All Are Welcome
in This Place
SATURDAY EVENING WORSHIP
5:00 pm in Fellowship Hall
SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP TIMES
8:30 and 10:30 am in the Sanctuary
CHILDREN’S CHURCH AT THE 10:30 SERVICE
For Pre-School and Elementary age children to leave the service for their own experience of church that includes a Bible story, prayer, songs and play.
All Are Welcome
in This Place
SATURDAY EVENING WORSHIP
5:00 pm in Fellowship Hall
SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP TIMES
8:30 and 10:30 am in the Sanctuary
CHILDREN’S CHURCH AT THE 10:30 SERVICE
For Pre-School and Elementary age children to leave the service for their own experience of church that includes a Bible story, prayer, songs and play.
Sunday Service
For more in-depth information about the worship services and fellowship opportunities, including the Continental Breakfast between Easter services, please click on this link.
Ben Boellner Recital in April
Congratulations to Ben Boellner who has been hired as our new Minister of Music here at St. Matthew.
Save the Date for Ben Boellner’s Organ Recital, Sunday, April 28, 2024 at 4 pm. Works of Bach, Miller, Handel, Rodgers and Hammerstein, and Boellner will be on the program.
It’s never too early to plan for Discovery Place’s Summer Discovery Camps. Four different sessions are being offered this June: The Wonderful World of Dr. Seuss (June 3-7); Forest Explorers! (June 10-14); Bugs, Bugs and More Bugs! (June 17-21); and Trains, Planes and Automobiles! (June 24-28). To learn more, please select the link below.
More Info and Registration FormConfirmation Worship Notes
Confirmation students.
Please Scan this QR Code for a copy of your Worship Notes.
Congregational Updates
For the latest update on information relating to Strategic Planning (Visioning), the Call Processes and other issues of interest related specifically to members of the congregation, please follow this link.
What’s Happening
Loving Our Neighbors
Involved in Our Community
You guessed it…Sunday May 5, 3:00-6:00pm Let us come together as a community again with our neighbors to laugh, sing, play, and of course enjoy some delicious food. Since it is Cinco de Mayo, we will be serving a Mexican meal made by our neighbors at La Libertad Mexican Restaurant.…
Read MoreDo you know we partner with the Community Aid Store in South Hanover? When you make donations and shop there the community benefits. All your donations are credited to St. Matthew and are used for our Human Needs Fund, which helps the people in our community. Recently, they increased clothing,…
Read MoreFellowship and Learning All in One
Faith Connections and Education Opportiunities
St. Matthew is creating an exciting opportunity for young adults by offering two paid internship positions. During this 9 week internship, the interns will: Gain leadership skills in a variety of ministries, Enhance the summer ministries of St. Matthew, Increase our Community Outreach which children, youth and young adults, and Grow in Faith and Service.
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Sharing and Caring
Day Camp at St. Matt – 2024 Summer fun for elementary age youth! Day Camp is coming to St. Matthew again! We will be hosting Day Camp this summer on our church property. This is a 5-day program, for fun, worship, Bible study, games, nature study, singing, recreation, meeting new friends and sharing! Dates are June 17-21, 2024, 9 a.m. to 3:00 pm each day, Monday through Friday. Ages: children entering grades 1 through grade 5 in the fall of 2024. Better Act Fast! Space is limited to 32 children. Watch the website and church bulletins for more information. Some…
Read MoreVacation Bible School 2024 VBS will be held June 24th-27th from 9 – Noon Join us while we dive deep into finding the ways God is always with us! We welcome children who are 4 years old through 5th graders. Registration forms will be available at the church or you can click on the Register Now button below. VBS Registration Form Children and Family Ministry Coordinator: Melissa Smith, msmith@stmattlutheran.org Register Now
Read MoreKids from 3 years old through 5th grade can join us in the Lower Level for Faith Connections on Sundays from 9:30-10:20am. We have a Pre-school class for 3-4 year olds. Lower Elementary for K-2 grade and Upper Elementary for 3-5 grade. Join us while we read Bible stories, make crafts and have some fun.
Milestones and Events!
Adults & Kids — All in the Family
Taking your first communion is a special moment in someone’s life of faith, and you are invited to prepare for and celebrate this milestone with us. All ages are welcome to participate in this milestone. If you aren’t sure whether your child is ready for this milestone, please talk to one of the pastors. The milestone consists of 2 classes and then the Milestone is celebrated during the Maundy Thursday…
Read More . . . .Come and join Hunter Crabbs and Aaron Smith for thoughtful, in-depth conversation as we explore the word and expand our spiritual growth. This series of monthly conversations will be directed towards any high school and college aged students. We look forward to seeing you in the youth suite at 5:30 pm. Please call the church office for dates.
High School Youth will be gather ingthe 2nd Sunday monthly for faith-focused conversation. Beginning October 8, at 9:30-10:20 a.m. in the Youth Suite. The topic of conversation will be Cultivating Generosity.
Stewards of God’s Creation
Caring for Our Beautiful World
The Women of the ELCA and the Intergenerational Faith Connections are collecting items to assemble Personal Care Kits for Lutheran World Relief. People who must flee their homes quickly due to disasters or safety often do not have time to pack essential items. Personal Care Kits can help those in need to maintain personal hygiene while living away from their homes. The Kits also contribute to a new start for…
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