On Jan. 26, 2014 St. Matthew’s United Church of Christ, Pleasant Valley, presented a check for $600 to Carroll Food Sunday. The money, designated for milk vouchers, was raised through cookie sales and a milk mustache contest held during the Fallfest event on Oct. 12, 2013. Pictured from left: Rev. Gerry C. Hanberry, Pastor of St. Matthew’s UCC; Betty Cree, Chairperson of the Fallfest committee; and Edward Leister, Past President of Carroll Food Sunday.  

On Christmas Eve (December 24), please join us for our Family & Children’s Christmas Eve Worship Service at 7:30 PM. During Advent our worship theme has been a “Journey to Bethlehem.” During this service we continue on that journey “To Find the Christ Child.” Scripture Readings: Isaiah 9:2-7 Psalm 96 Titus 2:11-14 Luke 2:1-14, (15-20) Sermon: “Seeing Christmas Through Jesus’ Eyes” The Sacrament of Holy Communion will served during the worship service. Candles will be distributed to the congregation prior to the service, and a portion of the service will be conducted by candlelight.  

During the 4th Sunday of Advent (December 22, 2013), we Journey to Bethlehem: To Find PEACE. Scripture Readings: Isaiah 7:10-16 Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19 Romans 1:1-7 Matthew 1:18-25 Sermon: “Peace Making is for All of Us” or “What’s Joseph Got to do with It?”

On December 15, 2013, the 3rd Sunday of Advent, we Journey to Bethlehem: To Find JOY. It will be a JOY to have guest preacher Rev. Lois Ann Furgess-Oler join us this week deliver the sermon. Scripture Readings: Isaiah 35:1-10 Psalm 146:5-10; or Luke 1:47-55 James 5:7-10 Matthew 11:2-11

Due to inclement weather, the Family Christmas Program for tonight (December 8th) has been rescheduled for Sunday, December 22nd during the regular Sunday worship service which begins at 10:45 a.m.  

Join us for worship as we continue on our Journey to Bethlehem on the 2nd Sunday of Advent (December 8, 2013). This week we explore the Journey to Bethlehem: To Find LOVE. Scripture Readings: Isaiah 11:1-10 Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19 Romans 15:4-13 Matthew 3:1-12 Sermon: “Looking for Love in all the ‘Right’ Places” Also, don’t forget about our Family Christmas Program December 8, 2013 at 6:30 PM.  

Our theme for worship throughout the season of Advent is the Journey to Bethlehem: To Find Peace, Hope, Joy and Love. The advent season introduces into the life of the congregation and worship several significant milestones: It’s the beginning of the new liturgical calendar; It’s the preparation time for the birth of Jesus; It’s about the journey Joseph and Mary take to Bethlehem for the beginning of their new life together; and Advent signals our time to reflect on our own journeys toward HOPE, LOVE, JOY and PEACE. Each Sunday we focus on a different aspect of the Journey to Bethlehem. This […]

The October – December 2013 edition of the St. Matthew’s UCC newsletter is now available for download: The Valley Echo – October – December 2013

The July / August 2013 edition of the St. Matthew’s UCC newsletter is now available for download: The Valley Echo – July / August 2013

Summer has not even started yet, but it’s time to start thinking about our fall Car Show and Fallfest. Information on the 2013 Car Show has been updated. Note that this year we’ve added an online registration option for the car show. Online registration opens today and continues until 5 PM October 11, 2013.