Posts by Doug West
Visioning Process Updates — October 22
The LEAD Dream team is moving to the next phase of the visioning process – listening to our neighbors. We are excited for the opportunity to meet with our neighbors of all denominations and traditions, share experiences, and learn from …
Read MoreCancellation of Blood Drive
We are sorry to announce that the Red Cross Blood Drive scheduled for Wednesday, November 15, at St. Matthew has been cancelled. Unfortunately, the Red Cross was forced to make the cancellation due to a shortage of available nurses.…
Read MoreTime to Get Locked In
Youth Lock-in for all 6th-12th graders November 11-/12! Plan on it!…
Read MoreElection Day Bake Sale
Last November we hosted our first-ever “Election Day Bake Sale” to benefit Discovery Place Preschool. It was a BIG success, thanks to your donations of delicious baked goods! We predict more voters will anticipate the sweet treats …
Read MoreReformation is a Day for Red
St. Matthew will be celebrating Reformation Sunday on October 28 and 29. RED is the color of the day! Let’s have a Red-Out and wear it that day! We Are…Lutherans! Remember, our 8:30 Drive-In/Outdoor worship moves inside! Three of our …
Read MoreHelp When the Holidays Are Hard
Surviving the Holidays (Saturday, November 11, 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m., Upper Room #201) is a helpful, encouraging seminar for people facing the holidays after losing a loved one. The seminar features video interviews with counselors, grief experts, and other people who …
Read MoreSplash Making a Splash
Parents of infants and toddlers 3 months to 3 years old are invited to attend Splash Class — a “baby and me” style group class. Together, parents/caregivers and children will explore what’s next after you’ve been “splashed” in the waters …
Read MoreFaith Connections for Kids
Kids from 3 years old through 5th grade can join us in the Lower Level for Faith Connections on Sundays from 9:30-10:20am. We have a Pre-school class for 3-4 year olds. Lower Elementary for K-2 grade and Upper Elementary for …
Read MoreAnother Corny October
It is that time of year…with Thanksgiving soon, our Corn Drive Began Sunday, October 1 and continues through the month of October! We will be collecting cans of corn for New Hope Ministries to use in their Thanksgiving Meal Kits …
Read MoreMeal Packing Event is Back
Every 2 years, St. Matthew hosts the Hanover Community Meal Packing Event, something we have done since 2012. This year, the event will be held over 2 days on November 4 and 5. There will be 3 packing sessions on …
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