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Blessing,
Change,
Community,
Generosity,
Gratitude,
Hope,
Inspirational,
Invitation,
Just These Lines,
Prayer,
Support,
Thankful,
Hope, Light & Love
Easter/April 8, 2020 Just these lines, my friends … … to say that I really miss you. I so miss being with you on Sundays (face-to-face). It’s strange – when I gather with our pastors and musicians (no more than 10) on Sunday in our expansive Sanctuary to do our livestream worship service, we still do feel the presence of...
Community,
Generosity,
Global Impact,
Hope,
Inspirational,
Just These Lines,
Prayer,
Service,
Good News Abounds
Passion/Palm Sunday/April 1, 2020 Just these lines… … to say a special word of thanks to the hundreds of you who have been joining us for worship each week in these uncertain, turbulent days. You can watch this past Sunday’s service here and join a small group here to stay connect through the week. Something I think will enhance your worship at...
Community,
Generosity,
Global Impact,
Gratitude,
Hope,
Inspirational,
Just These Lines,
Prayer,
Service,
Support,
We Are Matthews,
Worship,
What Might Be Birthed in This Season?
5th Sunday in Lent/March 25, 2020 Just these lines, my friends … … to say that I do hope, if you haven’t already done so, that you will please take some time to watch our worship service from Sunday, March 22. The music was uplifting and Pastor Paul’s message was a straight arrow for our hurts and fears. Here is...
Committment,
Generosity,
Global Impact,
Just These Lines,
Service,
Support,
Worship,
The Journey of Lent
Ash Wednesday/First Sunday of Lent/February 26, 2020 Just these lines, my friends … … to say that the last few days have been so special: The days included our 9th Forum on Racial-Bridge Building. A number of us gathered at Matthews Presbyterian where we heard from Pam Kelley, the author of Money Rock: A Family’s Story of Cocaine, Race, and...
Community,
Generosity,
Global Impact,
Inspirational,
Just These Lines,
Doing the Hard Thing
7th Sunday after Epiphany/February 19, 2020 Just these lines, my friends … … to say what a splendid morning we had with Bishop Will Willimon this past Sunday! He has been leading United Methodists for decades. I’m profoundly grateful for the impact he has had in my life. And what a challenging word to us! Why he even found something...
Generosity,
Hope,
Inspirational,
Just These Lines,
Prayer,
Pondering
Epiphany Sunday/January 1, 2020 Just these lines, my friends … … to say Merry Christmas. According to the church liturgical calendar the season of Christmas is here. Joy has come. May you have 12 full days of goodness and laughter. Don’t rush onward. Make space. Allow yourself time to give to things that are a delight (and naps count!). Jesus...
Blessing,
Generosity,
Hope,
Inspirational,
Just These Lines,
United Kids,
Most Wonderful Time of the Year
The Fourth Sunday of Advent/December 18, 2019 Just these lines, my friends … … to say that this past Monday, December 9, John Higdon was sworn in as the new Mayor of Matthews. John and his family have been a part of our Matthews United Methodist faith community for a number of years. I had the privilege of holding the...
Generosity,
Gratitude,
Invitation,
Just These Lines,
Embrace the Darkness
The Second Sunday of Advent/December 4, 2019 Just these lines, my friends … … to say thank you to Pastor Paul for getting us off to a beautiful start to the Advent season. His sermon and Holy Communion were straight arrows for our hearts. You can watch the Sunday worship service here. A very special “thank you” for all of...
Generosity,
Global Impact,
Gratitude,
Hope,
Inspirational,
Just These Lines,
Thankful,
Rejoice
Christ the King Sunday/November 20, 2019 Just these lines, my friends … … to say that Sunday was beyond sacred for me. Your presence made it one of my holiest moments as your pastor. I loved watching you stream forward and place your cards in the Joash Chest. Thank you for your passion and desire to be a part of...
