St. Matthew Evangelical Lutheran Church, 400 N. Broadway Street, Medina, Ohio 44256 330-725-8885
News & Events
BLOCK PARTY ON BROADWAY
St. Matthew Parking Lot
Saturday, August 27, 4:00-7:00 p.m.
AKRON RUBBER DUCKS GAME
Sunday, August 14
Canal Park, 300 S. Main Street, Akron
Akron RubberDucks face off against the Bowie Baysox! Tickets to this game game cost $12 a piece. The gates will open at 1:00 PM and first pitch will be at 2:05 PM. The tickets must have been purchased by August 7th.
MONTHLY MEN'S BREAKFAST
Monday, August 15 at 8:00 a.m.
at Yours Truly restaurant on Rte. 18
(and every third Monday of the month)
Dutch Treat
GAME NIGHT
Third Friday of each month, 7 p.m.
Fellowship Hall
(August 19 is our next Game Night.)
PASTOR STEVE'S INSTALLATION
Sunday, August 21, 2022
4:00 p.m. at St. Matthew
Potluck reception to follow.
BLOCK PARTY ON BROADWAY
St. Matthew Parking Lot
Saturday, August 27, 4:00-7:00 p.m
Operation HOMES
We will be the host church
August 29 - Sept. 4
Contact Sandy Andrews if you can help.
Operation HOMES is a program that provides services to the homeless in Medina County. It is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving the homeless of Medina County, Ohio. By rotational partnering with local churches for shelter, food and the administration of life skill programs, Operation HOMES provides the opportunity for individuals to be independent, both personally and financially
RALLY DAY
Sunday School Opening
Sunday September 11
GOD'S WORK. OUR HANDS.
September 11
(See attached.)
HAYRIDE / CHILI EVENT
October 16
FOUNDRY SOCIAL
November 6
COOKIE EXCHANGE
December 4
PASTOR STEVE'S INSTALLATION
Sunday, August 21, 2022
4:00 p.m. at St. Matthew
Potluck reception to follow.
MIDDLE SCHOOL & HIGH SCOOL YOUTH
We are looking for your help with our annual Block Party. Please text Mrs. Costello if you can help, at 330-461-1149.
SUNSHINE MEALS
If you would like to join our group of volunteers who periodically make or purchase meals (and deliver them) to parishioners at a time of need... please contact Sue Schwab at 330-242-1091 or send her an email.
NEW MEMBERS CLASS
A new members class will be forming soon. Please see Pastor Steve if you are interested in becoming a member of St. Matthew.
NURSERY SUBSTITUTES
Please contact Barb Woodard if you are willing to serve as a substitute in our Nursery.
Call Barb at 330-321-2408
or send her an email.
SUNDAY'S SERMONS
from Pastor Steve are up on all the platforms, just in case you are looking for something to listen to on that 15 minute walk.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/3cgtoIojRBlHP9J2sbMzOl...
NEW!! BOOK CLUB
Small Groups is beginning a quarterly book club. Our first book was "Where the Crawdads Sing" by Delia Owens. We attended the movie and had a discussion of the book and movie on July 21. Stay tuned for the announcement of our next book.
LOOP SYSTEM ~ THANK YOU
On behalf of the Communications Evangelism Team, thank you to those who donated funds to help pay for the new Loop System. We have received more than what was needed and those funds will carryover to future projects for video/sound needs within the church. We appreciate the support from the congregation for this vital project for our brothers and sisters with hearing loss. We also thank Dale Weygandt for his time and energy in getting this system installed.
EGG CARTON COLLECTION
Look for box in the Narthex.
Will be given to local farmers.
DONATIONS FOR UKRAINE
through the ELCA
MEN'S BIBLE STUDY
Tuesdays at 6:30 AM
Join us as we discuss
The Gospel of John
PRAYER GROUP
Meet in the library, Thursdays at 2:00 p.m.
READERS, USHERS, COMMUNION ASSISTANTS NEEDED
Contact the office or sign up in the narthex.
PULL TAB COLLECTION
to benefit Ronald McDonald Hose.
Bins in Narthex and next to office.
ELECTRONIC OFFERING UPDATES-
If anyone needs help in changing their electronic giving (ACH) through Vanco please contact Financial Director, John Baker at
330-607-0667
"Support the Kids" tee shirts are still available. These tee shirts are free to anyone who would like one, but we are accepting donations of any amount to help with the cost. Contact the office if you wish to have one.
Gift Cards Are Needed!
Walmart, Buehler's, Aldi, Giant Eagle or Gas Cards are needed for local residents in need. Cash or checks may also be donated for the purchase of gift cards. Please make checks payable to St. Matthew, indicating that it is for gift cards. Thank you for your generosity!
