Altar Flowers for June 28, 2009: One altar vase in memory of F.A. Bailey III given by the family. One altar vase in memory of our friend, Carol Spellman, given by Thad & Sylvia Mitchum.
Today we welcome The Reverend Dr. Herman R. Yoos, III, Bishop of the South Carolina Synod of the ELCA. Bishop Yoos will preach and serve as officiant for the Installation of Pastor Robert Wallace. Saint Matthew’s also welcomes family and friends of Pastor Wallace and all those who have chosen to worship with us today. There will be a reception in the auditorium following this service. Everyone is invited.
If you desire prayer for any reason, our Prayer Partners will receive you in the Chapel after you have communed.
3rd Quarter “Lunch, Listen & Learn” on Wednesday, July 1: On July 1 we will have a day trip to Walterboro for our quarterly “Lunch, Listen & Learn” program and a tour of the SC Artisan Center. Check the XYZ Board or the June Messenger for information. Cost for motorcoach transportation, the LLL program and tour is $30.00 per person. Providing your own transportation, the cost of the program and tour is $10.00. Make checks payable to Saint Matthew’s Adults and mail to the office c/o Irene Bennett or leave in Irene’s box in the office.
Tickets for the WELCA Semi-Annual Meeting and Luncheon on Wednesday, July 8th will be on sale today between services. Members of Circle 4 will be in the courtyard Sundays through July 5. Cost: $10 per person. Come join us and learn more about Martin Luther and his life in the church. The food for the luncheon will be delicious and there will be live music and door prizes. All members and friends of Saint Matthew’s are invited to attend. Don’t miss this experience with your dear friends and new acquaintances. Please contact Susan Dodenhoff if you have any questions about tickets. Childcare is provided.
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.
Any youth needing transportation to and from Lutheridge next week, July 5-11, please contact Matt immediately at 723-1611, ext. 22 or mattck@smlccharleston.org
Stewards of Children
Adults who want to help with any programs for children and youth at St. Matthew’s need to complete paperwork and Stewards of Children training. Online Training is available. Contact Debarah Harbuck, Parish Secretary at 723-1611, Ext. 16 for the Pass Code.
The Shepherd Ministry: The purpose of 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, please call the Shepherd Leader, Janelle Othersen.
THE WEEK AT A GLANCE
Sunday, June 28
4th
Sunday after Pentecost
10:00
am Holy Communion
Installation Service
(Reception Following)
Monday, June 29
10:00 am QT Respite Care
Tuesday, June 30
2:00 pm Staff Meeting
Wednesday, July 1
8:30-6:00 XYZ Lunch, Listen,
Learn
Walterboro
11:00 am Circle 6
12:30 pm Outreach Board
Thursday, July 2
10:00 am QT Respite Care
11:00 am Circle 4
Friday, July 3
Church office closed
Saturday, July 4
Independence Day
11:00 am Women’s AA