of snow that covered it lightly again. I had not checked on it yet this year, so I went over to see how it has faired and, once again, I could barely believe how healthy it looks.
What I learn from this fern, each and every year has to do with thriving in challenging circumstances. I am aiming to do the same and I am also aiming to guide our faith community in how we can grow stronger, more compassionate and more resilient during these extremely challenging times. I am thinking about Jesus’s disciples, post-crucifixion, when they were stressed beyond imagination, fearing for their lives and not knowing what to do. They stayed together and created a community around a set of teachings; that community holds us today.
“…suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.” -Romas 5: 3-
“Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” -Galatians 6: 2
Mark your calendars now!
Church Supper Tuesday April 28th
Meatloaf, potatoes, veggies and a vegetarian option
5:30
Let’s get together!
Holy Week was very meaningful for me and for our community. Many thanks to the Choir, the Deacons, Tom Martin, all those who purchased lilies, and all who either came to participate in the various services (3 last week) and/or held it all in prayer.
If you purchased a lily and did not pick it up last Sunday, they are in the church hall and can be picked up Thurs or Fri between 9 and 1 or on Sunday.
Scripture Discussion this Saturday
9-10 via zoom
We will consider Psalm 16: 7-9 and John 20: 19-31
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82520689897
Please join me in prayer.
God of all the seasons of our lives, in times of stress and hardship, I pray that we take extra care of ourselves and of one another. May we be a source of peace in the violence, safety in the insecurity, compassion in the uncaring, and clarity in the chaos. This I pray in Christ’s name. Amen.
“May the Lord of Peace give you everlasting peace in every place.” -2 Thessalonians 3:16
Anchored with the love of Christ,
Traceymay
603-715-0990
Traceymaykalvaitis@gmail.com
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