Saint Matthew United Methodist Church

  • Kids’ Update

    Sue Kelcey

    We were extremely happy to have a wonderful group of kids with us Sunday. We have been learning different names that refer to God.

    We read Revelation 22:1-13. This passage reminds us of the character of God, as we learn about the names of God. As we learn about the names, this story helps us know God is more than a being in the sky. God formed us from His very breath. This week, the lesson is about God’s names: Alpha and Omega or beginning and end. As we learn the many names for God may we also learn the truth about God’s never-ending presence. There are times when we feel closer to God. Regardless of how we feel or what we do, God’s presence never changes.

    Hope we see you in church Sunday.

    Blessings, Miss Vickie, Miss Angelia, Mr. Jason and Miss Sue

  • 2327 – “Grains of Wheat”

    Jason Hardy
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    John 12:24 New International Version

    24 Very truly I tell you, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds.

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  • Friday’s Word

    Max Brennan

    Hello, Max—I have read you over the years and I appreciate your thought and writing style. You said not one biblical inerrantist believes Mt. 5:38-48.
       I’m an inerrantist.
       I believe those words.
       Now what? – Regards…

       O, my dear friends in newspaper land, I have other things to talk about, but I am drawn back to this subject.
       I appreciate my gracious reader for sticking with me through the years. But I must say right out that you cannot—CANNOT—be a biblical inerrantist and believe Mt. 5:38-48 or Lk 6:27-36 or even the Parable of the Prodigal.
       The God Jesus shows us would not order the slaying of the Amalekites or even get mad, repent a mistake, and drown all creation in a flood.
       Yes, even Jesus used that last story in a parabolic way. He knew it would preach. But that is not the God he preached.
       Jesus tells us that “an eye for an eye” is not God’s reality. There is no retribution in God.
       No retaliation. No getting even.
       We must love our enemies as God loves his.
       Jesus tells us God is “kind to the ungrateful and to the wicked.”
       (Oh!!!, if I had a mere dollar for every time I have quoted that verse, I’m a rich man!)
       Jesus makes it clear. God does not punish his enemies! God takes the punishment upon himself!
       God suffers for our sins. We are all forgiven.
       Now. As we are.

  • Max’s Corner

    Max Brennan

    Concert Canceled.

    Sorry about this.
    I was the one putting this concert together.
    I have had a headache for six days.
    A brain scan in the E.R showed no abnormalities.
    But tonight, I have developed a fever.
    I am headed to E.R again.
    Been pretty miserable.
    Mary Preaches Sunday.
    This is the first she is hearing of it.
    God Bless—MB

    We need to catch up. Our goal is $5,000 per Sunday.
    1st Sunday: We received $5,911.
    2nd Sunday offering was $3,535.
    3rd Sunday: $2.713.
    With $2,000 this month from me, we are $841 short after the first three Sundays. The Lord has brought us safe thus far—the Lord will lead us home.

  • Kids’ Update

    Sue Kelcey

    Sunday was Father’s Day, and we discussed the different names Jesus called His father. We talked about the Great “I Am”, “The Good Shepherd”, and this week “Abba, Father”. Jesus knew the time of Hs death was near, so He went to the Garden of Gethsemane to pray. He took with Him Peter, James and John. When they reached the garden, He asked them to tarry there and watch. Jesus went further into the garden and fell on the ground and prayed. After He prayed, He returned to them and found them sleeping. He asked them could they not stay awake for one hour. Again Jesus went away to pray. And when He returned, He found them asleep again. As He prays, Jesus goes to God with his fears.

    Just as Jesus goes to God with His fears and doubts, we can explore what it means for God to be like a loving parent. Or guardian or a trustworthy adult we can go to in times of need. Just as Jesus turned his troubles over to God, we can too

    We celebrated Father’s Day making cards and having Blue Bell ice cream! I know Dad felt the love when he received his cards! Hope we see you in church Sunday to learn more about our father. Have a wonderful week!

    Blessings, Miss Vickie, Miss Angelia, Mr. Jason and Miss Sue