18th Annual Thanksgiving Ministry with Bridge of Peace

We donate bags of Thanksgiving fixings to support Bridge of Peace’s distribution of “Thanksgiving Baskets” to their neighborhood via their “Peace Center” ministry. 

Donations for Thanksgiving Baskets
The food for each bag costs approximately $30 and includes a turkey and all of the fixings. If you would like to donate, please make your check payable to “Saint Matthew Lutheran Church” with your envelope no. & Thanksgiving Basket” in the memo.

Shopping for Thanksgiving Baskets
On Friday, November 20, 2015, 6:30 PM SMLC members of all ages are invited to participate in our annual shopping trip. We meet at the church 6:30 PM and carpool to Wegman’s where we will shop for turkeys and all the fixings. After shopping, we will assemble the baskets at the church.

Delivering the Thanksgiving Baskets
On Saturday, November 21, 9:30 AM we will deliver the Thanksgiving baskets to Bridge of Peace. Drivers are needed. We will meet at SMLC at 9:30AM to load the vehicles.

Please e-mail Rene Cherson if you are planning to participate.


For Parents of Sunday School Children:  Food Drive

Food drive will support Bridge of Peace’s distribution of “Thanksgiving Baskets” to their neighborhood via their “Peace Center” ministry. 

On Sunday, Nov. 15th during the 11am service the food will be carried forward by children for a prayer and blessing.

Please bring food to Sunday School: 10/25 – 11/15:

  • 3 yr. Olds: Dinner mints
  • Grades PK & K: Canned peas; Canned corn
  • Grades 1 & 2: Boxed dry stuffing mix; Cranberry sauce
  • Grades 3 & 4: Boxed mashed potato; 1 lb. bag white rice
  • Grades 5 & 6: Large canned sweet potatoes
  • Grades 7 & 8: Turkey gravy (dry mix or canned) & unrefrigerated dinner rolls