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GRIEF AND HOPE

The cycle of life never stops. Even as we announced the deaths of two faithful church members last Sunday, we had two pink rosebud vases celebrating two new lives. Even as we have had to bid “farewell” to several loved ones recently (see Personals), there is new life in the neighborhood, with updating in utilities and the 6th Street streetscape beside The Cotton Mill.

At Calvary, we have been praying and seeking ways to address the needs of our neighbors. Under study from “Putting Feet on our Faith” are the return of the SHARE program, partnering with an organization that helps women at risk, and seeking ways to utilize our church building to strengthen our community.

We also have been praying for God to send us seasoned Christians to help us be on mission for Christ as well as people who are in need of what God has to offer through us. Please continue those prayers.

At Sunday’s Church in Conference, you’ll hear more about ideas that are surfacing, and I hope you’ll examine those to see which ones draw you in or fulfill your passion. Hope sets us apart. Don’t stop!