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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...
Choices,
Hope,
Inspirational,
Just These Lines,
Support,
Thankful,
United Kids,
Hurry Sickness
4th Sunday after Pentecost/June 24, 2020 Just These Lines, My Friends… … to say that the entire Wilson tribe (all 10 of us, plus my sister and her daughter) is gathering this week in Blowing Rock. Some of you may not have heard or even remember the story I told last year about our family going on a week-long (Saturday...
Community,
Generosity,
Global Impact,
Just These Lines,
Support,
Thankful,
Worship,
Juneteenth and Father’s Day
3rd Sunday after Pentecost/Father’s Day/June 17, 2020 Just these lines, my friends … … to say that I hope you were able to be with us this past Sunday, June 14. My sermon was on being patient with God. You can listen to the powerful prayers, wonderful music and watch the sermon here. If you missed last night’s conversation with pastors...
Community,
Growth,
Inspirational,
Just These Lines,
Service,
Support,
Thankful,
Worship,
Shifting Gears
2nd Sunday after Pentecost/June 10, 2020 Just these lines, my friends … … to say that hundreds of people gathered Sunday afternoon on the Matthews Town Hall to share a message of solidarity against racism in the aftermath of the death of George Floyd. A number of town leaders spoke, including Pastor and Councilman Rev. Larry Whitley, our very own...
Community,
Generosity,
Gratitude,
Hope,
Inspirational,
Just These Lines,
Thankful,
Worship,
Pentecostal Explosion
Day of Pentecost/May 27, 2020 Just these lines, my friends … … to say that Pastor’s Paul message from Sunday was just tremendous. Here are a couple of quotes that just stopped me in my tracks: I have also witnessed how this same virus pulls us apart. I see it in the “Run and Grab” competition for scarce products, hoarding...
Blessing,
Inspirational,
Just These Lines,
Support,
Thankful,
Worship,
Moms Vs. Avengers
5th Sunday of Easter/Mother’s Day/May 6, 2020 Just these lines, my friends … … to say that it was so special celebrating Holy Communion with you this past Sunday. Although we were not together in person, this mysterious sacrament joined us in spirit with our Lord and with each other. If you missed the worship service, you can watch here: 9:30 contemporary...
Community,
Hope,
Just These Lines,
Support,
Thankful,
We Are Matthews,
Worship,
Town Hall Tonight & Thoughts on Re-Opening
4th Sunday of Easter/April 29, 2020 Just these lines, my friends … … to say that I hope you’ve had a chance to listen to Pastor Paul’s message from Sunday (April 26)? It was outstanding. And how about all those wonderful musicians we have in the life of our church! We are so fortunate. You can watch Sunday’s service here:...
Blessing,
Change,
Community,
Generosity,
Gratitude,
Hope,
Inspirational,
Invitation,
Just These Lines,
Prayer,
Support,
Thankful,
Hope, Light & Love
Easter/April 8, 2020 Just these lines, my friends … … to say that I really miss you. I so miss being with you on Sundays (face-to-face). It’s strange – when I gather with our pastors and musicians (no more than 10) on Sunday in our expansive Sanctuary to do our livestream worship service, we still do feel the presence of...
Committment,
Community,
Hope,
Inspirational,
Just These Lines,
Thankful,
Worship,
Celebrating Presence
3rd Sunday in Lent/March 11, 2020 Just these lines, my friends…. … to say that I’m delighted to share with you that the following persons joined our transforming church community this past Sunday: Don and Deborah Morrison, Mike and Molly Butts, Maureen Laurer, Colleen Puceta, John, Judy and Jimmy Desmedt, Byard Bost, Duayal and Nanda Jayaseelen (Madeleine Grace), Gayle Kiser...
