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A Prayer for These Unsettled Times
4th Sunday in Lent/March 18, 2020 Just these lines, my friends … … to say that a common comment I have seen in the media and on social over the past few days has been “church is canceled.” I want to reassure you that while we have suspended in-person gatherings and services for some days, church has NOT been canceled....
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High Steppin’ & Preparations for the Coronavirus
2nd Sunday in Lent/March 4, 2020 Just these lines, my friends … … to say that Lent is upon us! I love this holy season. I delight in seeing the purple paraments appear in the Sanctuary. I feel grounded witnessing spiritual practices going on in our classrooms and worship spaces. Every week around Matthews United Methodist (MUMC) seems to be...
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Pondering
Epiphany Sunday/January 1, 2020 Just these lines, my friends … … to say Merry Christmas. According to the church liturgical calendar the season of Christmas is here. Joy has come. May you have 12 full days of goodness and laughter. Don’t rush onward. Make space. Allow yourself time to give to things that are a delight (and naps count!). Jesus...
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Wonder Woman
19th Sunday after Pentecost in Ordinary Time/October 16, 2019 Just these lines, my friends … … to say thank you to Pastor Paul for such a good word about the 7th fruit of the Holy Spirit, self-control. If you missed his powerful message in our Spirited Life series, I hope you’ll watch here. I was visiting with someone the other...
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Top Ten Tips About Work
12th Sunday after Pentecost in Ordinary Time/August 28, 2019 Just these lines, my friends … … to say that we launched our worship series on The Spirited Life. It was a glorious Sunday of beautiful, spirited music, uplifting prayers and so much more. (Watch here!) By the way…just a reminder that we are working our way through The Spirited Life (the Apostle Paul’s description of the...
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Life, Love & Baseball
7th Sunday after Pentecost in Ordinary Time/July 24, 2019 Just these lines, my friends … … to say what a great day of worship this past Sunday (July 21) at Matthews United Methodist: Matthews Brass at 8:15 and 11:00 (Wonderful!); baptisms at 9:30 and 11:00; new members joining at 11:00; and celebrating the 100th birthday of Mary Healy. You can...
