Altar Flowers for April 19, 2009 – One altar vase in memory of Robert Going given by Carol Going. One altar vase in memory of Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Votaw and Mr. & Mrs. Robert Hunker given by John & Karen Votaw.
The red rosebud on the baptismal font is given in honor of Elizabeth Alston Ziel, born April 7, 2009, daughter of Liane & Brandon Ziel and granddaughter of Myra & James Maull.
Congratulations to Susan & Daniel Taube, whose sons, Samuel Kenneth and Zachary Daniel, are being baptized today. They will receive the following gifts as a reminder of this special day: a medallion from Thrivent Financial, a banner from the Women of ELCA, a candle & a napkin.
If you desire prayer for any reason, our Prayer Partners will receive you in the Chapel after you have communed.
Special Notice from Janelle Othersen, President of the Church Council: May 31st will be Pastor Blalock’s last day with us as interim Pastor. That date will also be Pentecost and Confirmation Sunday. A very special day! The Executive Committee and Worship Ministry Board have determined that the entire Congregation should be involved. Therefore, there will be one service at 10:00AM with a light reception following. Let’s fill the Church as we did on Easter Sunday!
If you haven’t yet done so, there’s still time to become part of Operation Inasmuch/Joining Hands on Saturday, May 2. See the sign-up sheets in the Education building and choose a morning project on which to serve. Project captains will be in touch with volunteers. Remember, this is a South Carolina Synod-wide effort for all Lutherans and Thrivent Financial members to join hands in community service! Questions? Call Pastor Campbell.
The choir of men and boys from Canterbury Cathedral in England will sing a concert in the Cathedral Church of St. Luke and St. Paul on Coming Street this afternoon at 3:00 p.m. Admission is $10 (balcony obstructed view), $25 (Nave), and $75 ( front on the Nave.) The concert is one of many being sung by the world famous choir in aid of the restoration costs for this ancient building. Many millions are needed.
Chamber Music Charleston consisting of string quartet and piano will present a concert in St. Matthew's Church this afternoon at 3:00 PM.
Next Sunday afternoon (April 26) at 3:00 PM The Saint Matthew's Gallery Choir will present a concert of sacred music in Rodenburg Chapel at Franke at Seaside in Mt. Pleasant. Admission is free and all are invited.
XYZ Rolling Bowlers will meet tomorrow, Monday, April 20 at 1:30PM as Ashley Lanes.
XYZ 2nd Quarter “Lunch, Listen & Learn” will meet this Wednesday, April 22 from 9:30 AM until 1:30 PM at the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer. Call Irene Bennett for a reservation.
Attention: Fair Traders. Equal Exchange does not ship chocolate bars between May and October. Order now for your summer supply. Questions? See Jean Ballentine.
Cooking Kickoff for Afternoon Tea featuring Caviar & Bananas!
Thursday, May 21 at 3:00PM and 6:30PM. $25 per person. Tickets available in the courtyard before and after worship or at the Outreach Leaning Center.
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. Contact Nancy Romness or Patsy Saunders.
It’s a Fiesta! The Mother-Daughter Banquet will be held on May 5 (Cinco de Mayo) at 6:30PM in the Auditorium. Tickets are on sale between services today and next Sunday. Adults - $10 and girls under 10 - $7.
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.
Band together to send aid to Tanzania: We continue to gather 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! 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. Plan to attend the Tanzania Celebration Dinner on June 14 to help raise funds for the Clinic in Magoye. If you would like to serve on the planning committee for the event, please contact John Burbage.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL is June 21 – 25. Come and experience Discovery Canyon: Exploring the Wonder of the Word! There is something for everyone at this exciting VBS! Preschool children age 3 through children entering 5th grade can register to attend beginning May 3. Invite your friends and neighbors! Youth and adults can sign up now to help. VBS training/lunch for all helpers is May 17 at 12:30 in the Auditorium. Child care provided. Please contact Mottie Wieters.
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. Adults only must also complete the Stewards of Children training. The training will be offered this Wednesday, April 22, 6:30 -9:00 as a part of Wednesdays Together! Please make your dinner reservation on the Record of Attendance. The training is also 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 Debarah Harbuck, Parish Secretary, (723-1611 ext. 16) to get St. Matthew’s Log in ID and password. For a wealth of information, visit the website at www.darkness2light.org
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.
FAMILY MINISTRY EVENT
Rich Melheim, humorist, cartoonist, musician and designer of our Bible Song Sunday School system and Confirmation program is coming to town May 9 to help strengthen our families and family ministries. The ELCA pastor and founder of Faith Inkubators (www.faithink.com) will be at St. Luke’s in Summerville, co-sponsored by St. Luke’s and St. Matthew’s, on the 16th stop of a 75 city speaking tour.
“We’re looking for folks with a passion for redesigning family ministry into families doing ministry,” says Rich. “Every night in every home!” The Education Ministry Board is encouraging staff, church leaders, parents, grandparents and volunteers to attend any or all of the event. There is no charge for anyone from St. Matthew’s to attend because we are one of the sponsors. For more information and to pre-register, see the display in the Education hallway or email cindygreenwood@smlccharleston.org
The afternoon will unveil a comprehensive, integrated strategy to connect church to home from cradle to graduation.
12:30 Registration
1:00 Rethinking Family Ministry as Families DOING Ministry
1:45 Rethinking Preschool Ministries as Family Ministry
2:15 Rethinking Children’s Ministries as Family Ministry
3:15 Rethinking Confirmation Ministry as Family Ministry
4:00 Rethinking Youth Ministry as Family Ministry
4:45 Getting Started (without getting fired)
7:00 Evening Event: “Working on the Dream” All parents AND kids in town are invited to come to this fun free family event. It’ll be 1/2 standup comedy, 12% practical parenting advice, 3/4 sneaky parent recruitment and 100% just plain fun or your money back. (Oh yeah. It’s free.)
8:30 Strategic Assessment
Attention 2009 Graduates!
We need names, addresses and future plans of anyone in the congregation who will be graduating from any school (high school and beyond) this year. Please complete an information card in the Education hallway or contact the church office by May 4. Graduate Recognition Sunday is May 17 at the beginning of 8:30 & 11:00 Worship.
DISCIPLESHIP OPPORTUNITES
Classes meet 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, parents, grandparents - 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 All Adult Classes meet in the Auditorium with Pastor Blalock for Daily Bible Study/Discussion
Wednesdays Together!
Please make your reservation for 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 Ext. 26.
April 22 – No lunch
4:45 Alleluia Choir
5:30 Youth Choir
5:30 – 6:30 Dinner served
6:30 Stewards of Children Child Protection Training,
Child care
6:45 Taizé Worship in Chapel with Pastor Raymond
Hollifield & Matt Canniff-Kuhn
7:30 Gallery Choir
April 29 – Noon Shepherd Ministry lunch/meeting,
4:45, 5:30, 7:30 Choir Rehearsals
5:30 -6:30 Dinner served.
6:30 Shepherd Ministry Meeting, Child care
THE WEEK AT A GLANCE
Sunday, April 19
8:00AM Holy Communion (S)
9:45AM Nursery through Grade 5
Sunday School/All Ages
11:00AM Holy Communion (S)
3:00PM Chamber Music Charleston
5:00PM Multi Church Youth Event
Monday, April 20
10:00AM QT Respite Care (A)
1:30PM XYZ Bowling
5:00PM Finance Committee
5:45PM Saint Mathhew’s Ringers
6:00PM Executive Committee
7:00PM College of Charleston Choir
Tuesday,
April 21
7:30PM Men in Mission Breakfast
8:30AM Men’s Work Crew
10:00AM Bible Study
2:00PM Staff Meeting (L)
6:00PM Campus Ministry
7:00PM Circle 11
Wednesday, April 22
9:30AM XYZ Lunch, Listen
& Learn
4:45PM Alleluia Choir
5:30PM Youth Choir
5:30PM Dinner
6:30PM Child Protection Training
6:45 PM Taize Worship – Chapel
7:30PM Gallery Choir
Thursday,
April 23
10:00AM QT Respite Care (A)
Friday, April 24
10:00AM QT Respite Care (A)
5:00PM OLC Volunteer Appreciation
Open House
Saturday, April 25
11:00AM Women’s AAA
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