There was so much to be thankful for this past Sunday.

A heartfelt thank you to Rev. Beverly Tye for sharing such an encouraging message about trusting God in the ordinary moments of life. Her reminder that God is always at work, even when we cannot yet see the outcome, was one many of us needed to hear.

We’re also grateful to Lynette Coleman-Falck for her beautiful rendition of 10,000 Reasons. Her gift of music helped prepare our hearts for worship and reminded us of God’s faithfulness.

One of the things that makes Saint Matthew so special is the variety of gifts God has brought together in this church family. Whether someone is preaching, singing, serving behind the scenes, welcoming visitors, or caring for one another, every gift helps us become the church God is calling us to be.

Thank you as well to the team at Julianne’s Design for sharing ideas about refreshing our bathrooms and shared spaces. Their presentation gave us plenty to think about as we consider how to make our church even more welcoming for our members, our guests, and our community. As you reflect on the ideas, please share your thoughts. We want to hear what you think as we prayerfully discern the next steps together.

Would you like to share a word with our church family in next week’s newsletter? We’d love to hear from you. Email [email protected].