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CHURCH
OFFICE HOURS
Monday through Thursday
8 :30am to 4:00pm
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Worship
Opportunities
Sunday - Classic Worship 8:30 a.m.
Sunday - Blended Worship 11:00 a.m.
Contemporary Service 11:00 a.m.
Wednesday - Worship and Bible Study
6:30
p.m.
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MISSION
STATEMENT
The
Mission of St. Matthew's United Methodist Church is to make disciples
of Jesus Christ through: Worship in diverse styles, Christian
Instruction for a variety of age groups and Interaction with those
in need in our neighborhood and world. |
St.
Matthews United Methodist Church is a part a worldwide denomination
known as the United Methodist Church. Lovingly referred to as St. Matt's
we are one of many United Methodist congregations in the San Antonio
area. We are made stronger by our connection with other churches through
our missions and ministries.
Our
faith is guided by Scripture, tradition, experience and reason. We believe
that each of us is called to participate in the ministry of Jesus Christ.
John Wesley, put it plainly, "Do all the good you can, in all the
places you can, to all the people you can, as long as ever you can."
This spirit is alive and well at St. Matt's.
Worship
is a vital part of the St Matthew's experience. The pastor, lay leaders,
music staff, and choir are dedicated to leading meaningful and uplifting
worship experiences. Our regular worship services are at 8:30, 9:45
and 11:10 AM every Sunday morning, and 6:30 PM each Wednesday. You will
find the people who attend to be down-home Texas friendly. Dress is
traditional to casual, whatever is comfortable to you.
Embracing
our Methodist heritage, we affirm God's claim upon our lives and actively
invest our hearts, minds and resources to live as disciples of Jesus
Christ. We respect diversity of belief. In this spirit, we want to be
a place where people can explore and expand their spiritual lives, striving
to make God's love visible in this world.
Staff
Rev. Alan Delafield,
Pastor
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Alan Delafield was born and raised in the Air Force. He attended nine different schools before graduating from Pasadena High School in Pasadena, Texas. He received a Bachelor of Music from Southwest Texas State University and a Master of Arts from Scarritt Graduate School in Nashville, Tennessee. He completed his divinity courses through the Course of Study at Perkins Theological School in Dallas, Texas. He has served on many district and conference boards and is finishing his term on the Conference Council on Ministries.
He is married to Susan. They will celebrate their 39th anniversary this year. They have three grown daughters all working in the teaching field. They have one grandson who spoils them horribly. He enjoys golfing, reading and model railroading. He and Susan enjoy playing forty two and other games. He enjoys building projects of all kinds.
Alan has served four churches as senior pastor. His latest church is experiencing a spiritual revival and has a new vision for what God wants to do through the members. |
Tim
Diemert Youth and College Director
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Tim grew up in Virginia moved to Texas in 1999. He is married with
three kids. He has been a volunteer with the youth for many years.
Most recently he volunteered as a youth leader at Pleasanton Tx.
Enjoys not just teaching the youth, but interacting with the youth
at activities. |
David
Cain Director of Music
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David
received a Bachelors of Music Education from the University of North
Texas in Denton and a Masters of Music Education from Holy Names
University in Oakland CA. David possesses an All-Level Music Teaching
Certificate from TX and CA. David is married to Kathleen, two children:
Robert and Ashley |
Hermy
Rudloff Business Administrator
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Herminia
(Hermy) Rudloff came to St. Matt's in 2002 bringing several decades
of experience in church finance and business administration. She
is a native Texan, is married to Pat. Her family is filled with
two children and four grandchildren. Her hobbies are: singing, playing
guitar, gardening, and bird house construction. |
Irwin
Witebsky Oganist
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Irwin
was born in St. Paul, Minnesota. He has had a varied career as composer,
arranger, conductor, pianist, organist, keyboardist and teacher.
He has composed music for the stage, films, television, commercials,
record albums, churches and synagogues. He is a former conductor
of the Los Angeles Civic Light Opera Company and many other theaters
throughout the nation. He was conductor-arranger for many celebrities
including Florence Henderson and Shari Lewis. In addition to being
organist-pianist here at St. Matthew’s, he accompanies the
USAA Chorus, the San Antonio Lutheran Chorale, and many other choirs
in San Antonio. He teaches piano in his home studio. |
Stephen Curry
ContemporaryWorship Leader
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Steve Curry married into
St. Matthew’s in 1986. He and his wife, Sharon, were volunteer
youth leaders for many years. They have a son, Benjamin, who serves
in the Army. Steve and Sharon both graduated from Trinity University
where both work full-time. Called to pursue full-time ministry
in 2004, Steve is attending seminary at Perkins School of Theology,
Southern Methodist University. He is a Certified Candidate for
ordination. Over the years he has served as Scoutmaster, Emmaus
Lay Leader, Sunday School teacher, and currently serves as the
Chair of the Commission on Communications for the Southwest Texas
Annual Conference.
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Judy
Langford Director of Christian Education
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Judy
grew up at St. Matthew’s UMC and before becoming Director
of Christian Education was involved as a volunteer in adult education,
woman’s Bible studies and children and youth activities.
She is married to Mike and has three children, Scott, married
to Kristen, Erin and Katie. She has a Bachelor of Science
and Masters in Education in the field of speech and language pathology
from Southwest Texas State University. She is recently retired
from working in the public school setting as a speech pathologist.
Judy was commissioned as a Parish Christian Educator in Jan. 2010. |
Ann
LaMothe Secretary
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Ann
is married to Dan and they have two boys, Stephan and Nathan. She
is a military spouse who has lived and worked in several states.
A graduate of Sonoma State University and Chapman University in
California, Ann has worked as a middle school and high school Social
Studies teacher, a text book research consultant, and a secretary
for two congregations. She is a dedicated wife and mother, cub scout
leader, elementary school volunteer, and is involved in organizations
that support military families. |
Martha
Harwood Director of St. Matthew's Day School
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Martha
Harwood came to St. Matthew's as a teacher of 4 year olds in 1987
and during her 20 year employment became the Director. She loves
to watch the children's eyes light up as they learn to become independent.
Martha and her husband Tom have raised three children and has lived
in San Antonio for 33 years. |
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