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WELCOME. . . . . . . . . . Come, join us at Bloomsburg's . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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St. Matthew Evangelical Lutheran Church
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Sunday services return to 8AM + 10:30AM for non-Summer seasons starting Sept 11, 2011 |
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St. Matthew's Sanctuary is beautiful
and inspiring, emphasized by it's
altar and cross along with a very
high vaulted ceiling, stained-glass
windows, chancel, and organ pipes.
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SITE of the MONTH Award - April 2008
. . . Developing and maintaining this site has been a labor of love.
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| Worship at St. Matthew Lutheran Church |
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123 N. Market Street
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
570-784-4515
Email: stmattbloom@verizon.net
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Our Mission:
To offer to all people the joyous news of
GOD's love in Jesus Christ. .
Pastor: Reverend Doctor 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 Winter season:~~~
From Sep. 11, 2011 thru May 27, 2012
the Sunday Worship Services are at 8AM + 10:30AM < < < <
~Summer returns to 8AM + 9:30AM on Jun 03, 2012 thru Sept 2, 2012~
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ST. MATTHEW, Bloomsburg, PA
"just 1/2 block north of the fountain at the square" |
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This is our Main (home) page. Scroll down for links to more pages.
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Pastor and children share Children's Sermon | | | stmattbloom@verizon.net |
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Our Pastor, Reverend Doctor Joel L. Zeiders |
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Pastor Joel Zeiders, an ordained minister in the ELCA,
came to St. Matthew on Oct. 1, 2007 |
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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 !
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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
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> Centrally located, we're easy to find <(click map to read) |
Church pic designates location of St. Matthew Evangelical Lutheran Church |
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......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. | |
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NOTICE >> 2nd service in non-Summer seasons starts at 10:30AM | |
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Please take time to count your blessings.Your most magnificent blessing is the
"REASON FOR THE SEASON"! Click link above to see Windows of the Season. |
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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. .
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Also, the 200th Anniversary Cookbooks are
still available, too. If you like to eat or cook, these member &
family recipes will gratify your tastebuds. |
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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. | |
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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! |
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Cast your eye upon this list of recent
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RECENT WEB SITE ENHANCEMENTS (worth checking out) |
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"The Sign of the Cross" on Worship 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
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
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 15 most recent pics in Webshots
A BUTTON to recommend our site to up to five friends near bottom 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
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
Provided weather in Bloomsburg area links on Main page
Pastor Zeiders has arrived ! - info. & pics
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Church Web Site Page Finder - M.S. Excel Spreadsheet > > Find item alphabetically . . . note "found-on" site page
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click above to see page "found-on".
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Click guest book to open it. Click POST NEW
near top to add your comments. |
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RECOMMEND OUR SITE TO UP TO FIVE FRIENDS BY CLICKING BUTTON: |
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. ~ ~ ~ Relaxation & Meditation Timer ~ ~ ~ >
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. time, click begin, enjoy tranquility (pray). > > > > |
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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)
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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)
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size:2.68 M
2.7 MB file takes considerable time to load. (please be patient)
May not be recommended for dial-up viewers.
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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. |
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