NOTICE >> One service only @ 10AM Sundays, Dec. 6,13,20,27 (Jan.3 back to normal)
SITE of the MONTH Award - April 2008 . . . Developing and maintaining this site has been a labor of love. . . . We thank you for the recognition of our efforts.
Worship at St. Matthew Lutheran Church
123 N. Market Street Bloomsburg, PA 17815 570-784-4515 Email: stmattbloom@verizon.net ...(active e-mail below)
............................................................................................................................................ Our Mission: To offer to all people the joyous news of GOD's love in Jesus Christ.
. Pastor: Reverend Joel L. Zeiders
. .....SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP 8:00 am Worship - Eucharist . 9:15 am Sunday School 10:30 am Worship - Eucharist (Nursery available at 10:30am service)
. ~~~for the Summer season:~~~ From May 24, 2009 thru September 6, 2009 the Sunday Worship Services were at 8AM + 9:30AM < < < < ~returned to 8AM + 10:30AM on Sept. 13, 2009~ ...........^(subject to change)^
ST. MATTHEW, Bloomsburg, PA "just 1/2 block north of the fountain at the square"
This is our Main (home) page. Scroll down for links to more pages. ~ (actually there are over thirty pages in total) ~ (some accessible only from another page's link~~ ~~but not shown in the sixteen-page links selection boxes) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
WELCOME TO OUR WEB SITE! - let me check the time . . .
Pastor Joel Zeiders, an ordained minister in the ELCA, came to St. Matthew on Oct. 1, 2007
COME, WORSHIP WITH US !
. If you are looking for a church home, come, and become a member of our family.
We invite you to experience the joy of spiritual renewal. Join with us in song and prayer. Hear inspired preaching.
Don't just "Go to church." COME TO WORSHIP ! .........................................................................................................................
Bloomsburg's town fountain at the square at Main (Rt.11) & Market Streets * St. Matthew is just 1/2 block north on Market Street (see "About Our Church" page for MAP link to operational map or click map below left)
> Centrally located, we're easy to find <(click map to read)
Church pic designates location of St. Matthew Evangelical Lutheran Church
. . . . <-- CLICK IT to READ IT . . << click map to open expandable ....(may be enlarged to full screen) ....... window for readability or...
...see ABOUT OUR CHURCH page for ......link to fully operational Mapquest ......satellite locator map of Bloomsburg
Traveling south on U.S.11 (west on Main Street), turn right at fountain from the outside lane. Traveling north on U.S.11 (east on Main Street), turn left at fountain from the inside lane.
St. Matthew is on the right just 1/2 block north on Market St.
Current local weather per The Weather Channel . . . . . . .
If you prefer hour by hour for about two days or a ten-day forecast, click that option in the temperature display window.
> ~ > Real-time as follows... Click "Bloomsburg, PA" and then scroll to map near bottom of new window. Then click "weather in motion" at bottom of map for real-time radar. The scans, zooms, transparency, satellite/road etc. are amazing. See the past 55 minutes of weather movement from the perspective of Bloomsburg detail to the whole USA.
Should you care to, view current and approaching six-day (or ten-day) weather per M.S.N.
These beautiful suncatchers are for sale and are still available at the church office 784-4515.
The suncatcher was produced to commemorate our 200th anniversary.
. . . . . . Also, the 200th Anniversary Cookbooks are still available, too.
If you like to eat or cook, these member & family recipes will gratify your tastebuds.
Reformation Sunday was October 28, 2007
On Reformation Sunday, Bishop Driesen presided at our service at 9:30 A.M. Special Music was included in this service. There was a cornerstone ceremony directly after the service and new contents were added recognizing our 200th anniversary. Fifty-year members were recognized and honored at a fellowship meal at 12 noon. This was a very special day in the life of the church as well as our 200th Anniversary celebrations.
A special thanks to Karen Musitano for contributing her beautiful digital photography. Also, to Jay Fenstermaker for the many, many, pics which he has taken and supplied. Thanks!
~ ~ ~ Look inside our web site with these pages. ~ ~ ~ (You will find even more pages as you go.)
. Cast your eye upon this list of recent additions and enhancements to our site...
RECENT WEB SITE ENHANCEMENTS (worth checking out)
"The Sign of the Cross" on Worship page Webmaster's dog, SNOWBALL at bottom of Graphics page Jukebox - free music / all pleasure on Music page THE LORD'S PRAYER ~~ Analysis per the Lutheran Small Catechism on Worship page Luther's Small Catechism (entire volume) at bottom of Worship page Luther's Morning and Evening Prayers on Worship page Contribute kibble to starving dogs and cats for free at bottom of Graphics page Sudoku puzzle at bottom of Church Calendar page Countdown timer added near bottom of Church Calendar page Susquehanna River level monitor link on Main page with weather links Time-of-day greeting message near top of Main page A unique time/date check is at bottom of Church Calendar page Headline News may be found near top of Church Newsletter page Prayers as of this week added at top of Church Newsletter page Several (10) Message Tickers have been added - see if you can find them Information about some of our major seasons may be found on the Windows of the Season page ...linked from Main page Test your download/upload speed thru your ISP at top of Communications page (free, easy, quick) CODE AMBER - Amber Alert near bottom Main page Daily BIBLE Story and Daily BIBLE Quiz added at bottom of Devotions page St. Matt. Hodge Podge Collage at bottom of Staff page Viewer to show History album on About Our Church/History page Viewer at top of Photo Album page to show most recent pics in Webshots A BUTTON to recommend our site to up to five friends near bottom Main page New members pictured on Photo Album page Cookbook and Suncatcher still available on Main page Relaxation & Meditation musical timer near bottom Main page "LITTLE ANGELS" Power Point slide show (slow to load) near bottom Main page ~ worth the time ~ you will enjoy! Items "found-on" site page added just below this enhancements list Crossword puzzle, Guest Book (please sign it), and Tidbit added near bottom of this Main page Bible searches have been added at the bottom of the Devotions page New page, Communications, brings words and video from ELCA Presiding Bishop Mark S. Hanson ...and Upper Susquehanna Synod Bishop Driesen Installation of Pastor Zeiders pics on Pastor page, Photo Album page, and Webshots Windows of the season link from Main page Poll added to bottom of Church Calendar page Daily Bible reading and Bible verse bottom of Devotions page Virtual Tour page includes Fellowship Hall link See/read our promotional Tri-fold from the About Our Church page Hear some brief musical interludes on Music Ministry page Webshots 'Cornerstone Contents' album additional pics of OLD contents Community Outreach Services on Main page Thought provoking Church related graphics on Graphics page 200th Anniversary pics in Webshots and on Photo Album page Provided weather in Bloomsburg area links on Main page Pastor Zeiders has arrived ! - info. & pics
Church Web Site Page Finder - M.S. Excel Spreadsheet > >
Find item alphabetically . . . note "found-on" site page . . . ( This may help you navigate our web site. )
size:53.50 K click above to see page "found-on". may take considerable time to load. (please be patient)
Click guest book to open it. Click POST NEW near top to add your comments.
RECOMMEND OUR SITE TO UP TO FIVE FRIENDS BY CLICKING BUTTON:
. . ~ ~ ~ Relaxation & Meditation Timer ~ ~ ~ > . Click the music note to select sound, set duration . time, click begin, enjoy tranquility (pray). > > > >
For Your Enjoyment . . .
Click in the puzzle to get the solve window . . . Come back every 8 days for new puzzle > have fun! (new puzzle released on 1st, 9th, 17th, 25th)
~ ~ ~ ~ ~CODE AMBER - The Amber Alert System of the Internet
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LITTLE ANGELS . . . > >
A Power Point presentation.
...A moving and insightful slide show. . . .(you will feel enriched if you watch) (takes one full minute to load on DSL)
size:2.68 M 2.7 MB file takes considerable time to load. (please be patient) May not be recommended for dial-up viewers. . . . If too slow, close temp. window to terminate download. Slides advance automatically or you may scroll through them or use the right and left arrow keys to move forward or back.
. << Indicates the number of times our web site main page... ......has been referenced by NEW viewers since 9/20/07.
St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Bloomsburg, PA
PA church web sites, education, camps, retirement links
. << Indicates the TOTAL number of times our web site main page... ......has been referenced by NEW and/or REPEAT viewers since 9/20/07.
St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Bloomsburg, PA
PA church web sites, education, camps, retirement links
Church Web Site Counters from M.S. Excel Spreadsheet > > >
For those who may wish to view the rapidly growing number of hits on our Main page counters above. Scroll down through data to most-current posting at bottom. Most-current date is last time posted to web page but stats are posted to spreadsheet on an on-going nearly daily basis.
size:76.50 K may take considerable time to load. (please be patient)
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