Emerald Downs Backstretch Chapel

Emerald Downs Backstretch Chapel A member of the Race Track Chaplaincy of America whose mission is to meet the spiritual and other ne

NOTICE : ALL EMERALD DOWNS FAMILY ;THE “ 9th “ ANNUAL MEMORIAL WALK IS ON SUNDAY 8/18th 2024
08/14/2024

NOTICE : ALL EMERALD DOWNS FAMILY ;
THE “ 9th “ ANNUAL MEMORIAL WALK IS ON SUNDAY 8/18th 2024

07/21/2024

Dollar Day Specials this Sunday July 21 plus the annual Diaper Derby! We have a few openings if you would like to enter your baby. Just email [email protected]

Our weekly Chapel Services with Dinner and Grocery Giveaway kicked off May 7th in a lot of big ways! *Sold out Mexican ...
05/11/2024

Our weekly Chapel Services with Dinner and Grocery Giveaway kicked off May 7th in a lot of big ways! *Sold out Mexican Food Truck! *An abundant Grocery Giveaway! *A Mountain Bike given to a groom! (More Mountain Bikes to be offered in weeks to come!) *A Barbie car with 2 dolls to the daughter of a groom! *A stuffed cartoon character doll to a second groom's daughter! *Several people found clothing they could use, including a few more of the size 3X Emerald Downs t-shirts! *A Standing Room Only service which led to several people giving their lives to Christ! Our next service will be Tuesday, May 14 at 6 pm with Dinner and Grocery Giveaway to follow!

We've had a lot of activity this year at our Tuesday Giveaways, and there's more action to come!So far, (5 count 'em, FI...
05/04/2024

We've had a lot of activity this year at our Tuesday Giveaways, and there's more action to come!

So far, (5 count 'em, FIVE Tuesdays!) we've supplied Groceries and Clothes to Backstretch Workers, and things just keep getting better. This last Tuesday, April 30, the Chaplaincy gave: 1) A Mountain Bike to a groom; 2) Another bike to a staffer's daughter who needed it to get to her new job; 3) 3/4 refrigerator for the West side of Barn 2; 4) A Children's Easter Egg decorating kit; 5) More groceries than any Tuesday so far this year! (We also found another box of Emerald Downs t-shirts-we've still got a few 3XL if anyone's interested...)

Going forward, this coming Tuesday, May 7th we'll be kicking off our Chapel Services (every week at 6 pm) followed by Dinner and our Grocery and Clothing Giveaways! Looking forward to sharing every Tuesday throughout the season....

NOTICE :At our third Giveaway Tuesday, April 16th, we were able to offer Pork Taco Meat, tangerines, pears, apples, chee...
04/23/2024

NOTICE :
At our third Giveaway Tuesday, April 16th, we were able to offer Pork Taco Meat, tangerines, pears, apples, cheese, bread, milk, oranges and more. The Emerald Downs t-shirts were so popular we have only two (count 'em, 2!) left! We do have a nice selection of jackets, jeans, gloves and boots for our next Giveaway this Tuesday the 23rd, at 5 pm as usual. (Weekly Chapel services begin Tuesday May 7th at 3:30 pm-5:30pm with Dinner, Grocery & Clothing Giveaways to follow!)

This was our second Food and Clothing Giveaway of the 2024 season, and we had a bigger turnout than at the first! We had...
04/12/2024

This was our second Food and Clothing Giveaway of the 2024 season, and we had a bigger turnout than at the first! We had a nice selection of groceries, offering both grape and cherry tomatoes, onions, bagged lettuce and cole slaw, bread, milk, cereal, AND tortillas and seasoned taco shells! In addition, we had several people find clothes they could use, especially Enerald Downs T-shirts. (Don't worry, folks, we've got plenty more...) Next Giveaway, Tuesday April 16th, 5 pm! (Chapel Services begin Tuesday May 7, 5 pm, with Dinner, Grocery and Clothing Giveaways to follow!)

04/22/2023

Due to unforeseen circumstances the Service scheduled for May 4th has been canceled. Further information regarding Emerald Downs Backstretch activities will be forthcoming.

Uphill All the Way“Let him do to me whatever seems good to him.” 2 Samuel 15:26Christina Rossetti, a poet and devotional...
04/14/2023

Uphill All the Way
“Let him do to me whatever seems good to him.” 2 Samuel 15:26

Christina Rossetti, a poet and devotional writer, found that nothing came easily for her. She suffered from depression and various illnesses throughout her life and endured broken engagements. Eventually she died of cancer.

When David burst into Israel’s national consciousness, it was as a triumphant warrior. Yet throughout his life, David faced hardship. Late in his reign, his own son, along with his trusted advisor and much of the country, turned against him (2 Samuel 15:1–12). So David took the priests Abiathar and Zadok and the sacred ark of God with him and fled Jerusalem (vv. 14, 24).

After Abiathar had offered sacrifices to God, David told the priests, “Take the ark of God back into the city. If I find favor in the Lord’s eyes, he will bring me back and let me see it and his dwelling place again” (v. 25). Despite the uncertainty, David said, “If [God] says, ‘I am not pleased with you,’ . . . let him do to me whatever seems good to him” (v. 26). He knew he could trust God.

Christina Rossetti trusted God too, and her life ended in hope. The road may indeed wind uphill all the way, but it leads to our heavenly Father, who awaits us with open arms.

From: “Our Daily Bread By: Tim Gustafson Chapel Link: ChapelDowns.Org

Cuesta arriba todo el camino"Que me haga lo que le parezca bueno". 2 Samuel 15:26Christina Rossetti, poeta y escritora d...
04/14/2023

Cuesta arriba todo el camino
"Que me haga lo que le parezca bueno". 2 Samuel 15:26

Christina Rossetti, poeta y escritora devocional, descubrió que nada era fácil para ella. Ella sufrió de depresión y varias enfermedades a lo largo de su vida y soportó compromisos rotos. Finalmente murió de cáncer.

Cuando David irrumpió en la conciencia nacional de Israel, fue como un guerrero triunfante. Sin embargo, a lo largo de su vida, David enfrentó dificultades. Al final de su reinado, su propio hijo, junto con su consejero de confianza y gran parte del país, se volvieron contra él (2 Samuel 15:1-12). Así que David tomó a los sacerdotes Abiatar y Sadoc y el arca sagrada de Dios con él y huyó de Jerusalén (vv. 14, 24).

Después de que Abiatar hubo ofrecido sacrificios a Dios, David les dijo a los sacerdotes: "Tomen el arca de Dios de regreso a la ciudad. Si hallo gracia a los ojos del Señor, él me traerá de vuelta y me dejará verlo y su morada otra vez" (v. 25). A pesar de la incertidumbre, David dijo: "Si [Dios] dice: 'No estoy complacido contigo'... que me haga lo que le parezca bueno" (v. 26). Sabía que podía confiar en Dios.

Christina Rossetti también confió en Dios, y su vida terminó en esperanza. El camino puede terminar cuesta arriba todo el camino, pero conduce a nuestro Padre celestial, que nos espera con los brazos abiertos.

De: "Nuestro pan de cada día Por: Tim Gustafson Enlace de la Capilla: ChapelDowns.Org

Lágrimas de Alabanza“Canten al SEÑOR, ustedes sus fieles; alaben su santo nombre.” Psalmos 30:4Hace años, cuidé a mi mad...
04/13/2023

Lágrimas de Alabanza
“Canten al SEÑOR, ustedes sus fieles; alaben su santo nombre.” Psalmos 30:4

Hace años, cuidé a mi madre mientras estaba en un hospicio. Le agradecí a Dios por los cuatro meses que me permitió servir como su cuidador y le pedí que me ayudara durante el proceso de duelo. A menudo luchaba por alabar a Dios mientras luchaba con mis emociones encontradas. Pero cuando mi madre exhaló su último aliento y lloré incontrolablemente, susurré: "Aleluya". Me sentí culpable por alabar a Dios en ese momento devastador hasta que, años más tarde, eché un vistazo más de cerca al Salmo 30.

En la canción de David "por la dedicación del templo", adoró a Dios por su fidelidad y misericordia (vv. 1-3). Animó a otros a "alabar su santo nombre" (v.4). Luego David exploró cuán íntimamente Dios entrelaza las dificultades y la esperanza (v.5). Reconoció momentos de dolor y regocijo, momentos de sentirse seguro y consternado (vv. 6–7). Sus clamores de ayuda permanecieron entrelazados con la confianza en Dios (vv. 7-10). El eco de su alabanza se tejió a través de los momentos de lamento y baile, dolor y alegría de David (v. 11). Como si reconociera el misterio y la complejidad de soportar la aflicción y anticipara la fidelidad de Dios, David proclamó su interminable devoción a Dios (v.12).

Como David, podemos cantar: "Señor, Dios mío, te alabaré para siempre" (v. 12). Ya sea que estemos felices o heridos, Dios puede ayudarnos a declarar nuestra confianza en Él y guiarnos a adorarlo con gritos alegres y lágrimas de alabanza.

De: "Nuestro pan de cada día" Por: Xochitl Dixon Enlace de la Capila: ChapelDowns.Org

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