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Death of Church Member – George Balaz

Posted on January 9, 2015 by stmatthewswelland

BALAZ, George – at his residence, Plymouth Cordage Retirement Home, on Wednesday, January 7, 2014 in his 102nd year. Beloved husband of the late Pauline Balaz (nee, Galen) (2006). Loving father of Diana Surka (Rick) and Shirley Lampman (Ron). Cherished … Continue reading →

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Our Christmas Eve Candle Light Service sermon

Posted on December 30, 2014 by stmatthewswelland

Click here to hear the Good News!

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4th Sunday in Advent – Christmas Presentation

Posted on December 22, 2014 by stmatthewswelland

Our Sunday School and Youth at St. Matthew’s presented their annual Christmas Presentation this past Sunday. To view the entire presentation, just click here To see the list of characters and participants, click here

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December 14th – 3rd Sunday of Advent

Posted on December 14, 2014 by stmatthewswelland

Click here to hear the sermon about Three Stories to better understand Christmas Our December-January–February Messenger is available for reading by clicking here

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December 7th – 2nd Sunday of Advent Sermon

Posted on December 7, 2014 by stmatthewswelland

Click here to listen to this week’s sermon “Stir Up your Heart – Christ is Coming!” Click here for our 2nd Candle Lighting prayer   Remember our Church Christmas Dinner at the Rex Hotel on Wednesday, December 10th @ 6Pm … Continue reading →

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1st Sunday of Advent Sermon

Posted on December 4, 2014 by stmatthewswelland

  Click here to listen to the 1st Sunday of Advent sermon, “Stay Awake! Stay Alert!”     Our prayer, for the 1st Lighting of the Advent Wreath candle, can be found here   To save our Church postage and … Continue reading →

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Death of Church Member – Saara Huppunen

Posted on December 1, 2014 by stmatthewswelland

HUPPUNEN, Saara (Nousiainen) – Saara’s soul was lifted to her Heavenly Father while her daughters sang by her side at the Welland Hospital on Friday, November 28, 2014 in her 92nd year. Pre-deceased by her husband Kaarlo (1995) and son … Continue reading →

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Christ the King Sunday Sermon

Posted on November 26, 2014 by stmatthewswelland

The sermon for this Christ the King Sunday can be found here 2015 Offering Envelopes are now available. Please contact the church office if any of these situations applies to you: – You are not receiving Offering envelopes and would … Continue reading →

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100th Choir Anniversary Concert – October 24-14

Posted on November 19, 2014 by stmatthewswelland

To listen to the entire concert, see some photos or watch a couple of short videos of this historical event, click on the Program Cover below

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November 16-14 Sermon “St. Matthew’s’ Got Talent!”

Posted on November 16, 2014 by stmatthewswelland

Click here to listen to this week’s sermon **Don’t forget our Chili Lunch next Sunday, after the service**  

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