Have you ever heard someone say, 'I've had an epiphany'? It means: a revelation. Something that was not clear before has suddenly become clear. It is now the Epiphany season for the churches. In this season our Gospel readings tell of the events through which Jesus was revealed to the people as the Son of God. Through healings, through driving out demons, through teaching with authority, and through other signs Jesus was shown to be like none other--not even like the prophets before him. He was greater still. One of the signs was a star which fulfilled a prophetic word found in Numbers 24. That passage tells of a star to rise from Jacob. On January 6th, the actual day of Epiphany, we remember the Magi's trek to find the King of the Jews. They had seen his star.
The June 17, 2 B.C. conjunction of Venus and Jupiter as recreated in our planetarium.
If you know about our church, you know we have an actual planetarium here, because there are several places in Scripture where the stars and sky become very relevant in our study of the Bible. On June 17, 2 B.C., a most unusual and wonderful sight shone in the sky. It was a coming together of the planets Jupiter and Venus. Today there is a growing number who believe this was that star which the Magi saw. They went in search of the one who had been born. We remember them for that. It was the best thing they could have done. It still is.
Our small groups keep going strong, and there is a place
for you! Men's group, women's group, youth group, Sunday School,
Choir, Praise Band, adult class, Bible Alive all these are
open to you. At St. Matthew Lutheran Church you will find
many opportunities to learn, to serve, and to be among friends
who share your faith.
The Praise Band continues to rehearse and to grow! Would
you like to join us?
July 10,2011-- At a special congregational meeting of St.
Matthew Lutheran Church by a majority vote greater than the
required two thirds of members in attendance, the final decision
was made to leave the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America
"ELCA" and align with the Lutheran Congregations Mission in
Christ "LCMC".
The Annual Meeting of the Congregation is history. St. Matthew
Lutheran Church ended 2010 strong, and 2011 holds promise
for more wonderful blessings from God.
Comments about anything on the Church website can
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monthly church newsletter should be sent to stmatnews@gmail.com
(by the 20th of each month). Pastor continues to use stmattlc@sbcglobal.net
for his communication with Church related issues.
