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  • Ladies’ Luncheon – March 12

    Jason Hardy

    The ladies of the church will gather for their monthly luncheon on Thursday, March 12. Everyone is invited to bring a plate of finger foods—such as sandwiches, deviled eggs, fruit, salads, or desserts.

    Our program that day will introduce us to the Under the Bridge ministry, which serves members of the homeless community. As part of our outreach, we will assemble 100 hygiene bags for women that will be distributed through this ministry. All of the supplies have already been ordered and will be ready for us at the church.

    We plan to assemble the hygiene bags after lunch and the program, which will take about two hours. For anyone who may not be able to stay through the afternoon, you are welcome to come early and help begin the assembly. The tables will be set up and ready starting at 10:30 AM.

    Please add your name to the sign-up sheets in the church hallway, or call Veta or Carol to RSVP.

  • 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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    Watch the full service online at https://youtube.com/live/Yz0xdqoN_Og?feature=share

  • 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