Posts by Doug West
God’s Work. Our Hands. Clean Windows
The Social Ministry Committee invites all St. Matt members and friends to share their time and talents, to perform a kindness by cleaning windows at Utz Terrace.
- Saturday, September 9, 9 a.m. to noon but please arrive by 8:30-8:45 to
Can You Help Discovery Place Preschool?
Our church preschool program is preparing for another FANTASTIC year of learning.
We are collecting both specific items and gift cards. If you are able, please consider donating to Discovery Place by bringing requested items to the Gathering Place or …
Read MoreMiddle School Milestone — September 17
Middle School Milestone will be held during the services on Sunday, September 17. We know that Middle School can be hard. We want to show our middle school age kids that they are braver than they believe and that they …
Read MoreConfirmation Is Happening
Attention 9th Grade Confirmation Students!
This is your year! On Reformation Sunday, October 29 you will confirm your faith through the affirmation of Baptism at our 10:30 worship service. Let your families know to mark their calendars and to …
Read MoreFour Gospels, One Lord
There is only one gospel message that we proclaim and only one Lord Jesus, so why do we have four gospels in our Bibles with different depictions of Jesus? Why did the early Church not get their act together and …
Read MoreGPS: God’s Positioning System
When we read the Bible, we usually focus on the words and the persons involved, but the events occurred in a particular place that is important for full understanding. By studying the land and the archaeological record, the whole biblical …
Read MoreDiggin’ Deep
Come and join Hunter Crabbs and Aaron Smith for thoughtful, in-depth conversation as we explore the word and expand our spiritual growth. This series of monthly conversations will be directed towards any high school and college aged students. We look …
Read MoreALiVE for Middle Schoolers Coming Soon
ALIVE is an annual synod middle-school retreat which this year is scheduled for September 22-24, 2023, at Camp Nawakwa. Congregations from across the synod gather with their adult advisors and youth for this traditionally early fall weekend that includes large …
Read MoreNew GriefShare Session Open for All
The 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 MoreBlessing of the Backpack Coming Soon
We would like to invite you to join us for a Blessing of the Backpacks that will be held during services on Saturday, Aug. 19 at 5:30pm and Sunday, Aug. 20 at 8:30 and 10:30. We know that heading back …
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