Blessings and peace, dear siblings,

We are now halfway through the Lenten season. I pray that this time of leaning into God has been meaningful and transformative for you. God is so good to always be standing and waiting for us with open arms.

Please join us for several opportunities to gather and serve together this month. Saint Matthew Women United will meet this Thursday at 10:30 a.m. to assemble hygiene bags for our friends with Under the Bridge Ministries. Lunch will be served at noon, followed by a speaker from the organization. There will also be a funeral on Saturday, March 21, for Diana Eades’ sister. More details can be found in the events section of the newsletter.

Holy Week begins March 29 with Palm Sunday. We will have our annual Easter family meal, and this year we will also celebrate Keith Butterfield’s 99th birthday. More details will be shared soon.

I love you all, and I pray every day at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. for you, for our beloved community, and for our world.

Mary