Let It Be, Saint Matthew! Whisper words of wisdom and let it be.

Blessings and peace to all in the name of Jesus Christ. I am thoroughly enjoying finding these secular songs that carry a gospel message—and even more, I’m enjoying hearing you sing them! What a wonderful time we had on Sunday, seeing your faces light up as you sang Let It Be. We’ll have more Sundays like this because I’ve gathered an entire list of songs with powerful gospel truths, even if they aren’t traditional hymns. Lessons from the gospel about obedience are not always easy to preach or to hear, but pairing them with good music helps those lessons settle in our hearts. Thank you for your joyful participation!

This Saturday, October 25 at 6 p.m., we will host the All People’s Church Choir as they perform the musical Lazarus. Dinner will be served immediately after the performance. Please join us if you can—and if you’re able to help with setup, cleanup, or by bringing desserts, your help will be greatly appreciated.

I leave you with the words of Jesus and the strategy of Moses. From Luke 6: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you. Do good and lend without expecting anything in return. Be merciful as God is merciful. Do not judge or condemn. And from Deuteronomy 6: Know the commandments of God and keep them on your heart. Teach them to your children. Talk about them with each other every chance you get. Keep visible reminders of the things Jesus commanded us to do.

May you grow in grace and truth as obedient children of God. And in all these things—Lord, Lord, let it be!

Love,
Mary