The members of our Special in God’s Eyes (SIGE) ministry present for you the telling of the Christmas story. Please support this ministry by attending this annual program, held after our worship service on December 16th.
Come to church early at 8:45 and participate in our hymn sing (based on your suggested hymn numbers).
Following the service we have a free-will door offering with contributions going to support missions and missionaries in Belize.
Sign up to participate in packing meals to feed the world’s hungry. (Sign up coming in December.)
Annual water park and ski trip! Middle & High School students. Details to follow.
We invite you to listen to a joyous concert by our vocal choir, handbell choir, and brass accompaniment as we celebrate the coming of the Christ child.
During our worship service our Sunday School will participate in the telling of the coming of Christ.
An Advent program and dessert for the ladies of the congregations and their friends. Come spend time in fellowship sharing a dessert, drink and Christmas carols.
Middle & High School Youth gather for an event to serve members in the community.
Annual Voters Assembly meeting. All members asked to participate.
During our worship service we welcome those who have joined our congregation through adult doctrine class, reaffirmation of faith, and congregational transfer. We give thanks to God for enlarging our church family.
The new tax laws provide challenges and opportunities for charitable giving as well as day to day planning. During the bible study hour after church on Sunday, October 21, Certified Financial Planner & CPA Pete Doyle and attorney Jeff Wilson will discuss strategies for Christians to consider in their estate and financial planning in light of the new laws. You may wish to consider some of their tips before year-end to help save money and be a more effective steward of some of the treasures God has provided you to work with.
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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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!
