St. Matthew's Church Council has called a congregational forum to discuss expanding our facility. This will be held in the sanctuary after the service on Sunday, April 12, 2026. A specific proposal for a classroom addition will be shared along with a preliminary theme for a capital campaign. Both members and friends of the congregation are encouraged to attend, learn more, and offer their ideas and questions. Thank you!

Palm Sunday, March 29 - 10:00 AM Divine Service

Holy Thursday, April 2 - 6:30 PM Divine Service

Good Friday, April 3 - 6:30 PM Tenebrae Service

Easter Sunday, April 5 - 8:00 & 10:30 AM Divine Services

Additional Details: On Palm Sunday we remember Jesus' entrance into Jerusalem just days before His death on the cross. This service will also include the rite of membership for several new members. An Easter egg hunt will follow the service for young children in attendance.

On Holy Thursday (also known as "Maundy Thursday"), we remember Jesus' Last Supper, His institution of Holy Communion, and the events that led to His crucifixion the next day on Good Friday. This service will culminate with the Lord's Supper and will close with the stripping of the altar, a preparation for Good Friday.

On Good Friday, we gather for the Tenebrae service. "Tenebrae" refers to the darkness of Good Friday as Jesus suffered in both literal and spiritual darkness. This somber service will close with a remembrance of Jesus' final words from the cross.

On Easter Sunday we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord Jesus. Both of our Easter Services will feature the same order of service so that you can attend at whatever time suits you best. An Easter Breakfast will also be served in between the services. Please join us!

We will hold our annual Spring Cleaning day at St. Matthew on Sat, March 28, beginning at 9am. Projects will include weeding, trimming shrubs, raking and mulching flower beds, window washing, and indoor cleaning projects. If you are able to led a couple hours of your time to help beautify the church property this spring, we would greatly appreciate it!

Camp Trinity, the Lutheran Camp on Petit Jean Mountain, will hold its annual Project Day on Sat, March 21. There will be opportunities to perform a variety of outdoor projects and maintenance items to help the camp prepare for this year's summer camp season. Please contact the camp at 501-652-6304 if you would like to help or if you have any questions. Breakfast and lunch will be provided for the volunteers so your RSVP is appreciated to help prepare adequate food and drinks.

Please join us from Wednesday, Feb. 25 - Wednesday, March 25 for a series of Lenten midweek services as we prepare for Holy Week and Easter. We'll have a 6:30 PM service of Prayer and Preaching each week with the sermon series, "Places of the Passion" based on the Gospel of Matthew. The services will also be preceeded by food and fellowship beginning at 5:30 PM each Wednesday. The LWML will offer a baked potato bar for the first meal on Feb. 25. We look forward to seeing you Wednesday!