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  • The Blessing of Stewardship

    Jason Hardy
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    What gifts has God placed within you—and how might those gifts become a blessing to others?

    In 1 Corinthians, Paul reminds us that the Spirit works through each of us in different ways. Our gifts may not look alike, and our opportunities to serve may be different, but each gift can contribute to the life and ministry we share together.

    Rev. Mary Teague continues our September focus on stewardship with a message from 1 Corinthians 12:4–11. As we consider the gifts of the Spirit, we are invited to recognize what God has entrusted to us and consider how our unique gifts can be offered faithfully in service to others.

    “Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of services, but the same Lord.”
    — 1 Corinthians 12:4–5

  • The Blessing of Stewardship

    Jason Hardy
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    Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:2; Colossians 3:23

    Stewardship begins with recognizing that everything belongs to God. We are entrusted with the care of God’s creation, including our time, talents, relationships, resources, and the places where we gather. In Sunday’s message, Pastor Mary reminded us that faithfulness reaches far beyond financial giving. Preparing a meal, bringing food to the pantry, caring for our campus, and welcoming a neighbor can all become ways of glorifying God.

    That responsibility includes how we care for one another. A beautiful sanctuary and an inviting campus matter, but people also need to experience God’s compassion, hospitality, and kindness through us. Welcome should continue beyond someone’s first visit. Speaking to one another, listening carefully, and helping carry another person’s burdens are everyday expressions of stewardship. God’s blessings are entrusted to us so that we can share them.

    As we begin this month’s stewardship focus, Mary reminds us that God has entrusted us not simply with possessions, but with opportunities to reflect God’s love. Faithful stewardship means caring for creation, caring for one another, and using what we have been given in ways that bring life to our community. It also means recognizing our own need for rest and time with God. Together, we press on with love for God, ourselves, our neighbors, and creation.

    Take Time to Reflect

    • What has God entrusted to your care, and how might you care for it faithfully this week?
    • How can you help someone experience belonging beyond their first visit?
    • Where might your time, talents, or resources become a blessing to someone else this week?

  • Worship Through Song Sunday

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  • Leading Courageously (Part 2)

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    Scripture: Nehemiah 4:6

    Courageous faith does not always begin with certainty. Sometimes it begins when we allow God to show us what matters, remain open to where the Spirit is leading, and trust that we do not have to carry the work alone. Nehemiah’s story reminds us that God can take concern, prayer, and a willing heart and turn them into faithful action.

    The same is true for us. Following Christ draws our attention beyond ourselves and helps us see the people God has placed around us in a new way. We begin to notice neighbors, relationships, and opportunities that might otherwise be easy to overlook. Discipleship becomes more than what we believe. It becomes the way we listen, welcome, serve, and make room for others.

    God has already moved toward us in love through Jesus Christ. We respond to that grace by becoming people willing to move toward one another. As we pray, grow together, and listen for God’s direction, may the Spirit give us courage for the work before us and hearts ready to participate in what God is already doing.

    Take Time to Reflect

    • How is Christ inviting you to move toward someone in love this week?
    • What has God been bringing to your attention lately?
    • Where might prayer be preparing you to take a faithful next step?

  • Leading Courageously

    Jason Hardy
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    Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11, Matthew 5 (Sermon on the Mount)

    Over the past several weeks, we have been exploring what it means to Love Boldly, Serve Joyfully, and now, Lead Courageously. This final invitation reminds us that courageous leadership does not begin with confidence, influence, or having all the answers. It begins with a life rooted in God’s love. As we spend time in Scripture, prayer, worship, and spiritual practices that draw us closer to Christ, God shapes our hearts so that we are ready to respond when He calls us to lead.

    Jesus invites us to seek a different kind of righteousness, not one earned by following rules, but one that grows from hearts aligned with God’s own heart. When we hunger for justice, extend mercy, make peace, and love our neighbors, our lives begin to reflect Christ’s love in ways that quietly transform our homes, our church, and our community. Courageous leadership is not reserved for a few. It is the calling of ordinary disciples who trust God enough to take the next faithful step.

    Psalm 46 reminds us that even when the world feels uncertain, God remains our refuge and strength. Before we rush into action, we are invited to “be still and know” that God is with us. As Saint Matthew continues seeking God’s purpose in east Fort Worth, we are reminded that we do not lead alone. Christ goes before us, strengthens us when we grow weary, and calls each of us to participate in His work with faith, hope, and courage.

    Take Time to Reflect

    • How might God use your everyday acts of faithfulness to bring Christ’s love to someone else?n open hearts, open minds, and open doors. Wherever you are on your journey, you are welcome here.
    • Where is God inviting you to take a courageous step of faith this week?
    • What spiritual practices help you remain rooted in God’s love and prepared for His calling?