St. Matthew's Evangelical Lutheran Church

09/06/2026

We welcome you in Jesus name to worship with us at our 11:00 AM Sunday Eucharist as we celebrate the Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost. Associate Pastor Robert Alan Shivers preaches “Holy Worship: Bel Like Little Children” (Matthew 18:1-20). The color of the day is green, which signifies growing in the grace and knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ, His Father, and the Holy Spirit. You may wear green to worship.

From the console of our 47 rank Austin pipe organ with trompette-en-chamade, Bill Glisson, Director of Music, leads the assembly in the singing of joyous hymns:

“Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing” (Entrance)

“The Law of God Is Good and Wise” (Hymn of the Day)

“Lord of All Hopefulness” (Recessional)

Sunday distribution hymns:

“I Lay My Sins on Jesus”

“Oh That the Lord Would Guide My Ways”

“Come, Let Us Eat”

Special music for the weekend: For the prelude, Bill Glisson (organ) plays: “The Law of God Is Good and Wise” (Osterland); Bettsy Curtis (piano) plays, “Sweet, Sweet Spirit/Spirit of God” (Bock/Smith) at the offering; Bill plays “A Trumpet Tune” (Wold) at the postlude.

We welcome you in Jesus name to worship with us at our 11:00 AM Sun...

09/06/2026

We welcome you in Jesus name to worship with us at our 8:30 AM Sunday Eucharist as we celebrate the Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost. Associate Pastor Robert Alan Shivers preaches “Holy Worship: Bel Like Little Children” (Matthew 18:1-20). The color of the day is green, which signifies growing in the grace and knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ, His Father, and the Holy Spirit. You may wear green to worship.

From the console of our 47 rank Austin pipe organ with trompette-en-chamade, Bill Glisson, Director of Music, leads the assembly in the singing of joyous hymns:

“Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing” (Entrance)

“The Law of God Is Good and Wise” (Hymn of the Day)

“Lord of All Hopefulness” (Recessional)

Sunday distribution hymns:

“I Lay My Sins on Jesus”

“Oh That the Lord Would Guide My Ways”

“Come, Let Us Eat”

Special music for the weekend: For the prelude, Bill Glisson (organ) plays: “The Law of God Is Good and Wise” (Osterland); The Adult Choir sings “All the Earth Will Sing for Joy” (Schram) at the offering. Bill plays “A Trumpet Tune” (Wold) at the postlude.

We welcome you in Jesus name to worship with us at our 8:30 AM Sund...

09/05/2026

WELCOME IN THE NAME OF JESUS! Worship with us at our 6:00 PM Saturday Night Eucharist as we celebrate the Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost. Associate Pastor Robert Alan Shivers preaches “Holy Worship: Bel Like Little Children” (Matthew 18:1-20). The color of the day is green, which signifies growing in the grace and knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ, His Father, and the Holy Spirit. You may wear green to worship.

From the console of our 47 rank Austin pipe organ with trompette-en-chamade, Bill Glisson, Director of Music, leads the assembly in the singing of joyous hymns:

“Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing” (Entrance)

“The Law of God Is Good and Wise” (Hymn of the Day)

“Lord of All Hopefulness” (Recessional)

Special music for the weekend: For the prelude, Bill Glisson (organ) plays: “The Law of God Is Good and Wise” (Osterland); Bill plays “I Lay My Sins on Jesus” (Hofreiter) at the offering. Bill plays “A Trumpet Tune” (Wold) at the postlude.

WELCOME IN THE NAME OF JESUS! Worship with us at our 6:00 PM Saturd...

09/04/2026

We invite you in Jesus’ name to worship with us as we celebrate the Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost. Associate Pastor Robert Alan Shivers preaches “Holy Worship: Bel Like Little Children” (Matthew 18:1-20). The color of the day is green, which signifies growing in the grace and knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ, His Father, and the Holy Spirit. You may wear green to worship.

From the console of our 47 rank Austin pipe organ with trompette-en-chamade, Bill Glisson, Director of Music, leads the assembly in the singing of joyous hymns:

“Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing” (Entrance)

“The Law of God Is Good and Wise” (Hymn of the Day)

“Lord of All Hopefulness” (Recessional)

Sunday distribution hymns:

“I Lay My Sins on Jesus”

“Oh That the Lord Would Guide My Ways”

“Come, Let Us Eat”

Special music for the weekend: For the prelude, Bill Glisson (organ) plays: “The Law of God Is Good and Wise” (Osterland); Bill plays “I Lay My Sins on Jesus” (Hofreiter) at the Saturday offering. The Adult Choir sings “All the Earth Will Sing for Joy” (Schram) at the 8:30 a.m. offering. Bettsy Curtis (piano) plays, “Sweet, Sweet Spirit/Spirit of God” (Bock/Smith) at the 11 a.m. offering; Bill plays “A Trumpet Tune” (Wold) at the postlude.

09/04/2026

Lifeline Pregnancy Center is in need of disposable diapers sizes 4, 5, and 6. You can bring them to worship, and we will drop them off... or you can contact Lifeline directly.

At Life Line Pregnancy Center we are here to help you navigate an unplanned pregnancy. We are located in Wilmington, NC. Contact us today!

09/04/2026

Adult Catechism Class begins Sunday September 13, at 9:45 a.m. in the St. Matthew's Fellowship Hall. Explore what the Bible actually teaches about the Christian faith and life. The class continues weekly through November 22. Newcomers are welcome. For more information, please contact the teacher.

Pr. Sam Zumwalt
[email protected]

09/04/2026

Life Chain 2026
For the 34th year, Wilmington will join over 1500 cities in the U.S. and Canada for Life Chain 2026, which will be held Sunday, October 4, 2026, from 2:30 to 3:30 PM. Life Chain IS NOT political or confrontational. Life Chain IS a silent prayer vigil by Christians to communicate their opposition to abortion. Participants prayerfully display uniform signs which state the truth about abortion. It is an opportunity for local churches to unite in prayer and stand up for the rights of the unborn. Everyone who believes in the protection of unborn children and their mothers is invited to participate.

09/04/2026

09/04/2026

Saturday, October 3, 2026
10 a. m.

St. Matthew's
612 S. College Rd
Wilmington NC

Enter the courtyard from the back parking lot.

Donations of pet food or $$ for the animal shelter are welcomed.