One of the things I love most about Saint Matthew is that we’re surrounded by reminders of God’s faithfulness. Some of those reminders come through Sunday worship, familiar faces, and shared laughter. Others come as we remember the people whose lives have shaped this church over the years. Their prayers, generosity, and quiet acts of service continue to bless our church family long after they were first offered.

This has been one of those weeks. As we continue praying for the Selfen family following Mac’s passing and for Keith Butterfield and his family, I’m reminded that the strength of Saint Matthew has always been found in faithful people who loved God and loved one another well. Their lives continue to encourage us, and their example challenges us to live our own faith with the same generosity and compassion.

Mary’s sermon reminded me that seeds planted in good soil bear fruit. The same is true of a life rooted in Christ. Every kind word, every prayer, every hour spent serving, and every act of generosity becomes part of the story God is writing through this church.