Saint Matthew United Methodist Church

  • Mary’s Corner

    Mary Teague

    Greetings Dear Family,

    Please accept this poem by Ullie Kaye.

    you see, i already know the ending. good wins. peace prevails. the dragon is slayed and the sword is raised. but first we must go through the part of the story where the plot has not yet twisted. the battle is not yet won. the storm is raging. the tower is locked. the apple is poisoned. the wolf is ready and waiting in bed, wearing grandmother’s clothing. but i already know the ending. i already know the ending.

    Praise God we do know the ending. Life wins over death, good always prevails over evil, and the light will never be overcome by darkness. I am grateful to be in ministry with you—grateful for the love and support you show me. I am so very grateful to be growing closer to God and walking the road to sanctification, also known as holiness, with all of you.

    Don’t forget the Women’s Luncheon on Thursday, the 13th, at 11:30 AM. Lunch is included, along with a great testimony from Rev. Beverly Tye and a word from our friends at the American Cancer Society.

    My love to all of you. I look forward to seeing you on Sunday.

    – Mary

  • Kids’ News

    Sue Kelcey

    Last week, we learned about a time when Jesus visited the home of two sisters, Martha and Mary.

    When Jesus arrived, Martha welcomed Him as a guest and got busy preparing everything. Hospitality was important in biblical times, and she wanted everything to be just right. But her sister Mary did something unexpected—she sat at Jesus’ feet and listened to His teaching instead of helping.

    Martha became frustrated and asked Jesus to tell Mary to help her. But Jesus gently told Martha, “Mary has chosen the better part, and it will not be taken from her” (Luke 10:42).

    What We Learned

    This story reminds us that sometimes what is expected and what is truly important are not the same. Martha was busy doing good things, but Mary chose the best thing—spending time with Jesus.

    How do you spend time with Jesus? Do you read the Bible, pray, or sing songs about Him? This week, let’s remember to take time to listen to Jesus and grow closer to Him.

    Hope to see you in church on Sunday!

  • Newsletter for February 12, 2025

    Jason Hardy
    2025-02-12 St Matthew TodayDownload

  • Life is Difficult – but Grace Is Sufficient

    Jason Hardy
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  • Friday’s Word – “He Does Not Know How to Love”

    Max Brennan

    Many Christians pay little attention to Jesus.

    Take J.D. Vance, who proudly wears the name Christian.

    He has been in a spat with Rory Stewart, a podcaster, about biblical teachings.

    Vance says we love people in this order: “First, you love your family, then your neighbor. After that, it’s your community, then your fellow citizens in your own country, then the rest of the world.”

    Stewart says that sounds pagan.

    Vance says loving your family, friends, and people of your own country first is just “common sense.”

    Stewart says that’s a “bizarre” statement.

    And Vance says Stewart “has a low IQ.”

    (Time for someone to say, “So’s your mama.”)

    Stewart, of course, is right. What Vance says is pagan.

    It’s doing what comes naturally.

    But it’s not the Gospel.

    It’s not what Jesus taught. He says in Matthew 5:46 that if you love those who love you, you get no reward.

    Why should you?

    Jesus said, “Even the Gentiles (the pagans) do that.”

    Jesus tells us to love people who do not love us just as we love those who do.

    Jesus calls us to love all people everywhere.

    That must include gay people, trans people, and immigrants.

    I won’t comment on Mr. Vance’s IQ. I suspect it is pretty high.

    But he doesn’t know how to love.

    Listen—our Discovering God classes start with NDEs, beginning Wed., March 12, at 6:30 PM.

    Drop me an email if you are interested.