Pasted Graphic October 25, 2009





Altar Flowers
for October 25, 2009. One altar vase has been given in memory of her parents, by Ann Weatherford Flaherty and children. One altar vase has been given in memory of Alma J. Smith and William A. Smith, Sr. by Billy and Kay Smith.

There is an open date on November 15th for altar flowers. If you would like to give flowers in memory or in honor of a loved one, please contact Joan Holling .

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

If you have a notice, announcement, concern, thought or other comment that you wish to leave for the church staff, please sign your name.
We are unable to handle unsigned concerns and requests.

XYZ Card & Game Night will be held tomorrow, Monday, October 26 at 7:00pm in the Auditorium. All adults 55 and over are invited to attend. Hostesses for October: Joan Brogdon, Ruth Branks and Beverly Bruce.

There will be one service at 10:00 am next Sunday, November 1, Feast of All Saints. Meet for pre-service refreshments in the Auditorium at 9:15 am. The Re-interment Service at Bethany Cemetery will be held at 2:30 pm.

The curbside parking spots in front of St. Matthew’s church buildings are now reserved parking each Sunday morning.  In particular we make these spaces available for those who have a special need to park closer to the builder – e.g. the handicapped, those who find walking difficult, the parent handling infants and other small children.  If you are using one of these spaces, please stop by the office and get a parking notice for your windshield.

Pastor Wallace is holding a
Pre-baptism instruction on Saturday morning, October 31 at 11:00 am in the church library (located in the office area) at the Vanderhorst Street entrance.  This session is for parents and, if possible, baptismal sponsor who would like to have their child baptized in November or December.  Please call Debarah in the church office (723-1611) prior to October 29 to register.

We are now taking orders for poinsettias for the decoration of the church December 20th.
Please note that this year the deadline to order is November 25th which is earlier than previous years. Poinsettia Order Forms are available in the Narthex on the shelf and the Church Office. If you have questions, call Debarah in the office at 723-1611.

White Elephant & Bake Sale, Franke Home Auxiliary, Wednesday, November 11th from 11:00 am- 2:00 pm. Contact Addie Smith or Jeanie Schantz for more information.

We will be collecting coats during the service on November 15, for distribution to our Outreach Center and Tricounty Fmaily Ministries. All sizes are needed for men, women and children. Remember those in need as you clean out your closets this fall.

Patsy Saunders will be in the courtyard between services so that you can register for the
Crop Walk to be held November 15 at 2:00 pm in Hampton Park. Come join the St. Matthew’s team.








An Oyster Roast/Silent Auction to benefit our Outreach Center is to be held on November 22nd. The planning committee is looking for your help to procure useful, fun or interesting items.  Any help is appreciated in acquiring donations.  Call the center if you need a packet of information to share with a business or to share a donation.  Thank you for your support.  579-0420.


October Nursery Schedule for childcare:
All Sundays 8:00AM – 12:30 PM
Wednesdays Together! 5:30 – 9:00PM


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 – OLC Room 201
    Confirmation Class - Grade 7 – OLC Room 302
    Journey of Faith – Grade 8 – OLC 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 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.

    First Communion Celebration with banner procession today at 11:00 Worship

    Olivia Rose Aysse
    Ella Carleton Cabe
    Clara Wells Cullum
    Sheldon Hunter Hiers
    Eric Peter Holmi
    Laura Anne Holmi
    Meredith Boie Hoover
    Parrish Hamrick Hoover
    Mary Bridgett Hoover
    Thomas Kent Johnson
    William Chandler Richardson



    COASTAL CONFERENCE REFORMATION WORSHIP – October 25, 6:30PM.
    The congregation of St. Matthew’s is invited to join with all the Coastal Conference congregations at Advent Lutheran Church, 3347 Rivers Avenue, N. Charleston, for a Reformation worship service.



    THOSE SERVING IN WORSHIP TODAY


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

    8:30 am 11:00 am

    Lay Readers Martha Stackel Jean Ballentine

    Welcome Tent Gretchen Aysse Rich & Bunny Lloyd

    Prayer Partners Jan Puckhaber Donna Weatherholtz

    Oblation Bearers Thad & Sylvia Mitchum Stewart & Sarah Saunders

    Acolytes Jaclyn Speer George Geils
    Douglas Singletary Tanner Renken
    Elliott Mappus Josh Miller
    Sullivan Johnston Kim Koon
    Catherine Singletary Harlan Renken
    Amanda Bates Jess Murden
    Patricia Kirkland Elizabeth Hefka
    Elizabeth Mappus Hannah Geils
    Chris Greene Joseph Ilgen
    Ron Rodrigue J.P. Prickett
    Matthew Orvin

    Council Members Ernie Weatherholtz Lisa DeHaven
    Gene Brown Kerry Koon



    Upcoming Events


    Next Sunday, November 1
    One Service
    10:00 am Service – Feast of All Saints
    Requiem by Gabriel Faure
    Gallery Choir and Orchestra

    Pre-Service Refreshments at 9:15 am
    in the Auditorium

    2:30 pm Re-interment - Bethany Cemetery

    Sunday, November 15 – Coat Sunday

    Wednesday, November 18 – A Christmas Carol
    Performance

    Sunday, December 20
    9:45 am – SS Christmas Program
    7:00 pm – Lessons & Carols
    (Candlelight)



    THE WEEK AT A GLANCE


    Sunday, October 25 – Reformation Sunday
    8:30am Holy Communion
    9:45am Faith Formation – All Ages
    9:45am Discover St. Matthew’s
    11:00am Holy Communion
    First Communion Celebration
    6:30pm Coastal Conference Reformation
    Worship – Advent Lutheran

    Monday, October 26
    9:30am Food Pantry (until noon) OLC
    10:00am Respite Care
    11:00am Staff Meeting
    3:00pm AS Kids – OLC
    5:30pm Getting Ahead – OLC
    5:45pm GED - OLC
    5:45pm St. Matthew’s Ringers
    6:30pm ESL – OLC
    7:00pm Church Council
    7:00pm XYZ Card & Game Night

    Tuesday, October 27
    8:00am Men’s Work Crew
    9:30am ESL – OLC
    10:00am Women’s Bible Study
    3:00pm AS Kids – OLC
    6:00pm Campus Ministry -OLC

    Wednesday, October 28
    8:00am Messenger Mailing
    9:30am Food Pantry (until noon) OLC
    9:30am ESL – OLC
    3:00pm As Kids – OLC
    6:30pm ESL – OLC

    Wednesdays Together!
    4:45pm Alleluia Choir K-5 – 5th Grade
    5:30pm Alleluia Kids (Fun activities) K-5-5
    th Gr
    5:30pm Youth Choir
    5:30pm Childcare (until 9:00pm)
    6:00pm Dinner Served
    6:30pm Radio Drama Rehearsal
    6:30pm Blessing & Music
    6:30pm Adult Bible Study
    7:00pm 8
    th Grade Confirmation Class
    7:30pm Gallery Choir

    Thursday, October 29
    9:30am ESL – OLC
    10:00am Respite Care
    3:00pm AS Kids – OLC
    3:00pm XYZ’s trip to Georgetown
    5:45pm GED - OLC

    Friday, October 30
    10:00am Respite Care

    Saturday, October 31
    11:00am Women’s AA
    11:00am Pre-Baptism Instruction - Library

    Sunday, November 1 – Feast of All Saints
    9:15am Pre-Service Refreshments
    10:00am Holy Communion
    2:30pm Re-Interment at Bethany Cemetery