Join us as we journey through the Old Testament this year at St Matthew together! Each week, we'll post a variety of resources for all ages to customize your time in God's Word. Whether you have lots of time or just squeeze a few minutes in here or there, God blesses time in His Word!

Find all the resources at
https://www.stmatthewgr.com/st-matthew-in-the-word/

On Sunday, November 1, we will remember those who have died in the faith in the past year since the last All Saints Day. If you have a loved one that you would like included, please complete this form: https://stmatthewgr.churchcenter.com/people/forms/178035

Take some time to pause, refresh and renew and join in community with other women. Women's Coffee Break is a casual gathering --- a chance to chat, pray, and enjoy each other's company.

There are virtual and in-person options and you're welcome to join us for one or both of them.

https://www.stmatthewgr.com/mec-category/womens-ministry/

Join us for some outside fall fun (weather permitting) immediately after the 10:30 AM service (If you are worshipping online, plan on coming around noon).

You can come Trunk or Treating or Host a Trunk! Register for either option at https://stmatthewgr.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/575730

Wear your favorite costumes, eat a pizza lunch (or bring it home with you) and have fun gathering goodies at various trunks outside. Only lasts about an hour or so after church.

For $10.00, you can get a large Jet's cheese or pepperoni pizza (your choice), a 2 liter drink, and plates, cups and napkins for a picnic at your car or to take home and enjoy.

We will be sending more details and COVID safety precautions regarding trunks and passing out candy as we get closer to the event.

The FLOCK, Senior Adult ministry of St Matthew, is holding their annual FOOD for HOPE Drive beginning Sunday, November 8 through Sunday, November 22nd. This can be your “cup of water” (Matthew 10:42) to give to our Cascade/Forest Hills community as Christians. This year has been a very difficult time for many due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Your donation will provide that little extra help in meeting household needs. Donations will be delivered to the Cascade Christian Church Access Food Bank in time for the Holidays.

Food Items Needed:
Peanut butter
Macaroni & Cheese
Cans of chicken/fish/meat
Cereal
Rice
Pasta & Pasta Sauce
Canned vegetables
Soups
Dry packages of Soup
Beans, all kinds
Bagged dried grains
Canned fruits
Flour
Sugar
Oil
Salt & Pepper
Juice boxes or cans

Non-Food Items Needed:
Toilet Paper
Paper Towels
Cleaning Supplies
Shampoo
Deodorant
Toothpaste
Toothbrushes
Disposable Baby Diapers
Unscented wipes
Feminine products/pads, tampons
Depends

As part of St Matthew in the Word and reading about Noah and the Flood this coming week, we’re helping to clean up after floods by assembling Flood Buckets.

Pick up a 5 gallon bucket at church and fill it with cleaning supplies and bring it back to church by November 15. These “Flood Buckets” will be provided to Lutheran Emergency Response Teams for use when flooding or devastation hits in the US. You can even make assembling the bucket a family or small group project! We will deliver them to the local warehouse and you can be a blessing to someone in a time of need.

Pack the following items in a 5 gallon bucket with a lid (you can pick up a bucket at church or get one from a hardware store).

2 – Large Trash Bags (40 gal Contractor Grade)
Comet or scouring cleanser
Pine Sol – 48 oz
Clorox Bleach – 1 Gal
Scrub Brush
Sponges and Rags
Dust Mask (N-95 required)
Rubber gloves (household kitchen style)
Clothes Line
Clothes pins

Time to Reboot and Recover!

We read your survey responses and know many parents and families are mentally, emotionally, physically, spiritually, and financially drained due to these uncertain times. We would love to have you join us for a faith-based video series and awesome group discussion that will help us reboot and recover. Sometimes our natural response to a crisis is often more damaging than the crisis itself.

Our next class will meet:
Monday, 11/23 from 7 to 8:15 p.m.

We will be meeting in-person in Room 105 but will also be streaming online during this time and will have two separate leaders lead an in-person as well as an online discussion after the video too. Please register below for either option. If you have any questions, please talk to Lori Wieneke.

https://www.stmatthewgr.com/mec-category/parents/

Sunday nights are for the high schoolers. The time is theirs to laugh with each other, meet in small groups, ask hard questions and learn about a God who loves them. Everything we do on Sunday nights is based around one question:

What does it mean to follow Jesus on a daily basis?

Download the new Church Center App and connect with St Matthew! With it, registering for events, giving online, and even checking in your family is super easy!

https://www.stmatthewgr.com/church-center-app/