St. Matthews 2020 Virtual Christmas Pageant Presents: 

The Letter.  (Written by Lana Moses)

An Intergeneration Event of Story, Poetry and Song

Listen Here:

https://youtu.be/0SN2qo3uE6Q.

The Parable of the Talents

Matthew 25:14-30

 

Introduction

This week I happened upon this lovely activity of encouragement

When you thought I wasn’t looking, I saw you ….

Take the time to be curious about by asking question.

Pick up the litter on the sidewalk

Cut your neighbours lawn.

 

And I learned ….

You...

Psalm 46, John 8:31-36 

God in the Midst of the Mess  

The Psalm assigned for this morning, is the one that inspired Deacon Scott’s composition that you just heard. It is also the one that inspired Luther to write, A Mighty Fortress.  The hymn, which according to Ulrich Leupold, "epitomizes Luther's thought and...

18th Sunday after Pentecost

Exodus 20:1-4, 7-9, 12-20, Psalm 19, Philippians 3:4b-14, Matthew 21:33-46

 

      

Introduction

When I hear this parable the refrains that runs through my mind is: 

It doesn’t have to be that way.

 

And while I appreciate the imagery of the vineyard used to envision our life...

 

The questions that Eva asked lingers with me.

“What do you people up there in Waterloo think of us?”  

“How do you see us on the reserve?”

 

I am wanting to ask Eva a follow-up question.  How do you want to be seen?  Because in this answer, I wonder if we might discover how we are missing the...

Fifth Sunday of Easter
Scripture: John 14:1-7

 

Escape Rooms 

An activity growing in popularity these days is something called an escape room.  You have to solve clues to get out a room. It’s not meant to be a scary experience. It’s meant to engage your mind and the strength of the team you are working with. The goal:...

Luke 24: 13-35

What have you discovered along the way? 

We knelt at the cross. Ran to the tomb. Today we walk on the road to Emmaus.
While we’re often in a hurry to get to the destination, some of the most profound moments are stops or challenges along the way, those planned or spontaneous.  Moments where a connection is made...

Hi children of God,

 

I am so glad you joined us this morning.  Happy Easter to you! 

 

What’s that word we look forward to saying on Easter?

Yes, you’ve got it. Alleluia!  Alleluia means, Praise the Lord.

 

Now I want you to say, Alleluia, as loud as you can.

 

Ready, set, GO! 

 
Okay. I...

Introduction: 

This morning, there are three parts to my reflection. The first is based on the scripture narratives of today, and the overarching narratives of our faith life. The second part is comprised of words of hope, prayer and lament for you. The third part is an audio clip from some of our children here at St. Matthews.  ...

Good morning, children of God! 

I hope you are all managing okay in the safety of your house. 

 

What have you been doing? Have you built some tents? Doing crafts? Writing messages on the sidewalks? Playing with lego?  I hope you are helping with chores. Some of your Sunday school teachers have been sewing masks. 

 

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