Youth Ministry of St. Matthew
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Note from Youth Director Kristin Gierke....
St. Matthew Lutheran Church and School Youth have had had an exciting last couple of months, with more fun on the way! January was an exciting month for us as we kicked off Mom and Tots and our Middle and High School Bible Study, both which are going great and growing each week! St. Matthews also welcomed Christian Music Artist Joe Guerra to Winter Fest 2019 on the 18th of January! The event was a big success, even with the snow storm that hit that day. Thank you to all who attended the Sweetheart Ball on February 8th! What a special night for all of the young ladies who danced the night away with their sweethearts! A special thanks to Simply Music DJ Service for putting on a fantastic music and light show for our event! March brought loads of fun for our youth! It was a glowing good time for our Middle and High School students who enjoyed a glow in the dark themed party, while our younger youth dressed the part for a Superhero and Princess themed party! In April our Middle and High School youth will attend Relentless, 2019 which is a youth gathering held at Trinity Roselle on April 5th and 6th. Our younger youth are getting excited for Easter and are looking forward to a great time participating in the Youth Easter Egg Hunt. St. Matthew Youth will also help host the Easter Breakfast on Easter Morning from 7:00AM-10:00AM! Finally, on June 28th St. Matthew will host a Summer Kickoff event, featuring the Ken Dix Band on Friday, June 28, 2019 from 6:00PM-9:00PM! This event is open to all ages and the community!
St. Matthew Lutheran Church and School Youth have had had an exciting last couple of months, with more fun on the way! January was an exciting month for us as we kicked off Mom and Tots and our Middle and High School Bible Study, both which are going great and growing each week! St. Matthews also welcomed Christian Music Artist Joe Guerra to Winter Fest 2019 on the 18th of January! The event was a big success, even with the snow storm that hit that day. Thank you to all who attended the Sweetheart Ball on February 8th! What a special night for all of the young ladies who danced the night away with their sweethearts! A special thanks to Simply Music DJ Service for putting on a fantastic music and light show for our event! March brought loads of fun for our youth! It was a glowing good time for our Middle and High School students who enjoyed a glow in the dark themed party, while our younger youth dressed the part for a Superhero and Princess themed party! In April our Middle and High School youth will attend Relentless, 2019 which is a youth gathering held at Trinity Roselle on April 5th and 6th. Our younger youth are getting excited for Easter and are looking forward to a great time participating in the Youth Easter Egg Hunt. St. Matthew Youth will also help host the Easter Breakfast on Easter Morning from 7:00AM-10:00AM! Finally, on June 28th St. Matthew will host a Summer Kickoff event, featuring the Ken Dix Band on Friday, June 28, 2019 from 6:00PM-9:00PM! This event is open to all ages and the community!
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 Summer Hours (June 3rd-August 30) Monday - Thursday 8:00am-3:00pm Friday - 8:00am-Noon Weekend Service Times Saturday Evening: 5:30pm Sunday: 8:00am, 10;45am Full Schedule |
