St. Matthew Evangelical Lutheran Church
400 N. Broadway Street, Medina, Ohio 44256 (330) 725-8885
For financial assistance, please call (330) 725-8886 Option 5
Stay Updated on Our Latest News and Events
See below for more detail.
Oct 1 Social Ministries Meeting (NEW)
Oct 2 Bible and Brew
Oct 5 Party for Brenda Disbrow
Oct 5 Loads of Love
Oct 8 Growing Roots Book Study
Oct 9 Bible and Brew
Oct. 12 Weir Looms of Love
Oct 20 Men's Breakfast
Oct 23 Bible and Brew
Oct 22 Growing Roots Book Study
Oct. 26 Weir Looms of Love
Oct 30 Bible and Brew
Nov 2-7 Disaster Relief Ministry Trip
Nov 5, 19 Growing Roots Book Study
Nov 13 Bible and Brew
Nov 9 "Harmony Harvest"
Nov 22 Bell Ringing - Salvation Army
New Member Classes Starting Soon - If you are interested in joining St. Matthew in God’s mission and ministry, please contact Pastor Steve (if you haven’t already).
Farewell Reception - Please join us for a cake and punch reception in honor of Brenda Disbrow, our Parish Nurse, who is retiring at the end of September. Sunday, October 5 During the Sunday School Hour (9:45 a.m.) in the Fellowship Hall.
Social Ministries Team – With the blessing of the Congregational Council, a formal Social Ministries Team is being established. The team will be led by Melody Costello & Hillary Walker. The congregation can expect to see various ways to volunteer within and outside of our community. We will also be putting out information from the ELCA and our NEO Synod on social justice issues; look for these in St. Matthew’s regular communication streams. We have team members in place to head up some projects already and we will work with our other teams in shared ministry opportunities. We welcome new members to join the team; share your ideas and gifts; and ask questions. Our first get together will be held on Wednesday, October 1 at 6:30pm at Cool Beans. Contact Melody or Hillary with any questions.
2025 Advent Devotions
It is not too soon to begin thinking about being a contributor for our 2025 Advent Devotions. The theme this year is "Joy of Heaven, Here on Earth". Our Advent hymn...that recurs during the month's devotions is "Love Divine, All Loves Excelling" (ELW 631). Click on the sign-up link and add your name as a contributor, no more than two times. Suggested scripture readings are listed for each day's use, but please feel free to base your devotion on whatever else might inspire you (i.e. poem, hymn, painting, etc.). All completed devotions are to be emailed to Beth Johnson, no later than November 15. The sooner the better. NEW WRITERS ARE WELCOME! Any questions? Ask Beth.
Thank you for participating!
The Evangelism and Communication Team
Loads of Love
Sunday, October 5
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
North Court Laundry
W. Liberty Ave, Medina
Growing Roots - A Small Group Ecumenical Study - “Getting to Know Jesus” book series: A Guided Discovery for Groups and Individuals.
We will study the gospel of Mark. Cost is approx. $8.00. We will meet every other week, on Wednesday, for 90 minutes, beginning at 9:30 am, September 10 & 24, October 8 & 22, November 5 & 19. Meet at Elaine Stone’s apartment: 1151 N. Jefferson, Unit 9, Medina.
Annual Bicycle Ride with Pastor Steve
9-27-25
3 people joined Pastor Steve on the annual bicycle ride he organizes. It couldn’t have been a nicer morning! They gathered at 10 in pristine Fall temperatures and headed south on the Towpath out of Canal Fulton. They rode to Ernie’s bicycle shop in Massillon before turning around to head back for a total of 16 miles.
Bell Ringing - St. Mathew will be ringing the bell for the Salvation Army this year. We are scheduled for Nov. 22 at both Buehler's locations. We encourage individuals, groups of friends or families to sign up for a one hour (or more if you desire) time slot. Invite your friends to ring with you. This is a good opportunity for service hours, too, for scouts or school. Any questions, see Melody.
THANK YOU!!!
What: Piano/Organ Recital
When: Last Sunday...Sunday, Sept. 21
A BIG THANK YOU from the Organ Committee for all of your support last Sunday at the bake sale and organ concert. We raised a combined total of $3,200 for the organ fund!
The fund now has a total of $31, 806.38!!!
DISASTER RELIEF MINISTRY TRIP
Great news! Our disaster relief trip to Carter County Tennessee is close to finalized. The people of Carter County suffered extreme loss and property damage because of hurricane Helene that struck the area on September 27, 2024. To provide recovery assistance, we are partnering with Bethesda on the Bay Lutheran Church located in Bay Village Ohio. We have seven participants from St. Matthew and up to five from Bethesda on the Bay. We will be departing on Sunday, November 2, 2025, and returning on Friday, November 6, 2025.
Please remember that this relief trip is a ministry of the entire St. Matthew congregation not just the individuals who will be on site. Please provide support by praying for us and the people impacted in Carter County and consider providing financial support by making a designated donation to defer the cost of the trip and for impacted Carter County residents. Our hope is to have more disaster relief trips in the future.
Ephesians 2:10 “For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared us to do.”
Bible & Brews will take off the next two weeks to allow Pastor Steve to prepare for our next study, the Book of Job. The study begins Thursday October 2 starting at 7pm and meets at the Forrest Meadows party house. All are welcome. This is a great time to start, as we begin a new book, for those that have thought about attending in the past. Dates are listed below:
Oct. 2,9,23,30 (not 16)
Nov. 13 (not 6,20,27)
Dec. 4,18 (not 11, 25)
LAY SERVANTS WANTED
Are you interested in serving during worship? We, the worship team, would like to have you join us as a lay servant. Please fill out this form and you will be contacted with available opportunities. We are looking for those in grades 9 through adults to help serve.
CLICK HERE
Luther Choir - Our new season has begun! Rehearsals will be every Tuesday night at 6:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. New members are always welcome!
Chimes Choir - Rehearsals Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. All ages and levels of ringers welcome! Come join and be a part of this new musical endeavor at St. Matthew.
Contact Rachel Knaggs for more information or with any questions.
Thrivent -
Are you a Thrivent member? If so, we’d like to know. Thrivent Members can receive action dollars’ worth $250 with certain products they have. These action dollars can help support ministries within and outside the walls of St. Matthew. Last year, our Thrivent members were awarded $7,500 in action dollars!! (Examples of a few projects – turkeys purchased for Feeding Medina County; clothing purchased for homeless bags; fleece blankets made for Akron Children’s Hospital; hats loomed for adults, children and infants; recycling bins in the church) Please see Melody Costello or Pastor Steve if you are member to add your name to help with various projects.
Cuz everyone needs a Little Jesus! Do you have yours?? We all know Jesus is everywhere, but look for the small bowls of Little Jesus in the narthex and by the office. Take one, share one...leave one behind in one of your favorite places and share a pic. Remember - a Little Jesus goes a long way.
Weir Looms of Love -
We are returning to our schedule of every 2nd and 4th Sunday.
9:45 a.m. in the library.
LET US GET TO KNOW YOU!
Our weekly Shoutout wants to highlight our families/individuals from St. Matthew. Please join in on the fun, and tell us about YOU!
Silent Book Club is on
Summer/Fall Break!!
Silent Book Club will continue its break through the end of the year. Watch for updates on a possible return in January 2026.