Saint Matthew United Methodist Church

  • Mary’s Corner

    Mary Teague

    Hello, dear friends and family of Saint Matthew UMC,

    I am still humming the songs from our concert on Saturday, the 20th. What a beautiful evening it was—filled with music, fellowship, and a wonderful meal afterward. I am so grateful to everyone who helped make the event possible. The church looked so welcoming, and our guests commented repeatedly on the warmth and friendliness they experienced here. It was truly a night of community building. Thank you for your hospitality.

    Our next concert will take place on Saturday, October 25th, at 6:00 PM, with a meal to follow. This free event will feature the choir from All People’s Church on Sandy Lane as they present Lazarus. I’m looking forward to an evening of music and fellowship with their choir and church family. Events like these are especially meaningful as we continue to strengthen connections with our neighbors and other congregations. Together, we become stronger.

    I will be preaching this Sunday and hope to see you there.

    Love and prayers,

    Mary

  • Kids’ News – God Provides Help for Moses

    Sue Kelcey

    Last week, we heard how God spoke to Moses through a burning bush that did not burn up. In that moment, God called Moses to lead the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt. But Moses was unsure of himself. “O my Lord, I have never been eloquent… I am slow of speech and slow of tongue.” (Exodus 4:10)

    God answered by sending Moses’ brother, Aaron, to help. “You shall speak to him and put the words in his mouth… He shall speak for you to the people.” (Exodus 4:15–16)

    Together, Moses and Aaron went before Pharaoh with God’s command. “This is what the Lord, the God of Israel, says: ‘Let My people go, so that they may hold a festival to Me in the wilderness.’” (Exodus 5:1)

    But Pharaoh’s heart was hard. “Who is the Lord, that I should obey Him and let Israel go? I do not know the Lord, and I will not let Israel go.” (Exodus 5:2)

    Instead of listening, Pharaoh increased the work of the Israelites, making their suffering worse. Yet God was not finished. Through mighty acts—the plagues—He showed His power until Pharaoh finally allowed the Israelites to leave. That moment became the foundation of the Passover, a lasting reminder of God’s deliverance.

    What We Learned

    • God calls us even when we feel weak or unprepared.
    • He provides help—just as He gave Moses Aaron to speak.
    • Human pride may resist, but God’s power cannot be stopped.
    • God’s deliverance is worth remembering and celebrating.

  • Newsletter for September 24, 2025

    Jason Hardy
    2025-09-24 St Matthew TodayDownload

  • Watching God Work: Finding Grace in Everyday Life

    Jason Hardy
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  • Friday’s Word

    Max Brennan

    Can a theological system be accurate?
    Is it possible to “get it right,” or is belief in God finally just guesswork?

    There are over 15,000 Christian denominations, so somebody must be guessing wrong. But we do not have to guess—any more than a scientist has to guess in their work.

    All that can be known to us about God is available through the experience of God. Every religious or spiritual experience tells us something about Him. Every Near-Death Experience (NDE) tells us something about heaven and the life that awaits us beyond this one. And all of this supports what we already know from the teachings of Jesus.

    The most accurate picture of God anywhere is found in Matthew 5:38–48 (and in Luke 6:27–36). How do we know it is accurate? Because it reflects the God we meet in experience. Every person who meets God in an NDE will tell you that the God of unconditional love Jesus describes is the God they encountered.

    Jesus was accurate about God. And listen! He was the only person in ancient history who was accurate. What does that tell you?

    Furthermore, Jesus himself appears in many of those NDEs and other spiritual experiences. What does that tell you? He appears to be, and functions as, the divine figure we call the Christ.

    By the way, because I preach the God we know in Jesus and in experience, I will claim my preaching is also fairly accurate.

    Check it out—live or online, Sunday at 11:00.

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