About St. Matthew Children's Ministry (Ages 3 - 8th grade)

• Our ministry to children is very important!  We encourage children to be worshiping and growing as children of God with their families.  Family devotions are encouraged, as well as participation here at church.  Christian education begins at baptism, and continues all through life.

• We have a nursery roll that keeps a list of children baptized.

• Sunday School is held on Sundays throughout the school year at 9:30 a.m. for ages 3 through 8th grade. These classes will resume on Rally Day, September 11, 2011.

• Confirmation classes for those in 6th-8th grade are held on Wednesday evenings during the school year They begin with a parent meeting on September 14, 2011, at 5 p.m.

Upcoming Children's Ministry Events

• Children's Christmas Service Practices (Speaking parts only), Wednesdays at 6 p.m., November 9 & 16
• Prayer & Invitation to the Neighborhood, Wednesday, November 16, 6 p.m.
• Taco Supper at church & Bowling at UWEC, Thursday, November 17, 5:30 p.m.
• Children's Christmas Service Practices (Dress Rehearsal), Saturdays, December 3, 10 & 17 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

About St. Matthew Youth Ministry (Grades 9 - 12)

• Youth Ministry at St. Matthew is very important! As our young people experience all kinds of new things and changes in life, they need to know God loves them and is with them. We offer a variety of ways for our youth to be growing in their Christian faith and life. We encourage personal and family devotions, as well as participation in our worship services.

• Youth Bible study is held on Sundays throughout the school year at 9:30 a.m.

• Confirmation classes for those in 6th-8th grade are held on Wednesday evenings during the school year.

Upcoming Youth Ministry Events

• Prayer & Invitation to the Neighborhood, Wednesday, November 16, 6 p.m.
• Taco Supper at church & Bowling at UWEC, Thursday, November 17, 5:30 p.m.

Recent Happenings in Children's & Youth Ministry at St. Matthew

• Youth & Family Night Cookout & Vision Meeting: We began this evening with a cookout and presentation to the families and youth with a vision for what will be offered for children and youth, grades 3 through 12.
• Drama Ministry: Grades 6-12 learned a drama to use at “Trunk and Treat.” Children involved in drama grow in relationship with each other. Each week, we will looked at scripture that supports each drama so they had a vision as to how to help the community and share our Christian values in a unique and different way.
• Puppet Ministry
• Youth & Family Night Potluck and Prayer Walk: On this night, we had a Potluck Supper and Prayer Walk to invite the community to “Trunk and Treat.”
• Trunk & Treat: This was a Youth and Family Outreach Project. This was a way to invite the community to a free event, and it worked. Of the approximately 100 people there, more than half were from the community! Unfortunately a rainy and cold evening necessitated the event be moved indoors, but nonetheless, we still were able to perform a puppet show and drama.

About St. Matthew Children's Ministry (Ages 3 - 8th grade)

• Our ministry to children is very important!  We encourage children to be worshiping and growing as children of God with their families.  Family devotions are encouraged, as well as participation here at church.  Christian education begins at baptism, and continues all through life.

• We have a nursery roll that keeps a list of children baptized.

• Sunday School is held on Sundays throughout the school year at 9:30 a.m. for ages 3 through 8th grade. These classes will resume on Rally Day, September 11, 2011.

• Confirmation classes for those in 6th-8th grade are held on Wednesday evenings during the school year They begin with a parent meeting on September 14, 2011, at 5 p.m.

Upcoming Children's Ministry Events

• Children's Christmas Service Practices (Speaking parts only), Wednesdays at 6 p.m., November 9 & 16
• Prayer & Invitation to the Neighborhood, Wednesday, November 16, 6 p.m.
• Taco Supper at church & Bowling at UWEC, Thursday, November 17, 5:30 p.m.
• Children's Christmas Service Practices (Dress Rehearsal), Saturdays, December 3, 10 & 17 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

About St. Matthew Youth Ministry (Grades 9 - 12)

• Youth Ministry at St. Matthew is very important! As our young people experience all kinds of new things and changes in life, they need to know God loves them and is with them. We offer a variety of ways for our youth to be growing in their Christian faith and life. We encourage personal and family devotions, as well as participation in our worship services.

• Youth Bible study is held on Sundays throughout the school year at 9:30 a.m.

• Confirmation classes for those in 6th-8th grade are held on Wednesday evenings during the school year.

Upcoming Youth Ministry Events

• Prayer & Invitation to the Neighborhood, Wednesday, November 16, 6 p.m.
• Taco Supper at church & Bowling at UWEC, Thursday, November 17, 5:30 p.m.

Recent Happenings in Children's & Youth Ministry at St. Matthew

• Youth & Family Night Cookout & Vision Meeting: We began this evening with a cookout and presentation to the families and youth with a vision for what will be offered for children and youth, grades 3 through 12.
• Drama Ministry: Grades 6-12 learned a drama to use at “Trunk and Treat.” Children involved in drama grow in relationship with each other. Each week, we will looked at scripture that supports each drama so they had a vision as to how to help the community and share our Christian values in a unique and different way.
• Puppet Ministry
• Youth & Family Night Potluck and Prayer Walk: On this night, we had a Potluck Supper and Prayer Walk to invite the community to “Trunk and Treat.”
• Trunk & Treat: This was a Youth and Family Outreach Project. This was a way to invite the community to a free event, and it worked. Of the approximately 100 people there, more than half were from the community! Unfortunately a rainy and cold evening necessitated the event be moved indoors, but nonetheless, we still were able to perform a puppet show and drama.