Vision
VISION STATEMENT - UNDER CONSTRUCTION Have you heard about that church in the Renton Highlands? SMLC is a main avenue running between the community and the church. The 2000 strong who show up for worship reflect the mark up of the surrounding community. They come to SMLC to worship God and to grow in faith only to be sent back out in service to others. People immediately feel at home when they walk through the doors of SMLC. They know it is a church where you don’t have to be good enough to go. The music is the music of the people. ...
What Is Life Stage Children?
Life Stage Children partners with families to pass on the faith and make church a safe and welcoming place to learn about God's great love for children from birth through fifth grade with Sunday School, special events, worship, service projects, Vacation Bible School, Moms' Group, mid-week programs, and much, much more!
About Our Youth Ministry
Youth ministry at St. Matthew's looks a little different than traditional youth ministries. Sure, we have some of the usual stuff: on Sunday mornings we meet for Sunday school during the 9:30am service. On Sunday nights we have SMACK, our middle school and high school youth group. We also have occasional lock-ins, monthly service projects, mission trips, and other great events. But, more importantly, one of our goals is to see youth involved in the whole life of the church. If your student isn't into going to youth group, or doesn't really like Sunday school - that's OK. Hopefully he or she ...
About Life Stage Adult
Life Stage Adult focuses on the journey of adults through the many transitions and stages encountered in life. The needs of adults are addressed by many of the offerings at SMLC, with Life Stage Adult providing a variety of classes, service opportunities, and events that help connect us to others. Throughout the year there are courses in Bible Study, personal concerns, health issues, craft workshops, and Christian living. Classes are listed on our calendar and in the monthly Messenger. The Parish Nurse Ministry offers classes and events that address the health needs of adults and families. Many service projects are offered, both within and outside SMLC. See our ...
Core Values
The reality for every person's life is that we encounter challenges, failures, and times of significant pain and hurt. SMLC is a place that is not afraid to walk alongside people as we come fact to face with our humanness. We hold us the cross as a reminder that God is able to enter into the moments of our greatest weaknesses with the promise of hope and a new beginning. God's unflinching love for us is know as GRACE, GRACE, GRACE. A congregation that take the pain of the community seriously has to be willing to become involved in acts of ...
Events
WOW Event 8/2LADIES – come out for a night of fellowship hosted by our very own WOW woman...
Regional Bible Study Event for Women
All women are invited to come to Silverdale, WA on Saturday, August 21, 2010 from...
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Staff Blog
VBS 2010 VideoPastor Gretchen wins songwriting contest!
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Ongoing Opportunities
Nursery Care GiverDo you interact well with small children? Are you a dedicated and hands on person? SMLC is looking for several nursery care givers to fill vacant positions for the 2010/2011 year. This is a paid position and would require each individual to work Sunday mornings and week nights. If you, or someone you know, has a sincere and loving attitude toward children,... [Read more of this review]
Wednesday Night Summer Worship
Please join us starting July 7 at 7pm for Wednesday evening worship! We all know summer can get a little crazy, and so a little quiet church time can do a family good. There is nursery available, and kid’s activities at the family friendy worship service. The service itself if called the “Chicago Folk Service” – written in... [Read more of this review]
Compass Veteran’s Center Matching Funds
A member of St. Matthews has generously designated $7,000 to be used to match your gifts to the Compass Veteran’s Center. By collecting the additional $7,000, we will be able as a congregation to sponsor two Studio Apartments ($2,000 each) and two Family Apartments ($5,000 each). Please join us in providing a home for our veterans! To be recognized... [Read more of this review]
Luther’s Table . . .You are Invited to Provide the Tables
. . .Or the chairs, or plates, or a piece of equipment for the kitchen! A variety of items are needed, and you can “purchase” some of those items for Luther’s Table through your donations. We will buy the items in quantity to get the best discounts, so donations of any size are encouraged! Please give generously now, so that we are able to open... [Read more of this review]
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