OCTOBER 11, 2026 TWENTIETH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST God’s grace is powerful and trustworthy. DAILY BIBLE READINGS These passages are related to the Lectionary texts for this Sunday. Sunday Monday Tuesday Matthew 22:1-14 Isaiah 25:1-9 Philippians 4:1-9 Wednesday Exodus 32:1-14 Thursday Parable of the wedding feast
St. Matthew's Lutheran Church 2305 Goshen Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46808 Telephone: (260) 483-9312 Email: office@stmatthewslutheran.com Website: http://www.stmatthewsfw.org Ministers: The People Pastor: Dale Henderson Music Director: Tracy Meihls Sexton: Brock Snyder 20th Sunday after Pentecost October 11, 2026 WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS PRELUDE Brother
Members and Friends of St. Matthew’s, This Sunday’s service will be led by Pastor David Williamson, with the distribution of Holy Communion. We warmly invite you to come worship with us.
OCTOBER 4, 2026 NINETEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST Faith in Christ gives us confidence. DAILY BIBLE READINGS These passages are related to the Lectionary texts for this Sunday. Sunday Monday Tuesday Matthew 21:33-46 Isaiah 5:1-7 Philippians 3:4b-14 Wednesday 2 Peter 3:14-18 Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 2 Timothy
St. Matthew's Lutheran Church 2305 Goshen Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46808 Telephone: (260) 483-9312 Email: office@stmatthewslutheran.com Website: http://www.stmatthewsfw.org Ministers: The People Pastor: Dale Henderson Music Director: Tracy Meihls Sexton: Brock Snyder 19th Sunday after Pentecost October 4, 2026 WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Welcome to
SEPTEMBER 27, 2026 EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST God instructs, guides, and protects us. DAILY BIBLE READINGS These passages are related to the Lectionary texts for this Sunday. Sunday Monday Matthew 21:23-32 Parable of the two sons Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-32 God’s ways are fair Tuesday Philippians 2:1-13
St. Matthew's Lutheran Church 2305 Goshen Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46808 Telephone: (260) 483-9312 Email: office@stmatthewslutheran.com Website: http://www.stmatthewsfw.org Ministers: The People Pastor: Dale Henderson Music Director: Tracy Meihls Sexton: Brock Snyder 18th Sunday after Pentecost September 27, 2026 WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS PRELUDE BRIEF
SEPTEMBER 20, 2026 SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST God’s generosity is amazing! DAILY BIBLE READINGS These passages are related to the Lectionary texts for this Sunday. Sunday Monday Tuesday Matthew 20:1-16 Jonah 3:10–4:11 Philippians 1:21-30 Wednesday Exodus 16:9-21 Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Psalm 105:
SEPTEMBER 13, 2026 SIXTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST The people of God forgive. DAILY BIBLE READINGS These passages are related to the Lectionary texts for this Sunday. Sunday Monday Tuesday Matthew 18:21-35 Genesis 50:15-21 Romans 14:1-12 Do not judge another Wednesday 2 Chronicles 7:12-18 The Lord appears
SEPTEMBER 6, 2026 FIFTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST Resolve conflicts in the church with mercy. DAILY BIBLE READINGS These passages are related to the Lectionary texts for this Sunday. Sunday Monday Tuesday Matthew 18:15-20 Seeking reconciliation Ezekiel 33:7-11 Romans 13:8-14 Wednesday Philippians 4:1-3 Thursday Friday Romans 5:
St. Matthews Lutheran Church is hosting a presentation on Tue, Sep 8; sign up deadline is Tue, Sep 1. Please let Deb Sorg know if you would like to sign up. Email her at misshulahoops@hotmail.com or send her a text. "Cooking for 1 or 2" presentation
St. Matthew's Lutheran Church 2305 Goshen Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46808 Telephone: (260) 483-9312 Email: pastordale@stmatthewslutheran.com Website: http://www.stmatthewsfw.org Ministers: The People Pastor: Dale Henderson Music Director: Tracy Meihls Sexton: Brock Snyder 14th Sunday after Pentecost August 30, 2026 PRELUDE Please Stand PRAYER OF
AUGUST 30, 2026 FOURTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST To follow Jesus is to be open to suffering. DAILY BIBLE READINGS These passages are related to the Lectionary texts for this Sunday. Sunday Monday Tuesday Matthew 16:21-28 Jeremiah 15:15-21 Romans 12:9-21 Wednesday Exodus 3:1-15 Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Reverend Dale M. Henderson, 79, a faithful servant of Jesus Christ, went home to his Heavenly home on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, Dale was the son of the late James and Marie (Gebauer), and welcomed by maternal grandparents Franz Hugo and
AUGUST 23, 2026 THIRTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of the living God. DAILY BIBLE READINGS These passages are related to the Lectionary texts for this Sunday. Sunday Monday Tuesday Matthew 16:13-20 Isaiah 51:1-6 Romans 12:1-8 Wednesday Exodus 1:8–2:10 Thursday
AUGUST 16, 2026 TWELFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST Jesus’ ministry is for all nations. DAILY BIBLE READINGS These passages are related to the Lectionary texts for this Sunday. Sunday Monday Tuesday Matthew 15:21-28 Isaiah 56:1-8 A woman’s faith God’s saving power is everywhere Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32
Dear Parents and Students, The backpack that you carry to school contains more than books and papers and pencils. It's also stuffed with hopes and goals, dreams, struggles, and responsibilities. At the beginning of anew school year, let's add two more things to that list—two
St. Matthew's Lutheran Church 2305 Goshen Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46808 Telephone: (260) 483-9312 Email: pastordale@stmatthewslutheran.com Website: http://www.stmatthewsfw.org Ministers: The People Pastor: Dale Henderson Music Director: Tracy Meihls Sexton: Brock Snyder 12th Sunday after Pentecost August 16, 2026 PRELUDE CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS Red
AUGUST 9, 2026 ELEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST We are sent to bring the good news of Christ to others. DAILY BIBLE READINGS These passages are related to the Lectionary texts for this Sunday. Sunday Monday Tuesday Matthew 14:22-33 1 Kings 19:9-18 Romans 10:5-15 Wednesday Genesis 41:37-49
CONGRATULATIONS to Lyndon Gerardot and his friends and Bible Quizzers team mates, Mason and Cole, who placed 3rd in the National Bible Quizzers Competition. The event was held at Camp Sonrise Mountain in Markleysburg, Pennsylvania, July 22 – 25. How proud we are of their accomplishment, and how grateful we are
AUGUST 2, 2026 TENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST God’s generosity gives us joy. DAILY BIBLE READINGS These passages are related to the Lectionary texts for this Sunday. Sunday Monday Tuesday Matthew 14:13-21 Isaiah 55:1-5 Romans 9:1-5 Wednesday Proverbs 28:25-27 Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Psalm 37:18-28
St. Matthew's Lutheran Church 2305 Goshen Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46808 Telephone: (260) 483-9312 Email: pastordale@stmatthewslutheran.com Website: http://www.stmatthewsfw.org Ministers: The People Pastor: Dale Henderson Music Director: Tracy Meihls Sexton: Brock Snyder 10th Sunday after Pentecost August 2, 2026 WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS PRELUDE PREPARATION
JULY 26, 2026 NINTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST The Spirit helps us in our weakness. DAILY BIBLE READINGS These passages are related to the Lectionary texts for this Sunday. Sunday Monday Tuesday Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52 Parables of the kingdom 1 Kings 3:5-12 Romans 8:26-39 Wednesday Genesis 29:15-28
You are invited to join your St. Matthew’s family after this Sunday’s service for our Mid-summer Corn Roast. Besides a delicious ear of roasted corn, enjoy a hot dog and a buffet table full of assorted salads, sides, and desserts. We're looking forward to sharing God&