Posts by Doug West
Worship Assistant Sign-Ups / Shadowing
Want to become more involved in assisting in worship? Here’s your chance to learn or become more involved as an Assisting Minister, Greeter, Cross and Torch Bearer, Altar Guild Member, Usher, Communion Assistant, Lector, Livestream Operator or Communion Preparer. If …
Read MoreGPS: God’s Positioning System
On Sundays, December 4 and 11, the Pastor’s Class is led by Pastor Mark Vitalis Hoffman, Professor of Biblical Studies at United Lutheran Seminary. He shows the significance of the geography of the events regarding the birth of Jesus. The …
Read MoreBlue Christmas Service Scheduled
A Worship Service for those who are stressed, hurting, grieving or lonely in this Holiday Season. Sunday, December 11, 2:00 p.m. Through candle-lighting, lovely readings, reflections, and sweet music, the message of Christ’s hope and comfort will enfold us. Emmanuel…God …
Read MoreMid-Week Advent Worship and Meal
Wednesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. on November 30, December 7 and December 14, the community of St. Matthew will gather to reflect on the ways Christ enters into our lives. This is the season of waiting and watching but …
Read More9th Annual Cookie Walk
On Saturday, December 3, we will once again be having the Cookie Walk ‘Covid Style’ and will be selling already packaged homemade cookies for $10 a box. Money raised will go toward our Tree 4 Hope Education & Food sponsorships. …
Read MoreAdvent Intergenerational Faith Connections
Mark your calendar for our Advent Intergenerational Faith Connections event on November 27 at 9:3 0 am! All classes will take a pause from their regular schedule to come together for this opportunity for Advent celebration and connection. We will
Red Cross Blood Drive
A blood drive will be held on Friday, November 18, in Fellowship Hall. Appointments available between 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Visit www.redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-733-2767 today to schedule your donation appointment. If you have questions about your eligibility to …
Read MoreAll Saints Weekend
On the weekend of November 5/6, we will be remembering the saints who have died this past year. Candles will be lit and prayers will be offered for members of our St. Matthew community. We are inviting St. Matthew members …
Read MoreWINTERFEST — 30th Anniversary
This year’s WINTERFEST, from January 6-8, 2023, is the 30th anniversary of this fabulous youth gathering. The event is for young people in college and students in grades 9 through 12. There are activities and music planned for a memorable …
Read MoreYouth Fall Retreat Coming Soon
Save the dates for November 18-20. Hiking, campfire singing, games, camaraderie, and learning more about our faith will all be enjoyable. For youth in the grades 6 through 12. Let Tim Peck know that you will be attending by the …
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