6th Sunday After Epiphany – February 12th, 2017

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This morning’s Installation of 2017 Church Council

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5th Sunday After Epiphany Sermon

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May God comfort Beth Armitage, former secretary of St. Matthew’s, and her family as they mourn the loss of Beth’s husband, Harwood Armitage, who passed away on January 27, 2017.

2016 Income Tax receipts are now available. Pick yours up today.

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4th Sunday After Epiphany Sermon

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January 22nd Sermon – 3rd Sunday After Epiphany

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2017 Sermons – January 1st and 8th

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Click on the hymn board to listen to the Christmas Day Sermon

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Christmas Day Service Video

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Click on the picture to view the Christmas 2016 Service video

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Death of Church Member – Margaret Galbraith

center-149x195-4731171GALBRAITH, Margaret (nee Minor) – Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Christmas Day, Sunday December 25, 2016 in her 88th year. Loving mother of Dr. Grant Galbraith (Terry Merritt) of Lexington Ohio. Proud grandmother of Matthew (Sue) and Taylor Galbraith and great-grandmother of Dean, Miles and Tessa. Much loved aunt of Linda Belaire (Brett) and Janet Bott (Michael). Special great-aunt of Jessica Belaire (Steven Clark), Melyssa Belaire, Kaitlyn Fenamore (Brad) and Mariah and Megan Bott. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her cherished son Drew, husband Jack, sister Arlean McGill and special brother-in-law Cecil McGill. Margaret was a lifetime and faithful member of St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church and active in many areas of service including the Alter Guild. The family would like to extend heartfelt thanks and appreciation to the St. Matthew’s community, Dr. M Ali and the many loving neighbors and friends for providing care and support for many years. Respecting Margaret’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A service to honor and celebrate her life will be held at the H.L. Cudney Funeral Home, 241 West Main Street, Welland on Thursday, December 29th at 2 p.m. with visitation one hour prior to service beginning at 1 p.m. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church Improvement Fund or the Hope Centre would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences available at http://www.cudneyfuneralhome.com

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3rd Sunday in Advent Sermon and Prayer

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Lighting the 3rd Advent Candle. Click the photo read the prayer

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2nd Sunday in Advent

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You can find the prayer, for your 2nd Advent Candle lighting, here

What’s Happening this week at St. Matthew’s

Tuesday, December 6 – 11am – Plymouth Cordage Service

Wednesday, December 7 – 6pm – Church council and friends Christmas party, Rex Hotel

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