Where the Welcome is Wide
and the Love is Real

SATURDAY EVENING WORSHIP 5:00 pm in Fellowship Hall

SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP TIMES

8:30 (Outdoor) and 10:30 am (Sanctuary)

CHILDREN’S CHURCH AT THE 10:30 SERVICE

For Pre-School and Elementary age children to leave the service for their own experience of church that includes a Bible story, prayer, songs and play.

Where the Welcome is Wide
and the Love is Real

Children*

SATURDAY EVENING WORSHIP 5:00 pm in Fellowship Hall

SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP TIMES

8:30 (Outdoor) and 10:30 am (Sanctuary)

CHILDREN’S CHURCH AT THE 10:30 SERVICE

For Pre-School and Elementary age children to leave the service for their own experience of church that includes a Bible story, prayer, songs and play.

Seniors Hang Out

Join us for cards, art activities, cookies and coffee on the third Monday of each month from 10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.…

Adult Faith Connections

Adult Faith Connections/Sunday Morning Classes   Where Faith and Life Intersect A discussion class based on current events and how…

Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?

Love good food, meaningful conversation, and a little mystery? Sign up to be a host or a guest at a…

Attention Youth

Youth Group Sunday evening, October 19, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the third floor youth suite is our next youth meeting.…

Children & Family Ministry

Upcoming Event Dates: Splash Class Have you been wondering what comes after being “splashed” by the waters of Baptism? This…

Sunday’s Service


Bulletin
for this Service.
Weekly Announcements.

Playlist of past services and other videos.

Help Rush Relief NOW

Your gift to Lutheran World Relief will deliver urgently needed support and care to neighbors affected by Hurricane Helene.

lwr.org/helene-relief

Or if you want to give to LWR online through St. Matthew, please click on this St. Matthew Link or visit our Online Giving Page.

hank you for sharing God’s love with your neighbors when and where they need it most.

Sunday’s Service


Bulletin
for this Service.
Weekly Announcements.

Playlist of past services and other videos.

Help Rush Relief NOW

Your gift to Lutheran World Relief will deliver urgently needed support and care to neighbors affected by Hurricane Helene.

lwr.org/helene-relief

Or if you want to give to LWR online through St. Matthew, please click on this St. Matthew Link or visit our Online Giving Page.

hank you for sharing God’s love with your neighbors when and where they need it most.

Where the Welcome is Wide and the Love is Real

This is our tag line and the focus of a worship series focused on the biblical themes of our purpose statement and core values. Each worship service will introduce the…

Pastors’ Class Focuses on Lutheran Basics

All are welcome but newcomers are especially invited to the Pastor’s Class on Sundays October 6 and 13. October 6: Bible Basics through a Lutheran Lens October 13: All things…

Music in the Morning — JAM & Music Makers Todler Time

MusicJAM

Register now for this exciting new program by following this link: Registration for Music JAM.  Saturday, October 5, 2024 from 9 to 11 am.  For Children K-5th grade.  Make an instrument, play musical instrument and music games and have a snack.

Then join us on Saturday, October 19 from 9:00-9:45 a.m. for Music Makers Toddler Time in the Prayground (Fellowship Hall). A music program for 2, 3, and 4 year old children. Each child must be accompanied by an adult. Please register on line.

Children & Family Ministry

Upcoming Event Dates: Splash Class Have you been wondering what comes after being “splashed” by the waters of Baptism? This…

Attention Youth

Youth Group Sunday evening, October 19, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the third floor youth suite is our next youth meeting.…

New Member Orientation Breakfast, October 20

For anyone interested in becoming a members of St. Matthew, we invite you to an orientation breakfast in the Fellowship Hall at 9:30-10:20 on October 20. Come to meet members…

Reformation and Confirmation

On the weekend of October 26 and 27, we celebrate the Reformation with a focus on our heritage as Lutherans.…

Storytime/Pajama Time

Register here for this fun family time beginning on November 3.  Light Meal at 5 with Storytime at 5:30. Why not come and snuggle in your comfies for a great time story and time together.

2024 Pajamas and Storytime

Surviving the Holidays

This seminar will be held in the Upper Room on November 9 from 9:30 am – 12 pm.  It will help and encourage people facing the holidays after losing a loved one. The seminar is free and open to all. This seminar features video interviews with counselors, grief experts, and other people who have experienced the holidays after their loved…

All Hallow's Eve Concert SM
TrunkOrTreat SM

All Saints Weekend

On the weekend of November 2 and 3, we will be remembering the saints who have died this past year. Candles will be lit and prayers will be offered for…

Play Group Coming Soon!

We have some exciting news! We will be starting a “Parent and Me” type play group! This play group will be ofered for families in our community on Monday mornings from 10:30 am -12 pm. Planning is well underway. One thing we know we will need is some Play Group Grammies! If you are able to volunteer, please contact Missy Smith at msmith@stmattlutheran.org. More details coming soon.

Balck Rose

Do you love to sing? Are you looking for a community singing group The Black Rose Chorale is for you!!! Please check the St. Matthew Facebook/website registration for more information, or talk to Ben Boellner (bboellner@stmattlutheran.org) or Deb Smith (dsmith@stmattlutheran.org). The Black Rose Chorale is for everyone! We welcome ALL!

Preferences for participating in any of the Children’s Choirs and Mini Ministers Puppet Ministry can be shared by completing a simple form found at the following link.

What’s Happening

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Loving Our Neighbors

Involved in Our Community

Neighbors Helping Neighbors

Do you know we partner with the Community Aid Store in South Hanover? When you make donations and shop there the community benefits. All your donations are credited to St. Matthew and are used for our Human Needs Fund, which helps the people in our community. Recently, they increased clothing,…

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Youth on the Move

Sharing and Caring

Faith 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 3-5 grade. Join us while we read Bible stories, make crafts and have some fun.