BIBLE STUDY OPPORTUNITIES
Due to these uncertain times please anticipate a varied approach to the Christian Education Opportunities that are being made available at St. Matthew. Many of the Bible Studies will be held VIRTUALLY via BlueJeans or Zoom technology. If you are interested in any of these studies you may contact the Bible Study Instructor or the Church Office for the correct link to get onto the study.
Thank You.
SUNDAY MORNING ADULT BIBLE STUDY - Classes will start in October. Additional information will be provided in the upcoming weeks.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT ADULT DISCIPLESHIP CLASS - You are invited to attend the Virtual Adult Discipleship Classes. Classes are held on Wednesdays at 7:00pm on the St. Matthew BlueJeans account. Please RSVP with the church office @ 847/438-7709 or selimos@stmattsonline.com
TUESDAY EVENING LADIES’ BIBLE STUDY -
Bible Study meets virtually on Tuesday evenings at 7:00pm via BlueJeans.
Trusting God: A Life Without Worry - If you have not attended previously or cannot find your book, please reach out to Nancy Blonski for a copy.
Here is a summary of what we will study this fall.
“And those who know Your name will put their trust in You; For You, LORD, have not forsaken those who seek You.” Psalm 9:10
For more information, please see Nancy Blonski on the weekends or you can email her at nblonski@truemen.org or call/text at 909-587-9945.
MEN’S MINISTRY - SATURDAY MORNING MEN’S BIBLE STUDY
“GENESIS: In the Beginning” is the men’s Bible study at St. Matthew. It is held on Saturdays at 9:00 a.m.
There's still room for you! We've had about 5 guys in Luther Hall and there's room for five more!
Please note, there will be no coffee or treats offered at this time.
You can also participate via our Virtual Bible Study Classroom!
If you will be participating in person, please enter through Door 12 - the Church Office entrance. This will be the only door that will be unlocked (even fobs won't work on any other door). If you haven't already done so, please contact Pastor Blonski via email here or by phone - 909/373-7936 - to RSVP.
You are asked to please practice six-feet social distancing and wear a face covering when entering or exiting the campus and when you are not otherwise talking or singing. We are doing this out of respect for the health and well being of our brothers in Christ.
To participate online, here is the information:
Meeting URL
Meeting ID
847 438 770 9
If a passcode is asked for it is: 1959
YOUTH BIBLE STUDY (Jr. & Sr. High) -
VIRTUAL classes are being offered on September 27, October 18 and 25 at 10:00am. For more information, please contact Kristin Gierke @ 847/438-7709 or Gierke@stmattsonline.com
Link is also available on the St. Matthew website on the Sunday School page.
Where in the past Confirmation Instruction began the end of August, this year, Confirmation Instruction began on Sunday, September 13th.
The decision has been reached to offer Catechism Instruction using a Virtual Approach, that is, that all teaching and guidance in learning will take place online. In the beginning of November, an evaluation will be made and a decision reached regarding the Spring Semester. Please contact Pastor Kinne or Pastor Blonski if you have any questions.
PRE CONFIRMATION FOR 5th GRADERS
All 5th graders of the congregation are invited to attend VIRTUAL Online pre-confirmation classes on Sunday mornings at 11:00am. Class began on Sunday, September 13, 2020 at 11:00am. A email invitation was sent to all 5th grade parents on September 4. Please contact Pastor Kinne if you have any questions.
St. Matthew thanks the Donna Grund family for providing materials for our Ladies’, Men’s & Sunday Morning Bible Studies.
Lutheran Church Charities Bible Study (LCC)
WORD Class started on September 14th
WORD – WHO IS JESUS ACCORDING TO JESUS
A Study of The Gospels
Instructor: Tim Hetzner President/CEO of
Lutheran Church Charities
Go to LutheranChurchCharities.org to register or call 866-455-6466
All classes will be done by ZOOM at 9:30AM AND 7PM on Mondays
Classes will also be achieved on the Internet for those who may miss a week.
This study will use the Bible as the text. We will explore the Mind, Method, Manner and Ministry of Jesus. The course will bring in external sources of the geography of the land of Israel, the history and the customs of the people, and setting of 1st Century Israel. Each class will be 1 ½ hrs in length.
