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Blessing,
Community,
Hope,
Inspirational,
Just These Lines,
Worship,
Generosity of Spirit
2nd Sunday of Easter Just these lines, my friends … … to say that it was the holiest of Holy Weeks with the grandest of Easter mornings: a donkey leading our processional into the week on Palm Sunday; our deep level partners with Rainbow Express Ministries reminding us Jesus’ final gathering with his disciples on Holy Thursday; the finest Sanctuary...
Generosity,
Hope,
Just These Lines,
The Story We Wish Wasn’t There
Epiphany Sunday Just these lines, my friends … … to say that I hope you were able to worship with us this past Sunday. The music was beautiful, and Pastor Corey was deeply inspiring with her message. If you missed it, you can worship with us by clicking here. As we’ve begun the New Year having experienced an inspiring Advent Season...
Community,
Generosity,
Global Impact,
Hope,
Just These Lines,
We Are Matthews,
Worship,
Holiness is Hard Work
1st Sunday in Lent Just these lines, my friends … … to say that on Sunday we concluded our annual Global Impact Celebration. I never grow tired watching the people of God called Matthews United Methodist streaming forward to make Faith and Life commitments. The morning (9:30 and 11:00) was filled with toe-tappin music – watch the video here of...
Community,
Hope,
Just These Lines,
Believe
1st Sunday of Christmas Just these lines, my friends … … to say that it is hard to believe we have entered Christmas week… the excitement is high! I hope God brings joy and comfort to you in this season. There are a few wonderful things I’d like to mention about the last few days when it comes to Matthews...
Hope,
Just These Lines,
Worship,
Come Down
4th Sunday of Advent Just these lines, my friends … … to say that there are so many wonderful things from this past week: United Youth Basketball cranking up all week: 25 teams and nearly 250 young people are involved! Thank you, Rob Hunter. Staff Community Christmas Party and pajama packing on Wednesday: I love our staff community so much....
Gratitude,
Hope,
Inspirational,
Just These Lines,
Service,
Thankful,
Practical Tips for Advent
3rd Sunday of Advent Just these lines, my friends … … to say that there were two things I hope you were able to see this past Sunday. First of all, I wish you could have seen our hallways lined with gifts from the Angel Tree. Then all our volunteers, led by Elizabeth Wetmore, getting them ready to be picked...
Community,
Generosity,
Global Impact,
Hope,
Just These Lines,
Thankful,
Moved by the Music
2nd Sunday of Advent Just these lines, my friends … … to say that it was the first time in the nearly 40 years of marriage that we didn’t have one of our kids home with us for Thanksgiving. So, we invited Margie Vanasek and our Habitat family Marie, Celestin, John and Prince and had a splendid day of thanksgiving!...
Gratitude,
Hope,
Inspirational,
Just These Lines,
Thankful,
Worship,
I Hope Tomorrow
1st Sunday of Advent Just these lines, my friends … … to say that I hope you’ll take the time to watch our final worship service in the Engage worship series of the fall season. You don’t want to miss the short music video I shared at the end of my sermon titled, The Thanksgiving Song and my annual listing...
Committment,
Generosity,
Gratitude,
Hope,
Inspirational,
Just These Lines,
Worship,
The Pivot
Christ the King Sunday Just these lines, my friends … … to say what a marvelous Joash Chest Sunday. Just being connected in one worship service meant so much. Leslee Mabee sent me a note with the following: I was so very moved by all that occurred during Sunday’s service and the feeling of awe and inspiration that continues to...
