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...
by Matt Landry | Aug 9, 2023 | 30 Days of Catch to Strikeout Hunger, Pastor's Blog
It’s hard to believe I’m already into my second week of 30 days of catch. It’s been so much fun meeting people to play catch! Today’s catch partner was Ethan Evans who is an Instructional Assistant at Lawrence Central High School and City-County Councilor of District...
by Matt Landry | Aug 7, 2023 | 30 Days of Catch to Strikeout Hunger, Pastor's Blog
“There’s no crying in baseball” and there are no rain delays in 30 days of catch! Lu Pelsor, a member of my church, was kind enough to take me up on my offer to play catch today at the church even with the looming possibility of rain. We played half the time with a...
by Matt Landry | Aug 7, 2023 | 30 Days of Catch to Strikeout Hunger, Pastor's Blog
My hand still hurts thinking about today’s game of catch! This afternoon’s catch brought not one, but two athletes in pitcher Theo Kramer and first baseman Tyre McClain. They are both juniors at Lawrence North High School not far from my church. These guys brought the...
