We celebrated our 125th anniversary June 20 - 22, 2014.
We had a wonderful schedule of events to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the church. Thank you to all who served, volunteered, and donated your time, effort, and dollars to make this a special day at St. Matthew.
Sunday, May 18th was Heritage Sunday and Sunday School Heritage Day.
We honored the members of our church who are 80 years or older with a reception held after the worship service. Several items from the old German Lutheran church were on display, and treats and beverages were served. We also observed Sunday School Heritage day. All our families were invited to the reception where the students received anniversary t-shirts, sang, recited items of the catechism they learned this season, and students and staff were recognized.
Friday, June 20th was Family Fun Night!
That Friday from 6pm to 9pm, we gathered together for food, fellowship, fun, and games on the church property! Hot Dogs, beverages, and dessert treats were served to everyone. We had games and prizes for all ages. There was a photo booth and a visit by a real Fire Truck from the St. Charles Volunteer Fire Department. Other games like bean bag toss, free throw contest, and much more were enjoyed by all.
Sunday, June 22nd Celebration Service and Catered Meal
There was a special service that morning at 9am featuring guest speakers and sons of the congregation. Rev. Dennis Heiden, Rev. Ronald Prigge, and Rev. Harold Storm assisted Rev. Samuel Morsching with the celebration service. Following the service, there was fellowship and a catered meal.
Sunday, May 18th was Heritage Sunday and Sunday School Heritage Day.
We honored the members of our church who are 80 years or older with a reception held after the worship service. Several items from the old German Lutheran church were on display, and treats and beverages were served. We also observed Sunday School Heritage day. All our families were invited to the reception where the students received anniversary t-shirts, sang, recited items of the catechism they learned this season, and students and staff were recognized.
Friday, June 20th was Family Fun Night!
That Friday from 6pm to 9pm, we gathered together for food, fellowship, fun, and games on the church property! Hot Dogs, beverages, and dessert treats were served to everyone. We had games and prizes for all ages. There was a photo booth and a visit by a real Fire Truck from the St. Charles Volunteer Fire Department. Other games like bean bag toss, free throw contest, and much more were enjoyed by all.
Sunday, June 22nd Celebration Service and Catered Meal
There was a special service that morning at 9am featuring guest speakers and sons of the congregation. Rev. Dennis Heiden, Rev. Ronald Prigge, and Rev. Harold Storm assisted Rev. Samuel Morsching with the celebration service. Following the service, there was fellowship and a catered meal.
