From the sermon – “Following the Lord” by Pastor Joy Matos – 03/01/2026

In this Sermon, Pastor Matos uses several vivid stories and anecdotes to teach her congregation about the nature of faith, trust, and obedience.  One such story is as follows:

• The Tightrope Walker at Niagara Falls: She tells the story of the famous tightrope walker, Charles Blondin, who successfully crossed Niagara Falls on a tightrope and then asked the crowd if they believed he could do it again with someone on his back. While many in the crowd said they believed he could, only one young man actually stepped forward and climbed onto his back. Pastor Matos uses this to teach that true