Entries by Amy Camp

Chipped and Stained

Today’s message was written by Guest Pastor, Rev. Amy Camp. My favorite coffee mug was given to me by a good friend a few years ago on my birthday. It’s my favorite color purple and it has the words “blessings are everywhere” printed in white. Just as the warm liquid helps to awaken me from […]

Let it Go

Today’s message was written by Guest Pastor, Rev. Amy Camp. At a women’s retreat a few weeks ago, a friend described an old army duffle bag that belonged to her father. The bag had been around the world several times, had seen many battles, been in many closets and attics through the years, and thus […]

Let the Little Children Come

Today’s message was written by Guest Pastor, Rev. Amy Camp. Laughter, Silliness, Play, Delight, Joy- These are just a few words to describe my feelings as I hear preschoolers playing every day at church. Jesus says (in Matt 19:14) “Let the little children come to me and do not stop them for to such as […]

Don’t Worry

Today’s message was written by Guest Pastor, Rev. Amy Camp. A few years ago, I went through a difficult time. I had what is called Compassion Fatigue due to ministering to folks during back-to-back hurricanes, and our church sent me to a Clergy Care Center in North Carolina. That week, I had individual therapy, group […]

Earthen Vessels

Today’s message was written by Guest Pastor, Rev. Amy Camp. Paul comforted the Corinthian church with these words: “We have this treasure in earthen vessels that it may be made clear that the extraordinary power may be of God and not ourselves. We are afflicted but not crushed, perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, […]

To Marvel & Delight

Today’s message was written by Guest Pastor, Rev. Amy Camp. Today, during our worship service, we baptized a little boy about 14 months old. He delighted in all the attention, clapping his hands, pointing to the Christ candles, the bread, and juice on the Lord’s Table. He was still clapping after his baptism as if […]

Let it Go

Today’s message was written by my friend, Rev Amy Camp. At a women’s’ retreat sometime back, a friend described an old army duffle bag that belonged to her father. The bag had been around the world several times, had seen many battles, been in many closets and attics through the years, and thus was well […]

Chipped and Stained

Today’s message was written by my friend, Rev. Amy Camp. My favorite coffee mug was given to me by a good friend a few years ago on my birthday. It’s my favorite color purple and it has the words “blessings are everywhere” printed in white. Just as the warm liquid helps to awaken me from […]

“Let the Little Children Come”

Today’s message was written by my friend, Rev. Amy Camp.   Laughter, Silliness, Play, Delight, Joy- These are just a few words to describe my feelings as I hear preschoolers playing every day at church. Jesus says (in Matt 19:14) “Let the little children come to me and do not stop them for to such […]