Welcome to worship this winter morning! As we gather to worship, let us remember that God wants us to “do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly” with him (Micah 6:8, NRSV).

Introduction for the Day: The glory of the Lord is revealed in the reading of scripture. People stand at attention. People weep. People prostrate themselves in prayer. The unity of the church is another reflection of the glory of God. Most gloriously, the promises of God are fulfilled in the person of Jesus Christ. Gather round. Listen up. Glimpse the glory of God.Child for Baptism: (11:00) Jackson Joseph Chose, child of Kristin and Joseph Chose, Wauwatosa, was

born December 12, 2012. Sponsors are Mary Kalhagen and Nicholas Chose.

El Salvador Trip Sharing: During the Education Hour today (9:45-10:45), in the Upper Room, participants in the El Salvador Mission Trip (Jan. 8-17) will tell about their trip and the ways in which the partnership has flourished.

St. Matthew’s Annual Meeting of the Congregation will take place on Sunday, January 27 at 12:15 p.m. in the Sanctuary. This year’s meeting includes a potluck lunch. The meeting will include a report on 2012 business, election of new council members, presentation and approval of the 2013 budget, and a presentation and vote to begin a comprehensive fund appeal for a building program in 2013. All are invited. The 2012 Annual Report is available for pick-up today at the Welcome Center and also across from the church office.

Coffee Today? Your donations at coffee time are directed toward the cost of the coffee. The price of coffee around the world is rising, so donations are more important than ever. Also, the Mt. Meru coffee we serve is a Fair Trade coffee from our partners in Tanzania which supports small farmers in the Mt. Meru region. There is a donation basket on the coffee table.

Announcements for Sunday, January 27, 2013St. Matthew’s Ev. Lutheran Church, Wauwatosa

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Extra PanelsWomen’s WellnessDinner AuctionEvents Sign-UpAnnual Meeting

Sunday WorshipJanuary 27, 2013

7:30, 8:30 and 11:00 a.m.

A Focus on our El Salvador Partnershipand the January 8-17 trip taken

by a group of St. Matthew’s members

Come to hear about the trip and be inspired about the growth of the partnership with our Salvadoran brothers and sisters.

Then, during the Education Hour (9:45-10:45 a.m.), hear from trip participants and ask questions.

St. Matthew’s Annual Congregational MeetingSunday, January 27, 2013

12:15 p.m. - After the last worship serviceNew This Year!! A Potluck Lunch to be held During the Meeting

This Year’s Meeting will Include:1) A report on St. Matthew’s 2012 business2) Election of new council members3) Presentation and approval of the 2013 budget5) Discussion of staffing at St. Matthew’s as well as the formation of a call

committee for an additional pastor4) Presentation and vote to begin a comprehensive fund appeal for a building

program in 2013** Please bring a dish to share at the potluck:

Last Names A-G Desserts H-O Fruit salads, Jello, Plain Fruit P-Z Salads of any kind

** What is the Comprehensive Fund Appeal to be voted upon at the Annual Meeting?

In the past three years a Building Committee has been meeting to gather information and make preliminary plans for a Building Renovation project. A thorough process for gathering information (a needs assessment) was completed and an architect hired to make preliminary building plans for a three-phase building renovation. Information on this preliminary building plan and comprehensive fund appeal has been mailed to the congregation on January 2, 2013.

Please plan to attend one of three Information Meetings in regard to the Building Plans and Comprehensive Fund Appeal on:

• Sunday, January 20, 2012 at 9:45 a.m. • Sunday, January 20, 2012 at 12:15 p.m. • Tuesday, January 22, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.

A printed Annual Report to the Congregation will be available for your review beginning on Sunday, January 20th, 2013.

Chili Cookoff and Games NightSaturday, January 26, 5:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Join us for a fun night of lively games, good food and fellowship! Bring your favorite chili in a crockpot to be sampled and voted on. The winner will get a small prize, and bragging rights! If you prefer not to bring chili, you can simply be a taster. Chili serving, eating and voting will be from 5-6PM and then game night will follow from 6-7:30. Bring your favorite card game or board game too. Chili fixings, beverages, and ice cream dessert will be provided. Please bring $5 per child for babysitting and $3 per person for beverages and fixings.

Please reply to this email if you plan to attend and indicate if you will be bringing a chili and if a babysitter is needed.

Upcoming Events

Don’t Miss Our ÒB right Lights, Big CityÓ Dinner Auction!Event on February 8th Will Support Youth Mission Trip Step under the bright city lights as we remake Fellowship Hall into the bustling metropolis of New York City, complete with the Broadway theatre district and Coney Island. Our dinner auction on February 8th will offer entertainment from Broadway melodies to carnival games. Dinner will feature New York favorites. Come early to view and bid on the many auction items that will be on display. Auction viewing is from 5:30 Ð 6:30, with bids closing at 6:30. Dinner and entertainment begin at 6:30. Suggested donation for the meal is $5 for adults, and $3 for children 10 and under. All proceeds from this fun event will support next summer’s mission trip to the east coast, where we will join the clean up and rebuilding efforts in communities damaged by Hurricane Sandy.

Crafters and Crafting Ideas Wanted! We need your ideas and hands for recycling clothing, metals, corks, fabrics, yarns into beautiful and practical items that we can sell at special events and our sustainability fair to raise money for specific needs of partner congregations. We’ve contributed a hoop greenhouse, solar small ovens, and cows for Tanzania. We work from our homes individually or meet at church monthly for a crafting session. On Saturday, February 2nd we’ll have coffee and muffins at church (regular and gluten-free) and plan out the year. We’ve received many items as donations that need to be turned into new treasures. Please join us for what ever time you are available on the 2nd between 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. If you have questions, please call Marge Crawford (414.774.4120).

ÒH ey Hockey Fans!Ó Join the Men’s Ministry Group at the Milwaukee Admirals game on Sunday, February 10th for an afternoon of Fellowship and Hockey. Game time is 3:00 PM, but we’re planning on meeting at Turner Hall across the street from the Bradley Center @ 1:30 for some pregame festivities. Tickets are $20 and will be available for pickup at Turner before the game (food and beverages not included in ticket price). Sign up in the church office or at the Welcome Center by Sunday 2/3 so we can secure tickets. Hope you can join us!

2013 Special Funds ReportResults as of 1/20/2013 are

Balance in Bldg. Improvement Fund to date $258,311Hunger baskets, year-to-date, for Hunger $8942012 Benevolence through December 31 $381,100

including Kingdom Account Distributions

Been visiting St. Matthew’s?Consider joining our congregation -New Member Classes begin February 10If you have had an opportunity to worship with us and would like to learn more about St. Matthew’s please consider attending our membership classes in February and March. Classes will be held on Sunday mornings from 9:45-10:45. Childcare is available in the Nursery.Class dates are February 10th, 17th, 24th and March 3rd. Here is what we will cover in class.

Fellowship and Small Groups at St. Matthew’s -Spiritual Gifts and ServingWhat Does it Mean to be Lutheran?Who We Are at St. Matthew’sSunday, March 10th is New Member Sunday at the 8:30 a.m. service

We celebrate as our new members will be wel-comed into membership during the 8:30 A.M. ser-vice. For more information please contact us at office@stmattslutheran.org or sue@stmatthewslutheran.org.

Ash Wednesday Services are February 13, 10:30 a.m. - 7:15 p.m.Each service is followed by a Healing ServiceWe begin our faith journey on Ash Wednesday, February 13. Holy Communion services, based on the ELW service for Ash Wednesday, will be offered at 10:30 and 7:15 with a Healing Prayer Liturgy after each service. The tradition of imposition of ashes will be offered for those desiring to receive them.

Women’s Wellness Day to focus on mental healthÒT he Resilient SpiritÓ - Sat., Feb. 23All women are invited to attend this year’s Women’s Wellness Day on Saturday, February 23, from 8 AM to 1 PM to explore this year’s theme, ÒT he Resilient Spirit: Nurturing Mental Health.Ó The morning will include a welcome breakfast, keynote address, several break-out sessions, information displays, hands-on activities, opportunities for sharing, and a light lunch. Sue McKenzie, director of Rogers Memorial Hospital’s InHealth program, will present the keynote speech tailored to women’s mental health concerns. She will include strategies for increasing our own resiliency and transferring resiliency to our loved ones as we encounter heartbreak and healing throughout our lives. Break-out sessions will offer opportunities to learn about and discuss teen-age mental health issues, especially depression and anxiety, as well as age-related concerns such as memory loss and depression. Participants will be invited to experiment with art therapy and journaling. Women may register for the Wellness Day between services on Sunday mornings, February 3, 10, and 17. Cost of the event is $10.

Journeys Through Revelation: Apocalyptic Hope for TodayWednesday Evenings 7:00-8:30 PM on January 23, 30 and February 6thLed by Pastor MargaretThe book of Revelation is one of the most difficult books of the Bible filled with mysterious symbolism. This study will help us to see the overall message of this book as a message of hope. Participants are encouraged to read the entire book out loud before com-ing. Revelation promises a blessing to the person Ò who reads aloud the words,Ó as well as to Ò those who hearÓ (Rev 1:3). You may also want to read Revelation 21-22 first. The promise of the renewed earth - Ò the Tree of Life, the river of life and the city of GodÓ - will help to sustain you throughout the long journey of this book.

Repairers of the Breach Cold Weather NeedsIf you are able to help with any of these items for Repairers of the Breach Home-less Outreach Center, bring them to the collection box outside the church office.

Athletic socks and warm socks in adult sizesHats, scarves and glovesAdult clothing including hooded sweatshirtsBoots and walking shoes made for rugged wear and in good conditionFanny packs, book bags, suitcases on wheelsAfrican-American hair productsFeminine productsDisposable razors, mini-kleenex packs, chapstickBlankets and sleeping bagsT-shirts in sizes XL, 2X and 3XRain ponchos in pouchesMen’s and women’s coats, especially big and tallMen’s and women’s underwear, all sizes, esp. extra large

Consider a CSA subscription for the growing season - Known as CSAs (Community Supported Agriculture) there are a number of sites around the Milwaukee area that offer Ò sharesÓ in their farm in exchange for boxes of produce throughout the summer. Sign up for the 2013 season is beginning. To locate the farms with a drop off convenient for you check out www.localharvest.org/csa/. Once again the home of Kristen and John Charlson will be a drop off site for TIPI Produce CSA. For more information on that farm check www.tipiproduce.com. Joining a CSA is a good way to support local farmers and enjoy fresh seasonal vegetables. If you have any questions feel free to contact either Kristen Charlson (jkcharlson@gmail.com 414-476-5578) or Dee Birschel (deeb@wi.rr.com 414-476-5971)

Today’s Worship Assistants:Hospitality Team: 7:30, Jan Chandler. 8:30, Rob & Erin Weileder, Heather Stangel, Diann Lebow, John & Mary Yentz, Elsa Tucker. 11:00, Mary Ellen Ralfs, Tim & Amy Schmidt, Cory Schulz, Don Ralfs.Acolytes: 8:30, Michelle Brown, Noah Suchy, Sam Kodzik, Kodi Gissibl. 11:00, Megan Bjorgo, Hannah Braun.Ushers: 7:30, Larry & Ann Shriner. 8:30, Tom Gordon, Mary Ann Gordon, Dan Gordon, Chris Herte, Larry Herte, Mark Rutkowski, Tanner Rutkowski, Ralph Templeman. 11:00, Greg Laszewski, Cathy Laszewski, Joel Seitz, Barrey and Mitchell Swing, Rob Wedel, Ethan Wooster, Ginger Wooster, Rich and Nick Tennessen. Lay Readers: 7:30, Marian Benz. 8:30, Annette Olson. 11:00, Brian Smith.Lay Assistant: 8:30, Annette Olson.Communion Assistants: 8:30, Annette Olson, Jerry & Sherri Wirtz, Curt Weber.Communion Preparers: Carrie Ralfs, Rita Reinke, Becky Veum-Baumler.Communion Bread Baker: Doug Krekling, Tara Laatsch.Nursery: 8:30, Dominique Evans, Sydney Evans, Emma Ralfs, Chris Herte. 9:45, Marty & Nikki Ring, Brad & Tracey Iding. 11:00, Siena Muehlfeld, Julia Tennessen, Katie Piel.Coffee Hosts: Tracy Loechler, Harry & Sandy Profio, Bill & Mia Kodzik.Library Assistant: Linda Wunderlich.

This Week:Sunday: 7:30, Worship 8:30, Worship with Holy Communion 9:30, Church Library Open 9:45, El Salvador Trip Sharing Adult Forum 9:45, Middle School Art/Service Project11:00, Worship Service with Baptism12:15, Congregational Annual Meeting12:15, Kids for ChristMonday: 6:30, Mon. Morn. Men’s Bible Study 9:00, Just One More Meal Ministry11:00, Staff Meeting 1:00, Caregivers’ Support Group 6:30, Milw. Choral Artists Board Mtg. 6:30, Social Ministry Committee 7:00, Vocal Arts Academy ConcertTuesday: 9:30, Embellishments 6:00, Yoga Class on 3rd floor 6:00, Godsbells 7:00, Righteous Ringers 7:00, Celebrate Recovery 7:00, Prayer Shawl Ministry 7:15, Lutheran A Cappella ChoirWednesday:10:00, Wednesday Morning Bible Study11:00, Fallen Angels 6:00, New Generation Coir 7:00, 7th/8th Grade Confirmation Final Exam 7:00, New Creation Choir 7:00, Revelation Bible StudyThursday: 9:30, A cabella Ringers 4:00, Praise Kids 6:15, Bells Angels 7:30, Senior ChoirFriday: 7:00, First Fridays Book ClubSaturday: 9:00, Church Council Retreat

9:00, Sustainable Crafters Breakfast

ÒL ikeÓ Us on Facebook:Search “ St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church - WauwatosaÓ and get updates and photos of events.

Cross Lutheran Lunch ProgramWe serve 300-400 people on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 12 noon at Cross Lutheran Church, 1821 N. 16th Street. We carpool from St. Matthew’s at 10:45 a.m. and serve from 11:30-1:00. Next Meal: Wednesday, February 27, 2013. Pick up a card in worship on the Sunday prior to the meal to donate food.

Guest House:Sincere thanks to Heather Deaton, Eric Oquist, and sons Colin and Elliot, for serving dinner on January 13, and to Niki Moore for baking cooking and Wicked Hop Restaurant for providing enchilada ingredients. We need 4 or 5 volunteers to prepare and serve a nutritious and delicious meal for 70 men at the Guest House, a homeless shelter. We meet at the church at 5:00 pm to carpool and finish by 7:00 pm. Sign up at the church, or contact Carl Johnson (johnsoncr@cdmsmith.com), or 414-771-1023. Seeking donations of cookies for February 10 and March 10.

Serenity Inn:Volunteers prepare and serve 6-8 residents the second Sunday of each month. Volunteers carpool meeting at church at 5:15 returning at 7:15. If you are available and would like to participate on February 12, please contact paul.braun@velux.com or 704-907-7464. Thank you to all who participate in this special ministry.

Repairers of the Breach:We supply 100 bag lunches for the homeless twice a month. We pack the lunches at church on the 2nd and 4th Sunday mornings at 9:45 a.m. Volunteers are needed to provide beverages, fruit, chips and sweets and/or pack the lunches.

The St. Matthew’s Meal Outreach Ministry

Thanks! Cross Lunch on Wednes-day: Thanks to those who brought food and/or took time to serve this past Wednesday at Cross Lutheran Church. 212 people were served. The next Cross meal is Wednesday, February 27th.

Special Thanks to the Harwood Senior Center for their donation to the St. Matthew’s Meal Outreach Ministry. It is much appreciated and will be well used.

Ongoing GroupsThe Caregivers’ Support group will meet twice monthly on Mondays. Anyone is welcome to attend, and share the joys and challenges of caring for others on a regular basis. The meetings begin at 1:00 and are located in the Upper Room. Mondays January 28th February 11th and 25th March 11th and 25th

Wednesday Morning Bible study goes royal with 1 Kings study We’ll continue with our reading of I Kings at 10:00 a.m. each Wednesday as we learn about King Solomon and all the kings of ancient Israel. Come and join in the joy of learning what the word of God has to say to us today through these ancient books. No prior experience is necessary.

Yoga Classes continue this winter and spring offered by Kelly Kirtley. The class meets each Tuesday evening at 6:00 p.m. through April. There is no charge, and everyone is welcome.

RESUMES in MAY

Habitat for Humanity Workers needed for the 1st Saturday of each month. The next work day is February 4. If you can help on this day, please contact Jerry Wirtz at 414-350-2338. Any skills are appreciated.

For Youth, Children and Families

7th and 8th Grade Confirmation Schedule Change: Wed. Jan. 30 Final ExamWed. Feb. 6 Service Night at Hunger Task ForceDuring Lent, confirmation students are asked to attend midweek services with their families.

Kids for Christ and Disciples of Christ Children’s Ministries Groups meet monthly Our children’s ministries KFC (kids for Christ - grades 1-3) and DOC (Disciples of Christ - grades 4-5) come together for fun, fellowship and food. Friends can also come along. The meeting dates and times areFebruary dates:KFC: Sunday, February 10, 12:15-2:00DOC: Sleepover on Friday, Feb. 22 from 7 p.m. - 8:00 a.m.

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Child care needed: Beginning 4/1 we are looking for child care for our twin girls (14 months old). We need care on Tuesdays and Thursdays for approxi-mately seven hours a day. Please call Jennifer for further information, 414-378-7223.

Fifth Grade First Communion Servicewill be Feb. 3rdSunday, February 3 at 1:30 p.m. is the special service for children receiving their First Communion. Fifth graders and their families who have attended the January 20 retreat are cordially invited to attend this special service. Questions may be directed to Pastor Chris.

Jr. and Sr. High Ski Trip Coming in FebruaryPlease Note, The Date has been Changed!!! This year’s annual ski trip to the Upper Peninsula will take place the weekend of February 22nd-24th, not February 15th – 17th as previously publicized. We’ll leave St. Matthew’s on Friday afternoon, February 22nd, and return Sunday evening, the 24th. All middle school and high school students are invited. Friends are also welcome. Cost is $170 to cover the cost of the bus and two days of skiing. (Meals and rentals are extra). Registration slips are available at the Welcome Center, the office, and on the website. If you have any questions, talk to Gretchen.

Gifts of Stock are WelcomeGifts of stock are always welcome at St. Matthew’s. Our brokerage account is with Robert W. Baird here in the Milwaukee area. The contact person is Curt Brewer, 262-523-5644. He can arrange to have your gift transferred directly from your account to St. Matthew’s brokerage account. Consult with your tax advisor to see if this has significant advantages for you. As always, feel free to contact Holly in the church office with questions.

Simply Giving: St. Matthew’s Stewardship Committee partners with Thrivent Financial for electronic transfer of contributions from parishioners’ checking or savings accounts directly to St. Matthew’s bank account. For more information or to request enrollment documents, contact Holly in the church office, 414-774-0441 or holly@stmattslutheran.org.

4th Annual Mardi Gras Ball sponsored by Cross Lutheran ChurchThe date is Saturday, February 16 at the Hilton Garden Inn, 11600 Park Place, Milwaukee (I-45 and Good Hope). Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for an evening of dinner, dancing and friends. Tickets are $75 per person.We will have a St. Matthew’s group attending this event. Sign up on the sign-up panel if you are interested in attending. There is a St. Matthew’s contribution toward the ticket cost.

St. Matthew’s Trip to Springfield, May 6-8, now taking names for a waiting list. Although we have a maximum trip capacity currently signed up, we are taking names for a waiting list in the case of cancellations in the next four months. The trip with guest participant Pr. Gary Erickson will cover many major sites in Springfield Illinois significant in the life of Abraham Lincoln. Sign up at the Information Center for the waiting list. For questions or information, contact Linda Levengood, 414-427-9672 or llevengood@sbcglobal.net or Jane Sandstrom jane@stmattslutheran.org

St. Matthew’s Christmas PageantWould you like to see yourself or a family member once again the Christmas Pag-eant? Maybe you were in the Pageant and a family member could not join us to watch. Or maybe you just want to view it all again, well, here’s your opportunity. “The Nativity” is now available for on-line viewing. Here’s the link you can use to take you right to the glory of the Christmas Pageant. http://youtu.be/DMQIpk7DYuk

Thanks! Cross Lunch on Wednesday: Thanks to those who brought food and/or took time to serve this past Wednesday at Cross Lu-theran Church. 212 people were served. The next Cross meal is Wednesday, February 27th.

Special Thanks to the Harwood Senior Cen-ter for their donation to the St. Matthew’s Meal Outreach Ministry. It is much appreciated and will be well used.

First Fridays Book Discussion Group meets monthly Here are the remaining books up for discussion for the second semester. Join the discussion for any of the books which you would like to read. The meeting times begin at 7:00 p.m. on the dates listed below, in the Upper Room at church.Feb. 1 Still Alice by Lisa Genova (295 pages)Mar. 1 The Blackboard Jungle by Evan Hunter

(310 pgs)Apr. 5 Fathermothergod: My Journey Out of

Christian Science by Lucia Greenhouse (300 pages)

May 10 The Pleasures of Reading in an Age of Distraction by Alan Jacobs (160 pages)

This is the remainder of the list for the 2012-2013 schedule.

Healing Services offered monthly: Each month you are welcome to attend a healing prayer service. Come to one of the healing stations, describe the prayer concern, and members of the healing prayer team will gather around you and offer a healing prayer. The prayer can be for someone else or yourself. The dates for the next healing services are:Wednesday, February 13: Ash Wednesday following the 10:30 a.m.

and 7:15 p.m. servicesThursday, March 28: Maundy Thursday following the 10:30

a.m. and 7:15 p.m. services

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Register between services in the Commons on February 3, 10 and 17 or through the church office (414-774-0441) or download the registration form via the website - www.stmattslutheran.org. The fee is $10 with scholarships available. Free child care will be provided.

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St. Matthew’s Weekly Sign-Up PanelJanuary 27, 2013

If you are interested in any of the following activities/events, please check the appropriate box and place this sheet in the offering plate, or turn it in to the church office. This is your opportunity to be involved in some of St. Matthew’s ministries.

I would like to attend the Youth Dinner Auction on Friday, February 8th. Number Attending _____

I would like to receive information on the New Member classes which begin on February 10th. (Please provide address below.)

Yes, I’d like to attend the Milwaukee Admirals Hockey Game on Sunday, February 10 at 3:00 p.m. with the Men’s Ministry Group. Number attending _____

My child will attend the KFC Gathering for grades 1-3 on Sunday, February 10 from 12:15-2:00. Number attending _____

My child would like to attend the DOC Sleepover for grades 4-5 on Friday evening, February 22 from 7 p.m. to 8 a.m. Saturday morning.

I’d like to attend the Cross Mardi Gras Ball on Saturday, February 16 with the St. Matthew’s group. Number attending _____

I would like to help with the Women’s Wellness event on Saturday, February 23. _____ Serving Lunch

_____ Clean-Up

I can help to serve lunch occasionally at Cross Lutheran Church on the fourth Wednesday of each month.

I would like to be on the waiting list for the Adult Trip to Springfield, Illinois on May 6-8. Number of persons _____

Name_______________________________ Phone Number_________________

Email Address _________________________________________________________

For more information on any of these opportunities,please call or email the church office, 414-774-0441 or office@stmattslutheran.org

Ministers ThePeopleofSt.Matthew’sEv.LutheranChurchLeadPastor TheRev.ChristopherJ.P.MankePastor TheRev.MargaretSchoewePastor TheRev.EliasKitoiNasariMusicMinister/Organist/NewGeneration&AdultHandbellChoirs JohnR.ParadowskiChurchLibrarian(volunteer) BevEtzelmuellerDirectorofOlderAdultMinistries JaneSandstromDirectorofYouthMinistries&Children’sEducationCoordinator GretchenHaugseChildren’sMinistryCoordinator DonnaGardnerMankeSeniorChoirDirector DavidMohrYouthHandbellChoirs JeffreyReevesNewCreationChoir JeffreyReevesandJohnParadowski;HeideHughes,accompanistPraiseKids!Directors(Jr.K-2grades) JeffReevesandAmyDankwardtVolunteerMinistries/SmallGroups/AdultEducation SueSwingFinanceSecretary HollyJurssOfficeAssistant JillDueCommunicationsSecretary SonjaMohrJanitor JohnSwensonPastorEmeritus TheRev.GaryErickson

Vision Statement: Guided byGod’s Spirit andGrace, we are a community ofdisciplesgrowinginfaith,hopeandloveinourLordandSaviorJesusChrist.(What we want to become)

Mission Statement: Called to fulfill the Great Commission, St. Matthew’swelcomesalltofaithinJesusChrist,nurturesourfaithjourney,equipsustoserveothers,andsendsusintotheworldtomakeadifferenceinJesus’name.(What we are going to do)

Values: Wewant to be people who grow in our Spiritual fruitfulness, which isshown through the Fruit of the Spirit: Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness,Goodness,Faithfulness,Gentleness,Self-control.(Who we want to be)