Outside the Box: Blessed by Those Before Us!

Dear Fellow Ministers,

I am so thankful for the generational ministry of Matthews UMC! This church has a strong gift of people in each generation, and we get to learn from each other. Far too often, people tend to trend towards churches based on a certain age group. I’ve heard these called “cut flower churches” because they look pretty for a little while, but when they need the roots and strength of others, it is hard to exist. This church is STRONG in ministry to all ages. Thank you for seeing the necessity of all ages being represented.

This Sunday, we will be led in worship by Pastor Corey Milliet, our Director of Age-Level Ministries. She will be preaching on Ephesians 2:7-10. Please read through this scripture as God forms a sermon in us. You can view my weekly video which includes an interview (Peabody Award Caliber) with Pastor Corey. We have English-speaking worship at 8:15, 9:30, and 11 am. We have Spanish-speaking worship at 12:30 pm, and Youth Worship at 6 pm. You are ALWAYS welcome!

I hope you were able to participate in worship in person or online on Sunday. I routinely hear people talk about the quality of music at our church, and Sunday was no exception. The Praise Team and the Sanctuary Choir were their usual amazing selves, and our own Janice Magnum arranged a beautiful song by Mark Miller for the Flute Choir. We are, indeed, blessed by gifted persons!

View and share this link to our 9:30 and 11:00 am streams on YouTube as a way to invite someone to worship.

Each week through August 9, we have persons sharing an “Experience of the Holy Spirit.” This last Sunday, we were blessed to hear Pastor Judi Hunt share about her experience with Disciple Bible Study as we recognized graduates from Disciple I, II, and III.

I look forward to being in ministry with you this week!

In Christ’s Service,
David

Did you know that MUMC has hosted Room In The Inn (RITI) since the program launched in Charlotte 30 years ago? Over the 30 seasons, MUMC has served 7,000+ guests on Thursday evenings from December to March, providing hot meals, hot showers, breakfasts, sack lunches, and clothing. Thank you to the core volunteer team who ensure guests are shown the love of Jesus Christ while on our campus, and thank you, church, for supporting Global Impact and this Roof Above partnership.

RITI leader/champion Mike Mattes, former leader Kevin Halstead, & volunteers who have served over 20 years – Beth Merchant, Marge Averill, Eric Rispoli & Jill Halstead.

Did you know the MUMC United Women in Faith Second Annual Tea evolved from a collaboration of the three unit circles to create delightful décor, delicious food, a variety of teas, and stimulating intergenerational conversation, all enhanced by the soothing background music provided by our MUMC Flute Choir? Learn about Delia Lemmond Circle, Servant’s Heart and Selah Rising!

Did you know that 175 people attended the Bach Charlotte concert at MUMC on Friday? The presentation featured a hymn sing-along to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary.

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