Posts by Doug West
Faith Connections Continues
Summer Faith Connections will be held Sunday mornings beginning on June 11, between worship services (9:30 – 10:20 a.m.). Youth from 6th grade through recent high school graduates are invited to gather outside the Education building for faith focused …
Read MoreCouncil Update — May 21, 2023
As you are well aware, St. Matthew is undergoing a significant period of transition. I would like to take this opportunity to give you an update as to where we currently stand on a number of important items.
- We are
Graduation Milestone
On June 4, we will be celebrating a graduation milestone in worship at the 10:30 service. If you or someone you love is graduating from high school, college, or any other certificate or program, please submit their name and a …
Read MoreGrowing Young Leaders
We want to introduce you to the 2023 Generosity Appeal Campaign: ‘Growing Young Leaders.’ Through the Lower Susquehanna Synod we are helping to develop Leaders for Youth Ministry, Nurturing Christian Community, and Discovering Unique Giftedness as Children of God Ministry …
Read MoreCouncil Update — April 2023
At their April meeting, the Congregation Council approved contracting of the Rev. Dr. Mark Vitalis Hoffman, spouse of our lead pastor the Rev. Dr. Kathy Vitalis Hoffman, on an as-needed basis for occasional preaching and regular teaching coverage as Pastor …
Read MoreCalling All Green Thumbers
Got a Green Thumb and a Heart to Serve? Time for the garden-the Healthy Hanover Community Garden, that is. We are seeking volunteers to take a one-week turn to help weed, water and harvest produce from our plot along Chestnut …
Read MoreWhy Not Be a Prayer Pal?
This summer, our youth are off to experience their faith anew in offsite settings like church camp and service trips. We are looking for Prayer Pals who are interested in being paired up with someone to pray for and write …
Read MoreMake a Real Difference
Sometimes this world seems so cold and hard. There are so many who are lonely and suffering. Have you ever wished you knew how to help?
It’s easy to become a Visiting Minister at St. Matthew. A one-hour visit to …
Read MoreWarm Weather Brings Outdoor Worship Back
We are excited to announce that outdoor worship resumed for the warm months beginning Sunday, May 7 at our 8:30 service. Dust off your folding chairs, cowbells, and radio tuners- we'll be back on the lawn and in the parking
Save the Date for Next Community Meal
Wednesday, April 26, is the dates for our next Community/Neighborhood Meal. Praying the springtime weather will be here to stay and we can be back outside. Keep your eyes open for more information as we get closer to the times. …
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