MONDAYS MMBSF 10:30 a.m. (Z)
1ST & 3RD MONDAYS Food Pantry open
TUESDAYS Property Team 9 a.m. in Library
WEDNESDAYS Bell Choir 6:30PM
THURSDAYS Tea & Talk 10:30 a.m. (Zoom)
THURSDAYS Confirmation Class 7:15PM
SUNDAYS Choir 9:00 a.m. (Choir room)
Dec 5 Ministry Night 7PM (Z)
Dec 6 DEI Antiracism 7PM
Dec 12 Executive Committee
Dec 13 Stephen Ministry
Dec 18 Christmas Pageant
Dec 18 & 22 Greening of the Sanctuary
OWLS Christmas Luncheon 12pm Thursday, December 1st
On Thursday, December 1, 2022 the OWLS will be gathering in the Fellowship Hall for their annual Christmas luncheon at noon. Georgetti’s Market and Catering will again supply the main course. Appetizers , desserts, and the famous punch will be provided by the committee. Pat Hall will lead us in singing traditional Christmas carols. As always, a collection will be taken for charity selected during the luncheon. A small charge of $12 per person will be collected in the Narthex before worship services in November.
Adult Forum Dec. 4 – Love With One Voice
What do healthy and productive relationships look like? Pastor Eric will present one approach to a “roadmap” to relationships. Whether romantic, family, work, or congregational relationships, there are certain predictable patterns for how relationships function. In particular, in any meaningful relationship conflict of some sort is inevitable. Much comes from how those small moments are dealt with, opening up different possibilities for whether the relationship thrives or decays. Come hear about this roadmap to navigating all of these relationships. Pick up or download your theological word-a-day Advent calendar.
Adult Forum Dec. 11 – Signs of Love
Love in an invisible emotion, and yet it is vital to our healthy living. Recognizing God’s love in our lives and expressing our love towards others can be difficult. One of the most effective ways of making sense of our deepest emotions is through ritual. We will look this week at some rituals and traditions in Christian spirituality that can help us be more aware of the signs of love around us. Pick up or download your theological word-a-day Advent calendar.
Christmas Pageant Sunday, December 18th
CLF invites all members to gather in the Sanctuary on Sunday, December 18th at 9:30 for the return of our annual Christmas pageant. If your child is interest in participating, please contact Costantino at families@stmatthew-lutheran.org
Adult Forum Dec. 18 – Christ is Living Love
This Sunday, we will be able to enter into the story of Christ’s birth through the children’s Christmas Pageant. It will be held in the Sanctuary during the education time. All are welcome to come for this event. Pick up or download your theological word-a-day Advent calendar.
Greening the Sanctuary Sunday, December 18th
Following the 10:15 service on December 18th, we hope you can all join together as we begin to prepare the sanctuary and the narthex for Christmas. We’ll put up decorations, bring in the poinsettias and add the Krismons to the tree. After decorating, we can all enjoy some refreshments!
Greening the Sanctuary Thursday, December 22nd
At 9:30, we’ll complete the decorating and make sure that our sanctuary is as beautiful as always, as we prepare for Christ’s arrival. Please join us to add holly to the candle poles and fill the baskets with greens. We will need donations of holly with red berries and other greens. Please let Chris Cassel know if you can help or donate greens.
Christmas Eve Worship Services Saturday, December 24th
- 4-4:30pm Children’s Christmas for families with small children
- 7pm Christmas Candlelight
- 10:30pm Christmas Candlelight Communion. Pre-Music begins 10:05pm.