Saint Matthew United Methodist Church

  • Kids’ News

    Sue Kelcey

    Jonah was a man who didn’t want to do what God asked. God told Jonah to go to the city of Nineveh and warn the people to change their bad ways, but Jonah was afraid and ran away. He got on a boat, hoping to escape, but a big storm came. Jonah knew the storm was because he didn’t listen to God, so he told the sailors to throw him into the sea.

    Instead of drowning, Jonah was swallowed by a giant whale! He stayed inside the whale for three days, thinking about what he had done. Jonah prayed and promised to follow God’s instructions. So, God had the whale spit Jonah out onto dry land, and Jonah went to Nineveh to share God’s message. Because Jonah finally listened, the people of Nineveh were saved.

    The story of Jonah reminds us that it’s important to do what God asks, even when it’s hard. God knows what’s best, and following His plan is always the right choice.

  • Saint Matthew Today for October 2, 2024

    Jason Hardy
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  • Does God Get Angry?

    Jason Hardy
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  • New Study of Book

    Max Brennan

    Have you ever had an encounter with God?

    A “religious experience” of any kind?

    And if you have, were you afraid to tell anyone for fear they would think you are crazy?

    You are about to have a place to share your experiences, if you choose to do so.

    And if you have never had such an experience, it will be a place for you to hear the accounts of others.

    For everyone, it will be a place to discover that God is real and that God is at work in our lives (whether we are aware of that reality or not).

    My last study of my book, Discovering God, before publication will begin on Sunday, Oct. 6, at 9:45.

    It will meet weekly at that hour for the rest of this year. (And breakfast will follow the class each Sunday.)

    Be prepared for a life-changing study.

    We have found, with our recent class on NDEs, that faith is deepened when we talk about the most profound experiences of life.

    And our reading of scripture is enriched.

    If you have never had a “religious experience,” you may come to see more clearly through this study that God has always been at work in your life.

    Your participation in the class will be a big help to me. I will use this class to develop the study guide which will be published along with the book.

    It may even add material. Members of the NDE class have shared accounts that will end up in Discovering God.

    I’d like to have a skeptic or two show up—even an atheist.

    I think no one can resist the evidence. God loves us and works in our lives.

    Sunday, Oct. 6, 9:45.

  • Max’s Corner

    Max Brennan

    The Passing of Bill Parker

    Bill passed last Saturday. He was 78 and a vital and beloved member of this church. He will be greatly missed. Our love goes out to Linda and their sons. The memorial service will be held after the cremains are available. Bill moves on with his life. Thanks be to God.

    Choir Sings

    And they sang beautifully, too. We welcome the three new members. The anthem this Sunday is called Mercy.

    Chuy from 4Stage, the company that does our lights/sound work, arranged our microphones for us. So—the recording of the anthem was better than ever.

    NDE Class Ends

    This is the last Sunday. We will be answering questions that have grown from our study of NDEs this Sunday—some of the “big questions” that most Christians have. (For example, “What happens to children who are stillborn or who die very young?”) We welcome guests for this session, even if you have not attended before.

    When my sister’s class ends, I will begin a study of my book, Discovering God. So, we will continue lessons at the same time each week.

    Class at 9:45—followed by breakfast.

    Speaking of Breakfast

    This week is another “We-Bring.” It’s up to us eaters. Feel free to help. We serve a lot of people each Sunday.

    Food and fellowship at 10:30.

    This Sunday

    I wrote about this recently. Now I am preaching about it: Does God Get Angry?

    How do we deal with Paul’s words about “the wrath of God”? Where does Jesus stand on this?

    I would rejoice to see you in worship.

    God Bless,
    —MB