Upcoming Events
St. Matthew!
Classes and Activities
Sunday School Begins Sept. 15th!
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 September calendar!
Upcoming Service Themes:
November 2019
November 17th, 23rd Sunday After Pentecost
Malachi 4:1-6
Turning Hearts
November 24th, 24th Sunday After Pentecost
LAST SUNDAY OF THE CHURCH YEAR
Luke 23:27-43
An Inscription over Him
November 27th - Thanksgiving Eve Service 6:45pm
December 2019
December 1st, 1st Sunday of Advent
Matthew 24:36-44
Joyful Insomnia
December 4th, 1st Advent Mid-Week
Services at noon & 6:45pm
Isaiah 60:1-6
Arise and Shine: Rising Light
December 8th, 2nd Sunday of Advent
Exodus 3:1-15
Being Introduced to God
December 11th, 2nd Advent Mid-Week
Services at noon & 6:45pm
Zechariah 9:16
Reflected Light
December 15th, 3rd Sunday of Advent
Isiah 35:1-10
Change worth rejoicing over
December 18th, 3rd Advent Mid-Week
Services at noon & 6:45pm
Malachi 4:2
Healing Light
December 22nd, 4th Sunday of Advent
Psalm 24
Into God's Presence
December 24th, Christmas Eve Service
Service at 7:00pm
Daniel 12:3
Eternal Light
December 25th, Christmas Day Service
Service at 10:00am
Luke 2 & John 1
Born to YOU!
December 31st, New Years Eve Service
Service at 6:45pm
Luke 2:21
The New Beginning