Respondents indicated that Christian education and spiritual growth should be focused on the teachings of Christ. Sharing with others and relationship-building were common threads for growth. People want their education to be based on the Bible and to revolve around a walk with Jesus. This too was reflected in the survey, as people reported prayer, bible study, and worship as the top three Christian education topics . Saint Matthew's to be a place of sanctuary, comfort, peace, and release from stress.
People come here for spiritual nourishment in a warm, welcoming, and worshipful atmosphere.
They feel that the same people are volunteering time after time. Stewardship A number of respondents believe that the stewardship program is conducted well, but there is concern that communication about our financial needs is not adequate. A split exists between those who seek free gifts for God vs. contributions to specific financial needs. Some expressed that simply contributing money is not enough. People recognize that we won't find someone who is perfect, nor will we find someone who will be able to please all.