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Jesus is Coming

16th Sunday after Pentecost Just these lines, my friends … … to say that our Sunday (9/10) was a special one: Family Worship in the Gym (I heard there was quite a kazoo band on hand), the balcony presence of Stumptown Brass, the powerful music of our Praise Team, Kathy White on the organ after a time of vacation, the...
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No More Distractions

15th Sunday after Pentecost Just these lines, my friends … … to say thank you to Pastor Paul, Pastor Jenny, and all our staff community as well as our many volunteers in their excellent leadership in worship on Labor Day Weekend Sunday. If you missed being in worship or Pastor Paul’s message, you can click here to view one of...
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A Lover’s Quarrel

14th Sunday after Pentecost Just these lines, my friends … … to say that Sunday was such a special day: music that moves me week after week (I simply cannot get enough of it), the sacred baptismal renewal for Johnny Clevers, all the students and teachers with the blessing of the backpacks, and Pastor Corey’s outstanding message. My Lord, what...
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Back to School Prayer

13th Sunday after Pentecost Just these lines, my friends … … to say to all students & educators, bring your school bags or backpacks to worship with you this Sunday. We want to begin the new school year with a special blessing & prayer. Sunday was such a special day in so many ways: celebrating the remarkable work and service...
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The Power of Powerlessness

12th Sunday after Pentecost Just these lines, my friends … … to say that I hope to see you at Hug-A-Cop this Saturday (4:00-7:00 at Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church, 381 Crestdale Rd, Matthews). It’s a no-charge, come & go event, and we’ll enjoy food & fellowship with our friends at Mt Moriah while expressing gratitude to first responders. I...
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Healing the Inner Sickness

11th Sunday after Pentecost Just these lines, my friends … … to say that, if you missed worship this past Sunday, I hope you’ll take the time to worship & hear Pastor Paul’s powerful sermon, The Control Freak from our High Maintenance Relationships series. Karen and I were away in the mountains and were able to participate online, as we...
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True Patience

10th Sunday after Pentecost Just these lines, my friends … … to say that Friday brought the conclusion of 33 Days of AMAZING – Music & Arts Camp, Rainbow Express Camp and Vacation Bible School – all with nearly 500 campers and 350 volunteers. Just AMAZING! Here are some moments captured at VBS. If you were unable to worship with...
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Aging

9th Sunday after Pentecost Just these lines, my friends… … to say that it is another wild, crazy, wonderful week at Matthews United Methodist (MUMC). It is Vacation Bible School week! I hope you were able to worship with us on Sunday! If you missed it, you can worship here & hear beautiful prayers, inspiring music and Pastor Corey’s sermon,...
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Singed by the Heat

8th Sunday after Pentecost Just these lines, my friends … … to say that if you missed Pastor Paul’s sermon, The Competitor, from our High Maintenance Relationship summer series, you may click here to worship. You’ll also get to hear our guest pianist, Will Thames, who shared his musical talents in all morning services, including his own arrangement of Softly...