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The Sweet Sound of Music

12th Sunday after Pentecost Just these lines, my friends … We are looking forward to having Pastor Chuck return from his time of rest & renewal (read FAQ) on Tuesday, September 6. Be sure to join in worship every Sunday morning in person, live online when you are traveling, or throughout the week on our youtube.com/matthewsumc channel. Ministry Made Possible by Your...
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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...