Just These Lines Pastor Blog

2nd Sunday in Lent Just these lines, my friends … … to say that we launched our 2024 Lenten series, Embracing Disabilities: Creating an EVERYBODY Mentality. I do hope you are participating at every level: Wednesday Dinners and/or Study (launching tonight), making Music Together special event (last day to register), daily devotionals (printed copy or PDF), Sunday Morning Groups (curriculum...

1st Sunday in Lent Just these lines, my friends … … to say that our Global Impact Commitment Sunday (2/11) with you was such a joy. Our music and worship were so uplifting (hear the offertory hymn here) and Liz Clasen-Kelly was a gift. Liz is the CEO of A Roof Above and one of the brightest lights in our...

Transfiguration Sunday Just these lines, my friends … … to say that Karen and I will make our way home to NC on Friday, February 9. We are so excited about being back with you after our special time with family in Southern California. We gathered to remember and celebrate Karen’s father, Bill Payne, who entered life eternal near the...

5th Sunday after the Epiphany Just these lines, my friends … … to say that Karen and I are away for twelve days with our family in Southern California. Our family is gathering for several days to remember and celebrate Karen’s father, Bill Payne, who entered life eternal near the end of October 2023. Karen and her sister have been...

4th Sunday after the Epiphany Just these lines, my friends … … to say that what a special week: small group studies, Room In The Inn, Bingo Night, Youth basketball filling up the Gym on Friday & Saturday, and, of course, Sunday worship and celebrating our Scouts. All of these are opportunities for you to make connections. Remember … is...

2nd Sunday after the Epiphany Just these lines, my friends … … to say that I’m still reveling in our time of worship on Sunday (1/14). How about our Sanctuary Choir and Libby Preble! Remarkable! Exceptional! They took my breath away! A very special thank you to all our deeply committed people who make up our music and arts community....

1st Sunday after the Epiphany | Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend Just these lines, my friends … … to say that in case you missed being with us on Sunday in worship, I hope you’ll take the time to worship with us by clicking here. I think it will give you insight to the note I share below. The note...

Epiphany Sunday Just these lines, my friends … … to say that I hope you were able to worship with us this past Sunday. The music was beautiful, and Pastor Corey was deeply inspiring with her message. If you missed it, you can worship with us by clicking here. As we’ve begun the New Year having experienced an inspiring Advent Season...

1st Sunday after Christmas Day Just these lines, my friends … … to say that I hope you take a minute and read below about our financial update and current financial position as of December 28. My heart is bursting with joy and wonder as I reflect on our 2023 Christmas Eve at Matthews United Methodist. We had over 2600...