Congratulations to Keith & Mindy Hiers, whose son, Sheldon Hunter, will be baptized today. He will receive the following gifts as a reminder of this special day: a medallion from Thrivent Financial, a banner from the Women of the ELCA, a candle & a napkin.
Altar Flowers for January 11, 2009 One altar vase in honor of Elise Reese on her 97th birthday. One altar vase in memory of Louise Lubs and Mr. & Mrs. Herbert L. Lubs given by James D. Lubs.
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) Kitty Brown, (11AM) Carol Koon.
WELCA's Annual Tea and Meeting at Franke @ Seaside is today at 3:00PM.
XYZ Singles Lunch is being held today at 12:30 at the Riverview Holiday Inn on Savannah Highway. All Ladies 55 & over are invited to attend. Call Irene at the office for further information.
Monday, January 19th is St. Matthew’s night at Crisis Ministries. If you are interested in helping serve, please contact Karen Moore.
The Senior High School Class is planning to meet once a month at the coffee shop across the street. The class is challenged to bring in an offering for church as well as money for the cost of their drink. Parents will be given a permission slip to sign for their student to go.
Please consider making a donation to the Darryl G. Johnson Scholarship Fund. The fund directly benefits the participants and families in the Quality Time Respite Care Program who cannot afford our small fee. Quality Time does not turn anyone away because of an inability to pay. Darryl G. Johnson was the Chairman of the Advisory Board for the respite program for 10 years. Upon Darryl's retirement from the board, the fund was created to honor his many years of dedication and service to the program. To contribute, please make check payable to Respite Care Ministries with Darryl G. Johnson scholarship in the memo.
Our Outreach Center has an opening for a volunteer English as a Second Language teacher for the January semester. The opening is to teach a day class (9:30-11:30) one day per week. The position is through May. Training is provided. If you have an interest or need more information call Hayden Shook, ESL program manager, at 579-0420.
St. Matthew's worship services can now be heard on the new website kirkenmin.com. Listen whenever you wish.
The Outreach Center food pantry needs non-perishable food. This is a difficult time for many of the families we serve. Canned meats and fish are especially welcomed although all non-perishables are needed. Volunteers are welcomed as food bank shoppers and stockers.
There is a Mother’s Lounge available to use anytime.
Room 201 in the Education Building located at the top of the steps by the Vanderhorst Street door is now available with rocking chairs and a changing table.
Shepherd Ministry Shepherds & Area Coordinators will have their quarterly meeting on January 14 at noon or 6:30PM. Dinner is served 5:30 – 6:30. Please indicate your plans to attend on today’s Record of Attendance.
Wednesdays Together! is for all ages with childcare provided 5:30 – 6:30 Dinner served (Please make your reservation for dinner on the Record of Attendance found in the Sunday bulletin. The cost is $5 per person with a maximum of $17 per family. College students/no charge. If you need financial assistance for the meal please contact Cindy Greenwood 723-1611 Ext. 26.)
6:30 The Four Acts of Prayer – Video-based study with Walter Wangerin, Jr. video-based study for adults – Room 209
6:30 Shepherd Ministry Meeting – Auditorium
6:30 Genesis Youth
DISCIPLESHIP OPPORTUNITES FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH
Classes meet Sundays at 9:45AM in the Education Building
Sunday School Superintendent: Mary Beth Hill 571-5808
Children Age 1 – Grade 1
Toddler Class for ages 1-2 ~Room 102 Preschool Class for ages 3 -5 ~ Room 101
Kindergarten - Grades 1 ~ Room 104
Grades 2 – 5 and parents - Bible Song in the Auditorium
Head to the Heart (H2H) Confirmation Ministry - Grades 6-8 – Room 209 Parents are encouraged to attend.
Senior High - Third Floor Youth Room - devozine – Devotions to help youth develop a lifelong practice of spending time with God and reflecting on what God is doing in your life.
ADULT DISCIPLESHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Adult classes meet Sundays at 9:45AM – Meet in the Community Outreach Center (ORC) or in the Chapel in the Education Building
That the World May Know - Charles Schantz - ORC – First Floor. Filmed on location in Israel, Faith Lessons is a unique video set that brings God’s Word to life with astounding relevance. By weaving together the Bible’s fascinating historical, cultural, religious and geographical contexts, teacher and historian Ray Vander Laan reveals keen insights in to the Scriptures’ significance for believers in this day and age. Belvoir – “Misguided Faith” a look at the Crusades
Young Adult Class – Laura & Chris Altman - ORC - 301
Young adults gather for coffee and discussion to help you examine your faith as you grow as a Christian.
Bible Study - Pastor Raymond Hollifield - Chapel
Come be a part of this new class for an in-depth, verse by verse study of the Gospel of Mark.
Discover St. Matthew’s – ORC -201 (10 Sessions) January 25 – April 26 Finding out what's involved in being a church member is just one of the purposes of this class. This a great opportunity for anyone to brush up on being Lutheran and living out your faith. Come explore the ministry and mission of St. Matthew's. New Member Sunday is May 3.
Contact: Bev and Ed Blanton, Becky & Pastor Dick Campbell.
Daily Bible Reading study with Pastor Blalock – January 21 at 6:30PM, March 1 and April 19 at 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 cindygreenwood@smlccharleston.org (723-1611 ext 26).
The Week at a Glance
Sunday,
January 11– Baptism of Our Lord
8:30AM Holy Communion (S)
9:45AM Sunday School for All Ages (ED)
11AM Holy Communion (S)
12:30PM XYZ Singles Lunch-Holiday Inn, Riverview
3:00 PM WELCA Annual Tea—Franke at Seaside
5:00 PM Taylor Music Festival
Monday,
January 12
10AM Respite Care (A)
6:30 PM Circle 1
6:30 PM—Circle 2
6:30PM Cemetery Committee (L)
Tuesday,
January 13
8AM Men’s Work Crew
2PM Staff Meeting (L)
7:30 PM Circle 8
Wednesday,
January 14
12PM Shepherd Ministry
Lunch/Meeting (A)
4:45 PM Alleluia Choir (CHR)
5:30 PM Youth Choir (CHR)
5:30 PM Dinner (A)
6:30 PM Childcare (N)
6:30 PM Adult Study
6:30 PM Genesis Youth
6:30PM Shepherd Ministry Mtg. (A)
7:30 PM Gallery Choir (CHR)
Thursday,
January 15
10AM QT Respite Care (A)
Annual
Reports Due
Friday,
January 16
10AM QT Respite Care (A)
6PM Lay School of Religion - Advent Lutheran
Saturday, January 17
11AM Women’s
AA (201)
9AM Lay School of Religion - Advent Lutheran