by Matt Landry | Aug 14, 2023 | 30 Days of Catch to Strikeout Hunger, Pastor's Blog
We received a few interested looks from people in suits who walked by the south side of the Statehouse this morning. Today, I played a game of catch with Senator Fady Qaddoura of District 30. This district includes the church and surrounding neighborhoods. I know Sen....
by Matt Landry | Aug 14, 2023 | 30 Days of Catch to Strikeout Hunger, Pastor's Blog
With fans watching and the crowd cheering, we played our game of catch on day 13 of my 30 days of catch. Now I realize that the crowd was cheering for the Indianapolis Indians playing behind us, but the fans watching were all church kids and a few parents squeezing...
by Matt Landry | Aug 12, 2023 | 30 Days of Catch to Strikeout Hunger, Pastor's Blog
The weather is trying hard to delay my 30 days of catch. Luckily the storms passed this morning just in time for a morning game of catch with church member David Ayers at a nearby ballpark. I had my two boys with me, so the balls were often whizzing by. It has...
by Matt Landry | Aug 11, 2023 | 30 Days of Catch to Strikeout Hunger, Pastor's Blog
I have heard it said that God has a sense of humor. I think that’s true. Two catch days in a row have now included St Louis Cardinals fans. Is God trying to tell me something? Do I need to switch team loyalty? I didn’t know day 11 would bring such a baseball crisis....
by Matt Landry | Aug 11, 2023 | 30 Days of Catch to Strikeout Hunger, Pastor's Blog
Baseball brings people together! Even rivals can find common ground in baseball. Even Cubs and Cardinals fans can come together for a game of catch! Today I met with church member and friend Jason Acquisto. After a long day on the road and meetings, Jason greeted me...
by Matt Landry | Aug 9, 2023 | 30 Days of Catch to Strikeout Hunger, Pastor's Blog
Every game of catch is unique and special! That was especially true today. It’s not every day you get to play catch with your Bishop. Today I played catch with Bishop Julius Trimble of the Indiana Conference of The United Methodist Church. If you’re not familiar with...