Youth Ministry of St. Matthew

Check out all of the exciting things that the
St. Matthew Youth Program has to offer. 

YOUTH BIBLE STUDY (Jr. & Sr. High) -  
VIRTUAL classes are being offered on September 20 and 27 and October 18 and 25 at 10:00am.  For more information, please contact Kristin Gierke @ 847/438-7709 or Gierke@stmattsonline.com

Young Adult Hangout
ZOOM Young Adult Hangout will be on October 29 @ 6:30pm-7:30PM all interested should rsvp to Kristin Gierke at gierke@stmattsonline.com
 

 

Saturday, December 5, 2020

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Mega Sports Camp VBS was a great success this summer.  I can’t thank everyone enough for the support and help!  What a blessing it was to have in person VBS this year!  Each day we brought in about 30 students with 17 volunteers who all helped or participated in our MEGA AWESOME SPORTS CAMP!  With extra health and safety procedures in order we were able to make each day fun and faith filled.  The children had a morning packed full of fun from sports sessions, arts and crafts, bible time and bible activities.  It really made my heart full to be able to open the doors to our church again for some fun, but most importantly to share the word of our Lord with those who attended VBS.  This year our daily offerings brought in $260.00 and that will be donated to the Special Olympics Foundation.  What a great week we had, thank you again to everyone who got to be a part of Mega Sports Camp!

Comments from Parents:
Thank you to Kristin, the staff and all of the volunteers for all of your energy and commitment! My kids enjoyed it very much!
- Deborah
Thank you for much for everything!!!! Great vbs!!
- Tanja
Great job! I think this was the only church in the area who had VBS. It was much needed and done very safely.
Kudos Kristin and volunteers!
- John

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PASSION - 2020, ATLANTA GA

VBS 2019 - Miraculous Mission - Jesus Saves The World.

2019 National Youth Gathering

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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.

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