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Recent Posts: St. Matthew's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Welland, Ontario, Canada
All Saints’ Sunday – November 1, 2026

The Gospel and Prayer – All Saints’ Sunday – November 1, 2026

Reminders – Time change and Photos on All Saints’ Day – November 1, 2026

Death of Church Member – Erhard Schafrick
An All Saints’ Sunday Photo Request by Pastor Bart
Reformation Sunday – October 25, 2026

Reminder – Special Congregational Meeting After This Week’s Service – October 25, 2026

The Gospel and Commentary – 22nd Sunday After Pentecost – October 25, 2026

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Hilda just turned 95 this week! Here are some photos taken during the celebration at Portal Village. To view more,…
Our 150th Anniversary Flowerbed on Saturday, August 8, 2026 Closeup HERE Closeup HERE
Pelham council honours lifeguard after child rescued at Bissell’s Hideaway pool Click HERE for the Pelham Today article. Teaghan is…
Our 150th Anniversary flowerbed today (July 16-26). The yellowish haze in the sky is from the northern Ontario forest fires'…
Happy Canada Day ! 🇨🇦 Our 150th Anniversary flowerbed is looking better every day! Click HERE for a closeup view
Jonathon getting ready to mount the parking lot lights The solar light installed (right side of photo) Closer look HERE
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Baptism of Our Lord Sunday Sermon
This week’s sermon can be heard here Our Roast Beef Dinner Fundraiser has returned this year. Sponsored by St. Matthew’s FaithLife Financial Chapter 76284, it will be held on Saturday, February 7th, 2014 at 6pm. Click here for more details
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2014 Christmas Eve Service Video is now posted
You can now view the entire 2014 Christmas Eve Service (in 2 parts) by clicking here
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Death of Church Member – George Balaz
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
Click here to hear the Good News!
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4th Sunday in Advent – Christmas Presentation
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
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
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
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
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
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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Photo of volunteers installing leg protectors on chairs and tables in our Fellowship Hall (August 27/26) More photos can be…