Saint Matthew United Methodist Church

  • Kids’ News – Trusting God When Life Is Hard

    Sue Kelcey

    After Jesus was baptized, the Bible tells us that he spent forty days in the wilderness. He was alone, hungry, and tired. During that time, the devil tried to tempt Jesus to make the wrong choices. But each time, Jesus answered by remembering what God’s Word teaches. Even when things were difficult, Jesus trusted God and stayed faithful.

    What makes this story special is that it reminds us that Jesus truly understands what it is like to be human. Just like us, he faced moments when it would have been easier to take the wrong path. Instead of giving in, Jesus remembered the truth of Scripture and used it to guide his decisions.

    We face choices every day, too. Sometimes it can be hard to know what the right thing is. But when we learn about God’s Word and keep it in our hearts, it helps guide us. Just as Jesus trusted God in the wilderness, we can trust that God will help us make good choices and stay strong in our faith.

    What We Learned

    • Even Jesus faced temptation, but he trusted God and stayed faithful.
    • God’s Word helps guide us when we are unsure what to do.
    • When life is hard, we can trust God to help us make good choices.

  • Newsletter for March 4, 2026

    Jason Hardy
    2026-03-04 St Matthew TodayDownload

  • In The Beginning

    Jason Hardy
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  • A word from Max

    Max Brennan

    Last Sunday, I shared two powerful conversion stories. One was Patrick Glynn, once an agnostic, who encountered Raymond Moody’s book Life After Life and suddenly realized he “had been wrong about everything.” The second was David Rolfe, a filmmaker from the UK who set out to debunk the Shroud of Turin. Instead, after examining the evidence, he became convinced—and joined the church.

    We’re not doing play-like. Jesus is the real thing. We have a Savior, and life goes on forever.

    As we walk with our Lord toward the cross this Lenten season, we are reminded each Sunday that even though life can be hard, it comes with a promise. We will make it. Nothing can stop us. Nothing can separate us from God’s love.

    Pastor’s Class

    We’re having a good time in Pastor’s Class—it’s worth getting to church a little earlier. Every week, life looks a little better—and a lot more mysterious. Join us in our quest to better understand who God is, what God is doing in our lives, and who we are becoming. We meet at 9:45 a.m.

    Breakfast

    This Sunday is a “Winston Sunday.” Feel free to lend a hand. Breakfast begins at 10:30 a.m., just before worship.

    This Sunday — Lent Two

    Mary will be preaching, and the choir will offer a beautiful anthem: Arise, My Soul, Arise.

    One More Thing

    In one month—on Palm Sunday, March 29—we’ll gather for dinner to mark the beginning of Holy Week. We’ll also celebrate Keith Butterfield’s 99th birthday, making up for the dinner that had to be canceled when Keith became ill. So yes—let’s order that birthday cake again.

    This is a great season in the church.

    See you Sunday.
    God bless

  • A Word from Mary

    Mary Teague

    Good Wednesday, dear St. Matthew friends and family,

    I have just returned from a beautiful celebration of life for my Uncle Francis “Mule” Cox. I learned many things about him—some funny, some amazing—and I am so very grateful for the life he lived and for the impact he had on mine. My Aunt Juanita could use our prayers. After 58 years of marriage and serving as his primary caregiver for the past 10 years, she is feeling a bit lost right now. Thank you for your faithful prayers.

    Judy Reeves is slowly getting stronger and returning to her usual self. Once she fully recovers from the insertion of her new pacemaker, she should feel much better. I’ve also heard that Charlotte Holder is up and around! She has left her wheelchair behind and is now moving about with a walker. You just cannot keep a good woman down. In all these things—and in the many blessings not listed here—we give thanks to God for the miracles of healing at work in our lives.

    This week, I have been reflecting on what it means to be part of the family of God. When I think about St. Matthew and my history here, my heart overflows with love and joy. God has blessed me greatly by making me part of this church family. You humble me with your love and service to one another, and you sustain me with your prayers and support. I pray you receive my sincere thanks for being the people of God, planted in East Fort Worth to serve the community that gathers under our roof and the neighbors who have not yet stepped inside. My heart is compelled to bring our neighbors to the church and to bring our church to the neighbors.

    Love to all of you,
    Mary