Monthly Archives: April 2025

Celebrating the Life of Patricia “Patsy” Reeves

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Our dear friend and member, Patricia Estill Browning Reeves, passed into eternal life on April 3, 2025. Born in January 1931, Patsy grew up in Handley, graduated from Polytechnic High School, and attended Texas Christian University.

Patsy was known for her joyful spirit, deep love for her family, and gift for hospitality. She found happiness in gathering loved ones around her table, exploring the world—especially Italy—and creating lasting memories with those she cherished most. To her family, she was affectionately known as “Granner,” a name that reflected her boundless love and gentle heart.

A Celebration of Life will be held at

St. Matthew United Methodist Church
2414 Hitson Lane, Fort Worth, TX
Saturday, May 3, 2025, at 11:00 a.m.

Patsy embraced the tradition of wearing white to funerals. Guests are invited to honor her by wearing white or light colors.

Due to the church also serving as a polling location that day, we kindly ask all guests to use the south parking lot.

For more information, please visit: Patricia Reeves Obituary

They Did Not Cease – Livestream

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Watch the full service on our YouTube channel by clicking here.

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Acts 5:27-42 New International Version

27 The apostles were brought in and made to appear before the Sanhedrin to be questioned by the high priest. 28 “We gave you strict orders not to teach in this name,” he said. “Yet you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching and are determined to make us guilty of this man’s blood.”

29 Peter and the other apostles replied: “We must obey God rather than human beings! 30 The God of our ancestors raised Jesus from the dead—whom you killed by hanging him on a cross. 31 God exalted him to his own right hand as Prince and Savior that he might bring Israel to repentance and forgive their sins. 32 We are witnesses of these things, and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey him.”

33 When they heard this, they were furious and wanted to put them to death. 34 But a Pharisee named Gamaliel, a teacher of the law, who was honored by all the people, stood up in the Sanhedrin and ordered that the men be put outside for a little while. 35 Then he addressed the Sanhedrin: “Men of Israel, consider carefully what you intend to do to these men. 36 Some time ago Theudas appeared, claiming to be somebody, and about four hundred men rallied to him. He was killed, all his followers were dispersed, and it all came to nothing. 37 After him, Judas the Galilean appeared in the days of the census and led a band of people in revolt. He too was killed, and all his followers were scattered. 38 Therefore, in the present case I advise you: Leave these men alone! Let them go! For if their purpose or activity is of human origin, it will fail. 39 But if it is from God, you will not be able to stop these men; you will only find yourselves fighting against God.”

40 His speech persuaded them. They called the apostles in and had them flogged. Then they ordered them not to speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go.

41 The apostles left the Sanhedrin, rejoicing because they had been counted worthy of suffering disgrace for the Name. 42 Day after day, in the temple courts and from house to house, they never stopped teaching and proclaiming the good news that Jesus is the Messiah.

Friday’s Word – “The Evidence is Everywhere”

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There is a lie which most people believe: that the burden of proof lies with Christians concerning their faith.

That just is not true.

The burden lies with those who do not believe.

They must fight the overwhelming evidence that Jesus is Lord, and He is raised from the dead.

Yes—I said evidence.

Take the resurrection.

Take that Shroud rolled up in a box in Turin, Italy.

Most people think it is controversial. Maybe real. Maybe not.

Sorry. The argument is over. Some 200 scientific tests point to authenticity. New X-ray testing places it at the time of Jesus.

And if it is real, Jesus is risen. If the Shroud is the real thing, Jesus is who Christians claim Him to be.

And are you aware that Jesus continues to appear to people—in NDEs—in other kinds of experiences?

Think about that.

Heidi Barr was a Jewish teen from a staunchly atheistic family. She was thrown from a horse, hit her head, and “died” for a short time.

Who did she see? Who was there to greet and love her?

Yes, Jesus.

Jesus is all over the place in religious experiences.

And when people see Him, He is always that person of power and authority—the one we call Lord.

You can believe what you want. But I want the truth.

And the truth is Jesus, crucified and risen.

Are you in for some pure fun? Come to our concert this Saturday, April 26.

A Night on Broadway.

The offering is for Eastside Ministries. Show at 6:00. Supper at 7:00.

Let our great singers lift your heart with songs you love.

Max’s Corner

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Closed with Hallelujah

For the first time ever, we closed our Easter service with Handel’s Hallelujah Chorus—and it both raised the roof and brought the house down. Our powerhouse choir did its job for both Good Friday and Easter Sunday. (And the piano/cello duet from Blake and Alex on Good Friday was beyond beautiful.)

What good meals we had on Thursday and Friday. All went well. We have been uplifted with the Spirit of our Lord.

And the Easter Season continues for six more Sundays, leading us all the way to Pentecost on June 8.

Discovering God Resumes

We skipped Easter Sunday, but we’re back on track this week. Members of this class are learning things most people do not know. We’re getting a deeper look at the world. This Sunday, one of the most unusual stories in my book. Starts at 9:45.

Breakfast this Sunday

Let’s face it: this breakfast time has become important. And it’s up to whoever will help this Sunday. I’ll bring donuts. Breakfast is at 10:30.

THE CONCERT

Saturday at 6:00 PM

Shannon and Julian take us to Broadway!

This Saturday evening will be a great one. Two of our best singers will bring us some of our best-loved songs—and a few surprises. The offering will go to Eastside Ministries, which is currently hurting for funds. Your gift will help feed a family in need.

We get to have fun and be our Lord’s helping hands at the same time. And we eat, too—spaghetti dinner at 7:00, right after the concert.

DON’T – FORGET – THE CONCERT!

My love to all of you.

God bless—MB

Mary’s Corner

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Greetings to all in the name of the risen Christ!

I will admit that Holy Week is not easy for me. Maundy Thursday and Good Friday services break my heart, and it does not get any easier year after year. Holy Week services—and especially the music—coupled with the number of church members who have passed away in the last two months (and in the last several years), have brought a great deal of grief into my heart over these last ten days.

Grief is an odd companion, coming in wave upon wave across one’s heart. Reliving the last days of the life of Jesus creates this kind of grief in me every year. And yet, Holy Week is the most spiritual time of the year for me. I tend to lean in toward God during the forty days of Lent, and especially in the last seven days leading to Easter.

After every Easter, I pray for a continuation of the intimacy I find during Lent and Holy Week. I am praying for all of us to be reminded EVERY DAY that we are Easter People.

Don’t forget our Saturday night concert, April 26th—music at 6:00 PM and a lovely spaghetti dinner provided by the Kitchen Crew at 7:00 PM. All proceeds will go to Eastside Ministries.

Blessings and love to all,

Mary