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St. Matthew’s Worship Audio - 5.12.2013: Pastor Brian Johnson leads us in the final worship of the sermon series, Encountering the Divine Through Prayer, with the message: Going to the Place of Prayer. Acts 16:16-34; John 17:20-26.
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St. Matthew’s Worship Audio - 4.14.2013: Pastor Brian Johnson continues the sermon series, Encountering the Divine Through Prayer, with the message, Lord, Teach Us to Pray. Revelation 5:11-14; Luke 11:1-13
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He is Risen!!! Listen to St. Matthew’s Easter Worship, led by Pastor Denise Honeycutt with the message, Take My Hand Lead Me On. Scripture readings: 1 Corinthians 15:19-26 and Luke 24:1-12.
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Join us as we continue our Lenten sermon series, Fifty Shades of Grace, and celebrate Palm/Passion Sunday with Pastor Brian Johnson’s message: King on the Cross. Luke 19:28-40; Philippians 2:5-11.
Pastors’ Message - March 22, 2013
March 22, 2013
Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
This Sunday is Palm/Passion Sunday. On this day, we will tell the story of Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem and how, just a few days later, the same crowds that hailed him as King demanded that he be crucified by the Roman authorities. This marks the beginning of Holy Week, a week during which we Christians journey with Jesus to the cross and the empty tomb. As we delve into the mystery of the death of the One who is God with us, we remember and experience the deepest and darkest night the world has ever known. On Good Friday, we see God joining us in our brokenness, taking on the consequences of our sin, and accepting abandonment and suffering on our behalf. And then, on Easter Sunday, we see the bonds of death broken. Easter is the ultimate reversal – the ultimate celebration of God’s life-transforming (and life-creating) power, even in the face of death.
But, we can’t get to Easter without Good Friday. We can’t appreciate the mysterious and world-transforming power of Christ’s resurrection unless we first encounter the reality and pain of his death. So, this week, you have a simple task: take Holy Week seriously. Travel with Jesus from the Cross to the Empty tomb. Read Luke 22:1-24:13 a few times – perhaps even every day – and reflect on its significance. And join us here for worship on Maundy Thursday (7pm), Good Friday (7pm), and Easter Sunday (6:30, 8:15, 9:45, & 11:15am).
This is the most important story of our faith. Indeed, we Christians believe that Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday is the most important week in all of human history. So, we encourage you to join us in worship as we experience these central moments of our faith. We hope to see you here.
Blessings,
Brian and Denise
St. Matthew's UMC Pastors' Blog: Pastor's Message - February 15
February 15, 2013
Dear Friends,
Our Lenten journey began on Ash Wednesday as we remembered that we are dust and to dust we shall return. With the mark of the cross smudged on our forehead, we began one of my favorite seasons of the church year. Lent is the intentional time to drawer closer…
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St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church Worship Podcast 2.10.13 - 11:15 AM: As we continue the sermon series, Scriptures That Keep Us Awake at Night, we look at the following scriptures: 1 Kings 18:20-40; Psalm 108:1-6, 12-13. Pastor Brian delivers the message, “Our God Does Not Sleep.”
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As we continue the sermon series, Scriptures That Keep Us Awake at Night, we look at the following scriptures: Psalm 139: 13-16; Ephesians 5:21-33. Pastor Denise delivers the message, “Wives Be Subject to your Husbands. Do what!?”
St. Matthew's UMC Pastors' Blog: Principles for Interpreting Difficult Biblical Texts
Last week in worship we began a new sermon series called “Scriptures that Keep us Awake at Night.” This sermon series is inspired by the fact that, like it or not, there are some parts of the Bible that make us uncomfortable. During this series we’re going to wrestle with some of those…
St. Matthew's UMC Pastors' Blog: A Brief Summary of God's Story
On Sunday, January 20, we began a new sermon series called “Scriptures that Keep us Awake at Night.” As a part of our first sermon, we talked about some strategies that we can use to help us read difficult passages from Scripture (see previous post). One of those strategies included putting…
Coffee Shop Hours with Pastor Denise and Pastor Brian: Would you like to know your pastors better? Would you like them to know you? Is there something on your mind you want to share with them? Do you just enjoy bagels and coffee? Pastor Denise and Pastor Brian have set aside an hour each week to have coffee at Einstein Brothers with you. Pastor Denise is available (by appointment) on Mondays at 3 PM and Pastor Brian is available (by appointment) on Thursdays at 10 AM. Please call Nancy Manning at (703) 978-3500 x 223 to reserve your spot.
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St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church Worship Podcast 12.09.12 - 11:15 AM: Join us as Pastor Denise continues our celebration of the Advent season with the message, Peace For the World and Me. Malachi 3:1-4; Luke 3:1-6.
St. Matthew's UMC Pastors' Blog: Pastors' Message - November 21st
November 21, 2012
Sisters and Brothers in Christ,
This Thursday, many of us will be gathering around tables with family and friends to celebrate Thanksgiving Day. Some of us, for various reasons, will be alone. Whether you are surrounded by others or by yourself, we invite you to take an…
St. Matthew's UMC Pastors' Blog: Pastors' Message - November 15th
November 15, 2012
Sisters and Brothers in Christ,
As this email comes to you, the main floor of our church is swarming with crafts-persons from around the country and within our church. Beautiful handmade items line the narthex and the fellowship hall. In the commons, the tables are set for…
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St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church Worship Podcast 10.21.12 - 11:15 AM: Join us as we continue our sermon series, Live the Story: God’s Promise of Salvation, and celebrate our choirs with a special choir dedication. Pastor Brian Johnson leads worship with the message, Jesus is Calling.
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