Parish News August 30, 2009


Altar Flowers for August 30, 2009 - One altar vase in memory of Julian Walters, given by Urell & George Lutz. One altar vase in memory of Billy & Lila Quarterman, given by Dorinda, Terry & Daniel Harmon.

If you desire prayer for any reason, our Prayer Partners will receive you in the Chapel after you have communed.

Our Outreach Food Pantry struggles to keep up with demand in the summer as the supplies at our Low country Food Bank are low. Please consider picking up additional items while shopping specifically for our food pantry shelves. Donations can be brought either to the Outreach Center or placed in the Outreach drop box in the Education Building hallway.

Want to get involved? Our Outreach Center is organizing the team for our
10th Annual Cinderella Project, which will be held March 13 and 20, 2010. If you are interested in being a part of planning this event, please contact Margaret Peck.

St. Matthew’s Day will be celebrated on Sunday, September 20th. Our Picnic in the Park will be held at James Island County Park – Edisto Hall, 1:00-6:30PM. (Lunch will be served from 1:30-3:00PM). Cost: Adults - $5.00; Children under 12- $3.00. Please call Donna Kidd for reservations.

FAITH FORMATION FOR ALL AGES
Sundays, 9:45 am
TODAY
Age 2- Grade 5
meet in the Education Building:


    September 6

      TODAY & September 6: Grades 6-12 and Adults

      The Bible for Busy People with Pastor Robert Wallace
      Youth and adults join together for these two weeks in the auditorium for
      A Panoramic View of Testaments Old & New. People often read bits and pieces of the Bible, but seldom have time to put the whole story together and see the big picture.

      Beginning September 13
      See Through the Scriptures with Pastor Robert Wallace- Auditorium
      Come to the Education Hallway to preview the materials today and reserve your copy of the student manual, workbook, and the Biblical Tell-Tale Time-Line. Cost is $14 with assistance available.

      Discover Saint Matthew’s- Outreach Center, First Floor
      Bev & Ed Blanton, Becky & Dick Campbell
      September 13 – November 22 (10 sessions)


      Schedule for Wednesday, September 2 (NO DINNER)
      4:45 – 5:30 Alleluia Choir K-5
      5:30 – 6:30 Youth Choir
      5:30 – 9:00 Child care
      6:00- 9:00 Child Protection Training (9/2 only)
      7:00 8
      th Grade Confirmation Class
      7:30 Gallery Choir

      Wednesdays Together!
      September 9 – November 18
      Join us for a time for sharing a meal, fellowship, choir rehearsals, activities and learning.
      In addition to the above schedule, we’ll add:
      5:30 – 6:00 Alleluia Kids K-5 (fun activities!)
      6:00 -6:45 – Dinner served – catered - Please make your reservation today or next Sunday on the Record of Attendance for September 9.
      6:45 – 7:00 – Blessing & Music
      7:00 – Adult Study/Discussion
      7:00 – Radio Drama Rehearsal (begins 9/16)

      All Volunteers who work with minors must complete paperwork and
      Stewards of Children prevention training program from Darkness to Light. The training will be offered Wednesday, September 2, 6:00 – 9:00PM in the Auditorium. Please sign up for the training at cindygreenwood@smlccharleston.org The training is 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 or Carolyn Dennis, Receptionist, 723-1611 ext.10 to get St. Matthew’s Log in ID and password

      St. Matthew’s Kids in the Spotlight –Kindergarten – Grade 5
      Sign up in the Education Hallway for your home visit and to be “In the Spotlight.”

      Acolyte Training
      – Sanctuary,September 20, 9:45 am, Grades 6-12

      This combined Sunday School class will include Confirmation students, 6
      th grade and high school students. Any adults that are interested in learning more about our Acolyte Team are also invited. This will be a refresher course for experienced acolytes as well as training for new acolytes. Sandy Yohman, Doug Ludlum, Cathy Singletary, Melanie Cappelmann and members of the Order of St. Matthew will review candle lighting, processionals and acolyte responsibilities.

      First Communion Instruction October 4, 11 & 18, 12:30-2:00 pm . Celebration with banner procession – October 25, 11:00 am



      Those Serving in Worship Today
      Sunday, August 30, 2009

      Preacher/Celebrant: Pastor Robert Wallace
      Organist/Director of Music: Mr. W. Douglas Ludlum


      Readers

      8:30 am Jennifer Campbell
      11:00 am Diane Miller

      Welcome Tent

      8:30 am Jeannette Fairbanks
      11:00 am Cheryl Steadman

      Prayer Partners

      8:30 am Kitty Brown
      11:00 am Marilyn Orvin

      Oblation Bearers

      8:30 am Thad & Sylvia Mitchum
      11:00 am Richard & Becky Campbell


      Acolytes

      8:30 am Ron Rodrigue
      Courtney Linkous
      11:00 am Harlan Renken
      Emily Wood




      THE WEEK AT A GLANCE


      Sunday, August 30 - 13th Sunday after Pentecost

      8:30 am Holy Communion
      9:45 am Faith Formation - All Ages
      11:00 am Holy Communion

      Monday, August 31

      9:30 am Food Pantry (until noon) - OLC
      10:00 am Respite Care
      5:30 pm GED – OLC
      6:30 pm ESL - OLC

      Tuesday, September 1

      8:00 am Men’s Work Crew
      9:30 am ESL - OLC
      10:00 am Staff Communion/Meeting
      12:00 pm OLC Staff Meeting

      Wednesday, September 2

      8:00 am Messenger Mailing
      9:30 am Food Pantry (until noon) - OLC
      9:30 am ESL – OLC
      12:30 pm OLC Board Meeting
      4:45 pm Alleluia Choir
      5:30 pm Childcare
      5:30 pm Youth Choir
      5:30 pm GED – OLC
      6:00 pm Stewards of Children Training
      6:30 pm ESL – OLC
      7:00 pm 8
      th Grade Confirmation Class
      7:30 pm Gallery Choir

      Thursday, September 3

      9:30 am ESL – OLC
      10:00 am Respite Care

      Friday, September 4

      10:00 am Respite Care

      Saturday, September 5

      11:00 am Womens AA

      Sunday, September 6 - 14th Sunday after Pentecost
      Little Red Wagon Sunday

      8:30 am Holy Communion
      9:45 am Faith Formation - All Ages
      9:45 am Lay Readers Training
      11:00 am Holy Communion/Baptism
      12:15 pm Lay Readers Training


      UPCOMING EVENTS


      Sunday, September 20th St. Matthew’s Day Picnic

      Tuesday, September 29
      th Bishop’s Day

      Sunday, October 25
      th Reformation Sunday
      First Communion
      Stewardship & Gathering