Dear Caldwell: Today, we experience the breadth and depth of life in the church. This morning, we are thinking of and praying for Carol Williams and her daughter, Jeanine, as we prepare to celebrate the life of little Madison at her memorial service and lay her body to rest, confident that she is now with God. …
Hello Caldwell: That phrase – the title above – is one of the most well-known in all of scripture. Many Americans use it regularly without even knowing it comes from scripture. Of all of Jesus’s sayings, it is among the most well documented as coming from the historical Jesus. But do we know – really …
Hello Caldwell, It’s said that preachers love a “three-point sermon.” I’ve tried to spare you from that, but here is a three-point update on life at Caldwell. Item # 1 – The Shelter at Caldwell “The women said they had the best night of sleep in a very long time.” Those were the words of Stacy Bergeron, …
Deal Caldwell: The campus is a bit of a hornet’s nest today. Our contractor, Mobile Construction, is finishing up with the upfit of the showers. The Salvation Army shelter staff is here for training for how the Caldwell Shelter will run. They are also moving in cots and supplies. A locksmith is here to ensure we have secure operations. …
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Hello Caldwell: It’s been another ‘good busy’ week here at the church. Whether you were busy or got a break this week, I hope your week has been good. Today, Troy Aleong and Tom Bohr, along with volunteer and new friend Randy Baugh, gathered and moved lots of furniture up to the space that will …
Dear Caldwell: Philanthropic and civic professionals have a phrase for community generosity – social capital. The true definition is a bit more complex, but social capital is one measure of how cities and communities come together to address needs. The effort to create an Overflow Shelter for homeless women at Caldwell is a wonderful case …
Caldwell Family: Please spread the word about the two upcoming volunteer workdays to prepare a warm and hospital space for the Emergency Overflow Shelter for Homeless Women. This morning’s Charlotte Observer ran an update on the community-wide effort and WBTV swung by today for its own story tonight. The two workdays – Labor Day, Sept. …
This Sunday, we will gather to give thanks to God for all of these reminders of God’s abundant grace and call on our lives.
Officially, the calendar says summer lasts a little while longer, and the heat outside is an ever-present reminder. Still, most families with kids begin school next week, so this is the last weekend of summer. I’ve enjoyed hearing about the comings and goings and various adventures of members of the Caldwell family. Some of you …
Greetings from Montreat: I am here for a conference titled “Church Unbound,” which is being led by some of the top thinkers and writers focused on what has become the theme for us this summer: What, if anything, do we need to change about the church for it to be a vital force in this pluralistic …
