Parish News


ALL SAINTS SUNDAY—NOVERMBER 2, 2008

This morning's setting of the Liturgy is by Gabriel Fauré (1845-1924). It was composed in 1887 and first sung in 1888 when Fauré was choirmaster at the Church of the Madeleine in Paris. In this very beautiful liturgy, St. Matthew's each year celebrates the lives of all the saints of this community of faith who have died in the Lord since last All Saints Sunday. At the time of the prayers, each name will be spoken and a bell rung.

Special musical events like this morning's services are made possible in large part by the Suhrstedt Family Music Fund. Contributions are always appreciated.


Altar Flowers for November 2, 2008: One altar vase in memory of Larry and Chuck Seithel given by the family. And one altar vase in memory of Mr. & Mrs. Clarence Stucke given by Pastor & Mrs. Clarence Stucke and family.

If you desire prayer for any reason, our Prayer Partners will receive you in the chapel after you have communed. The Prayer Partners for today are: (8:30AM) Addie Smith (11AM) Cheryl Steadman & Rob Byrd.

The annual Crop Walk which raises funds to support world hunger relief will be held on today at 2:00 PM in Hampton Park.

XYZ Rolling Bowlers Monday, November 3rd at 1:30 at Ashley Bowling Lanes on Sam Rittenberg Blvd. Caller for November: John Rodenberg.  All adults 55 & over are welcomed and invited to join. Call Irene Bennett at the church office for further details.

Child Protection Anyone who wishes to help with children and youth ministries needs to complete Stewards of Children training from Darkness to Light and complete paperwork. The training is available online! Once you begin the online program, you have two weeks to complete it. To sign up for the Stewards of Children online training, please contact LaVondilyn Watson, Parish Secretary, 723-1611 ext.16 to get St. Matthew’s Log in ID and password.

Shepherd Ministry The purpose of the St. Matthew’s Shepherd Ministry is to create, maintain and sustain loving and caring relationships within the life of our church family. If anyone in the congregation has not been contacted by their Shepherd, has a change of address or would like more information about this ministry, please contact: Janelle Othersen jnbothersen@bellsouth.net

Care Kits for our Troops –We’re collecting donations for Christmas Care Kits for our troops. A list of needed items is available at the Prayer Wall. There is also a letter from Debra Yost about items Pastor Carl Yost needs while serving in Afghanistan. We’ll assemble the kits on November 12 at 6:30PM as a part of Wednesdays Together.
Daily Bible Reading study with Pastor Blalock - Wednesday, November 19 at 6:30PM and Sunday, December 21, 9:45AM.

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. For updates contact Sondra Pfaehler pfaehlers@bellsouth.net

St. Matthew's worship services can now be heard on the new website kirkenmin.com. Listen whenever you wish. Services will usually be available within 24 hours from the time at which they occurred. This is Mark and Nancy Romness's new website.

The Franke Home Auxiliary is having its White Elephant Sale and bake sale Wednesday, November 12th from 11AM—2PM. If you have anything you would like to donate, please call Addie Smith .


Our Quality Time Respite Care Program urgently needs volunteer workers, drivers and riders. Workers assist clients by helping them to converse, move, sing, exercise and enjoy arts and crafts. Any hours workers can contribute on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays between 10AM and 2PM are welcomed. Please call Rudy Matzner or Larry Amick.
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The Coastal Conference has invited our new Bishop Yoos to Charleston for informal meetings, a meal and worship on Thursday, November 13th at Lutheran Church of the Redeemer in West Ashley. The installation of the Reverend Michael T. Shackelford, who has accepted the call to specialized ministry as the Lutheran Hospice Chaplain for the lowcountry, will be a part of the 7PM worship service.

Charleston County Chapter of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans – Chapter elections will occur on Thursday, November 6 at 6:00 pm. Thank you to The Lutheran Church of the Redeemer for hosting this election dinner. Look for a fall newsletter with invitation information to arrive in this next week’s mail. With term limits arriving this year, we must replace some of our leaders for 2009. If you are curious as to how you can help continue the outstanding success our chapter has had in assisting the Charleston community, please call the chapter president, Rev. Timothy Sandeno.

Preparation for Baptism – Pastor Blalock would like to meet with anyone who is interested in being baptized or has a child to be baptized. Please contact LaVondilyn Watson, Parish Secretary, and 723-1611 ext. 16 to schedule an appointment.

Boys and girls in grades K5 - 5th grade are invited to serve in the St. Matthew's Alleluia Choir which meets each Wednesday from 4:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Please speak to Mr.
Doug Ludlum or Ms. Danelle Welzig after either service if your child might like to be a part of this ministry.

Thank you to all of those who helped with the Lowcountry Bounty Festival!  The weather did not allow for the results we had hoped for but foundations were built for the future.  More information to come in the December messenger. 

CHILDREN AND YOUTH GROWING IN DISCIPLESHIP
Classes meet Sundays at 9:45AM in the Education Building
Children Age 1 – Grade 1 “Learn the Bible to Live the Good News”
Toddler Class for ages 1-2 Room 102
Preschool Class for ages 3 -5 Room 101
Kindergarten - Grade 1 Room 104
Grades 2 – 5 and parents - Bible Song in the Auditorium
Confirmation Ministry for Grades 6-8 and parents – Head to the Heart (H2H) Room 209
Senior High - DevoZine Third Floor Youth Room

ADULT DISCIPLESHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Adult classes meet Sundays at 9:45AM in the Outreach Center
Faith Lessons First Floor
Contact: Charles Schantz
Discover St. Matthew’s Room 201
Contact: Bev and Ed Blanton Becky & Pastor Dick Campbell
Young Adult Class Room 301
Contact: – Laura & Chris Altman lauratlion@aol.com

WEDNESDAYS TOGETHER!

Please join us for a time for sharing a meal, fellowship, choir rehearsals, activities and learning.
Please make dinner reservations on the Record of Attendance.
5:30 – 6:30 Dinner served $5/person, maximum $17/family, no charge/college students Dinner is available to anyone at no charge if there is a need. Please talk to Pastor Blalock.

The Four Acts of Prayer - Come experience this video-based study featuring Walter Wangerin, Jr.
Wednesdays, 6:30PM in Room 209 - November 5. Walter uses stories to explore the vital elements of the complete circle of praying: We Speak, God Listens, God Speaks, We Listen.

Care Kits for our Troops –We’re collecting donations for Christmas
Care Kits for our troops. A list of needed items is available at the Prayer Wall. There is also a letter from Debra Yost about items Pastor Carl Yost needs while serving in Afghanistan. We’ll assemble the kits on November 12 at 6:30PM as a part of Wednesdays Together.

Daily Bible Reading study with Pastor Blalock - Wednesday, November 19 at 6:30PM and Sunday, December 21, 9:45AM.

The Week at a Glance


Sunday, November 2—All Saints Sunday

8:30AM Holy Communion—Fauré Requiem (S)
9:45AM Sunday School for All Ages
11AM Holy Communion—Fauré Requiem (S)

*Daylight Savings Ends*


Monday, November 3

10AM Respite Care (A)
10:30AM Circle 3
1:30PM XYZ Bowling
5:45PM St. Matthew’s Ringers (CHR)
6:30PM Ministry Board Chairs (L)
7PM Ministry Boards (L)


Tuesday, November 4

8AM Men’s Work Crew
10AM Bible Study
2PM Staff Meeting & Communion
6PM Campus Ministry (OLC)
6PM Endowment Fund Committee (L)


Wednesday, November 5

11AM Circle 6
12:30PM OLC Board Meetings
4:45PM Alleluia Choir (CHR)
5:30PM Youth Choir (CHR)
5:30PM Wednesday’s Together—Dinner
6:30PM ESL (OLC)
6:30PM Bible Study & Childcare
6:30PM Genesis Youth
7:30PM Gallery Choir (CHR)


Thursday, November 6

10AM Respite Care (A)
11AM Circle 4

Friday, November 7

10AM Respite Care (A)


Saturday, November 8

11AM Women’s AA