August Messenger Monthly Newsletter


At the July 18 Council meeting, the Live the Love mission plan was adopted, including most of the concrete proposals included. Thank you to all who gave feedback and participated in the process of imagining where God may be calling this congregation.


Confirmation Class; Help Wanted with Ministries; Pastor Kristin Preaching in NJ; College Student Blessing; While Pastor’s Away


Committee and Event Planning

Fellowship & Congregation Care

St. Matthew Day; Oktoberfest; Food & Fellowship Time; Committee & Event Planning; Family Circle Playgroup

See pg. 9


Vocal Choir

News & Updates

Altar Guild Welcomes New Members; Vocal Choir News

See pg. 3


SMLC Narthex

Council Update

Recently, there have been some questions regarding the proposed construction project involving the area near the north end of the building’s narthex.

See pg. 4


Food Truck Party

Christian Learning & Formation

Summer Greetings from CLF 

See pg. 6.


Stephen Ministry

Stephen Ministry Offers A Safe Place

See pg. 7.


Genealogy Group

Genealogy Group Forming

We will have a newbie/beginners introduction to family history/genealogy this fall.

See pg. 10.


Reuse CD-Rs

Maintenance News

Pew Cleaning; Recycle Your Shopping Bags; Reuse Those CD-R Discs

See pg. 11.