Our current Sunday Bible study on the Gospel of Matthew will be concluding on Sundays, October 8 and 15. Please join us also on Sunday, October 22, 2023 as we begin a new Bible study on Christian Worship. (Sunday Bible study meets weekly from 9:00-9:45am in the sanctuary prior to the service.) In this new study we'll be looking closer at the Biblical roots of the worship service, the meaning and origin of Christian music and hymns, and how our Lord serves us in the worship service. Bring your questions and curiosity and join us for Bible study!

Camp Trinity, our Lutheran Camp on Petit Jean Mountain, invites you to "Music on the Mountain" on Saturday, September 30, 2023. The event will begin at 10:00am and include live music, free barbeque and concessions, and outdoor games for all ages. Musicians from area Lutheran congregations and other friends of the camp will be performing throughout the day. For complete information, Click Here to visit Camp Trinity's website. 

Please join us on Saturday, September 23, 2023 beginning at 9:00am in the morning as we work on various projects around the church grounds. We will be cleaning out the church shed, trimming trees, cleaning gutters, and working together on other projects as needed. Please come and help as you are able. Thank you!

Obituary and Memorial Service information for "Pastor Pete", one of St. Matthew's former pastors:

The Reverend M. Peter Ave-Lallement was called to glory on August 15, 2023. He was born in Eau Claire, WI on August 6, 1946, to Winfred and Irene Ave-Lallement. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and one sister. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Elisabeth Ave-Lallement nee Arndt, his children Matthew of Gadsden, AL, Rebecca Walker (Rick) of Euclid, OH, Jussara of Springfield, MO, and Lindsay Bradfield (Stephane’) of Atlanta, GA and five grandchildren. He is also survived by four brothers, their wives, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Peter graduated from Concordia Seminary St. Louis in May of 1972. He was a faithful Lutheran pastor to various congregations in the United States for 51 years. Peter was well known for his love of pie and his many congregations rewarded him with pie socials. Peter attempted to retire many times; but it just didn’t take, and soon found himself with a new flock to lead.

A memorial service will be held at Faith Lutheran Church (310 Sneed Dr. Fairfield Bay, AR 72088) on Friday, September 15, 2023 at 11:00 A.M. Memorials can be given to Faith Lutheran Church, Tunnel 2 Towers or a charity of your choice. 

(Please contact St. Matthew's church office if you plan to stay for the meal following Pastor Pete's memorial service.)

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!