Cross Connections

Thank you for listening to Cross Connections, finding our connection points and the turns in our lives and faith journeys together.

Today is Monday in the Second Week of Lent. The day’s reflection is based on the following readings:

Psalm 79:1-9

Daniel 9:3-10

Luke 6:27-38

Today’s reflection was written by Benjamin Powley and read by The Rev. Thomas Szczerba, Jr. Benjamin Powley was raised in the Methodist Church, became a Baptist in College, and was received into the Episcopal Church by Bishop Turner in 1996. He came to St. David’s several years ago and loves to sing in the choir. Ben wrote an icon for our printed devotional which was used for the cover and may be found in full on page 54 for Good Friday.

Cross Connections is a Communications ministry of St. David’s Episcopal Church in Wayne, PA.

A full copy of our 2023 Lenten Devotional may be viewed or downloaded on our Issuu Publications site here.

Our Lenten Devotional Editor is Betsy Aikens.

You are welcome to learn more about all of St. David’s worship offerings and ministries at stdavidschurch.org.

Wishing you a holy and blessed season.

Thank you for listening to Cross Connections, finding our connection points and the turns in our lives and faith journeys together.

Today is the Second Sunday in Lent. The day’s reflection is based on the following readings:

Psalm 121

Genesis 12:1-4a

Romans 4:1-5, 13-17

John 3:1-17

Today’s reflection was written by Lynne Powley and read by Emily Given. Lynne Powley is a fairly new member of St. David’s and feels that she is just starting to get involved. She is so impressed with all the activities and ministries provided here: Bible study, outreach ministries, Education for Ministry (EFM), strong worship with outstanding music! So many ways to grow spiritually. . . to grow in grace!

Cross Connections is a Communications ministry of St. David’s Episcopal Church in Wayne, PA.

A full copy of our 2023 Lenten Devotional may be viewed or downloaded on our Issuu Publications site here.

Our Lenten Devotional Editor is Betsy Aikens.

You are welcome to learn more about all of St. David’s worship offerings and ministries at stdavidschurch.org.

Wishing you a holy and blessed season.

Thank you for listening to Cross Connections, finding our connection points and the turns in our lives and faith journeys together.

Today is Saturday in the First Week in Lent. The day’s reflection is based on the following readings:

Psalm 119:1-8

Deuteronomy 26:16-19

Matthew 5:43-48

Today’s reflection was written and read by Hilary Dash. Hilary Dash loves being a member of St. David’s Church and community and has been honored to serve as co-chair/chair of the St. David’s Fair for the past two years. She enjoys being creative, learning, laughing and connecting with wonderful people – especially her husband of 23 years, Michael, and their two teenage daughters, Hayden and Addie.

Cross Connections is a Communications ministry of St. David’s Episcopal Church in Wayne, PA.

A full copy of our 2023 Lenten Devotional may be viewed or downloaded on our Issuu Publications site here.

Our Lenten Devotional Editor is Betsy Aikens.

You are welcome to learn more about all of St. David’s worship offerings and ministries at stdavidschurch.org.

Wishing you a holy and blessed season.

Thank you for listening to Cross Connections, finding our connection points and the turns in our lives and faith journeys together.

Today is Friday in the First Week in Lent. The day’s reflection is based on the following readings:

Psalm 130

Ezekiel 18:21-28

Matthew 5:20-26

Today’s reflection was written and read by Julia Urwin. Julia Urwin is a lifelong Anglican, originally a member of the Church of England in Australia. She and her family joined St. David’s over 20 years ago. St. David’s has been key to Julia’s Christian formation. Julia serves on the vestry where her focus is in worship and adult Christian formation.

Cross Connections is a Communications ministry of St. David’s Episcopal Church in Wayne, PA.

A full copy of our 2023 Lenten Devotional may be viewed or downloaded on our Issuu Publications site here.

Our Lenten Devotional Editor is Betsy Aikens.

You are welcome to learn more about all of St. David’s worship offerings and ministries at stdavidschurch.org.

Wishing you a holy and blessed season.

Thank you for listening to Cross Connections, finding our connection points and the turns in our lives and faith journeys together.

Today is Thursday in the First Week in Lent. The day’s reflection is based on the following readings:

Psalm 138

Esther 4:1-6, 12-14

Matthew 7:7-12

Today’s reflection was written by Molly Connell Zonino and read by Natalee Hill. Molly Connell Zonino has been a member of St. David’s for 22 years. She’s been married to husband Pete for two years, has three kids who were raised at St. David’s, and three step kids. She serves on the vestry as part of three commissions: finance, fellowship, and SDEDS and sings in the choir. Besides St. David’s, Molly loves everything sports and everything theater.

Cross Connections is a Communications ministry of St. David’s Episcopal Church in Wayne, PA.

A full copy of our 2023 Lenten Devotional may be viewed or downloaded on our Issuu Publications site here.

Our Lenten Devotional Editor is Betsy Aikens.

You are welcome to learn more about all of St. David’s worship offerings and ministries at stdavidschurch.org.

Wishing you a holy and blessed season.

Thank you for listening to Cross Connections, finding our connection points and the turns in our lives and faith journeys together.

Today is Wednesday in the First Week in Lent. The day’s reflection is based on the following readings:

Psalm 51:11-18

Jonah 3:1-10

Luke 11:29-32

Today’s reflection was written and read by Gale Morrison. Gale Morrison has been a member of St David’s since 2010 when she and her family moved to Wayne. But long ago her ancestors worshipped at St. David’s; nine generations of them are buried in the churchyard.

Cross Connections is a Communications ministry of St. David’s Episcopal Church in Wayne, PA.

A full copy of our 2023 Lenten Devotional may be viewed or downloaded on our Issuu Publications site here.

Our Lenten Devotional Editor is Betsy Aikens.

You are welcome to learn more about all of St. David’s worship offerings and ministries at stdavidschurch.org.

Wishing you a holy and blessed season.

Thank you for listening to Cross Connections, finding our connection points and the turns in our lives and faith journeys together.

Today is Tuesday in the First Week in Lent. The day’s reflection is based on the following readings:

Psalm 34:15-22

Isaiah 55:6-11

Matthew 6:7-15

Today’s reflection was written and read by Amanda Spencer. Amanda Spencer has been a member of St. David’s for over 12 years. She, her husband, Charlie, and their two children, Abby and Sam, can be seen at church on Sundays, in the gift shop, at the Fair, or helping with the feeding ministries. Amanda feels blessed to have found St. David’s when she returned to the Philadelphia area, to have been married in the Church, have had both children baptized at St. David’s, and is grateful to hear the choir sing on Sundays.

Cross Connections is a Communications ministry of St. David’s Episcopal Church in Wayne, PA.

A full copy of our 2023 Lenten Devotional may be viewed or downloaded on our Issuu Publications site here.

Our Lenten Devotional Editor is Betsy Aikens.

You are welcome to learn more about all of St. David’s worship offerings and ministries at stdavidschurch.org.

Wishing you a holy and blessed season.

Thank you for listening to Cross Connections, finding our connection points and the turns in our lives and faith journeys together.

Today is Monday in the First Week in Lent. The day’s reflection is based on the following readings:

Psalm 19:7-14

Leviticus 19:1-2, 11-18

Matthew 25:31-46

Today’s reflection was written by Chase White and read by Chase White has been at St. David’s since 2009. He is the devoted husband of Lizzy, and father to Chase Jr. and Collsen.

Cross Connections is a Communications ministry of St. David’s Episcopal Church in Wayne, PA.

A full copy of our 2023 Lenten Devotional may be viewed or downloaded on our Issuu Publications site here.

Our Lenten Devotional Editor is Betsy Aikens.

You are welcome to learn more about all of St. David’s worship offerings and ministries at stdavidschurch.org.

Wishing you a holy and blessed season.

Thank you for listening to Cross Connections, finding our connection points and the turns in our lives and faith journeys together.

Today is the First Sunday in Lent. The day’s reflection is based on the following readings:

Psalm 32

Genesis 2:15-17, 3:1-7

Romans 5:12-19

Matthew 4:1-11

Today’s reflection was written and read by Sarah Schoettle. Sarah Schoettle serves on the vestry and has served on outreach, pastoral care, and family ministries. She and her family are active members at the 11:30 service and in Sunday school.

Cross Connections is a Communications ministry of St. David’s Episcopal Church in Wayne, PA.

A full copy of our 2023 Lenten Devotional may be viewed or downloaded on our Issuu Publications site here.

Our Lenten Devotional Editor is Betsy Aikens.

You are welcome to learn more about all of St. David’s worship offerings and ministries at stdavidschurch.org.

Wishing you a holy and blessed season.

Thank you for listening to Cross Connections, finding our connection points and the turns in our lives and faith journeys together.

Today is the Saturday after Ash Wednesday. The day’s reflection is based on the following readings:

Psalm 86:1-11

Isaiah 58:9b-14

Luke 5:27-32

Today’s reflection was written and read by Jay Baldwin. Jay Baldwin and his wife Theresa live in Berwyn and have been members at St. David’s since 2000. Jay serves on the vestry. He is a verger, serves on several commissions, and is a regular participant in Friday morning men’s Bible study.

Cross Connections is a Communications ministry of St. David’s Episcopal Church in Wayne, PA.

A full copy of our 2023 Lenten Devotional may be viewed or downloaded on our Issuu Publications site here.

Our Lenten Devotional Editor is Betsy Aikens.

You are welcome to learn more about all of St. David’s worship offerings and ministries at stdavidschurch.org.

Wishing you a holy and blessed season.