stmatts adminMay 3, 20204 minModern Day “People of the Way"In the lesson we have from the book of the Acts of the Apostles, it’s the season of Pentecost. 120 Jews from Galilee were among the...
stmatts adminApr 25, 20207 minThe Sacredness of Everyday LifeLuke 24:13-35 This story about the road to Emmaus is one of my favorites from scripture. Two disciples are traveling to Emmaus, on the...
stmatts adminApr 12, 20205 minDawn of a New DayThe setting is everything. Any writer knows that setting the stage/opening sentences for a story requires care— The location, the time,...
stmatts adminApr 10, 20203 minBehold, Your SonEvery Good Friday, we read the Passion according to St John. Since we can’t be together this year, I have been reading the passion on my...
stmatts adminApr 9, 20204 minGoing to Dark GethsemanePastor Brian Rajcok Matthew 26: 36-50 April 9, 2020 Hello and welcome to St. Matthew Lutheran Church’s virtual Maundy Thursday message. ...
stmatts adminApr 5, 20204 minThe Week Everything ChangedPastor Julie The week of March 8, everything changed. We had spent the weekend hosting out of town family and friends from CA, IN, and...
stmatts adminApr 2, 20204 minAll Creation Praises the Lord!Pastor Brian Rajcok Psalm 148 St. Matthew Lutheran Church April 2, 2020 This psalm speaks to the glory of God’s good creation. In it we...
stmatts adminMar 28, 20205 minSuffering and SolitudeBrian Rajcok John 11:1-45 March 29, 2020 The raising of Lazarus is one of the most powerful stories in all of scripture. It’s full of...
stmatts adminMar 21, 20205 minPut On Your Faith GlassesAbout a year ago, both my husband and my 18 year old son got glasses. Since it was a new thing for both of them, they had to learn to...
stmatts adminMar 19, 20203 minEagle's Wings3/19 Evening Prayer Welcome everyone, to Thursday evening prayer in Lent. We are keeping it simple today, sharing a scripture, message...
stmatts adminMar 14, 20204 minFrom Fear to TrustPastor Brian Rajcok John 4:5-42 Sunday, March 15, 2020 There’s a lot going on in the world right now. The past few weeks have been a bit...
stmatts adminMar 9, 20203 minOn Being Born AgainHave you ever wondered what it is like to be born? The experience is shrouded in mystery, since none of us remember it, But scientific...
stmatts adminMar 6, 20203 minOur First VocationMy dad was always the gardener of the family. It wasn’t just a summer thing either-- In the dead of winter, he ordered seeds from the...
stmatts adminMar 1, 20205 minDIY FaithPastor Julie 3/1/2020 Darcy was a bright young woman, 20 years old. We were part of a Christian dinner and discussion group at college. ...
stmatts adminFeb 23, 20204 minCrash and BurnPastor Julie 2/23/2020 When my son Joel was young, he used to be fascinated by Youtube videos of crashes. His favorite was a compilation...
stmatts adminFeb 16, 20205 minThe Benefits of ChallengePastor Julie 2/16/20 It’s February, and that means that new year’s resolutions at the R-S household are now 6 weeks old. My husband...
stmatts adminFeb 9, 20204 minLet Your Light ShinePastor Brian Rajcok Matthew 5:1-20 With the theme of light today I couldn’t resist opening with a couple light bulb jokes. How many...
stmatts adminFeb 2, 20204 minBy AccidentEpiphany 3 A 2020 - Presentation Of Our Lord 2020 Pastor Julie Have you ever thought about how many significant discoveries were made by...
stmatts adminJan 26, 20204 minUnited in the Same Mind and Same PurposePastor Julie January 26, 2020 One year ago today… Budget deficit Parsonage was undergoing repairs We’d just hired a second full time...
stmatts adminJan 20, 20205 minTaking Them Seriously: Children and Spiritual GiftsPastor Julie Bob had been a head usher for years. He was like a professional—there every Sunday in coat and tie, ready hand out...