Madness

As you read this, the basketball world—and pretty much everyone who is electronically connected to anything—is still in the midst of March Madness, a time when we traditionally reflect on the existential question: Is there such a thing as too much basketball? (Hint: there isn’t one right answer; Kirsten’s answer is definitely different than mine.)

For us in the church world, this March has been a little crazy too. Easter was yesterday. And while Easter, Holy Week, and the entire season of Lent are always a deeply moving spiritual experience, they also constitute the busiest time of the church year. March has indeed been a little mad.

But, as mad as March has been, we all know the time when things get really crazy: May. If you asked someone on the street when is the busiest time of the year, they might tell you Christmas. But for my money, the busiest time is May Madness. As the school year wraps up, it seems as if the schools schedule virtually every remotely school-related event and award. And, just to keep things interesting, the school administrators spend most of the rest of the year inventing new events and awards to cram into May’s end-of-school frenzy. All of which cascades from the parents and grandparents with school-aged kids to the rest of society. I’m already getting exhausted just thinking about May.

But May isn’t just a month, it’s a state of mind. The hurry and worry and stress of May has crept not only into otherwise innocuous months—like July—but into our culture as a whole, and into our lives. Most of us, if we’re honest with ourselves, are exhausted most of the time. And it’s killing us, both physically and spiritually.

That’s why, starting April 14th, we begin a new sermon series based on John Mark Comer’s book, “The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry.” The Sunday School classes will be following along with the sermon series, so if you aren’t already in one and would like to follow along, I’m sure they wouldn’t mind you joining in. Or if you’d like to follow along by yourself, you can order the book most anywhere. In either case, I cannot stress enough the importance of the message of this book and this series for all of us living in post-COVID, pre-May, 21st century Salado, Texas. I look forward to spending this time with you.



-Pastor Tommy

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The Salado United Methodist Church would like to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to all who donated, served, and attended the Wild Game Dinner that benefits local, regional, and international missions. Many businesses in Salado and nearby cities donated items and money to add to the success of this event. Many thanks to Mike and Linda Cornet at Tenroc Ranch for providing a picturesque venue. Also, our thanks go to the businesses and individuals who gave small or large, to the participants who bid selflessly and joyfully, and to all the committed volunteers who gave an incredible amount of their personal time, money, and patience to organize and operate the event. Thank you to the cooking teams for all the food prepared went above and beyond the call of duty, as there was an abundance of dishes: meats, side dishes, salads, and desserts! Wow, truly amazing. May the people who receive benefit from us this year, grow in their faith and trust in our Loving God.

Sincerely,

Rolly Correa, Director of Missions & Outreach

Church Family

Phyllis Holder, Elaine Ory, Wes Pershall, Elizabeth Willborn, Arthur Wade Capps,

JL Alley, Bea & Bob Stewart, John Garcia, Anna Tarbutton, Wilma Smith,

Gene Robertson, Marjorie Bird, Don Hogue, Jim Wyllie

Family & Friends

Michele King & Family, Andy Taylor, Betty Shafer, Debbie Knight,

Allan Cloud, Crawford Family, Tom & Michelle Kyle, C.A. Smith, Cynthia Merritt,

G'Anne Weaver, Jeremy Colby, Andrew and Ashley Stock, Ms. Moore,

Allen and Karen Kennedy, Jackie Eubanks, Brenda Scott, Deanna Sallee,

Sonya Eubanks, Cyril & Geri Armstrong, Gabriel Lopez, Kenneth Shannon,

Gus Zittritsch, Troy Weatherly, Nathan Barrier, Heather Luby, Alicia Rampe,

Tamara Turner, Lyn Fowler, Harold, Shirley Prud'homme, Bill Finn, Viola Cleo Bradshaw,

Cordelia Vogel, Allen Family, Cade Neimeth, Frances Porter, Elizabeth Germany,

Reagan Williams, Dave Gardner, Sherry Brinlee, Leroy Reynolds, Gabe Goodin, Jordan,

Rowan, Lindsey Pierce, Cori Resiner, Brett Dvorak, Annie Johnston, Elvin Gary,

Elle Staron, Corbie Jacobson, Jerene Carney, Laura Lewis,

Sheree & Roger Hunter, Haylee Reiley, SUMC Committees

Military

Pete Alderman, Jeffery Barnes, Amy Cook, Gerald Montanona, Daniel Collins,

George Robey, Oscar Fernandez, Jacob Nelson, Aaron Baker, Kaden Baker,

Taylor Wood, J.J. Kelly, Ryan McDonald, Keary O’Connor, Michael Gordon,

Jason Lowerey, Jake Bradshaw, Devan Patterson, Ben Smith,

John Schook, MK2 Benjamin Perrin, Patrick Reinbold, Chris King, Dylan Dexter,

John Hawkins, Katie Kyle, Seaman Hall, Oscar Little, John Little,

Clint Tracy, Ian Deakins, Joseph Van Cura, Zac Garmong

Sympathy

We extend our deepest condolences to the family of Frances Birtchet.

A Celebration of Life service was held March 28 in the Historic Chapel.