St. Matthew Evangelical Lutheran Church
400 N. Broadway Street, Medina, Ohio 44256 (330) 725-8885
For financial assistance, please call (330) 725-8886
Stay Updated on Our Latest News and Events
See below for more detail.
Nov 22 Bell Ringing - Salvation Army
Nov 23 Weir Looms of Love
Nov 25 Luther League Bowling
Nov 26 Thanksgiving Eve -Living Word Lutheran
Nov 30 Advent Begins
(Watch for daily Advent Devotions)
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).
Thanksgiving Eve Service -
Wednesday, Nov. 26, 7:00 p.m.
Living Word Lutheran Church
3631 Hamilton Road, Medina
God of healing, where injustice and exploitation result in populations that are marginalized or underserved, accompany those abandoned by friends, hurt by family, and harmed by violence or oppression.
Care for all who are ill, anxious, or in pain of any kind especially Charlie, Dorothy Ulich, June Trenty, Loretta Thornton, Sharon Donofrio, Alex West, Mina, Cecelia, Susie Siebert, Don Walter, Darine Prok, Margery Murray, Rosemary Evans, Alan Ivan Jr, Ed Elkins, and Jerry Jakovcic.
We pray for our friends in Tennessee: Donna, Danny, Angela & Isaiah, Loretta, Tommy, and Rachel . . . and those we hold tenderly in our hearts.
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.
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
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!
Thank you for your consideration and input at the Congregational Meeting. The votes for the
2026 Benevolence Recipients are:
Cups Cafe
Feeding Medina County
Carter County Long-term Recovery
Children's Center of Medina County
2025 Advent Devotions
Beginning Sunday, November 30 . . .
Our 2025 Advent Devotions are coming soon. 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).
The Evangelism and Communication Team
ORGAN FUND
The fund now has more than $36,000!!!
$55,000 is needed to secure our order.
Bible & Brews will take off the next two weeks while Pastor Steve is on vacation, visiting his kids. We are studying the Book of Job. The study is held Thursdays starting at 7pm and meets at the Forrest Meadows party house. All are welcome. Upcoming Dates are listed below:
Dec. 4,18 (not 11, 25)
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.