Parish News January 3, 2010



Flowers for January 3, 2010:

One altar vase in memory of his parents, Sonny & Kathleen Brown given by Gene Brown. One altar vase in honor of Rosie Bolchoz for her dedicated service to St. Matthew’s given by Debby & John Beahm.

Congratulations to Tonya & Josh Turner, whose daughter Elexis Faye Turner is being baptized today. Elexis 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 you are interested in placing flowers in the Sanctuary in January, please contact Joan Holling (795-4676). There is an opening for two vases on January 31.


Part of the Doscher Collection of the Holy Family is on display in the Fellowship Room.


Event for high school youth this evening, 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.

Please note: Ministry Leadership – Reports for the Annual Report are due in the Parish Secretary’s office no later than January 15th. If you have any questions, call Debarah at 723-1611, Ext. 16.

Several concerns have been expressed about a photo of St. Matthew’s that is being run in the Moultrie News. The office knows the information on the signage in the inset photo is incorrect and we have tried to have it updated without success, sending the Moultrie News an updated, correct photo of the signage outside the church. The actual graphic setup is done in Asheville, NC and the person who does that has requested that St. Matthew’s members stop emailing him and the owner of the paper about this matter. The page in question is supposed to be featuring only churches that are located in Mt. Pleasant. As, St. Matthew’s is not located in Mt. Pleasant – it is likely the photo and other information will be dropped altogether.


Nursery Schedule for childcare:
Sundays - 8:00AM – 12:30 PM
January 6 – 5:30-9:15PM


SPARK! ACTIVATE FAITH FOR CHILDREN
Classes meet in the Education Building – Sundays, 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- QUESTIONS FOR LIFE: MATTHEW’S VIEW
    Senior High Meets Sundays, 9:45AM in the Youth Room on the third floor of the Education Building - QUESTIONS FOR LIFE: MATTHEW’S VIEW Explore what it means to be a disciple of Jesus.

    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!


    TODAY– 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

    January 24 Our Mission Partnership with the Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary Speaker: Sandra Cline

    January 31 Charlie Philips, historian for Brockington and Associates, will present the information that was obtained reinterring the graves from Hamstedt Cemetary


    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 call the church office by noon on Monday. 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.


    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, 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.                                                                               


    THE WEEK AT A GLANCE


    Sunday, January 3 - 2nd Sunday after Christmas
    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)

    Monday, January 4

    9:30am Food Pantry
    10:00am Respite Care
    10:30am Circle 3
    1:30pm XYZ Rolling Bowlers
    5:45pm GED Class
    5:45pm St. Matthew’s Ringers
    6:30pm ESL Class
    6:30pm Ministry Boards Chairs
    7:00pm Ministry Boards

    Tuesday, January 5

    8:00am Men’s Work Crew
    9:30am ESL Class
    10:00am Staff Communion/Meeting

    Wednesday, January 6

    9:30am Food Pantry
    9:30am ESL Class
    9:30am XYZ Lunch, Listen & Learn
    11:00am Circle 6
    12:30pm OLC Board
    4:45pm Alleluia Choir
    5:30pm Epiphany Event – Auditorium
    5:30pm Youth Choir
    6:30pm ESL Class
    6:30pm Epiphany Vespers
    7:30pm Confirmation Class
    7:30pm Gallery Choir

    Thursday, January 7

    9:30am ESL Class
    10:00am Respite Care
    11:00am Circle 4
    5:45pm GED Class
    7:00pm Vision Team

    Friday, January 8

    10:00am Respite Care

    Saturday, January 9

    11:00am Women’s AA

    Sunday, January 10 – Baptism of Our Lord

    8:30am Holy Communion
    9:45am Spark! For Children
    9:45am Faith Formation for Youth
    9:45am Discipleship for Adults
    11:00am Holy Communion
    12:30pm XYZ Singles Lunch
    5:00pm Ecumenical Youth Fellowship

    THOSE SERVING IN WORSHIP TODAY

    The Rev. Dr. Richard Campbell, Pastor Emeritus
    The Rev. Dr. Robert Wallace, Pastor
    Mr. W. Douglas Ludlum, Organist/Director of Music



    Welcome Tent     8:30 am TBA
    11:00 am TBA

    Prayer Partners 8:30 am Rudy Matzner
    11:00 am Carol Koon

    Lay Readers 8:30 am Melinda Kornahrens
    11:00 am DeLouris Hollinger

    Oblation Bearers     8:30 am Dennis & Sarah Bates
    11:00 am Paul & Mottie Wieters

    Acolytes 8:30 am Miranda Schwacke
    Jaclyn Speer
    11:00 am Carter Ainsworth
    Riford Hefka

    Council Members 8:30 am Kerry Koon
    Carla Greene
    Rudy Matzner
    11:00 am Joan Holling
    Wayne Weart
    Gene Brown


    Wednesday, January 6
    5:30 PM – Dinner
    (Make your reservation on the Sunday Record)
    6:30 PM – Worship - Sanctuary





    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