Several special Advent events were held on Thursday, Dec. 16 involving Outreach Ministries of St. Matthew's Lutheran Church. Photos are below.

St. Matt's Giving Tree 2010
Through the generosity of St. Matt's members and friends, gifts were collected for our annual "Giving Tree". Ministries that were part of this program were: Greater Tosa Interfaith for Older Adults and Reformation Lutheran and Cross Lutheran Churches. Pictured here are members of the Abrahmson Family which helped distribute items for Reformation Lutheran Church. Other photos of the Giving Tree gift collection are below. (Click photo to enlarge.)

Luther Manor Advent luncheon, Dec. 16
On Thursday, Dec. 16, an Advent luncheon was held at Luther Manor, attended by St. Matthew's pastors and members of the congregation. (Click photo to enlarge.)

"Just One More" gathering, Dec. 16
A new Meal Outreach Ministry called Just One More began this past October. This ministry involves picking up mostly leftover prepared food from caterers and parties. It is then repackaged and taken to inner city ELCA churches, meal programs and homeless shelters. Approximately 1,800 people per month are now fed. They had a special luncheon Dec. 16. Photos are below. (Click photo to enlarge.)