Parish News, August 16, 2009



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 Womens AA