Posts by Doug West
ASK: Lent 2023 Theme
This Lent’s scripture from the lectionary gives us stories full of back-and-forth conversation with God. These conversations are filled with questions. People use questions to interrogate or to express their confusion or doubt. Questions express the longings of the heart …
Read MoreHoly Communion Milestone
HOLY COMMUNION is an important aspect of the religious experience and one that St. Matthew loves to share with our community of members. While the Holy Communion milestone is being offered for those children currently in 3rd grade, everyone has …
Read MoreLove Your Neighbor Community Meals Return
Our next “Love Your Neighbor” Community Meal is scheduled for Wednesday, January 25. In order to keep everyone warm during this unpredictable time of the year, we will be bringing the meal inside to Fellowship Hall where it will be …
Read MoreGrief Support Group Available
This GriefShare program features biblical, Christ-centered teaching that focuses on grief topics associated with the death of a loved one. The DVD seminar features nationally respected grief experts and real-life stories of people, followed by a small group discussion about …
Read MorePastor Class Bible Study
In January & February, join us for this Bible study, Transformed Community: Freed and Empowered for Radical Welcome,” that was written as a collaborative effort of Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service, Lutheran Outdoor Ministries, and the ELCA/AMMPARO. In six sessions,
Join Us for Christmas Caroling
We will be bringing the joy of Christmas to some of our shut-ins on Sunday, December 18. We will be caroling from 2-4:00 pm. Bring a plate of cookies to share at the conclusion of our afternoon of sharing …
Read MoreUpcoming Concert with Joseph Martin and More
Pianist Joseph Martin will be joined by Robert Sterling, Composer/Conductor; Sue Martin and Scott Camerson, Vocalists; Steve Roddy, Accompanist, and a 75–voice choir of choral directors in concert on Friday, January 13, at 7:00 pm. This is …
Read MoreNew Year’s Day Pork and Sauerkraut Dinner
The Guatemala Mission Team will be hosting a New Year’s Day pork and sauerkraut dinner, in Fellowship Hall, on Sunday, January 1, from 11:30 am to 2 pm. The menu will be: roasted pork, sauerkraut, vegetable, mashed potatoes, hot dogs, …
Read MoreAnnual Children’s Christmas Pageant
The Children’s Christmas Pageant is returning to St. Matthew! This is a celebratory time where the children of St. Matthew assist in sharing the Good News of Jesus’ birth. The Children’s Christmas Pageant involves children from 3–18 years …
Read MoreNew Year’s Eve Puppet Show
Our St. Matthew Mini Minister Puppets will present a show on Saturday, December 31, New Years’ Eve, 6:30 pm in Fellowship Hall. Invite your friends and neighbors for this family–oriented, entertaining show! This year we will have soup …
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