Mattoon Presbyterian Church - Greenville SC

Mattoon Presbyterian Church - Greenville SC Join us for worship Sundays at 11am! PayPal allows you to send a donation at any time. Mattoon Presbyterian is dedicated to serving the greater Greenville area.
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Along with spiritual enrichment we offer services to the community including:

Sunday school
Bible study
Yearly workshops & retreats to encourage growth
Dynamic Drama department
Monthly soup kitchen
Youth and adults eager serve in new ways

Good evening all!      I look forward to our Book Study Gathering tomorrow evening at 7 p.m. E.D.T. (virtual and in-pers...
06/10/2026

Good evening all!

I look forward to our Book Study Gathering tomorrow evening at 7 p.m. E.D.T. (virtual and in-person) as we will continue reading Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire: What Happens When God's Spirit Invades the Hearts of His People by Jim Cymbala. We will be discussing Chapter 8: "The Lure of Marketing."

We will listen to the audiobook, then dive into the following questions for discussion:

After quoting Acts 4:29, "Enable your servants to speak your word with great boldness," Pastor Cymbala writes, "Boldness can only be impacted by the Holy Spirit." Contrast this point with the belief that we can learn this kind of boldness on our own.

Do you agree with Pastor Cymbala that in order to build the church Jesus intended, we must have a "bold, aggressive attitude in proclaiming God's Word"? Why or why not? Explain your answers.

What might happen within local churches if their leaders followed the following admonition? "We have no permission whatsoever to adjust the message of the gospel. Whether it seems popular or not, whether it is 'hip' to the times, we must faithfully and boldly proclaim that sin is real but Jesus forgives those who confess."

If we have time, we will continue our discussion on the following question from last week:

After mentioning that many Christians have become enamored with what he describes as "deliverance from dark powers," Pastor Cymbala goes on to say that some people in the church blame the devil instead of facing the sin in their lives and repenting of their own wrongdoing.

What is it about the word sin that is so offensive to some people today?

What is the result when people tend to focus on how they have been victimized rather than focusing on their personal responsibility and the transforming power of God that can enable them to work in [God's] service regardless of their past?

I anticipate your prayers, presence, and participation.

Best and blessings!

Pastor Lerone J. Wilder is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
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06/08/2026

Mattoon Monday Morning Meditation Minute

06/07/2026
06/03/2026

Juneteenth Giving Wednesday

Good evening all!      I look forward to resuming our Book Study Gathering tomorrow evening at 7 p.m. E.D.T. (virtual on...
06/03/2026

Good evening all!

I look forward to resuming our Book Study Gathering tomorrow evening at 7 p.m. E.D.T. (virtual only) as we will continue reading Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire: What Happens When God's Spirit Invades the Hearts of His People by Jim Cymbala. We will be discussing Chapter 7: "The Lure of Novelty."

We will listen to the audiobook, then dive into the following questions for discussion:

Pastor Cymbala explores Acts 11:20-24, which describes how God worked mightily in the city of Antioch.

Which points stand out to you as you read these verses aloud? Why?

How do these verses relate to what God wants to do through us today?

After mentioning that many Christians have become enamored with what he describes as "deliverance from dark powers," Pastor Cymbala goes on to say that some people in the church blame the devil instead of facing the sin in their lives and repenting of their own wrongdoing.

What is it about the word sin that is so offensive to some people today?

What is the result when people tend to focus on how they have been victimized rather than focusing on their personal responsibility and the transforming power of God that can enable them to work in [God's] service regardless of their past?

I anticipate your prayers, presence, and participation.

Best and blessings!

Pastor Lerone J. Wilder is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
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Meeting ID: 817 5228 0635
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05/27/2026

Good evening all!

Please check out the link below to learn about Early Voting in South Carolina:

https://scvotes.gov/voters/early-voting/

Please ensure that we pass along this information while we empower ourselves to vote early.

Blessings to you as you exercise your civic duty!

https://youtu.be/yUhAwREa-tw Voters can visit any early voting center in their county during the early voting period, present their Photo ID, and

Good evening all!       I look forward to our Book Study Gathering tomorrow evening at 7 p.m. E.D.T. (virtual and in-per...
05/20/2026

Good evening all!

I look forward to our Book Study Gathering tomorrow evening at 7 p.m. E.D.T. (virtual and in-person) as we will continue reading Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire: What Happens When God's Spirit Invades the Hearts of His People by Jim Cymbala. We will be discussing Chapter 6: "A Time for Shaking."

We will listen to the audiobook, then dive into the following questions for discussion:

1) Pastor Cymbala mentions that "God has never lacked the power to work through available people to glorify [God's] name." What do you think it means, in practical terms, for us to be "available" to God?

2) After a young man carried a pistol up to the pulpit while Pastor Cymbala was preaching, Carol Cymbala suffered from deep, oppressive fear that only went away after choir members joined together to pray after being prompted by the Holy Spirit. Why do you think Satan uses fear? How do Christians experience release from fear?

3) According to Revelation 3:20, God is ready to draw close to us and provide God's love and power. Yet some of us refuse to open the door of our hearts and minds to God. Why do you think we do this? What are the real issues that keep us from turning to God?

I anticipate your prayers, presence, and participation.

Best and blessings!

Pastor Lerone J. Wilder is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
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05/18/2026

Mattoon's Monday Morning Meditation Minute (1 Peter 5:6-11 NRSV)

Main Idea: We are invited to remember that our struggles have not escaped God's notice.

Questions for Reflection:

1) What concerns/worries are you carrying today?

2) Before the sermon, how did you cope with your struggles?

3) After the sermon, what will you do differently with your struggles?

Address

415 Hampton Avenue
Greenville, SC
29601

Opening Hours

10:45am - 1pm

Telephone

+18642354499

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