“You are my refuge and my shield; I have put my hope in your word.” Psalm 119:114 My Dear Family in Christ: I want to update you about the change in my status here at Trinity. Life is all about unexpected change, isn’t it? My recent broken collarbone, combined with an expected update to…
The heart of a man plans his way, But the LORD establishes his steps. Proverbs 16:9 My Dear Family in Christ, This has certainly been the holiday season to remember, hasn’t it? I won’t forget this one, nor the previous two, for the rest of my life! It was a pretty lonely Christmas Eve and…
“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. Luke 2:14 From Pastor Ann …
“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.” 1 Chronicles 16:34 From Pastor Ann My Beloved Family in Christ: Winter is coming! As I write this, Buffalo’s first snow is forecast (and apparently falling in the Southtowns/Southern Tier). We get set for the long, hard winter here, which is a…
“So I say to you, Ask, and it will be given you; search and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened for you. Luke11:9 From Pastor Ann My Dear Family in Christ: Well, fall has truly come, with its shorter days, longer nights, cooler temperatures. We mostly welcome it, except for knowing…
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.” Romans 15:13 From Pastor Ann My Dear Family in Christ, In late August as write this, its certainly still summer, but when I pay attention, there are…
Everything is possible for the person who has faith.” Mark 9:23 From Pastor Ann My Dearest Family in Christ: I write this very early in the month, before I leave for my vacation. We are grieving: for the families of members who have died, for the families of the victims of the hateful shooting right…
“Thou shall love thy neighbor as thyself.” Lord Jesus Christ From Pastor Ann My Dear Family in Christ: As we wind up the Great Fifty Days of Easter (Pentecost, the end of the Easter Season, is June 5), Trinity is really hopping, and the time is flying. Our tutoring program is growing and growing; our…
The gift of God is eternal life Through Jesus Crist our Lord. Romans 6:23 From Pastor Ann My Dear Family in Christ: Alleluia, Christ is Risen! Yes, we’re in the Great Fifty Days of Easter, even though the weather still feels like Lent. We had a beautiful Easter Sunday service, and even had a little…
Teach me your ways, O LORD: Make them known to me. Psalm 25:4 From Pastor Ann My Dear Family in Christ: As I write this, Ash Wednesday and the Lenten Season is upon us, and my thoughts turn to the true spiritual meaning of Lent. As you know, Lent is the way the church…
Scripture says “Whoever believes in him Will not be disappointed.” Romans 10:11 From Pastor Ann My Dear Family in Christ: As I write this, we are halfway through Lent, and spring is approaching in Western New York (officially here, so says the calendar, but you all know how it is with spring around here!). I…
Let your hope keep you joyful, Be patient in your troubles And pray at all times. Romans 12:12 From Pastor Ann My Dear Family in Christ: What an annual meeting we had! Great folks, great food, and yes, even great fun! A group of 18 of us gathered in the parish hall, fed by…
