St. Matthew Evangelical Lutheran Church, 400 N. Broadway Street, Medina, Ohio 44256 330-725-8885
For financial assistance, please call 330-725-8886 (ext. 60).
News & Events
See the Church Calendar.
Pastor Steve is on vacation Oct. 3-16.
Deacon Lindsay is on vacation Oct. 3-9.
Bible and Brew resumes Oct. 19
Join us again when Bible & Brew
resumes on Thursday, Oct. 19 at 7pm.
Forest Meadows Villas
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ANOTHER PLAY WITH OUR OWN ST. MATTHEW FAMILY
Oct. 6-8
Kaitlyn Taraschke will be performing
in "Legally Blonde Jr" at the
Medina Showbiz theatre. Tickets:
https://buckeyecommunitytheatre.ludus.com/index.php?show_id=200441367
CANCELLED:
“Fall Fest” and
Chili Cook-off
Sunday, October 8
Church Parking Lot, 4-7PM
There will be pumpkin painting, a scavenger hunt, corn-hole, and more!!!
Put your chef hat on and see if you can win a prize for the best chili or dessert.
Please sign-up below and indicate if you are bringing a chili, appetizer/side, or a dessert. Thank you!
Hope to see you there!
SIGN UP HERE
LADIES NIGHT OUT ON THE SQUARE
Thursday, October 12, 5:30
we will meet as a group
on the Square, by the gazebo
and enjoy the festivities at the shops.
No need tosign up, just come and enjoy.
MONTHLY MEN'S BREAKFAST
Monday, October 16
8:00 a.m.
Yours Truly Restaurant, Rte. 18
BIBLE & BREW RESUMES
Thursday, Oct. 19 at 7pm
Forest Meadows Villas
GAME NIGHT RESUMES in OCT
Friday, October 20th at Fellowship Hall. Friday, November 10th at The Foundry
October 22 2nd Grade Bibles
(both services)
BLOOD DRIVE
Saturday, October 28
American Red Cross
8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
St. Matthew
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29
REFORMATION SUNDAY
RECEPTION OF CONFIRMANDS (9:45)
AFFIRMATION OF BAPTISM (11:00)
LUTHER MIDDLES FOOD DRIVE
November 12, 12 pm
LUTHER LEAGUE
THANKSGIVING DINNER
November 12, 5 pm
SOUP/SALAD LUNCHEON
and Cookie Exchange
Sunday, December 3rd -
after the late Service.
December 17 SS Christmas Program + Youth-led worship (one service @ 9:30)
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2022 ANNUAL REPORT
Click HERE
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 and Deacon Lind 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...
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.
Fall Newsletter coming in October
Send articles to Beth Johnson
at sboyumj@gmail.com
ADVENT DEVOTION
CONTRIBUTORS
SEPT-NOV LAY SERVANTS
Sign up here.
ONLINE GIVING
Sign-up or Revise your profile
KIDS OF THE KINGDOM
Rehearsals are on
Thursdays at 6:00 p.m.
in the sanctuary.
All friends are welcome.
Any questions? Ask Rachel Knaggs.
rknaggsmusic@gmail.com
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
September 10, 2023:
Dorothy & Todd Davis
Meghan Harris
Lauren Harris
Emerson Lindsley
Kristen, Michael, and Penelope Mugovac
Evan Neidig
Emily, Matt, Evelyn, Dominic and Grady Pignato
Austin Stertzbach
April 23, 2023:
Mindy, Brad, Dublyn, & Bennett Alt
Dave and Sylvia Dentz
Donna Flanagen
Dave, Stephanie, Lexi & Avri Hess
Jennifer, Wyatt, and Chris Naysmith
Dale and Nancy Osbun
Brittany, Annabelle & Trace Thompson
Katie Weber & Molly Weber Davis
CHOIR REHEARSALS
Wednesdays
7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
in the Sanctuary
New members are welcome!!!
Bible & Brew
Thursdays at 7:00 p.m.
Forest Meadows Villas
All are Welcome!
OPERATION HOMES
at St. Matthew
If you would like to assist with this program, contact Jordan Johnston
or the church office.
Johnston.elite@gmail.com
330-321-2694
SENIOR HAPPY HOUR
on break until further notice
MEN'S BIBLE STUDY
Tuesdays at 6:30 AM
PRAYER GROUP
Meet in the library, Thursdays at 2:00 p.m.
OUR PAST CHILDREN'S SERMONS
are now online
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.
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.
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