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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...
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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...
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All In Together

25th Sunday after Pentecost | Joash Chest Sunday Just these lines, my friends … … to say that I cannot believe Advent (November 28) is just around the corner! In a few weeks we will once again anticipate the celebration of Christ’s birth among us. This year will be especially meaningful because we were unable to worship together in-person last...
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A Good Investment

24th Sunday after Pentecost | All Saints Sunday Just these lines, my friends … … to say that a lot has been going on this past week: people on a work and repair mission in Newnan, GA; men serving at the Charlotte Rescue Mission; Super-Hero Family Night on Friday; Administrative Council leaders participating in the Racial Wealth Gap Simulation designed...
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Practicing for Heaven

23th Sunday after Pentecost Just these lines, my friends … … to say that it was a good day across the life of our church this past Sunday: music by our Sanctuary Choir, John Woodall and our Praise Band, Woodwind Ensemble, Kathy White, a witness from Becky Yates, the reading of God’s word by Joe Robinson and Wes Broome, Amy...
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Life

21th Sunday after Pentecost Just these lines, my friends … … to say how grateful I was to see so many of you on Sunday. The day began with powerful worship services including Cherub and Children’s Choirs and the receiving of the following new members to Matthews United Methodist (MUMC): Gary/Gail Burris, Jim/Lee Cornell, Jody/Karla Jennings (Graham). How thrilling when new...
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The Twisties

19th Sunday after Pentecost Just these lines, my friends … … to say that this Sunday, October 3 is our annual United Youth Sunday. If you will, please make every effort you can to be present in our Sanctuary to support these wonderful young people. They need us now more than ever! It’s been a full week around Matthews United...
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You’re Blessed…

17th Sunday after Pentecost Just these lines, my friends … … to say that we are off to a wonderful return to our 8:15 worship service each Sunday. I was so pleased with the number of people making the effort to return to the Sanctuary for worship.  And how about that turnout by our Sanctuary Choir to welcome the return...
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Taking the Bible Seriously

14th Sunday after Pentecost Just these lines, my friends … … to say what a remarkable weekend: volunteers with Home2Home Ministry driving all over the area picking up and delivering furniture; vaccines being administered at our vaccination clinic; youth kicking off the United Youth season; families with small children gathering for fun and community; folks from several Matthews’ churches gathering...