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Community,
Generosity,
Global Impact,
Hope,
Inspirational,
Just These Lines,
Worship,
It All Depends On What You’re Listening For
1st Sunday of Christmas | December 23, 2020 Just these lines, my friends … … to say that I hope you were able to join us for the 4th Sunday of Advent worship. We dived into our final mood of Christmas, Christmas Ambiguity. Our Advent worship was filled with inspiring prayers and beautiful music. If you missed it, you can...
Just These Lines,
The Tension Between the Already & the Not Yet
4th Sunday of Advent | December 16, 2020 Just these lines, my friends … … to say say that this past Sunday we had some laughter from Perelandra in worship. If you were not able to be with us, you can watch here. Please be sure to check out the magnificent music piece by members of the Worship and Arts Ministry...
Community,
Global Impact,
Growth,
Hope,
Just These Lines,
Thankful,
Worship,
There Can Be Meaning Without Things Making Sense
3rd Sunday of Advent | December 9, 2020 Just these lines, my friends … … to say that Karen and I are so enjoying the Advent study we are leading on the Many Moods of Christmas. We’ve got a wonderful group of participants in our small group. Last night, one of our participants said, “Small groups are an essential part...
Community,
Global Impact,
Inspirational,
Invitation,
Just These Lines,
We Are Matthews,
Advent Takes Us By Surprise & MUMC Community Update
Second Sunday of Advent | December 2, 2020 Just these lines, my friends … … to say that Thanksgiving 2020 felt different for the Wilson family. Every year for nearly 40 years, Karen and I have invited friends and family to sit at the table with us. We have shared the feast, prayed prayers of gratitude, read scripture and told stories....
Blessing,
Committment,
Generosity,
Gratitude,
Just These Lines,
Thankful,
I Hope Tomorrow…
1st Sunday of Advent | November 25, 2020 Just these lines, my friends … … to say that we have had some special days around here since we last communicated, beginning Thursday night with a wonderful, creative, imaginative celebration of Rainbow Express Ministries. The benefit raised thousands of dollars to serve persons with and without disabilities. Rainbow is dramatically affecting...
Community,
Generosity,
Gratitude,
Hope,
Inspirational,
Just These Lines,
Prayer,
Worship,
The Storm on the Lake
Christ the King Sunday | November 18, 2020 Just these lines, my friends … … to say that I hope you had the opportunity to view one of our worship services on Sunday. This was our final service/sermon in the series Onward Together … with Love. If you missed it, you can watch here. Be sure to watch it all...
Community,
Generosity,
Global Impact,
Gratitude,
Inspirational,
Just These Lines,
Service,
Thankful,
Worship,
Something to Sow
24th Sunday after Pentecost | Joash Chest Commitment Sunday | November 11, 2020 Just these lines, my friends … … to say that I don’t think I’ve shared with you our wonderful short film, Grateful Hearts. It is filled with stories of grateful people and their giving through our Matthews United Methodist Endowment. Watch the video by clicking on here, and...
Community,
Gratitude,
Hope,
Inspirational,
Just These Lines,
Prayer,
Worship,
Election 2020 & Generosity
23rd Sunday after Pentecost in Ordinary Time | November 4, 2020 Just these lines, my friends … … to say thank you for the many of you who came by the church on Sunday for our drive-in Holy Communion. It was so good to see you and tell you how much we love and miss you. These connections mean so...
Generosity,
Gratitude,
Inspirational,
Just These Lines,
Worship,
Generosity & Fake Emails
22nd Sunday after Pentecost in Ordinary Time | All Saints Day | October 28, 2020 Just these lines, my friends … … to say thanks be to God for the following persons who have committed to sharing the adventure of deepening their relationship with Matthews United Methodist (MUMC) through membership: Larry & Melinda Jones (grandparents of the incomparable Hunter Adcock)...
