Altar Flowers for February 8, 2009: One altar vase in memory of Kathryn W. Mohrmann given by Ed Mohrmann. One altar vase in memory of Harry & Emily Baptiste and Beryl & Montague Lacey given by Margaret Baptiste.
Pastor Blalock and Mr. Ludlum are on vacation. In their absence, leading worship and preaching today is Pastor Emeritus, Richard Campbell. Dick retired from Saint Matthew's in 2004 and currently serves Thrivent Financial for Lutherans as Southeast Region Congregational Relationship Manager. We also welcome Mr. James Miller, a member of Saint Matthew’s, as organist and choir director today.
If you desire prayer for any reason, our Prayer Partners will receive you in the chapel after you have communed. Prayer Partners for today are: (8:30AM) Rudy Matzner, (11:00AM) Rob Byrd.
Correction: Copies of the 2008 Annual Report will be available next Sunday, February 15th, in the Narthax and the Church Office.
XYZ Singles Lunch is today at 12:30PM at the Holiday Inn, Riverview. All single ladies 55 and over are invited to attend.
Wingate University Choir: The 50 voice choir from North Carolina under the direction of Dr. Kinney Potter will sing a concert at Saint Matthew’s at 12:15PM on Wednesday, February 11. The concert is free and open to the public.
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.
WELCA Valentine Sale for World Hunger. WELCA Circle 2 has hand-crafted Valentine Cards for sale between church services (9:45AM and 10:45AM). The cost of each card is $3.00 (includes postage stamp) and all of the proceeds go to the World Hunger Relief Fund. Circle 2 will be selling the cards every Sunday until Valentine’s Day in the Sunday School Building Foyer. Quantities are limited, so don’t miss out on this special opportunity to send a smile while contributing to a great cause. An example of the card is on the WELCA bulletin board.
Needed for the After School Program!! If you have old calendars, head phones and/or disposable cameras or old cameras you no longer need (and film), please give it to the After School Program. Contact Christy Stephenson for more information.
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.
All Adult Classes, Confirmation and High School will come together TODAY at 9:45 in the Auditorium for a special presentation by our Synod’s Global Mission Committee. We welcome and thank…
The Rev. J. Henri Bishop, Global Missions Committee Chair
Cathy Milejczak, the Co-Chair of the Synod’s DGM Committee and the team leader of Mission 2008 to Tanzania this past summer
Synod Missionaries who have traveled to Tanzania on previous Mission Teams
John and Kelly Burbage and the current Team members for Mission 2009
Matt Canniff- Kuhn will teach us some African songs.
The Education Ministry Board will provide refreshments including potatoes, peanuts, mangos, bananas and muffins.
Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten – Grade 1 will meet in classrooms on the first floor. Grades 2 – 5 will meet in Room 209
Wednesdays Together! is a time for all ages to come together for a meal, fellowship, music and learning. Childcare is provided.
Dinner will be available 5:30 – 6:30. We have a new contract with a caterer so it is important that we get an accurate count for reservations . Please make your reservation for dinner on the Record of Attendance found in the Sunday bulletin or call the office by 10AM. The cost is $7 per person with a maximum of $20 per family. College students/no charge. If you need financial assistance for the meal please contact Pastor Blalock 723-1611 Ext. 12 or Cindy Greenwood Ext. 26.
Dr. Russ Seabright, retired Pastor and member of the congregation, will lead a study on Wednesdays, February 11 and 18, 6:30 PM. As we approach Lent in February, we will consider what the New Testament and the ancient Church said about the Crucifixion: what it accomplished, how it accomplished it, how it was explained. In Romans 3:25, Hebrews 12:2, Ephesians 4:8, and the writings of Augustine, Anselm and Abelard, we find images and comparisons that will provide a rich variety of meaning and balance for our Lenten reflection. Each participant is encouraged to bring her/his own copy of the Bible. We will spend time looking at individual passages and the ideas of individual writers as we form a personal understanding of this event that has cosmic effects.
DISCIPLESHIP OPPORTUNITES – NEXT SUNDAY, February 15
Classes
meet Sundays at 9:45AM in the Education Building
Sunday School Superintendent:
Mary Beth Hill 571-5808
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
Auditorium
Confirmation
Ministry - Grades 6-8 – Room 209
Senior
High - Third
Floor Youth Room
Adult classes meet Sundays at 9:45AM
Meet in the Community
Outreach Center (ORC) or in the Chapel or 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.
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 class for an in-depth, verse by
verse study of the Gospel of Mark.
Discover
St. Matthew’s – ORC -201 (10 Sessions)
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 or Becky & Pastor Dick
Campbell.
SAVE the DATE… Saturday, May 2
At the invitation of Bishop
Herman Yoos, our congregation will be participating with
all of the South Carolina Synod in
Operation
InAsMuch This is a day of compassion
ministry in the community.
The Week at a Glance
Sunday,
February 8
Fifth
Sunday after Epiphany
8:30AM
Holy Communion (S)
9:45AM Sunday School for All Ages (ED)
9:45AM Tanzania Event—Grade 6-Adult
11:00AM Holy Communion (S)
12:30PM XYZ Then & Now Singles Lunch
Monday,
February 9
10:00AM Respite Care (A)
5:45PM St. Matthew’s Ringers
6:30PM Circle 1
6:30PM Circle 2
6:30PM Cemetery Committee
Tuesday,
February 10
8:00AM Men’s Work Crew
10:00AM Bible Study
2:00PM Staff Meeting (L)
6:00PM Campus Ministry
7:30PM Circle 8
Wednesday,
February 11
12:15AM Wingate Concert (S)
4:45PM Alleluia Choir (CHR)
5:30PM Youth Choir (CHR)
5:30PM Dinner (A)
6:00PM Cinderella Meeting
6:30PM Childcare (N)
6:30PM Genesis Youth
6:30PM-Bible Study with Pastor Russ Seabright
7:30PM Gallery Choir (CHR)
Thursday,
February 12
10AM QT Respite Care (A)
12:30PM Afternoon Tea Meeting
Friday,
February 13
10AM QT Respite Care (A)
Saturday,
February 14
11AM Women’s AA (201)