Apr 29, 2023 | Uncategorized
Read the Messenger Council Update Council and the Facilities Committee have an update on the Accessibility and Expansion Project, ahead of the June 11 annual Congregational meeting. See page 1. From the Pastor’s Desk What is the story you tell about God.See page 2....
Apr 27, 2023 | Uncategorized
First Communion ClassMay 2nd 4:30-5pm First of two sessions. Instruction is available for anyone in grade 2 or older who has not yet received communion. Two class sessions and an at-home project. Contact Pastor Eric if you are interested in taking part in the...
Apr 26, 2023 | Uncategorized
It can be easy to think that the focus of any discussion of stewardship in our church life is about money. It is true that money is a reality that we need to deal with. Yet money is but an outward sign of true stewardship. Stewardship is ultimately about trust. What...
Apr 26, 2023 | Uncategorized
What is the story you tell of God? In Holy Week and Easter we hear the story of God with us through Jesus’ crucifixion, death, and resurrection. In some of my e-devotions I have reflected on the power of both hearing those stories repeatedly and taking part in telling...
Apr 25, 2023 | Uncategorized
As was recently reported at the annual congregational meeting, our operating budget for 2023 came in approximately $39,400 short of what was forecasted to be needed. The dollar amount equates to approximately an 11% shortfall of where we need to be. A gift of an...
Apr 24, 2023 | Uncategorized
by Thomas S. VanOsten, Boy Scout Troop 42 I have been a member of Boy Scout Troop 42 for several years and have done many community service projects like food drives and church clean ups at St. Matthew Lutheran Church. My Eagle scout Project focuses on starting a...
