Welcome to Worship - July 13, 2014 Welcome to St Matthew’s. Jesus welcomed everyone; that is our aim, too. We pray you’ll be nourished in faith as you hear God’s message for you today. Children for Baptism: (10:15) Oliver Douglas Greenley, child of Rachel & Ryan Greenley, Wauwatosa, was born March 7, 2014. Sponsors are Robyn Wood and Ryan Neff. Grant Renner Hutchison, child of Karen & Blake Hutchison, Wauwatosa, was born September 4, 2013. Sponsors are Lindsay and David Loewe. Levi Graham Iwanski, child of Jennifer & Dennis Iwanski, Elm Grove, was born December 11, 2013. Sponsors are Jeremy and Colleen Gerschke. Emerson June Ryan, child of Hilary & Jeff Ryan, Milwaukee, was born February 24, 2014. Sponsors are Mindy Roberts and Josie McKenney. Emerson’s maternal grandparents are Tom & Nancy Wilke, members of St. Matthew’s. A Library book is given to the church library by Dale & Robin Cox in honor of Madeline’s 18th birthday. Call Committee unanimously chooses pastoral candidate for a congregational vote on July 27th Glory and praise to God! We have a candidate for the congregation to meet! It is with excitement that we share this long-awaited news. In order to keep our selected candidate’s name private until called, we will waiting until July 20 to share information. A letter has already been sent to the congregation about the candidate and the call process. The church council met this candidate at a special meeting on Monday, June 16 and formally ratified the Call Committee recommendation. At that time, Dylan Mann, council president, called for a congregational meeting to allow the congregation to vote on extending a call to this candidate. On Sunday, July 20, the candidate will be present in worship at all three services, providing us an opportunity to meet her/him. The candidate will also lead worship as our liturgist. On Sunday, July 27, there will be a congregational meeting for the purpose of voting to extend a call to this candidate. We encourage you to attend this meeting on Sunday July 27 following worship at 11:15 a.m. to affirm this choice through your vote. Praise be to God! Plan to be here on both days to make an important decision about a part of the future pastoral leadership at St. Matthew’s. The Season of Pentecost
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Welcome to _______ Church! May you be as blessed by your time here as we are by your presence.
Everyone is precious in the Lord’s sight. Thank you for blessing us with your presence. All are invited to a time of fellowship following the service.
“This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it” (Psalm 118:24, KJV). Welcome, in the name of the One who created this day for our enjoyment!
Our fellowship is enriched by your presence. Thanks to each of you for being with us today! Whether you’re visiting for the first time or have been coming here all your life, we hope your time of worship and fellowship is a blessing.
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Welcome to Worship - July 13, 2014Welcome to St Matthew’s. Jesus welcomed everyone; that is our aim, too. We pray you’ll be nourished in faith as you hear God’s message for you today.Children for Baptism: (10:15)
Oliver Douglas Greenley, child of Rachel & Ryan Greenley, Wauwatosa, was born March 7, 2014. Sponsors are Robyn Wood and Ryan Neff.Grant Renner Hutchison, child of Karen & Blake Hutchison, Wauwatosa, was born September 4, 2013. Sponsors are Lindsay and David Loewe.Levi Graham Iwanski, child of Jennifer & Dennis Iwanski, Elm Grove, was born December 11, 2013. Sponsors are Jeremy and Colleen Gerschke.
Emerson June Ryan, child of Hilary & Jeff Ryan, Milwaukee, was born February 24, 2014. Sponsors are Mindy Roberts and Josie McKenney. Emerson’s maternal grandparents are Tom & Nancy Wilke, members of St. Matthew’s.A Library book is given to the church library by Dale & Robin Cox in honor of Madeline’s 18th birthday.
Call Committee unanimously chooses pastoral candidate for a congregational vote on July 27th Glory and praise to God! We have a candidate for the congregation to meet! It is with excitement that we share this long-awaited news. In order to keep our selected candidate’s name private until called, we will waiting until July 20 to share information. A letter has already been sent to the congregation about the candidate and the call process. The church council met this candidate at a special meeting on Monday, June 16 and formally ratified the Call Committee recommendation. At that time, Dylan Mann, council president, called for a congregational meeting to allow the congregation to vote on extending a call to this candidate. On Sunday, July 20, the candidate will be present in worship at all three services, providing us an opportunity to meet her/him. The candidate will also lead worship as our liturgist. On Sunday, July 27, there will be a congregational meeting for the purpose of voting to extend a call to this candidate. We encourage you to attend this meeting on Sunday July 27 following worship at 11:15 a.m. to affirm this choice through your vote. Praise be to God! Plan to be here on both days to make an important decision about a part of the future pastoral leadership at St. Matthew’s.
The Season of Pentecost
Caregivers Group meets 2nd and 4th Monday afternoons - Sharing joys and challenges The caregivers group will meet on the following dates at 1 p.m. in the Upper Room. The group is facilitated by Sharon Thiel, and you are welcome to attend. Next Date: July 14
Respectful Conversations Groupmeets this week - All are welcome - Tuesday evening at 7:00At St. Matthew’s we are a welcoming community. The key words of our Mission Statement, “Welcome, Nurture, Equip, and Send” begin with “Welcome,” and our Welcome and Evangelism committee has worked hard to make us more welcoming with procedures for reaching out to welcome people who are new to us.Now God is calling us to turn to focus on welcome to a deeper level. A new group has come forward calling themselves the “Respectful Conversations Group.” This group is focused on deepening our welcome of all people who come to St. Matthew’s – both those who are already members and those who have just walked through our doors. Our community is made up of a variety of family types (married, single, divorced, partnered – children, no children) and people of various ethnicities and sexual orientations. This group will be holding “respectful conversations” to listen for the guidance of the Spirit and discern how we can become even more welcoming of all people. If you would like to join in these conversations, join us on Tuesday, July 15 at 7:00 p.m.
First Fridays Book Club presents its 2014-2015 Reading List: Pick up a list at the Welcome Center, or download it from our website. (Click on ‘Connect and Grow’ and then Adult Classes & Bible Studies) The first two books and meeting dates are:October 3 The Forgotten Garden: A Novel by
Kate MortonNovember 7 I Am Malala by Malala YousafzaiThe group meets at 7 p.m. in the Upper Room on the dates above.
Welcome! Bulletin Announcements - July 13, 2014St. Matthew’s Ev. Lutheran Church - www.stmattslutheran.org
Today:Mission Trip Worship Service, July 13th On June 29, a group of 71 youth and adults returned from Washington, DC after a week of serving and learning about food insecurity. Stories, images, and meaning from the trip will be shared during the 8:30 and 10:15 worship services. See the panel inside the bulletin announcements for a listing of participants as well as a synopsis of their service work there.
“Let’s get planting party: A Restoration Riot!”Join St. Matthew’s families today, Sunday, July 13 to plant milkweed and help restore the Monarch Trail habitat near the Eschweiler Building on the County Grounds. We’ll work from noon to 3:00 p.m. or however much time you can give. Meet in the parking lot at 11:45 to carpool over or meet us at the trail head kiosk on Discovery and Eschweiler Drive at noon. The trail head kiosk is accessible from Swan Blvd or Watertown Plank Rd from the East in Wauwatosa. Bring gloves and a digging instrument for each person. Water and snacks will be provided to keep us “fueled.”
Summer Service Times - Continuing through Labor Day weekend, summer worship times are 7:30, 8:30 and 10:15 a.m.
Summer Office Hours: Please be aware of our summer office hours, when the office closes earlier on Fridays.
New in the Nursery! Check-in stickers will be provided to parents when dropping their kids off in the Nursery on Sunday mornings. Parents fill out a sticker identifying their child, keep the stub and present it when picking up their child from the Nursery. Thanks for your cooperation in keeping our kids safe.
Did you know? We are offering printed directories for those who would like them. While our online directory is used frequently by our members, some members are not online, or may prefer a printed copy. These are available in the church office.
ADD BACK IN WHENEVER POSSIBLE
Simply Giving: St. Matthew’s Stewardship Committee partners with Thrivent Financial for electronic transfer of contributions from parishioners’ checking or savings accounts directly to St. Matthew’s bank account. For more information or to request enrollment documents, contact Holly in the church office, 414-774-0441 or [email protected]
Pastoral Call UpdateAre we any closer to having an additional pastor at St. Matthew’s? Yes, we have received some additional names and will be meeting with potential candidates in the next few weeks.Please keep our process in your prayers, asking for God to bring us a pastor who will help guide our service for the next chapter of our ministry. Hopefully, Pastor ChrisMembers of the Call Committee are: Kristen Charlson, Betsy Daniels, Pat Engelhardt, Scott Falk, Mike Gifford, Gordon Moehling, Tom Wanezek, Pr. Margaret and Pr. Chris.
St. Matthew’s Men’s Golf Outing:The third annual Bob Biehn/Tim Ireland memorial Golf Outing will be held on Friday, August 8, 2014. Sign up now at the Welcome Center. Begins at 10 a.m. on
August 8 at Kettle Hill Golf Course in Richfield. Format is 2 Man Best Ball. Fees are $70 for 18 holes with card, lunch of sausage and chips, beverage ticket and
a donation to St. Matthew’s Youth Mission Trip. Contact Jim Bowen with questions, 414-614-2799. Stick around for beverages and fellowship after the round. Sign up now!
St. Matthew’s Play Group for Moms and Kids! St. Matt’s Mamas meet on Thursdays at 9:30 in the summer. In July the group will gather at Hoyt Park Pool. In the event of rain, meet in the church nursery. Come when you can! Bring a friend! All are Welcome!To communicate with all group members go to our Facebook page; St. Matt’s Mamas.
The Library will be open twice each month 9:30-10:15 a.m. on the following Sundays:
July 13th & 27thAugust 10th & 24th
Men’s Social Event! Join the Men of St. Matthews at the new Hoyt Beer Garden on Thursday, August 7th at 7:00 pm. Enjoy a summer evening with some time of fellowship and cool beverages! Friends always welcome!
Excellent Women’s Weekend Retreat Offered at Pine Lake Camp in Waupaca On August 15-17, 2014, a special weekend just for women is offered. The theme is “Women of the Bible; Old & New Testament” led by Pr. Alexis Twito, pastor at Capitol Drive L.C. in Milwaukee. We have the registration form on the St. Matt’s website under “Connect & Grow.” It looks to be a wonderful experience with many thoughtful elements to give you a true ‘retreat.’
Lutheran A Cappella Choir of Milwaukee - Auditions for singers to participate in the 2014-’15 season Looking for a choir to join? The Lutheran A Cappella Choir is offering open auditions July 16 and August 10 from 7:00-9:00pm at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, 1615 Wauwatosa Ave., Wauwatosa. The choir rehearses Tuesday evenings from 7:15-9:15pm at St. Matthew’s beginning on August 26th. Previous choral experience is required and singers of all faiths are welcome to audition. For more information on audition requirements or to schedule an appointment, send an email to David Mohr at [email protected]. Additional audition dates are August 13th and 16th. Interested singers not able to make these dates may send an email to [email protected] to schedule another mutually convenient audition time.
Your Donations are Needed
A note about your valuable items: A reminder to our members and guests that each week as you come to church, any valuable items should be kept with you and not left in coat pockets or in an un-locked space.
Looking for an extra pair of hands? If you have work that just isn’t getting done, or need an extra hand or two to help complete that project of yours, I may be able to help! I have my own transportation, a flexible schedule, and no problem with good old manual labor. Contact Ryan Serafin for more information: [email protected] or 414-840-8392.
First Fridays Book Club presents its 2014-2015 Reading List:You can pick up a list at the Welcome Center, or download it from our website. (Click on ‘Connect and Grow’ and then Adult Classes & Bible Studies) The first two books and meeting dates are:October 3 The Forgotten Garden: A
Novel by Kate MortonNovember 7 I Am Malala by Malala
YousafzaiThe group meets at 7 p.m. in the Upper Room on the dates above.
Could your garden flowers beautify the altar? This is the time of year when we like to use locally grown flowers from people’s gardens for the Sunday altar flowers. If you have a yard with extra flowers to share, sign up on the sign-up panel and we’ll pass your name along to the flower coordinator.
Mt. Meru Coffee is now available in K-cups (regular only). Thank you, St. Matthew’s for your continuing support of our partnership with our brothers and sisters in Tanzania. Please stop at the coffee table on the 2nd and 4th Sun-days of the month. Together we are making a difference. Questions may be directed to Bruce Johnson at 414-366-5053.
All are welcome at monthly healing services Healing services are offered monthly at St. Matthew’s at a variety of times to give all the opportunity to come forward for healing prayer for themselves or others. You can share your concern with the pastor/leader at the altar, and then he/she along with the healing ministries will lay on hands and give a special prayer for your concern. Your concern can be general if you don’t wish to share specifically. Here are the upcoming dates:Sunday, July 20 - After the 10:15 serviceSunday, Aug. 17 - Healing Emphasis at both 8:30 and 10:15 a.m. servicesSunday, September 14 - After the 11:00 serviceSunday, October 19 - During the 11:00 service
A Chance to have an impact on the future - Support our seminarians! St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church has many opportunities to support the young people in our congregation. However, at this time there is a unique opportunity to support two young adults who were nurtured and grew up in our congregation. Amy Erickson and Matthew Petersen have made decisions to follow their passion to serve our Lord. Amy is in the process of attaining her Doctorate of Theology at the Graduate Theological Union in Berkley, California. Matthew is pursuing his Master of Arts in Ministry in the seminary at the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago. Both have shared God’s love with the underprivileged within our borders and/or in foreign countries. Both are seeking to further share God’s love through achieving higher education degrees, allowing them to better serve.There have been many recent articles published about the extreme cost of higher education. Schools of theology are no exception. As a church community and individuals we may not be able to go out and serve God as these two young adults have chosen, but we can serve by offering our monetary support to lessen the burden of the cost of tuition.If you choose to support Matthew and Amy in their mission to serve God, please make your contributions payable to St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church and designate it as “Tuition Support for Theology Students.”
Needed: Looking for a used, lightweight wheelchair to purchase. Need one that easily folds and stores in car to use as transport in longer distance situations such as museums, art fairs, etc. Please call Sue or Dennis Farrell at 262-408-2818.
For Rent: A charming Door County Home in the woods. Weekly rentals in the summer, weekends other seasons. For more information and availability call 414-476-2422 or email: [email protected]
Four (4) grave plots for sale:Highland Memorial Park, 14875 W. Greenfield Ave. - section 24. Please call Char Becker 262-439-8147.
Dental Hygiene student and member of St. Matthew’s seeking dental patient for licensing board exam. Candidate must be able to travel to Minneapolis, MN July 19-20, all expenses paid. Ideal candidate would be in good health, reliable, who has not had a dental cleaning in 3+ years. Full dental cleaning with full set of x-rays would be provided. Please call Lauren, 414-301-3135.
Ragtime, by Community Theatre Works, will be presented on July 17 - 20. Rag-time follows the journey of three different families and their fight for a piece of the American Dream. Julia Burke and Kat Geertsen of St. Matthew’s have roles in this exciting story of hope, heartache, oppression and love. The play is given at Divine Savior Holy Angels High School in Milwaukee. Call 414-616-2813 for further information.
Special 2014 Summer Guidelines for Donations to Reformation Neighborhood Store Reformation is now leasing back the Neighborhood Store space from the new building owners.Here are suggested items for donations - please consider this list and if your items to donate aren’t on the list, you are encouraged to hold your donation for now or give it to another worthy organization.Summer items: Fans, window AC units, lawn furniture, small kitchen appliances, cookware, bakeware, sets only of plates, glassware, utensils, sheets and towels (with no rips, stains or pilling; sets appreciated); bicycles, small sporting goods, basketballs, living, dining and bedroom furniture, men’s and older children’s clothing only (we have boxes of women’s and infant summer clothing, no more is needed at this time).
Items Not needed: Books, computer equipment, metal desks or office furniture, cribs, car seats, lighting or plumbing fixtures, exercise bikes or machines, build-in appliances, golf clubs/bags, large entertainment centers, toys, large appliances.
Reformation does not have the ability to pick up large items. Unloading help available for drop offs Monday-Thursday 9-noon, Saturdays 9-2Call 414-444-0440 to set up your delivery time.
2014 Special Funds ReportResults as of 7/6/2014 are
Balance-Comprehensive Appeal Fund to date 35,127 Hunger baskets, year-to-date, for Hunger $5,9132014 Benevolence through May 31 $220,500
including Kingdom Account Distributions
Make Shopping for Our Partners a Habit - Red Bags are Here!Help Reformation and Cross Lutheran Churches serve their neighbors by making shopping for them a habit. As you leave worship this Sunday morning, look for the red bags in the commons or under the coatrack near the office and take a bag and a shopping list. Then return the filled bag the next week to the labeled containers under the coat rack near the church office. Thanks for making these ministries possible with your contributions!
January El Salvador Trip Being Planned Info Meeting Set for July 27thOur annual visit to El Salvador is being planned for early next January. This trip, which focuses on our partnership relationship with the Salvadoran Lutheran church, is open to adults and high school graduates. It is an experience that leaves lasting impressions and expands our concept of the family of God.If you are interested in being part of next year’s trip, or if you would like to learn more about it, plan on attending the information meeting on Sunday, July 27th at 11:30. If you are unable to attend the meeting but are interested in the trip, talk to Gretchen Haugse or Pastor Chris.
Mt. Meru: Second Annual Meru Benefit Golf Outing
is set for Sunday, August 17, 2014 at Kettle Hills Golf Course in Richfield. This outing supports the Meru Coffee Projects Micro-Loan program and medical supplies for Nkoaranga Lutheran Hospital, Tanzania, East Africa. From July 1st to August 1st, the cost will be $99.00 for 18 holes and $85.00 for 9 holes which includes golf, cart, dinner and door prizes. To register, visit the website, mtmerucoffee.org. Also, visit our Facebook page and ‘like’ us: ‘Meru Benefit Golf Outing’
Stop in the Library to receive a FREE book bag! The Ice Cream for BOOKS Reading Program at St. Matthew’s Church Library continues throughout the summer months. Readers will scream for the tasty Ice Cream theme! The current reading program began in September 2013 and continues through September 2014. The program encourages children to read 10 books by completing the flyer, receive a small Christian prize and watch the giant cone get bigger and bigger as the kids add scoops of ice cream for time spent reading. Kids can complete as many flyers as they wish.
Luther - Bach - Germany - Krakow - Prague
Have any plans yet for late April – early May 2015? Interested in seeing the places where Martin Luther lived, preached, and where our Lutheran heri-tage began?An itinerary has been put together for St. Matthew’s by AMi Travel which visits all the Luther sites you’ve heard about in your Sunday school and confirmation classes – Erfurt, Eisenach, Eisleben, Leipzig, and Wittenberg. Additionally, we will visit Krakow, Auschwitz, the beautiful city of Prague, and Berlin.Our emphasis will be on history and music, and along the way there will be breathtaking scenery, magnificent
The St. Matthew’s Meal Outreach Ministry
Serenity Inn: Volunteers prepare and serve 6-8 residents the second Sunday of each month. Volunteers carpool meeting at church at 5:15 returning at 7:15. If you are available and would like to participate on August 10, please contact coordinator Christopher Bartelt at <[email protected]>.
Cross Lutheran Lunch Program We serve 300-400 people on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 12 noon at Cross Lutheran Church, 1821 N. 16th Street. We carpool from St. Matthew’s at 10:45 a.m. and serve from 11:30-1:00. Next Meal: Wednesday, July 23, 2014. Pick up a card in worship on the Sunday prior to the meal to donate food.
Just One More: Volunteers assemble packaged meals to be picked up by area churches and programs on Tuesday mornings at 9:00 a.m. Food packing takes place at Redeemer Lutheran on 19th & Wisconsin Avenue. Call Larry Jurss at 414-257-3595 for details. Carpooling available from St. Matt’s.
Guest House: 3 or 4 volunteers are welcome each month to prepare and serve dinner for 80 men at the Guest House, a homeless shelter. Meet at the church at 5:00 pm to carpool and finish by 7:00 pm. Seeking volunteers to cook or serve on September 14 and August 10. Please contact Carl Johnson ([email protected]), or 414-771-1023. Repairers of the Breach:We supply 100 bag lunches for the homeless twice a month. We pack the lunches at church on the 2nd and 4th Sunday mornings at 9:45 a.m. Volunteers are needed to provide beverages, fruit, chips and sweets and/or pack the lunches. Contact Tom Geib (414-321-3391).
What Did We Do in Washington?Working in our nation’s capital, we explored the national issue of food insecurity by working with and learning from the following agencies:
DC Central Kitchen: We helped prepare some of the 5,000 meals that are made from leftovers and surplus food and distributed at little or no cost to 100 nearby homeless shelters, transitional homes, and nonprofit organizations. DC Central Kitchen also offers a Culinary Job Training program for unemployed men and women who want to replace homelessness, addiction, and incarceration with new careers and changed lives. (http://www.dccentralkitchen.org/mission/)
Food and Friends: We packaged and delivered meals for this agency whose mission is to foster a community caring for men, women and children living with HIV/AIDS, cancer and other life-challenging illnesses by preparing and delivering specialized meals and groceries with nutrition counseling.Capital Area Food Bank:We sorted food at this agency that annually distributes 45 million pounds of food - the equivalent of 37.5 million meals - of which, 17 million pounds are fresh fruit and vegetables. It serves nearly 500,000 people in the region struggling with hunger. (http://www.capitalareafoodbank.org/learn/about-cafb/)SOME: We served meals at this interfaith, community-based organization that meets the immediate daily needs of the people we serve with food, clothing, and health care. We help break the cycle of homelessness by offering services, such as affordable housing, job training, addiction treatment, and counseling, to the poor, the elderly and individuals with mental illness. (http://www.some.org/about_mission.html)Martha’s Table: We served meals to the homeless and staffed a food pantry for students with the people at Martha’s Table, which is committed to engaging the community in developing sustainable solutions to poverty. They meet the needs of their clients with education, nutrition, clothing, and family support programs that prepare young people, from infancy through adulthood, for a promising future. (http://www.marthastable.org/our-mission.html)
We also served in a community garden and worked with various other groups sorting donations, working in a food pantry, and serving sandwiches.
August 4th – August 8th from 8:45-11:45am St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church (414) 774-0441 1615 Wauwatosa Avenue FAX (414) 774-0989 Wauwatosa, WI 53213 Email: [email protected] Registration for St. Matthew’s members begins now and will be open to nonmembers on June 16th. We may need to cut off registrations, if class sizes get too big (especially K4 & K5). Registrations will not be accepted after August 2nd.
Family Information: Name of Parent: _____________________Email__________ Address/City/Zip: ___________________________________ Phone: ________________Cell Phone__________________ Emergency Contact: ____________________________________ Please note our class offerings and register your child for the grade he/she will enter in Sept. 2014: K4; K5; 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Child's Name Grade Birth date Health Concerns/Special Needs
4. _______________________________________________ Parent Signature __________________________________ Any other pertinent information: (Use other side if needed)
If your child desires to be with a certain friend please list on form. K4 & K5 classes will not be able to be rearranged on the first day.
August 4th – August 8th from 8:45-11:45am St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church (414) 774-0441 1615 Wauwatosa Avenue FAX (414) 774-0989 Wauwatosa, WI 53213 Email: [email protected] Registration for St. Matthew’s members begins now and will be open to nonmembers on June 16th. We may need to cut off registrations, if class sizes get too big (especially K4 & K5). Registrations will not be accepted after August 2nd.
Family Information: Name of Parent: _____________________Email__________ Address/City/Zip: ___________________________________ Phone: ________________Cell Phone__________________ Emergency Contact: ____________________________________ Please note our class offerings and register your child for the grade he/she will enter in Sept. 2014: K4; K5; 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Child's Name Grade Birth date Health Concerns/Special Needs
4. _______________________________________________ Parent Signature __________________________________ Any other pertinent information: (Use other side if needed)
If your child desires to be with a certain friend please list on form. K4 & K5 classes will not be able to be rearranged on the first day.
Volunteer for Vacation Bible School 2014Join the adventure August 4th-8th from 8:45-11:45am
VBS at St. Matthew’s is an incredible experience for the children of St Matthew’s and a fantastic outreach for the children of our community. Each year we continue to grow our attendance number, but not our number of adult volunteers. Adults, we ask that you prayerfully consider signing up to teach VBS or be a Tour Guide. We need your help! It is the volunteers that make this program so successful. Please feel free to give me a call if you have questions or schedule limitations. Thank you for helping us to continue to spread the Good News!
Questions contact: Donna Gardner Manke 414-813-7077*Turn in forms to the office*
Adult Volunteer FormPlease check the areas you are interested in helping with…
_____Team Teach Jr. K or Sr. K (plan and implement lessons)_____ Team Teach 1st-5th grades (plan & teach one lesson taught to different grades) _____ Tour Guide (lead children to different sites and help out in the classrooms)_____Teacher Assistant (work in a classroom with teachers)_____ Nursery Leader (spend time caring for the children of our volunteers)_____ Kitchen Helper (prepare snacks)_____ Scenery Painter/Room Decorations (help paint scenery and decorate rooms )
Things to remember about St. Matthew’s Vacation Bible School Program8:45 - 11:45 a.m. Monday-Friday, August 4-8, 2014
www.stmattslutheran.org
1) Fill out a registration form and sign it. Note any special needs/health concerns on this form.
2) Please come back after the July 4th holiday and sign up to bring a snack. Approx. 300 kids x 5 days = A lot of snacks! There will be a specific list of items to bring
3) We have a lot of 6th grade helpers. It’s possible that your 6th grader might not be needed. You’ll get a phone call or email about it. Helpers will be informed during the week before VBS where they will be placed.
4) On the first day, Monday August 4th, enter from the parking lot entrance (west side of building). You’ll be directed where to go.
5) On the last day, Friday, August 8th, at approx. 11:15, there will be a closing devotion time. Come if you can. It’s a high-energy, uplifting end to a special week.
6) It’s going to be fun!!
What’s It About? - What will children be learning?
St. Matthew’s Vacation Bible School 2014
Join us August 4th-8th from 8:45 - 11:45 a.m. for a week of faith-filled activities
Junior kindergartners through 5th graders are invited to a week of learning Bible Stories through
games, crafts, songs, skits and experiments.
This year’s VBS theme is “Workshop of Wonders: Imagine and Build with God” from Cokesbury
Publishers.
Children will encounter amazing wonders when they imagine and build with God. They will discover biblical
characters who experienced the extraordinary when they used their hands, hearts, and minds to
imagine, build, grow, work and walk with God. Lessons include: The Story of Esther; Rebuilding the Lord’s
House; Parable of the Mustard Seed; Feeding the 5,000; and Walking to Emmaus. And of course, several
great songs!
Friends and community members are always welcome.
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St. Matthew’s congregation reaches out in care and concern to a family in a difficult time
Help Support The Zeuskes with Your DonationsDan and Karen Zeuske are experiencing the biggest challenge in their lives. Dan has been struggling with prostate cancer, stage IV, which has spread to several other areas in his body. He has endured debilitating chemotherapy and living in pain, all the while being a dad and a husband.
Dan and Karen’s youngest son, Joseph, lives wtih prune belly syndrome and Dandy Walker Syndrome. He is limited in mobility and receives most of his nutrition through a feeding tube. Only his mom, dad, or a nurse can safely look after him.
As Dan’s endurance has suffered, Karen’s caretaking responsibilities have increased. Because Joseph has grown, a lift is needed to assist in his care, but it cannot be accommodated in the duplex where they live.
Medical costs are staggering, so moving to a larger apartment is not an option at this time.
Now is the time for us to embrace and nurture the Zeuske family through this fundraiser. They are most grateful for all the prayers and concern offered on their behalf.
Link to the Zeuske Family’s Fundraising Page:
Go Fund Me site for giving donations -http://www.gofundme.com/9ctd9s
Jesus said, Ò A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.Ó Ð Gospel of John 13:34-35
*If you want 100% of your donation to go to the Zeuskes, make out a check to St. Matthew’s and bring it to the church office.
(Left to right, back row) Ben, Nick and Karen(Front) Dan and Joseph
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Roman Electric; Residential work. 640 S. 70th Street - 414-771-5400
Bunzel’s Old Fashioned Meat Market: fresh custom meats, party trays, catering; 8415 W. Burleigh St., 414-873-7960. www.bunzels.com
Ebenezer Child Care: New enrolling ages 4 wks-5 years 414-443-4918 www.ebenezerchildcare.com
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This Week:Monday: 6:30, Men’s Morning Bible Study 9:30, LaLeche League Meeting10:15, Staff Meeting11:00, Program Staff Meeting 1:00, Caregiver Support Group 6:00, Human Resources Meeting 6:00, Property Committee Meeting 7:00, Church Council MeetingTuesday: 7:00, Respectful Conversations Group 7:00, Celebrate RecoveryWednesday: 7:00, Lutheran A Cappella Choir AuditionsThursday: 9:00, Retired Pastors in MinistryFriday: Wedding RehearsalsSaturday:12:00, Wedding: Katie Jarvey & James Daul 3:00, Wedding: Kirstin Stein & Ben Abrams
Sunday, July 13, 2014Nursery Helpers: 8:30, Kamrynn Lamontagne, Madeline Serafin, Libby Sukowatey. 10:15, Hailey Lippold, Lexi and Tessa Schmidt.Coffee Hosts: 8:00, John & Kristen Charlson, John & Cheryl Serafin. 9:30, Bob & Theresa Zwaska. Greeters: 7:30, Janet Chandler. 8:30, Mae Brielmaier, Judy & David Holmes. 10:15, Rosalind Rouse, Robert & Christine Mochel.Welcome Center Host: 8:30, Rob & Erin Weileder. 10:15, Pat Heuler.Bread Baker: Mary Henneman and Pat Schumacher.Welcome Assistant to the Pastors: 8:30, Cherie Swenson. 10:15, Mary Ellen & Don Ralfs.
Thanks to the Mission Trip youth who are assisting with various tasks this morning.
The Library is open today from 9:35-10:15 a.m. Come and check out a good book or two.The Library is open on the following Sundays: July 13 and 27, August 10 and 24
Salvadoran Pastoral Team Needs Our Help - Your Donation Will Supply Food for Pastors During Economic Crisis The backbone of the Salvadoran Luthern church is its team of pastors and leaders who tirelessly and compassionately serve these communities, consoling families victimized by gang violence, comforting during sickness, finding resources for those who struggle with hunger. They are truly the hands and feet of Jesus, walking with the poor in humility and love.Now these pastors need our help. Many of them have not been paid since last fall. The Greater Milwaukee Synod Committee on El Salvador is working to raise funds to supply the pastoral body with three installments of basic food items to help them weather the crisis as the church works toward sustainability. Your donation, labeled “Salvadoran Pastor Food” will help make this compassionate response a reality. Please see the display in the Commons for more information. Thanks for your help!
Be sure to Add Back in SOONContinued by Popular Demand!Book Collection continues a few more weeks: We’re collecting books again for the “Milwaukee Working” agency which employs men in urban areas where jobs are scarceThis organization accepts donations of books of all kinds. The newest books, with resale value, are the most helpful to them, as they post them on Amazon.com and resell them. But even old books can be recycled. Milwaukee Working is a faith-based non-profit aimed at creating jobs in the heart of one of the most improverished cities in America.For the next couple of weeks, bring your books; they will also accept CDs, DVDs, and games in good condition. Tax receipts available.
Guest Preacher Pr. Jim Bickel to be guest on July 27Milwaukee Synod’s Outreach for Hope leader Rev. Jim Bickel is the Executive Director of Outreach for Hope, a support ministry of the Greater Milwaukee Synod. Outreach for Hope develops financial resources for churches of the Synod striving in the midst of low income communities to be a spiritual and life-giving presence, as they reach out with hope and the Good News of God’s love. Jim works with individuals, organizations, and churches, inviting support for the 21 Outreach for Hope ministries. You can learn more at www.outreachforhope.org. You can support Outreach for Hope by participating in the bike ride described elsewhere in today’s announcements, or look online at www.milwaukeesynod.org and Click on “Outreach for Hope.”
Summer Choir! Here’s a chance to sing with a choir on a short-term basis on August 3. On either of those Sunday mornings, stop by the Choir Room (2nd floor, south side of building) at 9:30 a.m., learn a piece of music for the 10:15 a.m. service, and then present it on the very same day. No long-term commitment. Mark your calendars. Youth welcome. Questions may be directed to Dave Mohr 414-774-1775.
Ministry Scheduler ProSunday morning volunteers are scheduled utilizing Ministry Scheduler Pro (MSP), an on-line scheduling program. If you are a Sunday morning volunteer and need the log-in information sent to you please contact Sue Swing; [email protected] schedule for June 1-September 7, 2014 is Live. Please send a sub request if you have a conflict with one of your scheduled serving times. Until your sub request is filled MSP may still send you a reminder e-mail. You do not need to respond to this.Thanks to everyone for filling these sub requests as they arise. This is extremely helpful! MSP on the St. Matt’s Website! You can now link to your MSP information from the St. Matt’s website: www.stmattslutheran.org. You’ll need your login information. If you have questions contact Sue Swing at
Vision Statement: Guided byGod’s Spirit andGrace, we are a community ofdisciplesgrowinginfaith,hopeandloveinourLordandSaviorJesusChrist.(What we want to become)
Mission Statement: Called to fulfill the Great Commission, St. Matthew’swelcomesalltofaithinJesusChrist,nurturesourfaithjourney,equipsustoserveothers,andsendsusintotheworldtomakeadifferenceinJesus’name.(What we are going to do)
Values: Wewant to be people who grow in our Spiritual fruitfulness, which isshown through the Fruit of the Spirit: Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness,Goodness,Faithfulness,Gentleness,Self-control.(Who we want to be)
St. Matthew’s Weekly Sign-Up PanelJuly 13, 2014
If you are interested in any of the following activities/events, please check the appropriate box and place this sheet in the offering plate, or turn it in to the church office. This is your opportunity to be involved in some of St. Matthew’s ministries
I can donate flowers from my garden for the altar at some point this summer. Please provide month they might be available _________________________
I’d like to sign up for the St. Matthew’s Golf Outing on Friday, August 8 at Kettle Hills. Number of players _____
I am interested in finding out more about the Lutherland trip, tentatively scheduled for April or May 2015
I would like more information about serving at Serenity Inn occasionally. It is
scheduled each second Sunday evening. (Serenity volunteers serve only dates you choose)
Please add my email address to the list of people receiving the Friday “Bulletin Update,” a preview of the announcements in the upcoming Sunday’s bulletin.For more information on any of these opportunities,please call or email the church office, 414-774-0441 or [email protected]
* * * * * * *Sign up for Vacation Bible School today! Look for a form at the Welcome Center or across from the church office. Adults, consider being a helper! ThereÕ s a need for more adults to assist with the week, or even a few days of the week.
