Travel Ministry

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Taking You New Places

Explore our region with others from our community through intermittent travel opportunities, unique trips and fun social outings. Matthews UMC Travel Ministry connects you with new experiences. Invite a neighbor or meet new friends on the excursion!

Upcoming Day Trips

"Not Just Another Love Story" at NarroWay Theatre - Saturday, August 1 - bus leaves church at 10:45 am & returns at 3:30 pm
Laugh and cry with America's greatest generation and remember the days of World War II.

This original dinner theater show is nostalgic, patriotic and fun. Cost $51.95

Menu
· Chicken Fried Steak with Sawmill Gravy
· Hand-Whipped Mashed Potatoes
· Aunt Thelma's Southern Succotash
· Flaky Buttermilk Biscuit
· Momma's Cherry Pie

From the moment you arrive, you'll step back in time--enjoying a 1940's homestyle meal before the story unfolds on stage through:

  • Beloved 1940's music
  • Authentic radio voiceovers
  • Powerful, historically grounded wartime moments
  • A deeply moving story of love, sacrifice, and redemption

At its heart, this is more than history--it's a story that reflects timeless truth. Inspired by the biblical story of Hosea and set against the backdrop of WWII, it brings together faith and history in a way that's both meaningful and easy to connect with. This is the kind of experience many are looking for wholesome, high-quality entertainment you can trust, a meaningful way to connect generations, and a chance to feel, reflect, and remember together. It's not just something to watch--it's something you'll carry with you long after the final scene.

Register Here.

Keep an eye out for new trips coming soon!

To find out more about this group or to join in the existing gatherings, please contact Kim Layton at 704-815-1913.