A new troop of Trail Life USA (troop 1517) will begin meeting at Camp Trinity. Trail Life is a Christ-centered outdoor ministry (similar to Scouting) for fathers and sons. Boys in Kindergarten through Grade 12 are eligible to participate. The initial meeting will be on Thursday, January 15th at 6:30 PM at the Camp. Men & boys from St. Matthew are encouraged to participate. 

Here's a little more detail from Camp Director, Aaron Davis:  Calling all fathers, boys, and young men! Age range for boys and young men:  kindergarten to seniors in high school. Age range for fathers:  any. The need has never been greater for a uniquely masculine ministry that honors a boy's assertive, audacious, adventurous nature. Trail Life USA unites men in transformational activities and mentors boys to become men of character who honor God, lead with integrity, serve others, and experience outdoor adventure. Through a proven process, Trail Life USA partners with parents, trains mentors, and prepares boys with a real-world understanding of biblical manhood - forging a foundation of relevant faith that endures.

Camp Trinity is located on Petit Jean Mountain, 110 Montgomery Trace, Morrilton, AR 72110.

Service Details:

Children's Christmas Service - Sunday, Dec. 21 at 10:00 AM:  The children will tell the Christmas story in Word and Song and we'll join in singing many familiar Christmas carols.

Candlelight Services - Tuesday, Dec. 23 at 3:00 PM and Wednesday, Dec. 24 at 6:30 PM:  Both of our Candlelight Services will follow a"Lessons and Carols" format and will feature both vocal and instrumental music and congregational singing of beloved Christmas hymns. The Christmas Eve service will also be followed by fellowship and refreshments.

Christmas Day Communion Service - Thursday, Dec. 25 at 10:00 AM:  This will be a traditional Divine Service for Christmas Day, focusing on the four Songs of Christmas found in Luke chapters 1 & 2 in the Bible. Rev. Dr. Leroy Leach will be the guest preacher for this service.

Please contact the church office if you have any questions in regard to our Christmas services.

Thank you & Merry Christmas!

St. Matthew will hold Advent Midweek Services on Wednesdays, December 3rd, 10th, and 17th at 6:30pm weekly. The overall theme for our services will be "Every Heart Prepare." We'll be reflecting on how things like evergreens, lights, and nativity scenes help us prepare our hearts for the coming of our Savior. Each service will be a service of Evening Prayer and will begin with an Advent/Christmas hymn-sing, with hymns chosen by the attendees. Services will also be preceeded by soup suppers at 5:30pm. We look forward to seeing you this Advent!

All confirmed members of the congregation are asked to attend our end-of-year voter's meeting on Sunday, December 7 following the service. Guests and youth are also welcome to attend for informational purposes. The main business of the meeting will be to approve the church's spending plan for 2026. Draft copies of the spending plan are available at church to review ahead of time.

St. Matthew is once again collecting toys for CoHO (The City of Hope Outreach). A donation box and display has been provided in the church entryway. Toys of all types are welcome, but we are especially focusing on items for adolescent and teen girls. Donations will be collected through Sun, December 7. This year's CoHO Christmas store will be held on Sat, Dec 13. Please contact the church office if you have any questions. Thank you for supporting CoHO and the local families that they serve!