This Week at Clyde Park

A Note from Pastor Ryan

Winter won't go away.

I'm tired of it being cold. I'm tired of the snow. I'm tired of being indoors. I'm tired of other people staying indoors. I'm tired of the howling winds and the storms.

I'm guessing many of you may feel the same.

Perhaps they are the storms of kids getting sick, parents getting sick, family members being in pain. Maybe they are storms of tight finances or even a lack of satisfaction with life. Maybe they are storms of anger, depression, or anxiety. We all face storms.

This moring I found myself singing these lyrics, " "Hello hurricane, you're not enough. Hello hurricane, you can't silence my love." They are from Switchfoot's song, "Hello Hurricane."

I sing them aspirationally. Sometimes I let the storms threaten my love. But I pray that I will never let the storms silence my love. Love of course is what we Christians are called to be. God is love, so should we be.

 I pray that I won't let the storms prevent me from being patient or kind. They won't make me envy, boast, dishonor others, keep a record of wrongs. I won't let the storms make me become proud, self-seeking, or easily angered. The storms will not make me delight in evil. Instead, I rejoice in the truth. I pray that instead Gods love will always protect, always trust, always hope, and always persevere.

On this blustery March day, I pray that you won't let the storms of life silence your love either. It is easy to wilt. It is easy to be silent, to complain. It is easy to turn inwards and avoid people. It is easy to be unloving. But we are God's kids. We are children of love. My sisters and brothers, stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong. Love always.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Era-UhFAeQ

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Don't Forget Choir Practice, Sunday, March 22, 5:00 p.m.!!

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New Membership Class Sunday at 9:30 a.m. This class is if you would like to become a member, or if you want to learn more about the Nazarene church.

Candy donations are needed for the Easter Egg Hunt on Easter Morning. Please leave the donations in the designated box in the foyer.

Thank you!!

Youth Event All-nighter – Friday 9:00 p.m. March 20th-Saturday March 21st 7:00 a.m. at the church

Mar. 25          5:30-6:30 p.m. Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser

Youth week – 6:30-8:30 p.m.

April 6-10, 2026

Easter

 The Choir will be singing Easter Morning. If you are interested in singing in the choir, we will be meeting on Sunday evening, March 22nd, at 5:00 p.m. and Saturday, April 4th at 11:00 a.m.

Easter Week

April 1 No April Fool's joke-no Wednesday night dinner or classes due to the extra services this week!

April 2 6:30 p.m. Maundy Thursday Service

April 3 6:30 p.m. Good Friday Service

April 5            Easter Morning:

7:30 a.m. Sunrise Service

8:30 a.m. Brunch

10:00 a.m. Easter Egg Hunt

  10:30 a.m. Easter Morning Service (Bonnets & Bow Ties

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