Altar Flowers for August 16, 2009 - One altar
vase
in memory of our aunts, Geraldine Moore & Sarah
Morgan given
by Bill & Cheryl Steadman. One altar vase
in memory of Lucille & Edwin Ruus given by Joyce and
grandchildren, Mariann, Beth, Ruslyn, Caroline and Michael.
If
you desire prayer for any reason, our Prayer Partners will
receive you in the Chapel after you have communed.
All
Church Mission Event – TODAY, 9:45AM - Auditorium.
Sarah Fitch has just
returned home from a year of serving with the ELCA Young
Adults in Global Mission in Slovakia. Sarah will share her
mission experiences with pictures and stories. We’ll also
have Bábovka Fantastico, a delicious recipe Sarah sent from
Slovakia.
XYZ
Rolling Bowlers meet tomorrow, August 17, at
Ashley Lanes at 1:30 PM. All adults 55 & over are
invited. Bring a friend! Caller for August: Janna Peele.
Habitat volunteers desperately needed! If you volunteered
to help with the current Thrivent Builds with Habitat home
on Johns Island, Please plan to work on Saturday, August 22
and 29. For Thrivent Financial to contribute 65% of
funding, it is necessary that at least 75 Thrivent Members
and Lutherans participate. Currently, we are well below
that number. If you have questions, call Pastor Dick
Campbell. For scheduling and directions:
outreach@seaislandhabitat.org
The
Outreach Center GED class has need for tutors for some of
their adult students needing remedial help. The class meets
on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 5:30 to 8:30 pm.
Tutors are needed on either evening from 6:00-7:30 pm. Call
Margaret at 579-0420 for more information.
Our
Outreach Food Pantry struggles to keep up with demand
in the summer, as the supplies at our Lowcountry Food Bank
are low. Please consider picking up additional items while
shopping specifically for our food pantry shelves.
Donations can be brought either to the Outreach Center or
placed in the Outreach drop box in the Education Building
hallway.
School Supplies are needed for the Outreach Learning
Center. When
shopping for school supplies this year, please remember
that our kids at the OLC are in need of them also. We need
all the “basics” (pencils, rulers, markers, scissors,
calculators, glue sticks, paper, etc.) as well as a few
more items for projects: children’s dictionaries with
pictures, pencil sharpeners for classrooms, hand sanitizer,
comic books, radios and cd players. These can be dropped in
the box in the Education hallway. Thanks for your continued
support of your Center!
We
Care for Our Troops Prayer Wall is located by the elevator on
the lower level of the first floor in the Education
Building. Please add names, addresses and pictures of
anyone you know who is serving in the military. We welcome
back Sondra Pfaehler who will lead this ministry with John
Burbage. We’ll begin collecting items in September for the
Care KitsThe
Mother’s Lounge is located in the Respite Care Library next to
the Fellowship Room in the Education Building has a rocking
chair and privacy screen. A changing table is located at
the back of the stage.
The
St. Matthew’s Childrens’ Choir program will resume at 4:45 pm
on Wednesday, August 26. Parents who wish to register their
child are encouraged to speak with Doug Ludlum or Danelle
Welzig. The choir sings in the service once a month and on
Palm Sunday and at Christmas Lessons and Carols. It is open
to all children K5-5th grade.
The
St. Matthew’s Youth Choir will resume rehearsals at 5:30
pm on Wednesday, August 26 and is open to all Middle School
and High School youth. The choir sings once a month and at
most of the special services through the year. Please speak
with Doug Ludlum if you would like to serve your church in
this fine group.
Confirmation
Luncheon and Informational Meeting - August 23, 12:30-2:00PM. All
youth in Grades 7-8 and parents/families as well as any
adults interested in serving on the Confirmation Ministry
Team are invited to meet in the Auditorium with food,
fellowship and lots of information about this coming year.
Pastor Wallace will lead the orientation. Childcare will be
provided for siblings following dinner. Please make your
luncheon reservations on the Record of Attendance
today.
All Church Rally Day Festival –August 23, 9:45AM –
Auditorium
EveryWhere and
EveryWay:
Calling One Another to Prayer
Listen to St. Matthew’s church service online – any time!
kirkenmin.com
Those Serving in Worship Today
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Preacher/Celebrant: Pastor Robert
Wallace
Organist/Director
of Music: Mr.
W. Douglas Ludlum
Readers
8:30 am Nerina Rickborn
11:00 am Janelle Othersen
Welcome Tent
8:30 am Teddy & Susan Mappus
11:00 am Bonnie Seabright
Prayer Partners
8:30 am Rudy Matzner
11:00 am Carol Koon
Oblation Bearers
8:30 am Chris & Laura Altman
11:00 am Stuart & Sarah Saunders
Acolytes
8:30 am Sullivan Johnston
Matthew Joyner
11:00 am Walter Moser
Courtney Linkous
THE WEEK AT A GLANCE
Sunday, August 16
11th
Sunday after Pentecost
8:30 am Holy Communion
9:45 am Slovakia: Sarah Fitch
11:00 am Holy Communion
Monday, August 17
10:00 am Respite Care
1:30 pm XYZ Rolling Bowlers
5:00 pm Finance Cmte
6:00 pm Executive Cmte
Tuesday, August 18
8:00 am Men’s Work Crew
10:30 am Staff Meeting
7:00 pm Circle 11
Wednesday, August 19
No activities
Thursday, August 20
10:00 am Respite Care
Friday,August 21
10:00 am Respite Care
Saturday, Aug 22
11:00 am
Women’s
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