St. Matthew's United Methodist Church: Pastor's Weekly Message

We hope that you had a blessed Christmas and are looking forward to a wonderful New Year. As we begin this new year, we begin also a new sermon series entitled “Three Simple Rules, a Wesleyan Way of Living.” Bishop Ruben Job writes in the book of the same title, “There are three simple rules that have the power to change the world. While they are ancient, they have seldom been fully put to the test, but when and where practiced, the world of things as they were, was shaken until a new formation, a new world was formed.” This weekend we will begin to look at those three simple rules. The first one is based on Galatians 5:13-15 and is entitled “Do No Harm.”

We will celebrate the Lord’s Supper at all services this weekend. We will begin some new studies this week. On Sunday, January 4, at 9:50 AM in the pastor's study led by Ken Jackson a new study, Forty/Sixty, is a short-term study on the challenges of being the sandwich generation. Adults of all ages are welcome. On Thursday, January 8, at 7:00 PM in the pastor's study led by Linda Monroe is an 8-week study on "Invitation to the New Testament" that explores the Ministry of Jesus and the beginnings of the early church and what that means for us as disciples.

As we begin the new year, it is our prayer that you make worship, prayer, study and service a priority in your daily living.

We ask that you pray for our ministry together here at St. Matthew's. We look forward to seeing you this weekend.

Yours in Christ,

Ken Jackson, Linda Monroe, and Herb Brynildsen

Kenneth J. Jackson

Senior Pastor

Linda Monroe
Associate Pastor

Herb Brynildsen
Associate Pastor

Text Box: Connect with God through Worship and Study CrossRoads (Contemporary Worship Service) 5 PM Saturday informal worship service with contemporary Christian music presented by the CrossRoads Band and singers. Come and enjoy fellowship and good food following the service. The sermon title is “Do No Harm”. The scripture is Galatians 5:13-15. Traditional Worship 8:30 and 11:15 AM Sunday with Children’s Time offered by the pastor followed by W.O.W. (Wonders of Worship) ages 3-6. Nursery is provided. The sermon title is “Do No Harm.” The scripture is Galatians 5:13-25. The music will be provided by Kristy King and Rose Marie Stephens-Booker (duet) and an organ and piano duet by Nancy Cappel and Carol Workman. Christian Formation 9:50 AM Sunday morning classes for all ages. Adult classes also offered during the week.