Altar Vases for May 9, 2010: One altar vase in memory of Pat & Carolyn Suhrstedt Patterson given by their children. One altar vase in memory of our mom, Theresa Mitchum, given by Thad & Sylvia Mitchum.
If you desire prayer for any reason, please go to Church Library (in the office) after you have communed where a St. Matthew’s Prayer Partner will pray with you. Prayer Partners do not offer advice but pray with you according to your requests. All requests are confidential.
Our 11:00 AM service is broadcast each Sunday on WSC FM 94.3 and you may listen to services anytime at www.kirkenmin.com
Please take some time to drop a note to our newest members:
Rick Maull Jr.,
Christina Davis,
Jeremy Tate,
Tonya Turner,
Yuriko Bolig,
June K. Matzner,
Lisa Hergatt,
Dennis & Jan Laabs,Ashley
Mitchum,
Reminder to Parents of Children – Grades 2-6:
There will be a Table Talk
meeting on Saturday, May 15 at 9:00 AM in the Auditorium to
discuss ways to improve our Faith Formation program for
children in this age group.
Readers of Foreign Languages are needed to participate in the
reading of Acts 2:5-13 on Pentecost Sunday, May 23rd at the
combined 10:00AM worship service. Please call the
Church Office at 723-1611 leaving your name, phone number
and the language you can read.
Volunteers
needed to act as docents May 28th
through June 6th
when the tea room is open. Show our beautiful sanctuary to
visitors, give them a brief history of St. Matthew’s and
answer their questions. Sign up for a 2 hour or 4
hour shift between 12:00- 4:00 pm. A booklet is
provided with all the necessary information on history,
windows, etc. Please contact Nancy Kruger at 723-1611
Ext 19 or via email archives@smlccharleston.org
and leave a message; leave
a message in our mail box in the church office or contact
any other member of the Archives and History Committee.
What
fun are you planning for Sunday, May 23? Let us at the OLC tell you! You
have the opportunity to enjoy a relaxing afternoon with
your favorite loved ones, sipping tea and devouring finger
sandwiches, and let’s not forget our infamous homemade
desserts … all while listening to live music and the Ladies
of Southern Protocol explaining tea etiquette and
history! This event is benefiting the OLC and we’d
LOVE to have your family join! Two seatings, 12:30pm
and 3pm, ages 4+, $20 adults/$15 children. Tickets are
going fast! Please RSVP to Christy at
christyEstephenson@gmail.com or 579-0420.
Nursery Schedule for childcare:
Sundays May 9,16 & 30 - 8:00AM – 12:30 PM Sunday, May
23 – 9:30AM - Noon (Worship at 10AM)
SPARK!
ACTIVATE FAITH FOR CHILDREN
Classes meet in the
Education Building – Sundays, 9:45AM
- Chapel
- ED Room 104
- ED Room 209
- ED Room 207
FAITH FORMATION FOR YOUTH
Classes Grades 5-8 meet
Sundays, 9:45AM
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 Next Sunday -
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. First Floor – Outreach
Learning Center
Lutheridge Campers: We need the names/dates of anyone from
St. Matthew's going to Lutheridge this summer. We want to
pray for you as well as help coordinate transportation.
Lutheran Men in Mission have some funding available to help
with expenses. Please contact Cindy Greenwood as soon as
possible.
Registration for Vacation Bible School and
Summer Faith Formation
The summer fun begins with the
Baobab Blast Vacation Bible School All Church Opening Celebration on
Sunday, June 13, 9:45AM. Activities for children
(age
3 through entering 5th grade) continue Monday, June 14 – Thursday
June 17, 9:00 AM – Noon. On Thursday evening there is an
All Church VBS Closing Celebration with Supper, Program and
Ice Cream 6:00 – 8:00. Be sure to get a free CD with Baobab
VBS music and information about
VBS 2010 Mission Project: Masama Girls School
when you register!
Youth and adults please sign up to help.
Afternoon events are
planned for youth helpers! Childcare will be provided for
infants/toddlers of volunteers. To register or for more
information about helping please see Jenny Renken, VBS
Director.
RENEW is our theme
for Summer Sundays and begins Sunday, June 20, 9:45AM.
We’ll spend all summer learning about the Parable of the
Sower from Mark 4:1-9. Nursery will be available for
infants and toddlers. There will be a Preschool group,
Lower Elementary group (completed K– 2) and Upper
Elementary group (completed 3-4). Be sure to get a free CD
with RENEW music when you register! As with the weekday
VBS,
youth who have completed Grades 5-12 are needed as
helpers. We also
need 2 adults for each group each week. Please consider
helping one of more Sundays this summer. To register or for
more information about helping please see Cindy Greenwood
in the Education hallway following worship or contact Cindy
at 723-1611x26 cindygreenwood@smlccharleston.org
Child Protection Trainings in May & June:
As a part of implementing
St. Matthew’s Child Protection Policy, adult volunteers for
Vacation Bible School, Faith Formation or Youth Ministry
need to complete required paperwork and must also complete
the Stewards of
Children prevention training from Darkness to
Light. Stewards of
Children will
be offered Monday, May 24, 6:00-9:00PM with dinner
included. Another training will be offered Wednesday, June
9, Noon – 3:00 with lunch and 6:00 – 9:00PM with dinner.
The training is also available online. For sign up and
additional information, see Cindy Greenwood in the
Education hallway following worship.
CONGRATULATIONS to our 2010 Graduates!
If you are graduating from high
school, college or institute of higher learning or have
graduated within the last year, please complete an
information card in the Education hallway or contact the
church office by tomorrow, May 10. Graduates will be
recognized during 11:00 worship on May 16, followed by a
reception in the Courtyard.
All Church Pentecost Celebration and Confirmation Reception
May 23,
following
10:00AM
Worship in the
Auditorium.
Farewell
Reception for Matt Canniff-Kuhn Sunday, May 30, 9:45AM: The Education
Ministry Board will host a reception in appreciation for
Matt’s time in ministry at St. Matthew’s as Coordinator of
Youth and Young Adults. Please join us in the Courtyard,
weather permitting, or in the Auditorium. As a part of this
event, please take a few moments to write a personal note
to express your appreciation and place your words of love
in the basket provided at the reception. Any questions you
have about the reception should be addressed to Sarah Bates
(881-0847)
THOSE SERVING IN WORSHIP TODAY
The Reverend
Dr. Robert Wallace, Pastor
W. Douglas Ludlum, Organist & Director of Music
Welcome
Table 8:30 am Carol
Koon
11:00 am Steve Greene
Prayer
Partners 8:30 am
Jan Puckhaber
11:00 am Carol
Koon
Readers:
8:30 am Fran Fisher
11:00 am Diane Miller
Cantors:
8:30 am Matt Canniff-Kuhn
11:00am Craig Ilgen
Oblation Bearers 8:30 am Bill& Lou Anne
Fellers
11:00 am Larry
& Cynthia Amick
Council Members 8:30 am Joe Fisher
Ernie Weatherholtz
Carla Greene
11:00 am Joan Holling
Kerry Koon
Ross Campbell
Acolytes
8:30 am Mary Geer Kirkland
Emily Aysse
11:00 am Mary Prickett
Riford Hefka
UPCOMING EVENTS
Graduate Recognition
Sunday, May
16
11:00 AM
Pentecost/Confirmation
Sunday, May
23
One
Service: 10:00 AM
THE WEEK AT A GLANCE
Sunday, May 9– 6th
Sunday of Easter
8:30am
Holy Communion
9:45am Spark! for Children
9:45am Faith Formation for Youth
9:45am Discipleship for Adults
11:00am Holy Communion
5:00pm Youth Night
Monday,
May 10
10:00am
Respite Care
5:45pm St. Matthew’s Ringers
6:30pm ESL Class
6:30pm Cemetery Committee
6:30pm Circle 1
6:30pm Circle 2
Tuesday, May 11
8:00am
Men’s Work Crew
9:30am ESL Class
10:00am Staff Meeting
10:00am Women’s Bible Study
7:30pm Circle 8
Wednesday, May 12
9:30am ESL Class
3:00pm MUSC Rehearsal
5:30pm Youth Choir
6:30pm ESL Class
7:00pm Confirmation Class
7:30pm Gallery Choir
Thursday, May 13
9:30am
ESL Class
10:00am Respite Care
3:00pm MUSC Convocation
Friday, May 14
Messenger Deadline
10:00am
Respite Care
5:00pm Knox-Oliver Rehearsal
Saturday
May 15
9:00am
Table Talk – Elementary Grades
11:00am Women’s AA
6:00pm Knox-Oliver Wedding
Sunday, May 16- 7th
Sunday of Easter
8:30am
Holy Communion
9:45am Spark! for Children
9:45am Faith Formation for Youth
9:45am Discipleship for Adults
11:00am Holy Communion-Graduate Recognition
5:00pm Partnership for a Missional Church – All
5:30pm Confirmation Rehearsal
6:30pm Confirmands meet with Council
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, 843-723-1611 Ext. 16
The Reverend Dr. Robert W. Wallace, Pastor
rwallace@smlccharleston.org
or 843-723-1611 Ext 12
For Pastoral
Services after office hours, you may contact the Pastor at
843-735-8846.