Letter from the Council President:
This Month at St. Matthew’s…
As we move through these late summer days, we give thanks for the many ways God continues to be at work among us at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church. August is often a season of transition—families prepare for a new school year, routines begin to shift, and the life of the church continues to move forward in faith, service, and hope. Short Devotion: Serving with Gladness “Serve the Lord with gladness.” — Psalm 100:2 Serving the church is not always about having all the answers or feeling fully prepared. Often, God calls ordinary people to step forward in faith, trusting that He will provide wisdom, patience, and strength along the way. When we serve with gladness, we reflect Christ’s love to one another and help build up the body of Christ. May we each prayerfully consider how God may be calling us to serve, encourage, and support the ministry of St. Matthew’s. Every gift matters, every voice is important, and every act of service helps our congregation continue to grow in faith and love. Prayer: Gracious God, thank You for the gift of this congregation and for all who serve in Your name. Open our hearts to the ways You are calling us to share our time, talents, and faith. Guide our leaders, bless our congregation, and help us serve You with gladness. Amen. Church Council Openings In November, the Council will be seeking four members of the congregation to step up and serve on Church Council. We have four people completing their terms on council, and these positions will need to be filled. If you have ever wondered what it is like to serve on council, or if you feel God may be nudging you to become more involved in the life and leadership of our congregation, we encourage you to learn more. Please see Kelli Wendlandt, Pastor Brigette, or any member of council for more information. Being on council has been such a wonderful experience for me. It has given me the opportunity to learn more about the work of our church, to serve alongside faithful and caring people, and to see firsthand how God is using St. Matthew’s to make a difference. I hope you will prayerfully consider whether this may be a way you are being called to serve.
May God bless each of you as summer gives way to a new season. Thank you for the many ways you support, serve, pray, and share Christ’s love through St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church. We look forward to all that God will continue to do among us in the weeks ahead.
Blessings,
Kelli Wendlandt,
Council President
[email protected]
As we move through these late summer days, we give thanks for the many ways God continues to be at work among us at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church. August is often a season of transition—families prepare for a new school year, routines begin to shift, and the life of the church continues to move forward in faith, service, and hope. Short Devotion: Serving with Gladness “Serve the Lord with gladness.” — Psalm 100:2 Serving the church is not always about having all the answers or feeling fully prepared. Often, God calls ordinary people to step forward in faith, trusting that He will provide wisdom, patience, and strength along the way. When we serve with gladness, we reflect Christ’s love to one another and help build up the body of Christ. May we each prayerfully consider how God may be calling us to serve, encourage, and support the ministry of St. Matthew’s. Every gift matters, every voice is important, and every act of service helps our congregation continue to grow in faith and love. Prayer: Gracious God, thank You for the gift of this congregation and for all who serve in Your name. Open our hearts to the ways You are calling us to share our time, talents, and faith. Guide our leaders, bless our congregation, and help us serve You with gladness. Amen. Church Council Openings In November, the Council will be seeking four members of the congregation to step up and serve on Church Council. We have four people completing their terms on council, and these positions will need to be filled. If you have ever wondered what it is like to serve on council, or if you feel God may be nudging you to become more involved in the life and leadership of our congregation, we encourage you to learn more. Please see Kelli Wendlandt, Pastor Brigette, or any member of council for more information. Being on council has been such a wonderful experience for me. It has given me the opportunity to learn more about the work of our church, to serve alongside faithful and caring people, and to see firsthand how God is using St. Matthew’s to make a difference. I hope you will prayerfully consider whether this may be a way you are being called to serve.
May God bless each of you as summer gives way to a new season. Thank you for the many ways you support, serve, pray, and share Christ’s love through St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church. We look forward to all that God will continue to do among us in the weeks ahead.
Blessings,
Kelli Wendlandt,
Council President
[email protected]
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