It was 31 years ago this evening our then pastor Rev. Robert Souders declared "We will build again!"

At approximately 6:40 p.m. a fire broke out on the church stage set for our Easter pageant, the "Joy of Easter”.

“We’re seeing what our labors are going up in flames, but our spirit will be back. We will not shake our faith”, said Rev. Robert Souders

Fire fighters from six different fire departments spent more than six hours fighting the blaze. There were five others on standby in case they were needed.

Everyone made it our okay. One fire fighter sprained his arm and was treated on the scene.

“This building was built by the hands of this congregation and my heart is just broken for the loss of the building, but we didn’t lose our church, our church, our people, and we still have our people.”, Rev. Robert Souders

The Sanctuary was a total loss, including the pianos, organ, pews, hymnals, video room, and sound system.

Easter Sunrise Service was held in a tent in the parking lot of Kurrus Funeral Home. Easter Service was then held at the Scottish Rite in West Belleville.

After much work of volunteers and contractors we were able to move back into the sanctuary in August of 1994, just four months after the devastating fire.

What Satan meant for destruction God used for His glory!!

Since that devastating fire, Saint Matthew is now stronger than ever, and continues to grow. Each year we still put on the “Joy of Easter”, and many have come to find Jesus as their personal Savior through the telling of Jesus' sacrificial love for us in the "Joy of Easter".

To see videos from that devastating day, Click Here.

Each year during Holy Week, the Sanctuary Choir, Orchestra, and Drama Ministry combine to present the Joy of Easter. The story of Christ’s death on the cross, his resurrection, and triumph over sin and death. You have two opportunities to experience this live event and admission is completely free! There will be a love offering taken to support this important ministry during the evening. All ages are welcome and encouraged to come!

The Joy of Easter is interpreted nightly for the hearing impaired. It is also streamed LIVE nightly on the church website.

To make reservations for large groups, please call the church office at 618-397-5994

Come worship the Risen Savior with us on Easter Sunday. 

We have two service:

9:00 a.m. – Blended Service with Choir & Orchestra

10:45 a.m. – Contemporary Service with Praise Band

Both services are live streamed on here on the Church Website, Facebook Live, and YouTube

Join us in the Chapel for a time of prayer for our city, for our state, and for our Nation.

Marker your calendars for  June 9-13 for True North VBS - Trusting Jesus in a Wild World.

Beulah Holiness Camp Meeting is an Interdenominational Christian Association established for the purpose of getting sinners saved, backsliders reclaimed, and believers sanctified wholly. It is especially established for preaching the Wesleyan doctrine of baptism of the Holy Spirit(i.e. sanctification, Christian Perfection, holiness) as a second definite work of God's grace in the human heart. 

Beulah Holiness Camp Meeting is a week long family camp experience with programs for children, youth and adults. 

This inter-generational camp, also a spiritual retreat since 1903, provides contemporary Gospel messages in a historical setting.

Platform Speakers

• Rev. Stan Key, Evangelist
• Dr. Chris Bounds, Evangelist
• Rev. Jim Slone, Bible Teacher

Song Evangelist and Musicians

• Brian Arner, Song Evangelist
• Hank Oplinger, Pianist
• Carrie Crago, Organist

Missionaries

• Brandon and Izumi Kuba

Youth and Children’s Workers

• Clint Benesh, Youth Coordinator
• Debbie Randoll, Children’s Worker

For more information visit the camps website beulahholinesscamp.org

Keyboard Praise is an annual celebration of music from many different eras. It will be streamed live on the church website, Facebook, and YouTube. You can read more about our Keyboard Praise event here.

To make reservations for large groups, please call the church office at 618-397-5994

Join us October 31 for Trunk or Treat in the parking lot featuring lots of cars to "Trunk or Treat", Food Trucks, Music, Games, and FIRE TRUCKS

Drop off your shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child.

National Collection Week November 16 - 24, 2024

How to Build a Shoe Box.

Build a Shoe Box Online.

• Join us on December 14 & 15 at 7:00 pm for The Glory Of Christmas!
• Click Here to Watch Live
• The Glory of Christmas is a musical drama that tells the story of Jesus’ birth and God’s gift of salvation. An ensemble of: cast, choir and orchestra, amid beautiful costumes and set designs, with live animals; make this a memorable Christmas experience for all ages.
  Why not start a new tradition this year? Make The Glory Of Christmas the beginning of your annual Christmas celebration with your family.

To make reservations for large groups, please call the church office at 618-397-5994

Join us for Christmas Eve Candlelight Services December 24

• 3 p.m. - Contemporary Service with Praise Band
• 11 p.m. - Blended Service with Choir & Orchestra