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Community,
Inspirational,
Just These Lines,
Support,
Parenting: Circus or Theater
The 14th Sunday after Pentecost in Ordinary Time/Labor Day Sunday/September 2, 2020 Just these lines, my friends … … to say that Sunday was a wonderful day in worship. Since I’m in quarantine (taking precautions), I participated online and loved it. No, it’s not like being present in our sanctuary, but I’m thankful for the connection it allows us to...
Hope,
Inspirational,
Just These Lines,
Support,
Worship,
Remain Confident
13th Sunday after Pentecost in Ordinary Time/August 26, 2020 Just these lines, my friends … … to say the Wilson family has had a doozy of a week. Last week Karen’s sister, an Acute Myeloid Leukemia survivor, was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease that is destroying her muscles. Then Saturday evening Karen’s father fell, broke his arm and nose and...
Blessing,
Gratitude,
Hope,
Inspirational,
Just These Lines,
Worship,
Mercies in Disguise
12th Sunday after Pentecost in Ordinary Time/August 19, 2020 Just these lines, my friends … … to say that Karen and I have returned from our road trip adventure to and from Shawnee, KS. We got Karen’s mother all moved and returned with a bunch of her beautiful things. You would have loved watching us bounce down the freeway in...
Community,
Generosity,
Global Impact,
Hope,
Inspirational,
Just These Lines,
Worship,
A Common Theme in Scripture
10th Sunday after Pentecost/Ordinary Time/August 5, 2020 Just these lines, my friends … … to say Karen and I are on our way to Shawnee, KS where we will be moving her mother into full nursing care. I know it will be difficult and unsettling, but it is the right thing to do. As I write (Monday), we’re in Paducah,...
Community,
Hope,
Inspirational,
Just These Lines,
Prayer,
Support,
Worship,
Youth,
Graduation Sunday – Passing the Baton
9th Sunday after Pentecost/Graduation Sunday July 29, 2020 … to say that we’ve been at this virtual thing for 20 Sundays now. Who could have imagined? I am wildly grateful for all who are creatively putting together connections for us: Zoom book studies, Zoom Sunday School classes, online Town Halls (Watch July 27 Event!), drive-in movie nights, Sunday worship and...
Community,
Hope,
Inspirational,
Just These Lines,
Support,
United Kids,
We Are Matthews,
How Long, Oh Lord?
7th Sunday after Pentecost/July 22, 2020 Just these lines, my friends … … to say that I had the great privilege of officiating two Memorial Services this week. First of all, I traveled to the beautiful Western North Carolina Veteran’s Cemetery in Black Mountain on Friday, July 17, to officiate at the Memorial Service of Dr. Joel Vickers. The service...
Community,
Global Impact,
Hope,
Inspirational,
Just These Lines,
Support,
John Wesley & The Washington Post
7th Sunday after Pentecost/July 15, 2020 Just these lines, my friends … … to say that we are right in the middle of one of our great summertime rituals, Rainbow Express Camp. This year it looks different (virtual), but nonetheless is filled with beaming campers and energy-filled volunteers. What a week! You’ll get to hear from a few of them...
Community,
Gratitude,
Hope,
Inspirational,
Just These Lines,
Thankful,
Worship,
Thankful in the Tough Times
6th Sunday after Pentecost/July 8, 2020 Just these lines, my friends … … to say I hope you’ve had the opportunity to view the wonderful GodStory from Lauren Smith. We shared it in worship on Sunday, July 5 for the first time. Lauren and her husband John have three children: Jackson and twins, Evan and Brady. They have been a part...
Hope,
Inspirational,
Just These Lines,
An Anthem with a Question
5th Sunday after Pentecost/July 1, 2020 Just these lines, my friends … … to say the Wilson family enjoyed some days together in the lovely mountain town of Blowing Rock. You can watch here a short video of me reading the book, Lola Dutch, I Love You So Much to my granddaughter Lola. I can’t begin to say “thank you”...
