Altar Greens for March 22, 2009 - One altar vase in memory of Gloria Lemwigh Hughes given by John Hughes. One altar vase in honor of Pastor James Blalock and Pastor Richard Campbell given by Sylvia & Thad Mitchum.
A congregation meeting will be held on Palm/Passion Sunday, April 5, at 10:00AM in the Sanctuary for the purpose of voting on whether or not to extend a call as Senior Pastor of Saint Matthew’s Lutheran Church to the Reverend Doctor Robert Wallace. You should receive information about Pastor Wallace in the mail soon, or your may pick it up in the church office.
There will be no Ministry Board meetings for Holy Week, April 5-10.
If you desire prayer for any reason, our Prayer Partners (Kitty Brown at 8:30AM and Donna Weatherholtz at 11:00AM) will receive you in the chapel after you have communed.
XYZ Game Night is tomorrow, March 23, at 7:00PM in the Auditorium. All adults 55 and over are invited to join. Hostesses for March are Donna Poulnot, Cynthia Amick and Joan Seithel.
This Thursday, March 26, the XYZs will travel to Georgetown for dinner at the Land’s End Restaurant followed by a production of “Steel Magnolias” at the Strand Theatre. The “filled to capacity” motorcoach will leave Ashley Landing Mall at 3:00PM with a second pickup in Mt. Pleasant at 3:20PM.
Good News—Our Afternoon Tea has continued to grow every year, serving more people annually. As a result, we are short on some needed items. As you spring clean and peruse those yard sales, please keep an eye out for the following items: Tea pots, tea cups and saucers, small & medium china plates to serve both the tea plates and desserts. They can be brought to the Outreach Center during the week or to the church office on Sunday. Thanks.
Afternoon Tea at Saint Matthew’s, May 21-31. Please support the many programs of the Outreach Learning Center by donating quality handcrafted items, artwork, jewelry, accessories, new gift books, table linens, church-related items, pillows and other décor pieces. Let us know what you have to offer, even if you haven’t made or purchased it yet. Email Nancy Romnessher at nromness@comcast.net or contact Patsy Saunders.
Saint Matthew’s Men’s Softball Team: It’s softball time again! Practices are on Tuesday nights in March at 9:15PM. Games and practices are played at Ashley River Baptist Church on Hwy 17 in West Ashley. Games begin March 30th and are on weeknights (except Wednesdays). If you are 16 years old or older and interested in playing on the team, contact Michael Black at clemcyn@bellsouth.net.
Respite Care Ministries 5th Annual Golf Tournament will be held tomorrow, March 23, at Seabrook Island. This is the major fundraiser for the Quality Time program at Saint Matthews. Golfers can register to play for $125 and there are various levels of sponsorship from a $100 to $2,000. All donations in any amount make a difference, so please consider showing your support by contributing today.
Wednesdays during Lent
12:10PM Worship in Nave
with Lunch following
5:30 – 6-30 PM Dinner served
7:00 PM Worship in Nave
Childcare provided during evening Worship
Please make your reservation for
lunch and/or dinner on the Record of Attendance found in
the Sunday bulletin or call the office by Monday at 10AM.
Lunch is $6/person, $17/max per family, no charge/college
students. Dinner is $7/person, $20/max per family, no
charge/college students. If you need financial assistance
for the meal please contact Pastor Blalock 723-1611 Ext. 12
or Cindy Greenwood 723-1611 Ext. 26.
For Lent ‘09 let’s do something fine…Band together to send
aid to Tanzania
During
Lent we will be gathering funds for the Clinic at Magoye,
Tanzania. These funds will provide everything from
band-aids to basic first aid, in addition to other medical
services in this remote area. None of this was available
before the Clinic was built. Help us fill the Clinic Wall
in the Auditorium with band-aids! Begin banding together by
using your Lenten offering box.
Fill a Band-aid Box with coins and color a band-aid
each day during Lent. If you save any amount during Lent,
you can “buy a band-aid” when you turn in your box. If you
include your name/envelope# we’ll put your name on a
band-aid to help fill the Clinic Wall.
Buy a Band-aid by making a donation of any
amount in memory of or in honor of a loved one. Please
complete the information on the envelopes to add a band-aid
to the Clinic Wall. We’ll continue accepting donations
after Lent and hope to fill the Clinic Wall by our
Tanzania Celebration Dinner on June 14 to raise funds for
the Clinic in Magoye. If you would like to serve on the
planning committee for the event. Contact: John
Burbage.
DISCIPLESHIP OPPORTUNITES
Classes meet Sundays at 9:45AM , 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 Head to the
Heart (H2H) 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 classes meet
at 9:45AM
in 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.
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
New Member Sunday is May 3. Contact: Bev and Ed Blanton.
There
is something for everyone at
Vacation Bible School June 21-25. Preschool children age 3
through children entering 5th grade can register to attend
beginning May 3. Invite your friends and neighbors! Youth
and adult can sign up now to help. Please contact Mottie
Wieters wietersm@comcast.net
Child
Protection All volunteers (including youth)
for VBS need to complete required paperwork to comply with
the policy. Forms are available in the Education hallway.
All adults must also complete the Stewards of
Children training.
The training will be offered Wednesday,
April 22, as
a part of Wednesdays Together!, 5:30-6:30 – Dinner served,
6:30 – 9:00 – Training. Please make your dinner reservation
on the Record of Attendance on April19 or call the church
office by Monday 10AM. The
Child Protection Team will meet Monday, March 30, 7:00PM in
the Library.
The
next quarterly Shepherd Ministry Meeting for Shepherds and
Area Coordinators will be Wednesday, April 29, Noon or 6:30
(dinner served 5:30 – 6:30). Please make your lunch or dinner
reservation on the Record of Attendance on April 26 as a
part of the Wednesdays Together meal, Lunch $6 and Dinner
$7. If you need financial assistance for the meal, please
do not hesitate to contact Janelle Othersen.
Week at a Glance
Sunday,
March 22 – Fourth Sunday in Lent
8:30AM Holy Communion (S)
9:45AM Sunday School All Ages (ED)
11:00AM Holy Communion (S)
Monday, March 23
8:30AM All Day Staff
Seminar/Retreat
(off site)
11:00AM Respite Care Golf Tournament
Seabrook Island
5:45PM Saint Matthew’s Ringers
7:00PM Congregation Council
7:00PM XYZ Card & Game Night (A)
Tuesday, March 24
8:30AM Men’s Work Crew
10:00AM Bible Study
2:00PM Staff Meeting (L)
6:00PM Campus Ministry
Wednesday, March 25
8:00AM Messenger Mailing (A)
12:10PM Worship (S)
1:00PM Lunch (A)
4:45PM Alleluia Choir (CHR)
5:30PM Youth Choir (CHR)
5:30PM Dinner (A)
7:00PM Worship (S)
7:30PM Gallery Choir (CHR)
Thursday, March 26
10:00AM QT Respite Care (A)
3:00PM XYZ to Georgetown Event
Friday, 27
10:00AM QT Respite Care (A)
Saturday, 28
11:00AM Women’s AA (201)