by Matt Landry | Aug 27, 2023 | 30 Days of Catch to Strikeout Hunger, Pastor's Blog
I went back in time today! It’s true! I played a game of catch back in the 1860’s. This afternoon my family met up with the White River Base Ball Club before they faced off with the Bluegrass Barons from Lexington, Kentucky. I helped Sparrowhawk, the team manager,...
by Matt Landry | Aug 25, 2023 | 30 Days of Catch to Strikeout Hunger, Pastor's Blog
Today, I met up with my friend and clergy colleague Rev. Nathan Whybrew, who serves as the Senior Pastor of First United Methodist Church of Wabash. Actually, I should say that I met up with pastor and coach Nathan. He is a baseball coach with three boys who all play...
by Matt Landry | Aug 24, 2023 | 30 Days of Catch to Strikeout Hunger, Pastor's Blog
Before the heat index is predicted to rise above 100, I played a game of catch with a bearded woodworker. No, I didn’t play catch with Jesus, but I did play with one of his followers! Charles Cantrell is a member of my church, Castleton UMC, and a woodworker. He met...
by Matt Landry | Aug 23, 2023 | 30 Days of Catch to Strikeout Hunger, Pastor's Blog
I’m starting to like my morning games of catch, especially during weeks when there’s an excessive heat warning. This morning, Amy Norman, who serves on the Board of Education for the MSD of Lawrence Township, came to the church for an early game of catch. I first met...
by Matt Landry | Aug 23, 2023 | 30 Days of Catch to Strikeout Hunger, Pastor's Blog
We found a nice spot of shade in front of the church as we met to play a game catch in the hottest part of the day. I met Senator Mike Crider after a day of meetings for both of us. He had been at the Statehouse and was heading back after our game of catch. I...
