The new Sunday School year will begin at St. Matthew on Sunday, September 10, 2023. We plan to have three classes: Parents and Toddlers/Preschoolers, Elementary Children, and Youth. Families are invited to attend Sunday School on the 10th to visit with the teachers, to share in a brief lesson, and to enjoy some refreshments together. The 10:00am worship service on Sept. 10th will include a brief commissioning time for our Sunday school teachers and helpers. Following the service, everyone is invited to stay for lunch. Hotdogs, hamburgers, and buns will be provided. Attendees are encouraged to bring a dish to share. (A signup sheet is available in the church entryway if you plan to bring something for the potluck.) We hope you will participate in Sunday School this Fall at St. Matthew!

On Wednesday, August 23, St. Matthew will be open for quiet prayer time from 5:00-7:00pm. You are encouraged to stop by for some time with the Lord. Resources to help guide your prayers will be available for those who would like them. You can come and pray for our congregation and our members, those affected by recent tragedies (such as the fires in Hawaii), or for any personal needs.

The island of Maui, Hawaii recently endured one of the worst natural disasters in recent American history ... We pray for the many who have lost loved ones, homes, businesses, livelihoods, and more in the devesatating wildfires. The California, Nevada, and Hawaii District of our Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod is active in relief efforts. You can learn more and donate by clicking here. An additional Recognized Service Organization of the LCMS, Lutheran Church Charities, is also serving in Hawaii. (LCC is most known for their Lutheran Comfort Dogs ministry.) To learn more about the efforts of LCC or to donate to support their work, please click here. 

Please plan to join us on Sunday, September 10, 2023. We'll have Bible study and Sunday school at 9:00am, introducing our plans for fall for both of these groups. After our 10:00am worship service, we'll share in a "Fall Kick-Off Meal." This will include a grill-out and potluck. Hamburgers, hotdogs, condiments and buns will be provided. Attendees are asked to bring something to share for the meal. We look forward to growing in Christ with you this fall at St. Matthew!

"Ministry Clarity" Strategic Planning: Thursday, August 10 at 6:30pm. Meet in the Fellowship Hall at church or contact pastor for the Zoom link. Ministry Clarity is a congregational planning process facilitated by the Lutheran Church Extension Fund (LCEF).

Outreach Committee: Brenda Roisen, our new chairperson for Outreach, has scheduled a meeting on Saturday, August 12 from 2-4pm. Any interested members are welcome to attend. Please contact the church office for meeting location and details.

Property Discussion: Sunday, August 13 after the worship service. All members who are interested in our property upkeep are welcome to attend and share in the discussion. Following the unexpected death of our property chairman, Scott, we would like to begin forming a new Property Committee of several members to oversee the maintenance of the building and grounds as we go forward.