The Season of Lent begins on Wednesday, February 18, "Ash Wednesday." We will have a 6:30 PM Divine Service that night which will begin with the Imposition of Ashes. Additionally, Pastor Janneke will be available during the day on Ash Wednesday to offer the Imposition of Ashes, private/family communion, individual Confession and Absolution, or private prayer. He will be available before and after the 10:00 AM Bible Study and again from 2:00-4:00 PM on Ash Wednesday. Please contact the church office if you'd like to make arrangements for a specific time. The Lord bless you this Lenten season!

We will return to our normal Sunday schedule on February 1st. Please join us for Bible study and Sunday school at 9:00 AM and Worship at 10:00 AM. The Women of the LWML will also be meeting after the service in the Fellowship Hall. The snow and ice on our parking lot was professionally removed on Thurs, Jan. 29 to make it safe for you this Sunday. We look forward to seeing you soon!

We invite you to join us for a special Sunday on February 8, 2026 as we highlight the ministry of Camp Trinity - the Lutheran Camp on Petit Jean Mountain. The morning will include special vocal and instrumental music, updates on upcoming events at the camp, and an offering in support of Camp Trinity. We look forward to seeing you for our first "Camp Trinity Sunday"!

SUNDAY BIBLE STUDY:  Beginning on Sun, January 18 at 9:00 AM, Pastor Kory will lead a new study called "Man and Woman in Christ." In this study, we'll discuss what God's Word says about how we are created as men and women in the Image of God. We'll also discuss many current cultural concerns and applications of this biblical thelology. Join us weekly in the church sanctuary.

WEDNESDAY BIBLE STUDY:  Beginning on Weds, January 21 at 10:00 AM, we'll begin an overview of all the books of the New Testament. This will be similar to our overview of the Old Testament in 2025. Each week, we'll look at the background and main themes of a book as well as reading and discussing key passages together. This is a great opportunity to grow in your understanding of the Bible and its message! Join us weekly in the fellowship hall.

A new troop of Trail Life USA (troop 1517) will begin meeting at Camp Trinity. Trail Life is a Christ-centered outdoor ministry (similar to Scouting) for fathers and sons. Boys in Kindergarten through Grade 12 are eligible to participate. The initial meeting will be on Thursday, January 15th at 6:30 PM at the Camp. Men & boys from St. Matthew are encouraged to participate. 

Here's a little more detail from Camp Director, Aaron Davis:  Calling all fathers, boys, and young men! Age range for boys and young men:  kindergarten to seniors in high school. Age range for fathers:  any. The need has never been greater for a uniquely masculine ministry that honors a boy's assertive, audacious, adventurous nature. Trail Life USA unites men in transformational activities and mentors boys to become men of character who honor God, lead with integrity, serve others, and experience outdoor adventure. Through a proven process, Trail Life USA partners with parents, trains mentors, and prepares boys with a real-world understanding of biblical manhood - forging a foundation of relevant faith that endures.

Camp Trinity is located on Petit Jean Mountain, 110 Montgomery Trace, Morrilton, AR 72110.