Flowers for December 27, 2009:
One
altar vase
in memory of Catherine Bryant Stuhr given by the family. One altar
vase
in honor of Janelle & Beimann Othersen
in appreciation for
their service to St. Matthew’s over the years.
Congratulations
to Richard Plotkin and Ryan Patterson, whose daughter
Harlow Gray Patterson is being baptized today.
Harlow 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. Proud grandparents are Ray
Patterson, Pat Patterson and Suzanne Plotkin.
The
Church Office will be closed tomorrow, December
28th
and also on Friday,
January 1.
Please have all contributions for 2009 postmarked by
December 31, 2009. If you prefer, you may hand
deliver
your offering to the Church office
before 3:00 pm on December 31, 2009.
If
you are interested in placing flowers in the Sanctuary in
January,
please contact Joan Holling (795-4676). There is an opening
for one vase on January 3 and two vases on January 31.
Event
for high school youth next Sunday, January
3. Come to
church at 5:00 pm for dinner and a fun kickoff to our
spring semester! All students grade 9-12 welcome.
Women’s Bible Study will not meet during the month of
January. They
will be studying the book of Romans beginning February 2,
10:00 am for coffee and 10;30 for the study in the
Fellowship Room.
Part of the Doscher Collection of the Holy Family is on
display in the Fellowship Room.
The
new recording of A Christmas Carol is online!
Everyone did a
remarkable job in speaking, timing, singing, sound effects,
and everything else. Go to www.kirkenmin.com
Choose "listen now"
on the home page. Choose "listen now" again on the
Christmas Carol page and the play should start to upload.
It may take 10-12 minutes on some computers. Enjoy!
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. For updates and
interest, please contact pfaehlers@bellsouth.net
(766-3225) or
jburbage2@comcast.net
(766-4715).
The
Mother’s Lounge location is changed for today.
The “star room”,
located next to the chapel across from the nursery in the
Education Building, has a rocking chair and changing
table.
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 722-5939.
Nursery Schedule for childcare:
Sundays - 8:00AM – 12:30 PM
January 6 – 5:30-9:15PM
There are no Faith Formation classes this morning.
NEXT
SUNDAY
SPARK! ACTIVATE FAITH FOR CHILDREN
Classes meet in the
Education Building
Sunday, 9:45AM
For information contact Mary Beth Hill,
Superintendent at 571-5808.
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 -
QUESTIONS FOR LIFE: MATTHEW’S VIEW
Explore what it means to be a disciple of Jesus.
Meets Sundays, 9:45AM
in the Youth Room on the third floor of the Education
Building
DISCIPLESHIP FOR ADULTS
Auditorium- Sundays
in January - 9:45AM
If you attended Pastor Wallace’s
class last semester, consider inviting someone to come with
you in the coming weeks. If you haven’t been a part of his
class on Sunday mornings, this is a great way to start the
new year!
January 3 – We welcome Jim Owen as he shares
about our Mission Partnership with the South Carolina Synod
January
10 & 17 Wrap-up sessions for See Through
the Scriptures – Pastor Wallace
Christmas Finale: The Day of Epiphany
–
Wednesday, January 6 - All Church Event
5:30 – 6:30 Activities for all ages and dinner in the
Auditorium. Joan Holling will prepare dinner and it will be
served by the Education Ministry Board. Please make your
reservation for dinner on the Sunday Record today or
January 3 or call the church office by noon on
January 4. Cost: $5 Ages 12 – Adult $3 ages 3-11,
under age 3-free. 6:30 – 7:30 All ages gather for
Worship in the Nave. Childcare in the nursery
provided.
Upcoming Events
Christmas Finale: The Day of Epiphany
All Church Event
Wednesday, January 6
5:30-6:30 – Activities for All Ages and Dinner
6:30-7:30 – Worship in the Nave for All Ages
Childcare in the nursery provided.
THOSE
SERVING IN WORSHIP TODAY
The
Rev. Dr. Robert Wallace, Pastor
Mr. Jimmy Miller, Guest Organist
Welcome Tent 8:30 am Nell Postell
11:00 am Jeannette Goodyear
Prayer
Partners 8:30
am Kitty Brown
11:00 am Marilyn Orvin
Lay
Readers 8:30
am Chris Altman
11:00 am Diane Miller
Oblation Bearers 8:30 am Chuck & Kay Pegram
11:00 am Wayne & Patricia Weart
Acolytes
8:30 am Ryan Miner
Miranda Schwacke
11:00 am George Geils
J P Prickett
Council Members 8:30 am
Wesley Kornahrens
Carla
Greene
Wayne Weart
11:00 am Fred Renken
Ernie Weatherholtz
Ed Puckhaber
THE WEEK AT A GLANCE
Sunday,
December 27 - Christmas 1
8:30am
Holy Communion
11:00am Holy Communion
Monday, December 28
Church Office Closed
Tuesday, December 29
8:00am Men’s Work Crew
10:00am Staff Meeting
10:00am Women’s Bible Study
7:00pm McArver-Casanova Wedding
Wednesday, December 30
8:00 am Messenger Mailing
9:30am Food Pantry (until noon)
Thursday, December 31
Church Office will close at 3:00 pm.
Friday,
January 1 – 2010
Church Office Closed – HAPPY NEW
YEAR
Saturday,
January 2
11:00am Women’s AA
Sunday, January 3 – Christmas 2
Little Red Wagon Sunday
8:30am
Holy Communion
9:45am Spark! For Children
9:45am Faith Formation for Youth
9:45am Discipleship for Adults
11:00am Holy Communion
5:00pm Youth Dinner/Fun (Gr.9-12)
Parish News is a publication of
St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church
405 King Street, Charleston, SC 29403.
Please direct any questions or comments to
Debarah Harbuck, Parish Secretary, 843.723.1611 Ext. 16.
The Reverend Dr. Robert W. Wallace, Pastor
rwallace@smlccharleston.org