SHOUTING FOR JOY OR WEEPING?
Ezra 3:12. “But many of the priests and Levites and chiefs of the fathers, who were ancient men, that had seen
the first house, when the foundation of this house was laid before their eyes, wept with a loud voice; and many
shouted aloud for joy.”
That must have been a scene. The reconstructed temple was nothing in comparison to the glorious temple that
Solomon had built. The ancient men wept, the younger rejoiced. Those on the outskirts could not discern
between the two. Why was the temple built? Was it for its beauty or for the praise and honor of the Almighty
God?
We have not a newly constructed temple, but we are heading back to church. Not with the numbers that we had
before, not with the hugs and kisses that we shared before, sad isn’t it? But why are we going?
Let us make the best of what we have for now, hoping that this too will pass. Let us go with rejoicing, knowing
that we are going to lift praises to the King of kings and Lord of lords.
God bless.
Michael Gray, Head Elder
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"Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask
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1. Calvary SDA Church will reopen today for only Divine
Service at 11 a.m., with a maximum accommodation of 35
people. Please be mindful of all policies and procedures
while worshipping.
2. Today the NES Youth Federation will be having a virtual
Investiture Service on YouTube for the Adventurers, at
3pm. Please log on to support your Calvary Cadets!
3. You may return your tithes and offerings online on the
Church’s Website: calvarysda.com - Online Giving or
by mail: Calvary SDA Church – P. O. Box 1861 –
Bridgeport, CT 06601. Thank you for your faithful giving!
4. If you are attending or plan to attend a College/University
in the North American Division and would like to apply for
a NEC Three Way Scholarship, please call the clerk at
203-330-1416 for more information. Deadline is
December 1 st .
5. Please continue to pray for church family, the world, those
who have lost love ones and give thanks to those who
have gone thru surgery and are recovering.
6. Calvary Food Pantry Hours are: Sundays:12 noon to
1pm and Thursdays 3:30pm to 6pm.
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