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  • A Word from our Church Family

    Jason Hardy

    One of the most meaningful moments in worship this past Sunday came as we welcomed Angelia Hardy into membership at Saint Matthew. Surrounded by family, fellow members, and friends in faith, Angelia was embraced by the community that walks alongside her each week. Moments like these remind us that the Church is more than a place we attend. It is a family of faith where people are welcomed, supported, and encouraged as they grow in their relationship with Christ.

    This moment reflected the message Pastor Teague shared from Matthew 9. Jesus looked upon the crowds with compassion and called ordinary people to join in God’s work. Every person who offers a prayer, extends a welcome, shares a meal, serves a neighbor, or encourages a friend becomes part of that calling. Together, we help one another experience the love of Christ in tangible ways.

    We give thanks for Angelia and for all who continue to share their gifts, prayers, and presence in the life of our church. As we continue learning to love boldly, may Saint Matthew remain a place where every person can find belonging, experience God’s love, and discover opportunities to serve alongside others in faith.

  • Kids’ News: When Sarah Laughed

    Sue Kelcey

    Have you ever heard something so surprising that you laughed?

    That’s what happened to Sarah in this week’s Bible story. Sarah and her husband, Abraham, were old, and they had spent many years hoping for a child. One day, three visitors came to see Abraham. As he welcomed them and shared a meal with them, the visitors delivered an incredible message: Sarah would have a son.

    When Sarah overheard what they said, she laughed. It seemed impossible! How could someone her age have a baby? But God reminded Sarah that nothing is too difficult for God.

    A year later, God’s promise came true. Sarah gave birth to a son named Isaac. His name means “laughter.” What began as a laugh of disbelief became a laugh of joy. Every time Sarah called Isaac’s name, she remembered how God had kept God’s promise.

    Sometimes we face situations that seem impossible. We may wonder if things will ever get better, if a prayer will be answered, or if a dream will come true. Sarah’s story reminds us that God is always at work, even when we cannot yet see how things will unfold. God invites us to trust, hope, and keep believing.

    No matter what surprises life may bring, God walks with us every step of the way.

    What We Learned

    • Abraham welcomed strangers with kindness and hospitality
    • Sarah laughed because God’s promise seemed impossible
    • God kept the promise and gave Sarah and Abraham a son named Isaac
    • God can bring hope and joy when we least expect it
    • Nothing is too difficult for God

  • Newsletter for June 17, 2026

    Jason Hardy
    2026-06-17 St Matthew TodayDownload

  • Love Boldly: Who Will Help Us?

    Jason Hardy
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    As Jesus traveled from town to town, teaching, healing, and proclaiming the good news, he looked upon the crowds with compassion. He saw people who were weary, searching, and in need of care. In response, Jesus told his disciples that the harvest was plentiful, but the workers were few. His words remind us that God’s work in the world continues, and that Christ calls ordinary people to participate in sharing hope, love, and grace with others.

    Rev. Mary Teague reflected on how often we assume ministry is for someone else, someone more experienced, more gifted, or more qualified. Yet throughout Scripture, God repeatedly calls ordinary people to serve. The disciples were not chosen because they had all the answers. They were chosen because they were willing to follow. God continues to work through people who offer their gifts, their time, their prayers, and their presence in service to others.

    As a church family, we are invited to consider how God may be calling us to love boldly beyond these walls. Whether through prayer, hospitality, service, encouragement, generosity, or simply showing up for someone in need, each of us has a role to play in God’s mission. When we trust that God will equip us for what lies ahead, we can respond with faith and confidence, saying, “Here I am, Lord. Send me.”

    Matthew 9:35-38 NIV

    The Workers Are Few

    35 Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness. 36 When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. 37 Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. 38 Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.”

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  • A Word From the Pastor

    Mary Teague

    I greet you with love and peace as I begin this new season as your appointed senior pastor at St. Matthew United Methodist Church. This calling is not by accident but the result of God’s faithful leading—from nursing 30 years ago to this moment of pastoral leadership and continued journey toward ordination as an elder in full connection.

    Our theme, “Love Boldly,” grounded in 1 John 3:17–18, reminds us that love is more than words—it is action. As a congregation, we are called to live out our faith through compassion, generosity, and radical hospitality. At St. Matthew, that means creating a place where all are truly welcome, where Christ’s table is open to everyone, and where healing begins for those who have felt excluded or unloved.

    Together, we will practice a theology of reconciliation and inclusion—seeking out, restoring, and embracing our neighbors. We will move beyond comfort into connection, loving not just in speech but in truth and action.

    As beloved children of God, may we grow into a church family that reflects the bold, fearless love of Christ—reaching beyond our walls to share that love with the world .
    My first “official” day in the office will be Wednesday July 2nd. I will be moving in the day before but will be able to see folks on the 2nd by appointment. I hope to spend Thursday visiting folks who watch our services from home. At least those who live in the meteoplex. Please call

    the church office for an appointment. Tuesday and Fridays will be my days off. And Saturday will be prep day for Sunday morning and the other activities of the week

    I am so very excited to be able to focus completely on St. Matthew and the ministries God has for us. Love to all, Mary