Parish News September 27, 2009
Altar Flowers for September 27, 2009. One
altar vase has been given in
memory of Gertrude Tanner by Rick & Myra Maull. One
altar vase has been
given in memory of Lloyd Miner by Karen, Frank, Jerry, Sammy,
Jane Miner and Richard Miner.
If
you desire prayer for any reason, our Prayer Partners will
receive you in the Chapel after you have communed.
We
would like to thank Donna Kidd and Meredith
for organizing and
putting on a wonderful picnic at James island County Park.
Take time to tell Donna “thank you.” Thanks to all the
cooks and servers as well.
XYZ
Game Night is
tomorrow, September 28, at 7:00pm.
The schedule for Bishop’s Day, Tuesday, September
29th, is: Dinner at 5:15-6:15pm; Lay
Dialogue at 6:15-7:15pm and Worship at 7:30pm.
September Nursery Schedule for childcare:
Sundays
8:00AM – 12:30 PM
Wednesdays
Together! – 5:30 – 9:00PM
Tuesday – September 29 – 5:15– 8:30 PM – Dinner/Worship
with Bishop Herman Yoos
First Communion Instruction: Classes will meet Sundays,
October 4, 11 & 18, 12:30 – 2:00 PM with lunch.
Families are invited for the meal and childcare will be
provided for siblings during the class time.
Please indicate on today’s Sunday Record how many plan to
attend the meal/ class/ childcare next week.
If you have
questions about considering First Communion Instruction
please talk to Pastor Wallace. First Communion Celebration
with banner procession will be on Reformation Sunday,
October 25, at 11:00 Worship.
SPARK!
ACTIVATE FAITH FOR CHILDREN
Classes meet in the
Education Building – Sundays, 9:45AM
FAITH FORMATION FOR YOUTH
Classes Grades 5-8
meet Sundays, 9:45AM in the Outreach Learning Center
JUMP 56 – Grades 5-6 - Room 201
Confirmation
Class - Grade
7 - Room 302
Journey
of Faith – Grade 8 – Room 301
Senior
High -
Meets
Sundays, 9:45AM in the Youth Room on the third floor of the
Education Building
ADULT DISCIPLESHIP OPPORTUNITIES
See
Through the Scriptures with Pastor Robert Wallace
Adult Class held in
the Auditorium- Sundays - 9:45AM
Discover St. Matthew’s
Class meets in the
Outreach Learning Center, First Floor, Sundays - 9:45AM (10
Sessions)
Bev & Ed Blanton, Becky
& Pastor Dick Campbell
New Member Sunday – December 6.
Wednesdays
Together!
Join us for a time for sharing a meal, fellowship, choir
rehearsals, activities and learning.
See the Week at a Glance for the schedule.
Please make your dinner reservations today on the Sunday
Record or call the Church Office , 723-1611 by noon on
Monday. $6 per person 12 years old and above, $3 for kids 3
to 12, Free for kids under the age of 3
We Care for Our Troops
Care Kits - We’re collecting items for the
Care Kits which will be assembled October 21, 7pm. A list
of needed items is by the Donation Box in the Education
Hallway.
Prayer Wall - Please add names, addresses and
pictures of anyone you know who is serving in the military
to the Prayer Wall on the first floor of the Education
Building by the elevator. Sondra Pfaehler and John Burbage
are team leaders.
The Mother’s Lounge is available to use anytime.
The Respite Care
Library next to the Fellowship Room in the Education
Building has a rocking chair and privacy screen. A changing
table is located at the back of the stage.
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.
St.
Matthew's Kid in the Spotlight:
GRACE GRADY
Please take the opportunity to meet and greet Grace today
at 9:40 by the Chapel. An informational poster with her
picture will be in the Education hallway throughout the
week.
Kindergarten – Grade 5
Sign up
in the Education Hallway for your home visit and to be “In
the Spotlight.”
The
Bi-Annual
Lay School of Religion will be held at the Lutheran
Theological Southern Seminary for those interested in the
study of theological issues from leading seminary faculty
and staff. The school meets four times during the
month of October (6, 13, 20, 27), with a catered dinner
available prior to each session. Dinner 6:00 (advance
registration required by September 30), Devotions 6:45,
Classes 7:00 – 8:30. Registration information is available
in the Education Hallway.
Those Serving in Worship Today
Preacher/Celebrant:
Pastor Robert Wallace
Organist/Director
of Music: W.
Douglas Ludlum
Readers
8:30am
Pat Aysse
11:00am Joan Drews
Welcome
Tent
8:30am
Carol Koon
11:00am CM & Marilyn Williams
Prayer
Partners
8:30am
Carol Koon
11:00am Cheryl Steadman
Oblation
Bearers
8:30am
Dennis & Sarah Bates
11:00am Ed & Jan Puckhaber
Acolytes
8:30am
Strachan Hagood Candlelighter
Macy McComb Candlelighter
11:00am Butler Mappus Candlelighter
Jules Mappus Candlelighter
Upcoming Events
Sunday, October 25
Reformation Sunday
First Communion
Stewardship & Gathering
Sunday,
November 1-
10:00 am Service – Feast of All Saints
2:30 pm
– Re-interment - Bethany Cemetery
Sunday,
December 20
9:45 am
– SS Christmas Program
7:00 pm – Lessons & Carols
(Candlelight)
THE WEEK AT A GLANCE
Sunday,
September 27 – 17th
Sunday after Pentecost
8:30am Holy Communion
9:45am Faith Formation – All Ages
9:45am Discover St. Matthew’s
9:45am Lay Readers Training
11:00am Holy Communion
12:15pm Lay Readers Training
Monday,
September 28
9:30am Food Pantry (until noon)
OLC
10:00am Respite Care
5:45pm St. Matthew’s Ringers
7:00pm XYZ Game Night
7:00pm Church Council
Tuesday,
September 29
8:00am Men’s Work Crew
9:30am ESL – OLC
10:00am Staff Meeting
10:00am Women’s Bible Study
5:15pm Dinner with Bishop Yoos
6:15pm Lay Dialogue with Bishop Yoos
7:30pm Worship with Bishop Yoos
Wednesday,
September 30 – Messenger Mailing
9:30am Food Pantry (until noon)
OLC
9:30am ESL – OLC
5:30pm GED – OLC
6:30pm ESL – OLC
Wednesdays
Together!
4:45pm Alleluia Choir K-5
5:30pm Alleluia Kids (Fun activities) K-5
5:30pm Youth Choir
5:30pm Childcare (until 9:00pm)
6:00pm Dinner –Smart Cooking with Shannon
6:30pm Radio Drama Rehearsal
6:45pm Blessing & Music
7:00pm 8th Grade Confirmation Class
7:00pm Adult Study – The Jesus Creed
7:30pm Gallery Choir
Thursday,
October 1
9:30am ESL – OLC
10:00am Respite Care
Friday, October 2
10:00am Respite Care
Saturday,
October 3
11:00am Women’s AA
Sunday,
October 4
8:30am Holy Communion
9:45am Faith Formation – All Ages
9:45am Discover St. Matthew’s
11:00am Holy Communion