
Welcome to our church! We are dedicated to spreading the love of Christ and serving our community. Our mission is to inspire and uplift through worship, fellowship, and outreach, creating a welcoming space for all to grow in faith and service. Join us as we grow together in faith, hope, and love.
Our Mission Statement
The family of St. Matthews, chosen, gathered, and empowered by God’s own Spirit, proclaims by word and action the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Touched by God’s own hand and in response to the love of God, we commit ourselves to:
-Develop Christian Fellowship
-Encourage the use of our unique
God-given gifts
-Provide a ministry of reconciliation
(II Corinthians 5: 18-20) and
healing for our community and world
(Luke 4: 18-19)
Our Vision Statement
1. We want to grow spiritually, individually, and in numbers.
2. The congregation owns the mission and direction of St. Matthews Church.
3. Our congregation will promote small
caring groups.
4. Building Christian relationships will be the foundation of everything we do.
5. We want St. Matthews to be a warm and safe place for people to come to learn about themselves and each other in Jesus Christ.
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Pastor Sam's Monthly Newsletter
NEXT COUNCIL MEETING:
JOINT LIMA, OHIO LUTHERANS:
Please check out the "Lima Lutherans" FB site for all the news of our newly combined group. St. Luke, Zion and St. Matthew Churches all of Lima, Ohio have joined to include all Lutherans and Christians in our community, to worship together, have fellowship together and perform community and world missionary work together.
Next Jt Lima Lutheran Meeting:
April 8, 2025
@6 PM
at St. Luke Lutheran
LIBERIA PROJECT:
See amazing renovations on the Liberian School/Church project in Africa in which St. Matthew, Zion, and St. Luke Lutheran Joint Lima churches contribute to and are proud to be a part of.
Liberia Photos
Cemetery Information
Peaceful and well taken care of Cemetery Burial Lots and Columbarium Niches are available on the church grounds. Check out our photos and call the office for more information.
Sunday Services are live on Facebook every week at 9:30am.
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