COVID-19 Update from 08-11-2020:
Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Your Pastors continue to keep you in our prayers and pray all is well. We give thanks to the Lord for the health of our members as we have not heard of any of our congregation having the COVID virus. We would continue to encourage you to do what you believe necessary for your own health and that of your family.
We are continuing to attempt to return to normalcy, following the Attorney General of Texas “Guidance for Houses of Worship During the COVID-19 Crisis” guidelines. Since the beginning of August we are offering our Sunday morning Bible Classes and Sunday School at 8:45 am and Divine Service at 10 am. We do rejoice in those who are attending and give thanks for those who are live streaming the Divine Service. Also, we give thanks for those who continue to support the congregation through their offerings. We are also offering our Wednesday 10 am and 7 pm Bible Classes as well. These classes are for those who want to attend. If you are of a high risk, we would encourage you to do what you believe you need to do for your own health and safety. Because there are those who have been attending the regular Bible Classes, and we do not want anyone to miss the continuation of those studies (Sunday - James; Wed. am - Revelation), we are studying something new. On Wednesday evening we are continuing our study of Worship. If you have something in mind you would like to study, please let the pastors know.
The Parish Planning Council (PPC) met on Sunday, Aug. 9 after church to discuss the matter of a regularly scheduled Congregational Assembly Meeting (CAM) (voter’s meeting). It was agreed that we will postpone any regular meeting until the meeting in November to approve a new budget and elect new officers. At the same time it was approved that the September Newsletter would have information about what is happening, something similar to what would be reported during the regular CAM meeting.
Pastor Mendez and I along with the Board of Elders and the Parish Planning Council are trying to do the best we can with the information we have in making decisions and getting out information to as many of our members as possible. Unfortunately, we have never been in this situation before and we are making mistakes as we go along. We know that there are those who have been unintentionally overlooked, either because we do not have any current information on how to contact them or get information to and from them. We continue to pray for your forgiveness and patience and we also ask that if you know of someone who has not been included or contacted by the church, and you have been in contact with them yourself, please share with them what is going on and have them contact the church office.
Pastor Mendez and I are making shut-in visits on those who so desire as well as make hospital calls and nursing home visits when we are allowed. If you know of someone or if you would like a personal visit and have not been contacted, please let either of us know.
Please remember, God is still God, and He is still in control. He still loves you, and His desire is the best for you.
Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Your Pastors continue to keep you in our prayers and pray all is well. We give thanks to the Lord for the health of our members as we have not heard of any of our congregation having the COVID virus. We would continue to encourage you to do what you believe necessary for your own health and that of your family.
We are continuing to attempt to return to normalcy, following the Attorney General of Texas “Guidance for Houses of Worship During the COVID-19 Crisis” guidelines. Since the beginning of August we are offering our Sunday morning Bible Classes and Sunday School at 8:45 am and Divine Service at 10 am. We do rejoice in those who are attending and give thanks for those who are live streaming the Divine Service. Also, we give thanks for those who continue to support the congregation through their offerings. We are also offering our Wednesday 10 am and 7 pm Bible Classes as well. These classes are for those who want to attend. If you are of a high risk, we would encourage you to do what you believe you need to do for your own health and safety. Because there are those who have been attending the regular Bible Classes, and we do not want anyone to miss the continuation of those studies (Sunday - James; Wed. am - Revelation), we are studying something new. On Wednesday evening we are continuing our study of Worship. If you have something in mind you would like to study, please let the pastors know.
The Parish Planning Council (PPC) met on Sunday, Aug. 9 after church to discuss the matter of a regularly scheduled Congregational Assembly Meeting (CAM) (voter’s meeting). It was agreed that we will postpone any regular meeting until the meeting in November to approve a new budget and elect new officers. At the same time it was approved that the September Newsletter would have information about what is happening, something similar to what would be reported during the regular CAM meeting.
Pastor Mendez and I along with the Board of Elders and the Parish Planning Council are trying to do the best we can with the information we have in making decisions and getting out information to as many of our members as possible. Unfortunately, we have never been in this situation before and we are making mistakes as we go along. We know that there are those who have been unintentionally overlooked, either because we do not have any current information on how to contact them or get information to and from them. We continue to pray for your forgiveness and patience and we also ask that if you know of someone who has not been included or contacted by the church, and you have been in contact with them yourself, please share with them what is going on and have them contact the church office.
Pastor Mendez and I are making shut-in visits on those who so desire as well as make hospital calls and nursing home visits when we are allowed. If you know of someone or if you would like a personal visit and have not been contacted, please let either of us know.
Please remember, God is still God, and He is still in control. He still loves you, and His desire is the best for you.
An Invitation from your Friends at St. Matthew
In the name of Jesus we extend a sincere and warm welcome to our church's website. If you are not actively involved in a church home or have recently moved into our area, we invite you to become a part of our family. If you are interested in becoming a member of St. Matthew, contact us by clicking the button below. We will be happy to answer your questions and make whatever arrangements are necessary.
I was glad when they said to me, "Let us go to the house of the LORD!" ~Psalm 122:1
Come Join Us Every Sunday
Fellowship...................8:30 am
Sunday School
& Bible Class............8:45 am
Divine Service in Sanctuary and Livestream............10:00 am
The Lord's Supper is celebrated every Sunday and at other special services. Guests are asked to please announce personally to the Pastor before partaking of the Lord's Supper.
Fellowship...................8:30 am
Sunday School
& Bible Class............8:45 am
Divine Service in Sanctuary and Livestream............10:00 am
The Lord's Supper is celebrated every Sunday and at other special services. Guests are asked to please announce personally to the Pastor before partaking of the Lord's Supper.
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Alexandria Lowitzer.
Ali is a member of St. Matthew, and we have been praying for her return since April 2010. Please join us in asking the Lord to orchestrate events in bringing her home and to give strength and hope to the Lowitzer family as they wait to see her again.
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