Youth Ministry of St. Matthew
Check out all of the exciting things that the St. Matthew Youth Program has to offer.
Summer Kick Off 2019 - June 28, 2019
STEAM - June 17 - July 15, 2019 - 4 weeks of fun....
VBS (Vacation Bible School) Miraculous Mission - July 22-26, 2019
Note from Youth Director Kristin Gierke....
The St. Matthew youth have been engaged in many fun activities and are excited for the upcoming events and programming! During the holidays our younger youth where invited to attend a Charlie Brown Thanksgiving and a Charlie Brown Christmas where they watched the movies and made crafts. They also got to visit with Santa and have breakfast with Santa during our Santa Breakfast in December. It has also been a fun end of the year for our Middle School and High School youth., in November we had our first Youth Night Out, and had a great time Bowling at Brunswick. In December they had an ugly sweater Christmas party. The Middle School and High School group will kick of their bible study on Sunday January 13th from 9:20 to 10:20 in the gym. 2019 will bring many exciting events and programs ! We recently began our Mom and Tots program which is for infants through age three. This will take place the first Sunday of each month from 9:20-10:20 in the gym, then again the third Tuesday of each month from 10:00-11:00. On January 18, 2019 we will be hosting Winter Fest featuring Christian music artist Joe Guerra. Many exciting events ahead for 2019 including The Sweetheart Ball, Glow in the dark party, and Superheroes and Princesses party. Finally, we have been working hard to get our St. Matthew alumni reconnected and will be looking to host an event for our alumni in February! Thank you for making 2018 such a fun year, the youth and I are looking forward to more fun to come this upcoming year.
The St. Matthew youth have been engaged in many fun activities and are excited for the upcoming events and programming! During the holidays our younger youth where invited to attend a Charlie Brown Thanksgiving and a Charlie Brown Christmas where they watched the movies and made crafts. They also got to visit with Santa and have breakfast with Santa during our Santa Breakfast in December. It has also been a fun end of the year for our Middle School and High School youth., in November we had our first Youth Night Out, and had a great time Bowling at Brunswick. In December they had an ugly sweater Christmas party. The Middle School and High School group will kick of their bible study on Sunday January 13th from 9:20 to 10:20 in the gym. 2019 will bring many exciting events and programs ! We recently began our Mom and Tots program which is for infants through age three. This will take place the first Sunday of each month from 9:20-10:20 in the gym, then again the third Tuesday of each month from 10:00-11:00. On January 18, 2019 we will be hosting Winter Fest featuring Christian music artist Joe Guerra. Many exciting events ahead for 2019 including The Sweetheart Ball, Glow in the dark party, and Superheroes and Princesses party. Finally, we have been working hard to get our St. Matthew alumni reconnected and will be looking to host an event for our alumni in February! Thank you for making 2018 such a fun year, the youth and I are looking forward to more fun to come this upcoming year.
A note from our new Youth Director, Kristin Gierke
Hello, St. Matthew families, my name is Kristin Gierke and I am truly excited to begin my new adventure here at St. Matthew’s as your youth director. I look forward to meeting all of you and getting to know you. I am very excited to be working and helping the youth and congregation to grow in their faith and understanding of Gods language and grace.
I was born and raised in Mount Prospect and I currently reside in Arlington Heights. I am currently enrolled in the Adult Discipleship class here at St. Matthew and look forward to the completion and becoming a member. I previously have been a member at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Arlington Heights. In 2012, I graduated from Carthage College with a degree in sociology. During the past six years I was employed by Bright Horizons Family Solutions as their Lead Kindergarten Prep teacher. These six years taught me so much and it was a great pathway into my new journey here at St. Matthew’s. I love spending time with my family and friends and also enjoy active recreation. Some of the activities I enjoy include swimming, rollerblading and any outdoor activity that gives me the opportunity to experience Gods great creations. My faith has always been at the front and center of my life, and I apply it to each aspect of my day. In my prayers each morning I ask that the holy spirit might lead and guide me on the path that he wants me to take and that he would provide me opportunities to share my faith with others. I truly feel that this opportunity to serve God as the Youth Director here at St. Matthew is the answer to those prayers. I ask for your prayers as I joyfully begin to serve you and work with the youth.
Hello, St. Matthew families, my name is Kristin Gierke and I am truly excited to begin my new adventure here at St. Matthew’s as your youth director. I look forward to meeting all of you and getting to know you. I am very excited to be working and helping the youth and congregation to grow in their faith and understanding of Gods language and grace.
I was born and raised in Mount Prospect and I currently reside in Arlington Heights. I am currently enrolled in the Adult Discipleship class here at St. Matthew and look forward to the completion and becoming a member. I previously have been a member at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Arlington Heights. In 2012, I graduated from Carthage College with a degree in sociology. During the past six years I was employed by Bright Horizons Family Solutions as their Lead Kindergarten Prep teacher. These six years taught me so much and it was a great pathway into my new journey here at St. Matthew’s. I love spending time with my family and friends and also enjoy active recreation. Some of the activities I enjoy include swimming, rollerblading and any outdoor activity that gives me the opportunity to experience Gods great creations. My faith has always been at the front and center of my life, and I apply it to each aspect of my day. In my prayers each morning I ask that the holy spirit might lead and guide me on the path that he wants me to take and that he would provide me opportunities to share my faith with others. I truly feel that this opportunity to serve God as the Youth Director here at St. Matthew is the answer to those prayers. I ask for your prayers as I joyfully begin to serve you and work with the youth.
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St. Matthew Lutheran Church & School
24500 North Old McHenry Road Hawthorn Woods, Illinois 60047 Phone: 847-438-7709 Fax: 847-438-0376 Email: smlcs@stmatts.net St. Matthew Early Childhood Center 24480 North Old McHenry Rd Hawthorn Woods, Illinois 60047 Phone: 847-438-6103 Fax: 847-438-0376 Email: schooloffice@stmattsonline.com Church & School Office Hours Monday - Friday 7:30am-3:00pm Weekend Service Times Saturday Evening: 5:30pm Sunday: 8:00am, 10;45am Full Schedule |
