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Just These Lines,
Summer Youth Recap
11th Sunday after Pentecost Just these lines, my friends … … to remind you that Pastor Chuck is taking a few weeks of rest and renewal and will return on September 6. Read the FAQ about his time away. Be sure to join us for worship every Sunday morning in person, live online when you are traveling, or throughout the...
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Find Your Place
10th Sunday after Pentecost Just these lines, my friends … … to remind you that Pastor Chuck is taking a few weeks of rest and renewal and will return on September 6. Read the FAQ about his time away. You are in the best of hands with our pastors, Paul, Corey, Roldan and Jenny. Be sure to join us for worship every Sunday...
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Vacation Bible School Recap
9th Sunday after Pentecost Just these lines, my friends … … to remind you that Pastor Chuck is taking a few weeks of rest and renewal and will return on September 6. Read the FAQ about his time away. You are in the best of hands with our pastors, Paul, Corey, Roldan and Jenny. Be sure to join us for...
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A Night on Broadway Recap
8th Sunday after Pentecost Just these lines, my friends … … to remind you that I’m taking a few weeks of rest and renewal and will return on September 6. Read the FAQ about my time away. You are in the best of hands with our pastors, Paul, Corey, Roldan and Jenny. Be sure to join us for worship every...
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Rainbow Express Camp Recap
7th Sunday after Pentecost Just these lines, my friends … … to remind you that I’m taking a few weeks of rest and renewal. It will be a time away from the daily ministry of Matthews United Methodist, enabling me to return on September 6 with renewed clarity and energy for the long haul of ministry. I’m profoundly grateful for...
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Grace In Every Moment
6th Sunday after Pentecost Just these lines, my friends … … to say that have I told you lately how much I love being your pastor. For me, my gratitude was so deep and immense as I listened to beautiful congregational singing, anthems, special songs, prayers, the reading of Holy Scripture, ushers and greeters offering warmth and hospitality, and then...
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The Day Democracy Died
4th Sunday after Pentecost | July 3, 2022Just these lines, my friends …… to say what a wonderful day among the people of Matthews United Methodist. All morning long, our music was transcendent. At the 9:30 hour, we experienced the beautiful baptism of Ruth Isla Mitchum, daughter of Mark and Amelia Mitchum. If you missed being with us, I hope you’ll take the time...
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The Original Six-Word Story
3rd Sunday after Pentecost Just these lines, my friends … … to say thank you for your presence in worship this past Sunday. My dear friend, Rev. Luke Maybry was not able to preach due to the death of his mother early on Sunday morning in Spartanburg, but we were fortunate to have Rev. Lisa McLennan, the new Dean of...
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Father’s Day & Professor Wilson
3rd Sunday after Pentecost Just these lines, my friends … … to say it is always special to see new people joining our transforming community. On Sunday a wonderful group of folks joined us in our calling to make God’s love real to all. Join me in welcoming Richard/Terri McCoy, Brittain/ David Storey (Eliza & Liam), Laurence/Patricia Bivens, Fred/Montez Ashford,...
