St. Matthew Evangelical Lutheran Church, 400 N. Broadway Street, Medina, Ohio 44256 330-725-8885
News & Events
WEEKLY
Mondays, 10:30 a.m. - Senior Happy Hour
Tuesdays, 6:30 a.m. - Men's Bible Study
Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m. - Luther Choir Rehearsal
Thursdays, 2:00 p.m. - Prayer Group
Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. - Bible and Brew
MONTHLY
3rd Monday - Men's Breakfast, 8:00 a.m. at Yours Truly
3rd Friday - Game Night, 7:00 p.m. St. Matthew
See the Church Calendar.
NO BIBLE AND BREW
until
APRIL 20, 7:00 p.m.
Forest Meadows Villa
Bring your Bible.
All are welcome.
EASTER BREAKFAST
Sunday, April 9, Between Services
Eggs, Sausage and Pancakes,
offered by the Luther League.
Donations of pastries and juice are requested.
See sign-up sheet in the narthex.
MONTHLY MEN'S BREAKFAST
Monday, April 17
at 8:00 a.m.
at Yours Truly restaurant on Rte. 18
(and every third Monday of the month)
Dutch Treat
GAME NIGHT
Friday, April 21, 7:00 p.m.
The third Friday of each month,
Fellowship Hall
CATERED LUNCH
for THRIVENT MEMBERS
Sunday, April 23, 12PM
Fellowship Hall
RSVP to Pastor Steve by Easter.
ST. MATTHEW PROGRESSIVE DINNER
Saturday, April 29, 4:00 p.m.
All adults are welcome. There will be three courses: appetizer, soup/salad or entree and we all come together for dessert. Please sign up on the poster in the narthex or this Sign Up Genius and mark if you are willing to host at your home or assist a host. YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO HOST IN YOUR HOME as there are many other ways to participate such as: making an appetizer, being a driver for others as needed, etc. Everyone will have a role in some capacity, nothing is too small. If you have a concern about driving, let a member of Small Groups know and we will make arrangements for you to pair up with someone.
Please sign up no later than April 9th. The week prior to the dinner, you will be contacted with your location for the first two courses.
We are working on babysitting services at the church and are planning to provide very capable teenagers at our church with fun games and activities for the kiddos. Stay tuned on that component.
SPRING WOMEN'S LUNCHEON -
Sunday, May 7th after the late Service.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
June 26-30
SOUP/SALAD LUNCHEON
and Cookie Exchange
Sunday, December 3rd -
after the late Service.
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CALLING ALL THRIVENT MEMBERS
If you are a Thrivent member,
let Pastor Steve know.
Email him here.
NURSERY ASSISTANTS
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...
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.
PULL TAB COLLECTION
to benefit Ronald McDonald Hose.
Bins in Narthex and next to office.
EGG CARTON COLLECTION
Look for box in the Narthex.
Will be given to local farmers.
OUR PAST CHILDREN'S SERMONS
are now online
BLOCK PARTY COMMITTEE FORMING
Meeting: April 10, 6:00 PM
A New Committee is forming to make plans for our next Block Party (August 26)! If you would like to have some fun, please come to our first planning session on Monday, April 10 at 6:00. Pizza will be provided. All are welcome. Any questions? Please ask Jill Heck or Beth Johnson
READERS, USHERS, COMMUNION ASSISTANTS NEEDED
Contact the office, sign up in the narthex.
EASTER FLOWER ORDERS
See members of the Altar Guild
Sunday March 12, 19, 26..
Lilies = $12.50 and $25
Tulips, dafodills, hyacinths = $11
OPERATION HOMES
at St. Matthew
March 20-27
If you would like to assist with this program, contact Jordan Johnston
or the church office.
Johnston.elite@gmail.com
330-321-2694
LENT BEGINS WITH . . .
a solemn call to fasting and repentance as we begin ourjourney to the baptismal waters of Easter. Now is the acceptable time to returnto the Lord. During Lent the people of God will reflect on the meaning of theirbaptism into Christ’s death and resurrection. The sign of ashes suggests ourhuman mortality and frailty. What seems like an ending is really an invitation tomake each day a new beginning, in which we are washed in God’s mercy andforgiveness. With the cross on our brow, we long for the spiritual renewal thatflows from the springtime Easter feast to come.
LENTEN SOUP SUPPERS
Each week for Lent we are requesting four pots of soup to share, two people to help set up each week (need to arrive at 5:40pm) and one person to provide bowls and spoons. See Sign Up Genius below.
Please BYOB and bring any extra food items you wish to partake for solely yourself and/or family. If you have any questions please contact a member of Small Groups or Congregational Life. Thank you!
DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP
Tuesdays, 6-7PM
Echelon of Medina, dining room
629 N. Huntington Street
T-Coil Announcement
We have upgraded our audio equipment in the sanctuary to include a hearing Loop System. Most persons with hearing aids can tune in to the Loop. Some 85% of hearing aids have a T-coil channel already installed. You may need to have your hearing aid specialist activate the T-coil in your hearing aid. Look for the Hearing Loop symbol around town. Other venues have also installed the loop system and we are happy to be on board. If you don't have assistive devices or an active t-coil, we have temporary devices to wear during a church service. Ask an usher for assistance.
BIBLE & BREWS
weekly Bible Study meets on Thursdays at 7pm at Forest Meadows Villas community room, located at
574 Leisure Lane, Medina,
We will continue our study in the book of Acts. Feel free to bring a drink and/or snack. Invite a friend.
SENIOR HAPPY HOUR
Mondays at 10:30 a.m.
Third series of "The Chosen"
Brown Room
BOOK CLUB
The next book that we will be reading is "Nightingale" by, Kristin Hannah. When the movie is released, we will plan a movie night, that will include a discussion after the movie at Wingz.
COFFEE BAR
Feel free to enjoy the coffee bar before or after service, NOT during as it causes disruption. Thank you!
DANDELION PROJECT
Good News!
The Dandelion Project is a GO!
The Northeastern Ohio Synod has
accepted St. Matthew to participate
in the Dandelion Project.
SEE MORE.
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
Julie Crow
Judy Craft
Don Linden
Cindy Piovarchy
Janelle and Ella Supanich
Dave and Judy Weir
LUTHER CHOIR
Rehearsals on Wednesdays
7:00 - 8:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary
New Members are welcome!!!
FLOUR BARREL FUND
(aka. Pastor's Discretionary Fund)
Please contribute via check, payable to St. Matthew (Note in the Memo)
to help with immediate needs such as an extra night in a motel, cash, food, etc.
also..
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!
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.
NURSERY ASSISTANTS
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.
ELECTRONIC OFFERING UPDATES-
If anyone needs help in changing their electronic giving (ACH) through Vanco please contact Financial Director, Bruce Reed at
(412) 848-0219
