November 8, 2009
Altar Flowers for November 8, 2009. One altar
vase given in
memory of Harry Lindenberg by Betsy, Chip, Sean, Harris and
Grace Cappelmann. One altar vase given in
memory of Bruce Preston Marshall by Matthew, Tracy, Marshall and
Maxwell Whitmer.
Congratulations to John & Jill Settle, whose son, Owens
Ackerman Settle, is being baptized today.
Proud grandparents
are Marcus Owens Ackerman Jr. and Patricia Ackerman
Galloway and Mr. & Mrs. John M. Settle Jr. Owens 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 and a napkin.
If members of the congregation would like to send a card to
our Sexton, Joe, during his illness, please send it to:
Joe M. Reed, 2300 Whaley Way, Charleston, SC, 29405.
Sign Up or Make a Donation for the Crop Walk
in the courtyard
today. The Crop Walk will be November 15 at 2:00pm in
Hampton Park. Funds raised support world hunger relief.
Next Sunday, November 15th,
is Coat Sunday. You are encouraged to bring a
new or “gently” used coat which will be distributed by our
Outreach Center and Tri-county Ministry to those in need
this holiday season.
Not to be missed! Tickets are on sale now for
the
Fall Oyster Roast/ "Pearls of Wisdom" Silent Auction
to benefit our
Outreach Learning Center. The event is Sunday, November 22
from 3-6 PM at the Elks Lodge, 1113 Sam Rittenberg &
features folk, bluegrass band "Wood and Steel". The menu
includes steamed oysters, fish stew, hot dogs, Cole slaw,
dessert. BYOB. Tickets are $20 in advance/ $25
at the gate and $10 for children under 12. Tickets are
available at the Outreach Center, on line at
www.connectinghands.org
or from any OLC
board member. See you there.
Powerful Tools for Caregivers, a six week educational series
designed to help family caregivers take care of themselves
while caring for another person, will be held every Monday,
from 10:30 am-12:00 pm, November 9- December 14. Please
call Laura Stefanelli (Respite Care) at 723-1611 x 15 with
any questions. Registration is easy but required.
There
will be a Candlelight Service to honor caregivers of those
with dementia at Franke at Seaside on Thursday, November 12
at 3:00 pm. The public is invited.
November Nursery Schedule for childcare:
Sundays 8:00AM – 12:30 PM
Wednesdays
Together! 11/11 & 11/18- 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 - Outreach Learning Center
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
Bev & Ed Blanton, Becky & Pastor Dick Campbell
New Member Sunday – December 6
STARS! ANGELS! SHEPHERDS! KINGS! Children’s Christmas
Musical will
be December 20 at 9:45AM. We’ll rehearse as a group on
Sunday, December 13, 9:45 in the Auditorium. Dress
rehearsal is Saturday, December 19, 9:30 – 11:00. Ages 2-3
Class – Grade 6 children be sure to pick up your music CD
in the Education Hallway today so you can practice the
songs at home.
St. Matthew's Kid in the Spotlight...Olivia Aysse. Please take the
opportunity to meet and greet Olivia 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.”
Join us for a time for sharing a
meal, fellowship, choir rehearsals, activities and
learning. Donna Weatherholtz is leading
The Jesus Creed
study for adults. 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
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.
COASTAL CONFERENCE FALL GATHERING
November 15, 3:00 – 5:45 pm
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 an afternoon of “Desserts
‘n Dreaming.” This all Conference, all Church event is for
all ages! Childcare is provided for infants and
preschoolers. Children K-5 will gather at the “Dream Scene”
for activities, drama, stories, decorating cookies and
making art. 6th Grade – Adults will meet in
Advent’s Fellowship Hall to gather input on how we can
focus our synod resources for the sake of “God’s Dream” in
fun and creative ways. All ages will gather for a time of
worship at the close of the event.
THOSE SERVING IN WORSHIP TODAY
The Rev. Dr. Robert Wallace, Pastor
Mr. W. Douglas Ludlum, Organist/Director of Music
Welcome
Tent 8:30am
Teddy & Susan Mappus
11:00am Anne Patterson
Prayer
Partners 8:30am Rudy Matzner
11:00am Cheryl Steadman
Lay
Readers 8:30am Ruby Sonnett
11:00am Kerry Koon
Oblation Bearers 8:30am Dennis & Sarah Bates
11:00am Steve & Carla Greene
Acolytes
8:30am Emily Aysse
Bailey Kirkland
11:00am Mary Prickett
Katharina Koch
Council
Members
Carla Greene Janelle Othersen
Ed
Puckhaber Wesley Kornahrens
Upcoming Events
Next Sunday, November 15 – Coat Sunday
Wednesday, November 18 – A Christmas Carol
Performance
Thursday, November 26
Thanksgiving Day Service
10:30 am – Sanctuary
Advent Worship
Wednesdays, Dec. 2, 9, 16, 23
12:15 pm – Holy Eucharist
6:45 pm - Vespers
Sunday, December 20
9:45 am – SS Christmas Program
7:00 pm – Lessons & Carols
(Candlelight)
Thursday, December 24
Christmas Eve
4:30 pm – Children’s Worship
8:00 pm - Family Carol Eucharist
11:00 pm – Festival Eucharist
THE WEEK AT A GLANCE
Sunday,
November 8
8:30am Holy Communion
9:45am Faith Formation – All Ages
9:45am Discover St. Matthew’s
11:00am Holy Communion
12:30pm XYZ Singles Lunch – Holiday Inn Riverview
4:30pm Youth serve at Crisis Ministry
Monday, November 9
9:30am Food Pantry (until noon)
OLC
10:00am Respite Care
3:00pm AS Kids – OLC
5:45pm GED - OLC
5:45pm St. Matthew’s Ringers
6:30pm ESL – OLC
6:30pm Circle 1
6:30pm Circle 2
6:30pm Cemetery Committee
Tuesday, November 10
8:00am Men’s Work Crew
9:30am ESL – OLC
10:00am Women’s Bible Study
10:00am Staff Meeting
3:00pm AS Kids – OLC
6:00pm Campus Ministry -OLC
Wednesday, November 11
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-5-5th Gr
5:30pm Youth Choir
5:30pm Childcare (until 9:00pm)
6:00pm Dinner Served
6:30pm Radio Drama Rehearsal
6:30pm Adult Bible Study
7:00pm 8th Grade Confirmation Class
7:30pm Gallery Choir
Thursday,
November 12
9:30am ESL – OLC
10:00am Respite Care
3:00pm AS Kids – OLC
5:45pm GED - OLC
Friday, November 13
10:00am Respite Care
Saturday,
November 14
9:00 am Pre-Marital Retreat
9:00am Campus Ministry –
Service Saturday
11:00am Women’s AA
Sunday,
November 15-Coat Sunday
8:30am Holy Communion
9:45am Faith Formation – All ages
9:45am Discover St. Matthew’s
11:00am Holy Communion