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The Fragrance of God’s Love
3rd Sunday after the Epiphany Just these lines, my friends … … to say that Sunday morning (1/15) at Matthews United Methodist (MUMC) was filled with awe and wonder. We had beautiful music with trombones and piano from Wes Broome, Steven Beaver, and Kathy White, powerful singing from John Woodall, Maggie Fraser and guest vocalist, Brett Axell. We heard Tomorrow...
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When Justice & Moderation Collide
2nd Sunday after the Epiphany Just these lines, my friends … … to say Sunday was a wonderful day. Thank you to Pastor Corey for her sermon on Sunday. It is one of the finest New Year sermons you’ll ever hear. If you missed her excellent message, you can view it here. During the 9:30 hour for the Homebuilder’s Sunday...
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God Makes All Things New
Baptism of the Lord Just these lines, my friends … …to say that we gathered for worship this Sunday in the Gym due to our broken water pipes in the Sanctuary. Pastor Paul preached a memorable message about the Wise Men. You can view it here. At the time of this writing, we are set to return to the Sanctuary...
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Christmas Comes
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT Due to recent damage caused by broken water pipes in the Sanctuary area, our Blended One Worship Service at 10:30 am and CCH Service at 12:30 pm on Sunday, January 1 will be held in The Gym. New Year’s Day | Epiphany Sunday Just these lines, my friends … … to say that I hope you’ll take the time...
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O Holy Night
Christmas Day Just these lines, my friends … … to say that I simply cannot get enough of watching our children tell the story of the first Christmas. Thank you, Alix Arndt, Pastor Corey, Meranda Turner and a host of others in our age-level ministries that help to make this happen year after year after year. If you missed being...
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A Future Worth Believing In
4th Sunday of Advent Just these lines, my friends … … to say that the past week has been filled with amazement: MUMC elves delivering candy to our shut-ins. The Melody Makers concert on December 6 to nearly a full house. You can watch here. We had guests from all over the region. One person said, “Such a great use...
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Round John Virgin
3rd Sunday of Advent Just these lines, my friends … … to say that Pastor Paul and our many worship leaders launched us into the second Sunday of our Advent season on December 4. It was a powerful day. I was away participating in a wedding in Marietta, GA, but I’ve already watched our Children’s Chime Choir, heart-stopping music, flute...
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God in Lowliness
2nd Sunday of Advent Just these lines, my friends … … to say that Sunday was a wondrous day to enter into the holy season of Advent, our time of longing and anticipation for the child born in Bethlehem. If you were traveling and missed being with us, worship online here. I do hope you enjoyed special moments around your Thanksgiving table this...
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When Will Jesus Come?
1st Sunday of Advent Just these lines, my friends … … to say that I’m hopeful you’ll read this note before Thanksgiving Day. If so, may I be the first to wish you a blessed Thanksgiving 2022. Sunday was a wonderful day of worship. The handbells at 8:15 and 11:00 were glorious. The Praise Band was so on it at 9:30. I...
