Help Us Make a Difference

Aug. 24, 2018 by

I want to make a difference. I am not sure how much more succinct and boldly I can make that statement. I want to make a difference in the world and I know that I have in my heart the

Ten Years

Jun. 24, 2018 by

Ten years ago, my family and I loaded up the truck and moved from Troy to Waterloo where I would be appointed part time as the pastor of Real Life United Methodist Church and part time as the Lead Evangelist

Hold Me

Jun. 24, 2018 by

Our family has been intentionally taking a walk each night for health and wellness issues and to encourage our children to stay active. Sarafina enjoys these walks and she calls them “Short Walk,” which consists of walking in our neighborhood

How You Can Help

Jun. 24, 2018 by

As we come to the end of the first half of 2018, I am grateful for the contributors who have supported this ministry thus far this year. As we enter the summer months, we have a great need for continued

Celebration Banquet

Jun. 24, 2018 by

We would love to see you on August 18, 2018 at 6pm at the West Salem Trinity United Methodist Church in Mount Vernon, Illinois (4212 Broadway Ave.). We will celebrate the past year’s ministry opportunities and Matt will share with

Prayer Ministry

Jun. 24, 2018 by

We have a group of people who receive a prayer email from us each week. Included in this prayer email are prayer requests that have been shared with us along with prayer requests for the ministry. If you would like

Timing is Everything

May. 7, 2018 by

It seems as though this year, Spring has been delayed and winter continues to persist. Just when it seems Spring has finally arrived for good, the temperature drops and the long pants and long sleeves come out of the closet

Willing to Respond

Mar. 25, 2018 by

I will celebrate my five-year anniversary with the Albion Fire Department in April. It is hard to believe it has been five years of learning and responding. I enjoy the brotherhood with the other men on the department and I