Ladies, come hear speaker Andrea Coli at a special brunch served just for you by the men of Saint Matthew. Andrea is one of the speakers for the Women's Spring Retreat at Mt. Hermon, so this is a great opportunity to get a preview. The cost is $5, payable at the door.

Come Sunday and support our SPARK kids as we raise funds with a bake sale for the Compassion International children we sponsor. You will find lots of yummy goodies between services in Fellowship Hall. If you don't want to eat anything, feel free to just donate some money in our collection jar.

Our prayer team asks God for a word for you when you come to Healing Prayers. Sometimes God bypasses the team and gives His word directly. One woman came with shoulder pain and God spoke the word "Peace" to her. Her pain went from a "6" to a "4", and she was blessed by that word.

If you have a need for physical, emotional or spiritual healing, come for prayers on Tuesday night in Fellowship Hall anytime between 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. This is a time to "Be Still" and let Jesus minister to you.

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the Season of Lent, the 40 days of preparation before Easter. We will have two worship services that include the imposition of ashes on the forehead. Join us at noon or at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 14 to be reminded that we came from dust and to dust we will return.

The offering received on Ash Wednesday will be given to Wings as Eagles Ministries in South Dakota for the Feeding the Children Summer Program. This Christ-centered ministry serves thousands of Native American children living in crisis in South Dakota.  A group of 20 will be visiting Feb. 17-21 and Saint Matthew high school students are planning a mission trip there in June.

You are invited to join us for worship from 7:15-7:45 p.m. on Wednesday evenings during Lent as we spend time in silence, song, and reflection. We are setting aside time each week to go deeper into the Psalm that is introduced the previous Sunday.

You are invited to find out more about Saint Matthew - our core values, our youth and adult programs, and our missions to our community, our neighborhood and beyond. Then decide whether or not you would like to partner with us in our mission by becoming a member. Please register by clicking here.

Join the women of Saint Matthew and other women from around the state to experience a quality three-day, two-night retreat with amazing speaker, Andrea Coli. This will be a time of inspiring teaching, incredible worship, wonderful fellowship and an unforgettable weekend. Several housing options are available to meet your needs. Meals are all included and offer gluten-free options, salad bars and Mt. Hermon favorites. Spaces are filling up, so for more information and to register, click here or call them at 888-642-2677 to request housing, a roommate or a single room. Please notify Lynne Smith that you have registered.

June 16-22  Mission Trip to South Dakota

July 8-13  Middle School Sugar Pine Camp

July 15-21  High School Hume Lake Camp

July 26-29  Family Camp

TBD  Camp MATT (preschool to 5th grade)

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