Family Day – Sunday, February 19. Join us on Sunday, February 19 for a special presentation from MLC student Allison Dorn. Alli has been St. Matthew’s “Be-friend an MLC Student” for the last few years. Allison is thankful for all the encouragement that she has received from our congregation and would like to come and say thank you by giving us an update on her MLC experience and her plans for future ministry. A special soup & sandwich meal will be enjoyed after the presentation. A sign-up sheet for the meal is in the back of church.
Mysterious Marriage: Online Bible Study: WELS Adult Discipleship offers LIVE online Bible studies for use by congregations, small groups, or individuals. Rev. Randy Hunter, will lead a study on enriching marriages twice each Wednesday at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. from Feb 1 through Feb. 22. Couples will have the opportunity to build their marriage on the gospel of Jesus through the study entitled “Mysterious Marriage.” This study will examine how the gospel gives you the power to be married and how marriage gives you a way to show the gospel. Lessons will also be archived online for those who cannot view the study live. Visit www.wels.net for more information. Wed Feb. 1 – Feb. 22 at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.
GriefShare – Your Journey from Mourning to Joy. A GriefShare group meets at Mondays at Zion, Olivia at 1:30pm. Remember this ministry is open for all and provides thoroughly helpful and practical materials. A GriefShare group will begin meeting on Tuesdays at the Renville Community Center in a few weeks. If you are interested in attending this support group, please contact Pastor Tuttle.
Tuesday Night Bible Study: The Life of Christ: Christ’s work for the world–his obedience, his suffering and death, and his resurrection–are the focus of this study. Consider what Jesus did for us and hear his call for us to serve him and others.. Join us on Tuesday Night at 6:15pm as we explore the life of Christ Jesus.
Pastor Kuschel Receives a Call : Pastor has received a call to serve Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Duluth, MN. We ask that you would keep him and his family in your prayers as he deliberates where the LORD might best use him to serve God’s kingdom.
Celebrating a Milestone in Ministry: Pastor Kuschel is approaching a milestone in his ministry. Nearly ten years ago Pastor Kuschel graduated from the seminary and was assigned to serve St. Matthew’s Danube and St. Matthew Flora Twp. The seminary and its Grow in Grace division encourages pastors to participate in a special retreat to celebrate this milestone of 10 years in the ministry. This retreat will be held April 19-21 in San Antonio, TX. The church council has agreed that it would be beneficial for Pastor and Beth to attend. A special collection will be taken the next few weeks to put toward the estimated $1500 it will cost to send Pastor Kuschel and his wife to the retreat. This amount includes a $399 registration fee and estimated expenses for lodging and travel. For more information please contact Pastor Kuschel or Marvin Lentz.
Installation of Officers: We are so thankful for those who give of their time, energy, and intelligence to carry out the work of the congregation on the church council as well as other additional boards and committees. During worship today newly elected and re-elected members of the church council will be installed. We thank those who have served in the past and we thank and hold in our prayers those who will serve us in 2017 and beyond.
Livestream Tab on Our Websites: A direct link to our YouTube page can be found on our church websites. Look for and click the word Livesteam at the top of the home page to be redirected to our YouTube page.
Pastor Luetke Announces Retirement: Pastor Luetke has announced his intention to retire in June of 2018. We thank God for the ministry that Pastor Luetke has carried out in area for some time now and we ask God to continue to bless Pastor Luetke and his remaining months of ministry among us.