Parish News January 31, 2010


Flowers for January 31, 2010: One altar vase in memory of Walden E. Lown given by Caroline Lown. One altar vase in memory of William Bischoff Jr. given by Caroline Lown.

Haiti Earthquake Relief:
A basket is located in the rear of the Sanctuary in which you can place your gift. Please make your check payable to St. Matthew’s and on the memo line indicate “LWR.” As a nation responded to the Charleston earthquake of 1886, so we – in kind – respond to those who are suffering today. For those of you who would like to “text” a contribution to Lutheran World Relief, please contact Matt for the proper code.

Epiphany Sermons

January 31 The Bible and Mission
February 7 The People of Mission

February 14 The Arena of Mission

Condolences


To Elbert (Bert) Bulwinkle and family in the death of his wife, Gayle Bulwinkle.


If you are serving at the Church during business hours,
we ask you to display a current parking pass. 2010 parking passes are available in the Church office. Signage will be going up soon and spaces in both the church lot and the Engle Lot will be marked. If you have any questions about where to park – especially during the day – call the church office.

Women’s Bible Study will resume February 2 with the study of Romans. Coffee at 10:00 and Bible study at 10:30. Join the group in the Fellowship Room.


The Faith & Prayer WELCA Retreat will be held February 6, 2010 at Sisters of Charity of Our Lady of Mercy from 9:00 am to 2:30 pm. Tickets are on sale today and next Sunday or call Nancy Romness, 571-2643.

The Annual Congregational Meeting
will be held Sunday, February 28 at 9:45pm in the Sanctuary.


Welcome Allita Simmons!



Please stop by the Nursery to welcome Allita to St. Matthew’s Nursery Staff. She joins Jeffre Youngblood, Geneva Nelson and Lanie Alford in providing loving care to children. Allita is a student at Virginia College.


Nursery Schedule for childcare
:
Sundays - 8:00AM – 12:30 PM




SPARK! ACTIVATE FAITH FOR CHILDREN

Classes meet in the Education Building – Sundays, 9:45AM



    FAITH FORMATION FOR YOUTH
    Classes Grades 5-8 meet Sundays, 9:45AM in the Outreach Learning Center
    JUMP 56 – Grades 5-6 – OLC Room 201
    According to Plan Grades 7& 8 - OLC Room 202
    Senior High Meets Sundays, 9:45AM in the Youth Room on the third floor of the Education Building

    DISCIPLESHIP FOR ADULTS
    Sundays - 9:45AM
    TODAY in the Auditorium
    Charlie Philips, historian for Brockington and Associates, will present the information that was obtained reinterring the graves from Hamstedt Cemetary.
    Young Adults meet with Laura & Chris Altman Room 302 Outreach Learning Center

    COMING IN FEBRUARY– Sundays 9:45AM
    Book of Hebrews:
    Where the Old Covenant Meets the New
    taught by Pastor Wallace
    Auditorium

    The Sky is Falling!?! Leaders Lost in Transition facilitated by Laura and Chris Altman Room 302 – Outreach Learning Center


    The Mother’s Lounge is available to use anytime. 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.
    We Care for Our Troops Prayer Wall - Please add names, addresses and pictures of anyone you know who is serving in the military to the Prayer Wall on the first floor of the Education Building by the elevator.  Sondra Pfaehler and John Burbage are team leaders. For updates and interest, please contact pfaehlers@bellsouth.net (766-3225) or jburbage2@comcast.net (766-4715).



    THOSE SERVING IN WORSHIP TODAY

    The Reverend Dr. Robert Wallace, Pastor
    Mr. W. Douglas Ludlum, Organist/Director of Music


    Welcome Table

    8:30 am Rhonda & Wayne McFee
    11:00 am CM & Marilyn Williams

    Prayer Partners

    8:30 am Kitty Brown
    11:00 am Rob Byrd

    Cantors

    8:30 am Paul Bendt
    11:00 am Billy Turner

    Lay Readers

    8:30 am David Hill
    11:00 am Rob Byrd

    Oblation Bearers

    8:30 am Thad & Sylvia Mitchum
    11:00 am Bonnie & Russ Seabright

    Council Members

    8:30 am Wes Kornahrens
    Lisa DeHaven
    Karen Geils

    11:00 am
    Kerry Koon
    Joan Holling
    Ernie Weatherholtz
    Acolytes

    8:30 am AJ Sessions
    Ryan Miner

    11:00 am Kim Koon
    Harlan Renken



    UPCOMING

    Shrove Tuesday, February 16
    5:45 pm - Pancake Dinner Served
    6:45 pm - Talent Show
    7:45 pm - Burning of the Palms

    Ash Wednesday, February 17
    8:00 am - 12:10 pm - 6:30 pm
    Holy Communion & Imposition of Ashes

    Oyster Roast and Barbecue, February 27
    7:00 pm, Sand Dunes Club, Sullivan’s Island
    Tickets go on sale February 13
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    THE WEEK AT A GLANCE

    Sunday, January 31- 4th Sunday after Epiphany
    8:30am Holy Communion
    9:45am Spark! for Children
    9:45am Faith Formation for Youth
    9:45am Discipleship for Adults
    11:00am Holy Communion

    Monday, February 1
    9:30am Food Pantry
    10:00am Respite Care
    10:30am Circle 3
    1:30pm XYZ Rolling Bowlers
    3:00pm AS Kids
    5:45pm St. Matthew’s Ringers
    6:30pm Ministry Boards Chairs
    7:00pm Ministry Boards
    6:30pm ESL Class

    Tuesday, February 2
    8:30am Men’s Work Crew
    9:30am ESL Class
    10:00am Staff Communion/Meeting
    10:00am Women’s Bible Study
    3:00pm AS Kids
    6:00pm Endowment Committee
    6:00pm Campus Ministry

    Wednesday, February 3
    9:30am Food Pantry
    9:30am ESL Class
    11:00am Circle 6
    4:45pm Alleluia Choir
    5:30pm Youth Choir
    6:30pm ESL Class
    7:00pm Confirmation Class
    7:30pm Gallery Choir

    Thursday, February 4
    9:30am ESL Class
    10:00am Respite Care
    11:00am Circle 4

    Friday, February 5
    910:00am Respite Care

    Saturday, February 6
    11:00am Women’s AA

    Sunday, February 7 - 5th Sunday after Epiphany
    Little Red Wagon Sunday

    8:30am Holy Communion
    9:45am Spark! for Children
    9:45am Faith Formation for Youth
    9:45am Discipleship for Adults
    11:00am Holy Communion



    Parish News is a publication of
    St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church
    405 King Street, Charleston, SC 29403.
    Please direct any questions or comments to
    Debarah Harbuck, 843-723-1611 Ext. 16

    The Reverend Dr. Robert W. Wallace, Pastor
    rwallace@smlccharleston.org
    Office: 843-723-1611 Ext 12