Saint Matthew United Methodist Church

Category: News

  • Max’s Corner

    Max Brennan
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    The MSB Gospel Choir was a great success! We had 100 people present, and after paying the choir, we were still able to give a generous gift to Eastside Ministries. Thank you to everyone who helped, attended, and gave. Your love truly makes a difference.

    Pastor’s Class

    For the next two weeks, I’ll be sharing something very personal—my remarkable experience during Communion a few years ago. This will be the first time I’ve discussed it with a group. You’ll even receive a copy of the closing chapter from my book. Join us at 9:45 AM, followed by breakfast.

    Breakfast This Sunday

    It’s a “We-Bring” Sunday, so feel free to pitch in! Breakfast begins at 10:30 AM.

    Worship This Week

    Mary will be preaching, Kristi will be out, and Blake will fill in.

    Community Spotlight

    Tickets are on sale for Rent at the Grand Prairie Uptown Theater this Saturday at 2:00 PM. Julian, Shannon, and Josh are in the production—don’t miss it! Visit the Uptown Theater Events Calendar (Prekindle Tickets) and click on “Rent” to purchase.

    See you Sunday!

    God bless,

    MB

  • Mary’s Corner

    Mary Teague
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    Hello, dear friends and family of Saint Matthew UMC,

    I am still humming the songs from our concert on Saturday, the 20th. What a beautiful evening it was—filled with music, fellowship, and a wonderful meal afterward. I am so grateful to everyone who helped make the event possible. The church looked so welcoming, and our guests commented repeatedly on the warmth and friendliness they experienced here. It was truly a night of community building. Thank you for your hospitality.

    Our next concert will take place on Saturday, October 25th, at 6:00 PM, with a meal to follow. This free event will feature the choir from All People’s Church on Sandy Lane as they present Lazarus. I’m looking forward to an evening of music and fellowship with their choir and church family. Events like these are especially meaningful as we continue to strengthen connections with our neighbors and other congregations. Together, we become stronger.

    I will be preaching this Sunday and hope to see you there.

    Love and prayers,

    Mary

  • Kids’ News – God Provides Help for Moses

    Sue Kelcey
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    Last week, we heard how God spoke to Moses through a burning bush that did not burn up. In that moment, God called Moses to lead the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt. But Moses was unsure of himself. “O my Lord, I have never been eloquent… I am slow of speech and slow of tongue.” (Exodus 4:10)

    God answered by sending Moses’ brother, Aaron, to help. “You shall speak to him and put the words in his mouth… He shall speak for you to the people.” (Exodus 4:15–16)

    Together, Moses and Aaron went before Pharaoh with God’s command. “This is what the Lord, the God of Israel, says: ‘Let My people go, so that they may hold a festival to Me in the wilderness.’” (Exodus 5:1)

    But Pharaoh’s heart was hard. “Who is the Lord, that I should obey Him and let Israel go? I do not know the Lord, and I will not let Israel go.” (Exodus 5:2)

    Instead of listening, Pharaoh increased the work of the Israelites, making their suffering worse. Yet God was not finished. Through mighty acts—the plagues—He showed His power until Pharaoh finally allowed the Israelites to leave. That moment became the foundation of the Passover, a lasting reminder of God’s deliverance.

    What We Learned

    • God calls us even when we feel weak or unprepared.
    • He provides help—just as He gave Moses Aaron to speak.
    • Human pride may resist, but God’s power cannot be stopped.
    • God’s deliverance is worth remembering and celebrating.

  • Max’s Corner

    Max Brennan
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    It’s all about the concert this week. We’ve waited. We have HIGH expectations.
    MSB Gospel Group will be here THIS SATURDAY NIGHT—SEPT. 20—6:00 P.M.
    Now listen—we have sold tickets, but we can take more customers at the door. Just come with money in hand. We don’t want anyone to miss it.

    Pastor’s Class

    Same time, same station.
    At 9:45—followed by breakfast.

    Breakfast this Sunday

    It’s a “Winston” Sunday. Feel free to help.
    That’s at 10:30.

    Sermon this Sunday

    Sermon: Watching God Work
    I am fascinated by the way God works to bring people to faith. This Sunday, we will watch the conversion—over many years—of a woman who was a devout atheist. She made fun of Christians. She had no Christian friends.

    But then, in one sudden and overwhelming moment, the pieces all came together.

    Yep! We’re going to sing Amazing Grace.

    See you Sunday.
    God Bless—MB

  • Mary’s Corner

    Mary Teague
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    Hello all! I am so excited about our Saturday Night Concert Series this fall. Beginning this Saturday, September 20th at 6:00 PM, we will be entertained by the MSB Gospel Choir. (I have learned what MSB stands for, but I’ll let them share on Saturday.) Thanks to your generosity, we will be able to make a wonderful contribution to Eastside Community Assistance for September.

    We can also look forward to another brilliant show on October 25th at 6:00 PM, when All Peoples Church will perform the musical Lazarus in our Saint Matthew Auditorium. Dinner will follow both concerts.

    For this Saturday, we need desserts. Our meal will be hamburgers and hotdogs with all the trimmings. We also need folks to help with set-up at 5:00 PM and clean-up after the festivities. And remember—I have 6 tickets to give away. If you haven’t purchased a ticket because $25 is a lot, please come to the concert anyway! There will be room and plenty of food for all.

    Our dear and wonderful Faith Salfen is working daily to get the church cleaned and ready for the event. If you’re able to help with this, it would be greatly appreciated. Faith will be at the church Wednesday and Thursday afternoons beginning around 12:30. Thank you, Faith, for the love you show our church through your work!

    Finally, I will be preaching in a couple of weeks. The sermon will be about lenses and the way we see the world. I hope you can join us every week—either in person or online at saintmatthewumc.com. The good news of Jesus Christ is shared each week in our worship and in our proclamation of God’s message to His beloved children.

    I look forward to seeing you,

    – Mary