Dear Calabash Covenant Presbyterian Church Family and Friends,

Henri J.M. Nouwen. once wrote:

“The joy that Jesus offers his disciples is his own joy, which flows from his intimate communion with the One who sent him. It is a joy that does not separate happy days from sad days, successful moments from moments of failure, experiences of honor from experiences of dishonor, passion from resurrection.

This joy is a divine gift that does not leave us during times of illness, poverty, oppression or persecution. It is present even when the world laughs or tortures, robs or maims, fights or kills. It is truly ecstatic, always moving us away from the house of fear into the house of love, and always proclaiming that death no longer has the final say, though its noise remains loud and its devastation visible. The joy of Jesus lifts up life to be celebrated.”

This Sunday, let’s continue to celebrate the resurrection and the new life we have in Jesus Christ!  Join us Sunday, April 27, as our four Commissioned Lay Pastors lead us in worship, beginning at 9:30 a.m.!

Scripture Passage:  Daniel 7:14 and Matthew 28:16-18

Sermon Title:  “Rejoice!  We are called!”

Pastor Karen