Middle & High School Youth travel to Richardson Corn Maze in Spring Grove for an evening of trivia, corn maze challenge, and s'mores.  

MISSION WORK IN BELIZE

St. Matthew has a long and rich history of international mission

work. Building on that deep foundation, on October 14th after

worship, there will be a brief presentation on a new mission

partnership opportunity with LCMS Missions in Belize. This will

include support for the LCMS missionary in Belize and also a new

annual mission trip to Belize run out of St. Matthew. Please

come and learn about this new international mission partnership.

St Matthew families and friends are invited to join us at the Gobbert's Pumpkin Farm in Hampshire, Illinois on September 30th for an afternoon of fall fun!  Meet at St. Matthew at 3pm to caravan down to the farm.  Sign up in the narthex.  $10/member and $15/friend

Each month in which there is a 5th Sunday, come early to church at 8:45am as we again hold our “Fifth Sunday Hymn Sing.” We will sing a portion of many of your favorite hymns so come with the hymn number ready to suggest.

Flu vaccines are available through Walgreens (at our site) immediately following our worship service. Please bring your ID and your insurance cards.

Please plan to attend an orientation meeting regarding the Confirmation Program.  This is for a new 5th/6th grade program as well as the 7th/8th grade classes.  Both parents and students are asked to attend on Wednesday, August 29th at 6:30pm.   This will provide an opportunity for Pastor to discuss the programs, meet all students and parents, and answer any questions.  

Plans are in the works for a great kick-off to the new education year at St. Matthew!  In our worship service all Sunday School staff will be installed, and we will be taking a moment to “Bless-The-Backpacks” for all children returning to school this year.  During the Sunday School hour (that day from 10:20-11:00), there will be a balloon launch and a short opportunity to meet new teachers.  At 11:00, there will be a church potluck, complete with a bounce house and other fun activities for kids.  Parents bring your children.  Grandparents bring your grandchildren.  Let’s RALLY on August 19th

On Sunday, August 12th, the Sunday after Giving Day, we will hold our worship service outdoors under the tent (weather permitting).  Seating will also be available under the covered walkway for those who need firmer ground on which to walk.  Please consider asking a fellow Giving Day volunteer, a family member, or a friend to join you for this worship service.

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POLAR BLAST - WHERE JESUS' LOVE IS COOL

POLAR BLAST - WHERE JESUS' LOVE IS COOL

POLAR BLAST -- WHERE JESUS' LOVE IS COOL

Help us welcome our new pastor, Rev. Michael Brown, as he is installed during a special worship service.  Thanks be to God for faithful servants!

During our worship service, those youth who have completed the course of confirmation study will be received into communicant membership.  We pray for God's continued work and blessing in their lives.

End the calendar year and welcome the new as we hold our Sunday morning worship service at 9:00am.  Holy Communion will be served.  New Year's blessings to all!