February Messenger

The Messenger – February Highlights


Pastor Eric

Pg From Pastor Eric

What parts of Christian life are most dear to you? Read article.


Pg 2 & 4 Announcements

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Walnut Street Theater Performers at Saint Matthew Lutheran Church Moorestown NJ

Pg 3 Reserve your spot for the Walnut Street Theater Cabaret Soiree – ACT II on March 1

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Pg 5-6 75th Anniversary 1950-2025

Read the article Herman Hassinger wrote in 2010 about the history of places of worship since the early days of Christianity.


Pg 7 February Food Drive

SMLC is hosting a food drive in February for the Moorestown Ministerium Food Pantry. Read more.


Pg 8 Anti-Racism Discussion

SMLC is hosting a food drive in February for thDEI & the NJ Synod ELCA Anti-Racism Team is hosting an online discussion Feb 20: A Long Talk about the Uncomfortable Truth. Read more.


Pg 9 Stephen Ministry – Acknowledging Mental Health Issues.

Stephen Ministers offer Christ-centered care, supporting mental health and referring to professionals when needed. Read article.


Pg 10-11 Green Team

Warming of our planet results in drought, intense heat, and fierce winds causing disasters like the wildfires in Los Angeles. Read article.


Older Wiser Lutheran Seniors - OWLS

Pg 12 OWLS Luncheon Feb 6

After lunch learn about an effective way to pass on values, beliefs, and life lessons to families and others through legacy letters. Learn more.


Pg 12 Property Construction update

Concrete footings and foundation are complete. Next: under-slab utilities, concrete slab, and framing. Read article.


Pg 13 Christian Learning & Formation

Confirmation: Feb 23 & Mar 23. Thanks, Pastor Peggy, for Epiphany fun! Sunday School: donate change for Little Library. Adult Forum on hiatus, volunteers needed. Read article.