Pastor Carroll co-authored a resource for an advanced lay speaking course on preaching in 2001 – From Your Heart to Theirs: Delivering an Effective Sermon.
St. Matthew's United Methodist Church - Madison, MS
7427 Old Canton Road
Madison, MS 39110
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601-856-9581 (phone)
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Connect
Connect
“I am the vine; you are the branches.” – John 15:5
As you begin to connect, you will find yourself developing a sense of belonging, a connection to the church and its people. You very well may also find that you’re establishing a meaningful relationship with God. At St. Matthew’s, we believe that this is the most life-changing experience that a person can have, one that brings peace, joy and hope into all of life. At this stage, perhaps you have found that we are a family of faith for you!
If you’ve truly connected, where do you go from here? Try these ideas:
- Make the commitment to small group participation. (See the church website or newsletter to find groups appropriate for your age or stage.) This setting is where you will build relationships with other Christians who desire to continue walking along the path of discipleship with Jesus Christ.
- Join a Sunday School class, sign up for a course at Wednesday Night Live, take part in a Bible study group, etc. Make weekly worship part of your routine. It is the touchstone to which we return every week. There we renew our connections with God and others, and we recommit ourselves to making the world a better place, more like what God has in mind. Get hungry to learn! There’s a lot to learn about the Christian faith and many opportunities to do so. As you learn, your connections grow stronger and stronger.
- Serve alongside others. Working together strengthens us as individuals and as a church. And don’t forget to celebrate new friends, perhaps even a newfound relationship with God, that you haven’t known before.
And don’t forget to celebrate new friends, perhaps even a newfound relationship with God, that you haven’t known before.
This Week at St. Matthews
This Week's Calendar:
Sunday, May 20, 2012 - 7th Sunday of Easter
Baccalaureate Sunday
8:30 a.m. - Sanctuary Celebration Worship Service
9:30 a.m. - Baccalaureate Brunch for graduates and families
9:45 a.m. - Sunday School for all ages
11:00 a.m. - Sanctuary Celebration Worship Service
11:00 a.m. - INTERSECTION Worship Service
3:00 p.m. - Weekday Ministry (library)
4:00 pm. - INTERSECTION Planning (parlor)
6:00 p.m. - Youth Supper & Activities
6:00 p.m. - Adult Handbells
Monday, May 21, 2012
10:00 a.m. - Library Committee
1:00 p.m. - Flower Ministry
6:00 p.m. - Zumba Exercise Class (Hart Hall)
6:00 p.m. - Leadership council (meal at 5:30 p.m.)
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
9:00 a.m. - Staff Meeting
1:30 p .m. - Senior Adult Cinema Day
6:30 p.m. - Co-Ed Softball Game
7:30 p.m. - Men's Softball Game
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
No Wednesday Night Live
4:00 p.m. - Ladies Small Group (#202)
6:30 p.m. - Adult Choir Rehearsal
Thursday, May 24, 2012
6:30 a.m. - Men's Prayer Group
8:30 a.m. - VBS Workday
9:30 a.m. - Card Care Ministry (library)
2:00 p.m. - Age-Less Aerobics (parlor)
6:00 p.m. - Zumba Exercise Class (Hart Hall)
Friday, May 25, 2012
Weekday Ministry Closed
Sunday, May 27, 2012 - Day of Pentecost
Older Adult Sunday
8:30 a.m. - Sanctuary Celebration Worship Service
9:45 a.m. - Sunday School for all ages
11:00 a.m. - Sanctuary Celebration Worship Service - Baccalaureate Service
INTERSECTION Worship Service
Preschool Children's Church (Dismissed from services)
4:00 p.m. - INTERSECTION Planning (parlor)
6:00 p.m. - Adult Handbells
6:00 p.m. - Youth Supper & Activities
Monday, May 28, 2012 - Memorial Day
Weekday Ministries and Church Offices Closed
