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The answer can be found in a prayer written by and for our parish and which is
said at every worship service.
Gracious Father, we ask spiritual growth for ourselves, our families and
friends, and especially for our family St. Matthew's. Grant us growth in
understanding and willingness to be your Body in this world. Empower us
to live the mission of Christ: to preach, teach, heal, and make
disciples. In joyful thanksgiving for the blessing of your presence in
our lives, compel us to share you with everyone we meet. May our numbers
increase, our commitment deepen, our lives be joyfully yours. Make us a
God-centered people. In Christ's name we pray.
Amen
Jesus instructed his followers to go and make disciples and that is at the
center of who we are as a church. We take seriously Christ’s command to
service and hospitality and feel called to be a place where people can feel at
home and yet be challenged to grow in their relationship to Christ.
We think of ourselves as a family on a journey of faith and pray that as you
read more about us, and view the many pictures on our site, you will feel
called to visit and consider becoming a part of Saint Matthew’s.
God’s Peace,
The Reverend Rob Brown
Rector
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