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We are a congregation of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod in Lee's Summit, Missouri.

Three worship services each weekend: Saturday at 5:00 p.m., and Sunday at 8:00 and 10:45 a.m.

Guests and visitors are welcome.
All three services use traditional hymns and liturgy from Lutheran Service Book.
Holy Communion is offered at every Saturday and Sunday service, using both Common Cup and individual cups.
We worship in the Family Life Center until Sanctuary renovations and the office addition are completed.
A construction fence blocks Independence Avenue entry or exit. We enter and exit on Chipman Road only.

Christian education every Sunday at 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Adult Bible class - Current topic: "Wilderness Wanderings" led by Pastor Otto (readings from Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy)
High School class - Current topic: "Enduring Faith: Apologetics" led by Jenna Avery
Family Sunday school - Parents and children meet in one combined class in the Preschool Gathering Area, led by Pastor Andrews

Worship during summer 2021

We follow Jackson County regarding Covid-19. No masks or social distancing are required. For personal safety one may follow recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control. Click here for St. Matthew guidelines that took effect June 1.

You may watch the service online

We livestream worship every Saturday at 5:00 p.m. You can watch it as it happens or any time afterward.
Click here for this week's printed "Order of Service" to follow along with readings, responses, and hymns.
You can also see previous worship services on our St. Matthew YouTube channel.

NOTE: Saturday's 5:00 service recording HAS NO SOUND. We will record the 8:00 a.m. service live Sunday morning, July 25.

Church communication

Contact Pastor Otto at 816-916-4935 or otto@gracefaithlove.org. Interested in learning more about Lutheran teachings, joining St. Matthew, or have other questions? Contact me.
Contact Pastor Andrews at 816-678-9152 or andrews@gracefaithlove.org.
Read the Current Newsletter.
For this week's announcements see the "Connect" menu and select "Newsletter/Resources."
To receive the church's weekly news email see the "Connect" menu and select "Subscribe."

Bible classes

We meet for Sunday Bible class in the Family Life Center at 9:30 a.m. Pastor Otto is teaching on "Wilderness Wanderings."
Our other Adult Bible classes are taking a break for summer and will resume in the fall.

Listening or viewing

Listen to St. Matthew sermons on audio. Click here for sermons. Click here to listen to Sunday Bible classes.
Previous worship services are available to watch on our YouTube channel.
The Daily Bite podcast, Pastor Andrews' daily unpacking of a chapter of God's Word at: https://anchor.fm/rev-steve-andrews-jr
The Layman's Guide to the Lectionary podcast, Pastor Andrews' weekly Bible study on the readings used in the upcoming weekend's worship: https://anchor.fm/rev-steve-andrews-jr0
Pastor Andrews' personal web page, which includes his sermon texts and other resources can be found here.
There is a Pastor's Study page under the Grow menu. Both pastors share what they are reading, watching, and learning.

How to give offerings

Please use the "Give" tab at the top of the website. Offerings may also be dropped in the mail slot at the church office, mailed, or placed in the offering plates at the entrance during regular services. (We do not pass offering plates during these times.)

Welcome to St. Matthew Lutheran Church, a congregation of the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod.

Contact Information

Phone	816-524-7068
Email	secretary@gracefaithlove.org
Address Preschool	700 NE Chipman Rd. Lee's Summit, MO 64063

St. Matthew Lutheran Church