We Welcome Pastor Alex
St. Matthew is pleased to welcome Pastor Alexis (Alex) Sheppard-Witt as our new Associate Pastor. She joined the pastoral staff in mid-June.
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Day Camp Was A Blast
This year at Day Camp we had so much fun learning about “The Way” of God and practicing ways to make a difference in the world around us! During our week together we read 5 Bible stories: The Parable of the Good Samaritan, Love Your Enemies, The Disciples, The Lost Sheep and The Lost Coin,…
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Community Comida — Cinco de May
You guessed it…Sunday May 5, 3:00-6:00pm Let us come together as a community again with our neighbors to laugh, sing, play, and of course enjoy some delicious food. Since it is Cinco de Mayo, we will be serving a Mexican meal made by our neighbors at La Libertad Mexican Restaurant. We will be having games…
Read MoreVisioning Process Update — March 10
The LEAD Dream Team has been busy actively listening to our neighbors – various agencies in our community – to learn the challenges and successes they see on a daily basis in and around Hanover. On March 16 and 17, St. Matthew, once again, will be hosting Peggy Hahn, Executive Director of LEAD, and John…
Read MorePalm Sunday Weekend Through Easter at St. Matthew
From Palms to Resurrection We will be making PALM CROSSES on Saturday morning, March 23, in the Upper Room, beginning at 9:30 a.m. and ending when we have made 600 palm crosses! It will be great fun! If you do not know how to make a Palm cross, it is the perfect opportunity to learn…
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Introducing the Summer Internship Program
St. Matthew is creating an exciting opportunity for young adults by offering two paid internship positions. During this 9 week internship, the interns will: Gain leadership skills in a variety of ministries, Enhance the summer ministries of St. Matthew, Increase our Community Outreach which children, youth and young adults, and Grow in Faith and Service.
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Bowling Party for Children’s Choirs
It is soon time for our children’s choirs bowling party. This year we will meet at the South Hanover Lanes bowling center (near the Walmart on Baltimore Street) on Sunday, March 10 from 11:45-1:00. The children can bowl one game or two. Usually, the Preschool and Primary Choir only bowl one game since it takes…
Read MoreNew Congregational Council Installation — January 14
Congregational Council members and officers for 2024 were installed at the 10:30 service on Sunday, January 14: John Mancini as president; Sara Staub, vice president; Kelli Reed, secretary; and Bob Curlen as treasurer. Welcome to Lee Baughman, Charley Lidard, Carolyn Markle, Ellen Shenk and Lexi Smith as the Youth Representative as our new Council members.…
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