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7th Sunday after Pentecost/July 22, 2020 Just these lines, my friends … … to say that I had the great privilege of officiating two Memorial Services this week. First of all, I traveled to the beautiful Western North Carolina Veteran’s Cemetery in Black Mountain on Friday, July 17, to officiate at the Memorial Service of Dr. Joel Vickers. The service...
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John Wesley & The Washington Post
7th Sunday after Pentecost/July 15, 2020 Just these lines, my friends … … to say that we are right in the middle of one of our great summertime rituals, Rainbow Express Camp. This year it looks different (virtual), but nonetheless is filled with beaming campers and energy-filled volunteers. What a week! You’ll get to hear from a few of them...
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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...
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An Anthem with a Question
5th Sunday after Pentecost/July 1, 2020 Just these lines, my friends … … to say the Wilson family enjoyed some days together in the lovely mountain town of Blowing Rock. You can watch here a short video of me reading the book, Lola Dutch, I Love You So Much to my granddaughter Lola. I can’t begin to say “thank you”...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Listen, Lament, Learn & Love
Trinity Sunday/June 3, 2020 Just these lines, my friends … … to say that the murder of George Floyd, following a long list of unjust deaths of so many black women and men, rips back the veil yet again – assuring us that racism, our malignant cancer, remains powerful and deadly. In our Sunday, May 31 reading of Acts 2,...
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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...
