Enjoy casual potluck meals in a welcoming place designed for you to share stories and build friendships. There are host homes that you will be rotated through for 4 weeks (skipping Februrary 4) on Sunday evenings from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Space is limited, register at the Welcome Center or online here.

We are honored to celebrate the 10th anniversary of our mission to Tanzania by the presence of the founding team, Denny and Paula Lofstrom. In 2008, a group of twenty-two people from Saint Matthew spent a week completing a Surgery Center that was begun by a mid-west congregation, and putting up the first walls on the much-needed Birthing Center.

The Lofstroms will be available with information in the Fellowship Hall between the Sunday worship services.

There will be two white roses on the altar this Sunday to celebrate the lives of beloved family members of the people of our congregation.

One rose is placed for Chris Etzel, beloved younger brother of Scott Etzel, who died on December 13, 2017 from cancer. We extend Christian sympathy to Scott and the rest of his family and friends.

One rose is placed for Art French, beloved father of Cathy Fuller who died peacefully on January 7. We extend Christian sympathy to Cathy and the rest of her family and friends.

The office will be closed on Monday, January 15 for the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. If you have a pastoral care emergency, please call the office at 932-1955 x123, and your call will be forwarded to the pastor on call.

The many denominations of Christian churches in the Diablo Valley join together in prayer once every quarter. The next prayer gathering is Friday, January 19 at 7:00 p.m at Hillside Covenant Church, 2060 Magnolia Way, Walnut Creek. We hope that you will make this night of prayer a priority and come together in unity to pray for our churches, cities, state, nation and world. No need to sign up, just show up.

The Children's Ministry is trying something new this month. Instead of Parent's Night Out, we are pleased to bring you Parent's Day Out. Immediately following SPARK Sunday on January 21, we will provide childcare, crafts, games, pizza lunch and a movie for all kids ages one year through 5th grade. We'll watch your children from 10:00 a.m. through 1:00 p.m in the Teen Center. There is a $5 fee per child to cover the cost of food. Online registration is required and will remain open until the space fills.

The Angst project is a documentary designed to raise awareness around anxiety with an emphasis on youth and families. The film includes interviews with kids, teens, experts and parents. The goal is to help people identify and understand the symptoms of anxiety and encourage them to reach out for help. The film and corresponding materials provide tools, resources and hope. Tickets are free if you register online here. Invite people you know and their teenage children to this important film!

Pam McGrath, Trinity Center Evening Program Coordinator, writes:

"What an amazing experience we had at Saint Matthew! Your church demonstrated hospitality, generosity, grace, and friendship. Trinity members met Jesus over the weekend. We cannot thank you enough! May you be richly blessed for being this blessing to us!"

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Phone: 925-932-1955 x106

 

Saint Matthew Lutheran Church
399 Wiget Lane
Walnut Creek, California 94598
925-932-1955
Website: www.saintmatthew.org