November 30, 2022


Congregational Meeting

Our annual business meeting will be held in the Fellowship Hall on Sunday, December 11, at 8:30am. The two primary agenda items will be the election of new Council members and approval of the annual budget for 2023.


Advent Event

This fun event will take place on Sunday, December 11 following worship. The event is for EVERYONE and will include a story, crafts, a service project, and a Soup/Sandwich lunch. Sandwiches will be provided please sign up to bring soup or dessert.

Sign up in the narthex or by using the link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0a49aeac2ca57-advent.  

In preparation, we’ll be collecting items so we can prepare welcome bags for Worthwhile Wear. Collection box in the Welcome Center for items. Requested items are:

  • Gift Cards ($10 increments) Wawa, Target, Ross, TJ Max, Marshalls, Amazon
  • Hair care: shampoo, conditioner, mousse, gel, brush, clips, soft headbands, scrunchies
  • Facial: face wash, cream, scrubs, Chapstick®, makeup, makeup brushes/tools
  • Body Care: body wash for sensitive skin, soaps. lotions, nail care.

Any questions, please contact the church office.


Christmas Poinsettias

You can honor someone special in your life while adding beauty to the church sanctuary by ordering a poinsettia for Christmas Eve. Order forms are in the bulletins. You may also click here for an order form. Orders must be received by December 18. Make checks payable to St. Matthew's and mail to St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, 3668 Ridge Road, Perkasie PA 18944 or drop off order form and money in offering box in the sanctuary.


Advent Worship

Join us at our worship services during Advent when preschool and elementary age children (and their parents) will be invited to come forward to experience a children's message and a song with rhythm instruments. The whole congregation will be included!


LYF Christmas Party

All youth in seventh through twelfth grade are invited to a Christmas Party on Sunday, December 18 from 7:00-9:00pm. Lots of fun is planned!! Friends are welcome!


Christmas Eve Worship

Candlelight services of Holy Communion will be held at 4:00pm and 7:00pm with special music presented at the start of each service. The 7:00pm worship service will be livestreamed on YouTube.


Keller's Church Reads - Book Club

All Are Welcome. We meet at Panera Bread in Quakertown at 7:00pm, to discuss both fiction and non-fiction books with a variety of topics. Our next gathering is Monday, December 12, when we'll be discussing "The Paris Wife" by Paula McLain; a fictional look at the relationship of Ernest & Hadley Hemingway. Contact the church office with questions or to borrow a copy of the book. 


Wawa Hoagie Coupon Youth Fundraiser

The Holidays are a great time of year to stock up on Wawa hoagie coupons - when extra family stops by or for stocking stuffers!! See Katie Fritchman - she can hook you up! The coupons cost $4, cheaper than in the store for a shorti hoagie. Thanks for supporting St. Matthew's youth!


Pennridge FISH Donations for December

Much needed items: crispy fried onions, cranberry sauce, stuffing, cornbread mix, boxed mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, salad dressing, brown rice, canned items (pasta; all vegetables including green beans, beets, and spinach; soup; SPAM®; pineapple), mayonnaise, hot chocolate, shampoo, conditioner, bar soap, tissues, tooth brushes, toothpaste, laundry detergent, dish soap, diapers sizes 4-7 style Pull-Ups® trainers & nighttime.

Other items needed: apples, oranges, onions, potatoes, oatmeal, applesauce, misc. nuts, white rice, brown rice, flour, sugar, ketchup, dry beans, meal helpers (hamburger, tuna, Rice-A-Roni®), salt & pepper, pickles, sardines, cooking oil, shelf stable grated cheese, mustard, alfredo sauce, spaghetti, shelf stable meals (Hormel® Completes), canned beef stew, ham, chicken, coffee, ice tea, razors, toilet paper, paper towels, diapers 3T - 5T. Here are some other ideas on what to donate.

Church Calendar

Thursday, December 1

2:00pm Blood Drive

Sunday, December 4

8:30am Coffee available in the Welcome Center

9:30am Worship Service with Holy Communion

Monday, December 5

7:00pm Church Council meeting

*PLEASE NOTE: ALL SUNDAY SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE AT THE TIME OF THE SERVICE OR AFTERWARDS.

3668 Ridge Road
Perkasie, PA 18944
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