Growing in the Christian faith involves prayer, study, and action as a disciple of Christ. While St. Matthew offers many opportunities for all three, we also provide special ways for individuals to grow with God and with their family.

All-Church Spaghetti Dinner and Gift Basket Silent Auction in the Fellowship Hall. Wednesday, February 1, 5:00 - 7:00 PM, $3 per person/ $10 per family. Join us for a delicious spaghetti dinner to support the new Habitat for Humanity Home and family. You will have the opportunity to bid on "Gift Baskets" such as Romantic Dinner, Romantic Bath, Children's, Sports, and Family Games. Sponsored by the Mission Committee.

"I Love Lucy" Senior Luncheon. Join us February 11 from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall for our annual senior luncheon. This year's theme is "I Love Lucy." Tickets are $5 will be available on the patio on Sunday, January 29 and February 5 or at the will call table at the luncheon. Please RSVP to Kathy Bartlow (480) 899-1685 or dbartlow2(at)cox.net

Monday Night Bible Studies.  The Monday evening classes will begin on September 19 at 7 p.m. in Building B., ending on May 14th with a church graduation.  The courses being offered this year are:

• Disciple I
• Disciple II
• Disciple IV
• Christian Believer

For additional information or questions contact Barb Hedges at billbarb62(at)cox.net.

Thursday Morning Bible Study. 

-Women's Bible Study meets at 6am in D23-24.  We will be studying Beth Moore's Daniel.  For questions and additional information, please contact Anne Dutton at annedutton(at)mac.com

- Men's Bible Study meets at 6:30am, Coco's, Baseline and Dobson and they are studying Rick Warren's The Purpose Driven Life.

- Pastor's Bible Study meets at 9:30am in D23-24 and is studying the Gospel of Matthew.

MOPS (Mother of Preschoolers).  Meets 2nd and 4th Friday of every month through May from 9:30-11:30am.  A place for mothers to find  friendship, community, resources and support.  For more information on this program, see www.mops.org.