Upcoming Events
St. Matthew!
Classes and Activities
Foundations of Faith
Starting Tuesday January 7th at 5:30pm. This class explains the fundamentals of the Christian faith. Whether you have had many years of experience reading the Bible or have just began attending church, this is a great opportunity to be acquainted with the core teachings of the church. Everyone is welcome and bring a friend.
Sunday School for all Ages - 9:15 am Each Sunday
This year we will be teaching Concordia Publishing House Curriculum "Enduring Faith." Sunday School hours will be the same as last year: Drop off between 9:00am-9:15am with lesson time being 9:15am-9:45am. If you are interested in teaching Sunday School, please contact Pastor Lovejoy.
Confirmation:
This instructional course on the basic tenants of the Christian Faith is made available for any child, ages 11-14. 1st Year Confirmation class is held on Tuesday at 4pm and 2nd Year Confirmation class is held on Thursday at 4pm. Classes run September through May. If your child or a family friend is interested in enrolling in Confirmation, please approach Pastor Lovejoy with contact information. Class schedules can be obtained through the church office.
Sunday Morning Bible Study
Learn from the Book of Romans starting Sept. 15th in the chapel. Starting time is 9:05am, allowing parents to have time to drop their kids at Sunday School and grab a coffee before hand.
Tuesday Morning Bible Study at 10:00am
Every Tuesday in the fall, we will begin looking at The Book of Revelation. Lead by Pastor Lovejoy, this class is great for individuals of all levels of Biblical familiarity.
Youth Group
Kicking off the year on September 24th!
Meeting every Thursday at 5:30pm in this safe, fun environment where they will be loved in the name of Christ and encouraged to live out their Christian faith. Throughout the year the youth will have the opportunity to come together for various activities and outings, (i.e. Bowling, cook-outs at Salt Creek, hiking, etc).
FIRST FRIDAY CLUB
Held on the first Friday of each month
Meeting in the St. Matthew Fellowship Hall from 6:00pm-8:00pm. Activities include board games, coloring and the movie Toy Story. Snack will be air-popped popcorn with butter and salt, bottled water and juice. RSVP to
Choir meets every Tuesday at 7 pm
Meeting every Tuesday at 7 pm (beginning in September), all are invited to meet in the Choir Loft and sing. The Choir will begin looking at music for the upcoming Advent and Christmas seasons.
Praise Team meets every Monday at 6 pm
The Praise Team will begin looking at the Sundays they will be participating in this year and the songs they will be contributing. If you have any questions regarding the Praise Team, please speak with Ken Young.
Lutheran Women's Mission League (LWML)
All the ladies of the congregation are invited!
Every 2nd Friday at Noon in Fellowship Hall.
Join us as we answer the call to witness Christ to the whole world.
Altar Guild
The altar guild is looking for help. This group is solely made up of women. Since the morning of Christ’s Resurrection, as the women approached to prepare the body of Christ for burial, ladies have gathered before the Sunday service to prepare the body of Christ for Communion. If you are interested in helping with this sacred task, contact Lillian Holtum at 360-460-5655.
Wednesday Night Dinner
Striving to be the living evidence of the mercies of Christ in our community, we offer a free community dinner every Wednesday night. Volunteering begins at 4:30 pm and dinner is served at 5:30 pm. Contact Human Care Chairman, Cindy Schlaffman.
Over 16,000 Free Community Dinners and Going Strong!
Click on the PDF link below to see a complete February calendar!
Upcoming Service Themes:
February 2020
February 23rd, Sunday of The Transfiguration
Service at 10:00am & 7:00pm
"May His Face Shine Upon You"
Exodus 24:8-18
February 26th, Ash Wednesday
Service at 12:00pm & 6:45pm
"Blessed Are You"
Matthew 5:1-11
March 2020
March 1st, 1st Sunday in Lent
Service at 10:00am & 7:00pm
"Baptized into..."
Matthew 4:1-11
1st Midweek in Lent, March 4th
Service on Wednesday at 12:00pm & 6:45pm
"Salt & Light"
Matthew 5:13-16
March 8th, 2nd Sunday in Lent
Service at 10:00am & 7:00pm
"Born Again"
John 3:1-17
2nd Midweek in Lent, March 11th
Service on Wednesday at 12:00pm & 6:45pm
"Prayer & Fasting"
Matthew 6:5-18
March 15th, 3rd Sunday in Lent
Service at 10:00am & 7:00pm
"Living Water"
John 5:5-26
3rd Midweek in Lent, March 18th
Service on Wednesday at 12:00pm & 6:45pm
"Do Not Worry"
Matthew 6:25-34
March 22nd, 4th Sunday in Lent
Service at 10:00am & 7:00pm
"Who Sinned?"
John 9:1-41
4th Midweek in Lent, March 25th
Service on Wednesday at 12:00pm & 6:45pm
"Judge Not"
Matthew 7:1-5
March 29th, 5th Sunday in Lent
Service at 10:00am & 7:00pm
"Do You Believe This?"
John 11:1-45
April 2020
April 1st, 5th Midweek in Lent
Service on Wednesday at 12:00pm & 6:45pm
"Built on Rock"
Matthew 7:24-27
April 5th, Psalm Sunday
Service at 10:00am & 7:00pm
"Ask Seek Knock"
Matthew 7:7-11
April 9th, Maundy Thursday
Service at 7:00pm
"The Golden Rule"
Matthew 7:12
April 10th, Good Friday
Service at 7:00pm
"7 Last Words of Christ through the Lens of.."
Matthew 7:15-20
April 12th, Easter Sunrise
Service at 7:00am
"Treasures in Heaven"
Matthew 6:19-21
April 12th, Easter Resurrection Service
Service at 10:00am
"Everyone Who Believes"
Acts 10:34-43