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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 St. Matthew’s today! Bulletin Announcements for November 10, 2013

Everyone is precious in the Lord’s sight. Thank you for blessing us with your presence. “This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it” (Psalm 118:24, KJV).Introduction for the Day: We worship on the first day of the week because our Savior was raised on that day. Every Sunday is a little Easter. This Sunday

feels more like Easter than many as the appointed texts celebrate the reality of the resurrection. Live it up this Lord’s Day. Our God is the God of the living.The purple and pink flower arrangement is given in memory of Julie Rahkonen on Confirmation Day from her family.Two additional flower arrangements are given by • Kathleen O’Leary in honor of Danielle and Ava’s birthdays and Mia’s

confirmation; and by • The Langenstroer Family in honor of the 9th grade class celebrating their

confirmation today.A Library book is given by Kathleen O’Leary in honor of Ava O’Leary Zovic’s 11th birthday.The Sacrament of Baptism will be celebrated at the 11:00 a.m. service. Dustin Wong, who is joining our congregation at the 8:30 a.m. service, will be baptized at the 11:00 a.m. service. We welcome Dustin to our congregation as well as to the larger family of Christian believers around the world. Children for Baptism: (11:00) Emory Wong, child of Dustin and Breanne Wong, Milwaukee, was born November 9, 2012. Sponsors are Erica and Andrew Ward.Jacob Joseph Wagner, child of Tara and Kevin Wagner, Wauwatosa, was born July 14, 2013. Sponsors are Kelley Wagner and C.J. Edwards.Toy Swap! Today at 9:45 a.m. in the Upper Room. Everyone’s welcome! If you have nothing to swap, feel free to browse the toy selection and consider a monetary donation. Leftover toys are donated to Reformation Lutheran Church’s Neighborhood Store, just in time for Christmas.

Jazmine Jennifer AlbrechtEmily Ann ChiesaQuinten James ClementAndrew Ray DanielsTyler Todd EastonAlizabeth Margaret FassbenderAdam Lee FendosKatie Elizabeth GastrauAbigail Christine GiffordGerald Walter HartmanLauren Jayne HughesSamuel Joseph KodzikBrian Jacob KoebelMadeline Claire LangenstroerAndrea Corinne MabieLily Meili MillerNora Clare MurphyTaylor Marie NelsonMia Elizabeth O’Leary Zovic

Alyssa Elizabeth Frances PoeGabriella Amalia ProcopisTessa Jane SchmidtMollie SchneiderMadeline Marie SerafinCassandra Leigh Callahan SmithMichael James StaffNoah Ray SuchyLibby SukowateyJohn Paust SwensonMitchell Vance SwingJohanna Reid TaylorNicholas Joseph TennessenErik Ryan TillmanJohn Case UrbanMaeve Pauline Heuler WilliamsJulia WulffVictoria Nicole Yentz

St. Matthew’s Confirmation Class of 2013We congratulate these young people who are

affirming their baptism at a 1:30 p.m. service today.

Today we remember Julie Rahkonen, a classmate of the confirmands, who died on October 1, 2013.

Weekly Bulletin Announcements - Nov. 10, 2013St. Matthew’s Ev. Lutheran Church - www.stmattslutheran.org

November 10 & November 17 Adult Forum - 9:45-10:45 a.m.“The Hunger Games”Two important sessions for parents coming up!In anticipation of the November 22nd release of the second film in the popular Hunger Games trilogy, St. Matthew’s members will facilitate two sessions on issues arising from the books and movies.On November 10, St. Matthew’s Director of Youth and Sunday School Ministries Gretchen Haugse and Clinical Psychologist Dr. Britt Peterson will present information about the appeal of these works and their possible effects on young people. They will examine positive ways to engage in conversation with children about difficult subjects.On November 17, retired high school English teacher Eileen Lund will look at some of the dark themes presented in The Hunger Games, discussing their application beyond the literature and their relationship to biblical themes.

Weekly Adult Forum - Join the class in the Upper Room today 9:45 - 10:45 a.m.

Plan to attend these upcoming Adult Forums!

We have a great line-up of topics.

November 24Time with Bishop Jeff Barrow; Our Synod LeaderJoin us for a conversation with Bishop Jeff Barrow as he shares on the work of the Greater Milwaukee Synod. What is the mission of the greater church in our area? Who is part of the Synod staff and how do they work together together to set and meet goals for all of the churches that make up the Synod? St. Matthew’s is a strong supporter of our Synod. This is an important session for all the members of our congregation. Come with your questions!Bishop Barrow will also be giving the Sermon at each worship service. We look forward to his visit and hope you can be in attendance on this day.

December 1What is...The Affordable Care Act?Joy Tapper, St. Matthew’s member and executive director of the Milwaukee Health Care Partnership, is working to improve communication and coordination of resources among health care organizations. The Milwaukee Health Care Partnership has taken the lead in organizing the push to get people signed up for insurance coverage in the next six months under the Affordable Care Act. Learn more about the Affordable Care Act and how it is intended to help the uninsured.

HVAC Construction completed - Open House today! The first part of the Phase 1 Renovation at St. Matthew’s has been completed: the complete replacement and installation of our HVAC equipment. Would you like to see what was done? Look for the balloons in several areas of the building marking the spots where something is new for the HVAC. Read the explanation posted at the sites. Thank you for your strong support of the Capital Campaign to make this heating, ventilation and air conditioning system possible.

‘Building for the Future’ Annual Stewardship Program now underway. This year’s theme, ‘Building the Future,’ describes much about St. Matthew’s - ‘building’ in terms of construction, in terms of faith, and in terms of building community. We are blessed with talents, resources, and a ‘can-do’ spirit that guides us in building to make a difference in the world! You will be contacted by your route captain to schedule the drop-off and pick-up of your Stewardship materials. Some members receive their commitment packets by mail. As you complete your commitments, please consider how you can ‘Build for the Future,’ whether thru financial commitments or deeper involvement in our many activities and ministries. Questions can be directed to the church office.

Baptism Class offered for those welcoming a baby into the family There will be a class about the sacrament of baptism on Tuesday, November 19 at 7 p.m. Those who have recently added a baby to their family, or those who are expecting babies in the next few months are invited to attend. During this class, there will be information shared about what baptism is and what it means in the Lutheran Church, as well as the opportunity to meet other people with children the same age. It is helpful to call the church office if you plan to attend so that there will be enough materials for all.

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 please contact Sue Swing; sueswing@sbcglobal.net. MSP Tip for the WeekDon’t have e-mail? Sunday morning schedules are mailed to volunteers without e-mail. The Sunday morning schedule is also available at the Welcome Center. If you don’t have e-mail and you have not received a schedule in the mail, please contact Sue Swing at the church office. 414-774-0441.

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. November 11 and 25 December 9 and 23

Church Decorating: Mark your calendar for decorating the church for Advent and Christmas. This date is Friday, December 6 at 6:30 p.m. More details soon.

2013 Special Funds ReportResults as of 10/13/2013 are

Balance in Bldg. Improvement Fund to date $63,416Hunger baskets, year-to-date, for Hunger 8,8782013 Benevolence through August 31 $283,500

including Kingdom Account Distributions

Needed

Here’s a chance to Eat,in Support of Youth Mission Trip!Pizzeria PiccolaOn Sunday, November 17th, 4:00 – 9:00 PM, have dinner at Pizzeria Piccola, where our youth will serve you. We will earn a portion of all proceeds and 100% of the tips received that day – no flyer or coupon is necessary. Carry-out orders are included.

Our next SAINTS gathering is November 14 at 11:00 AM. (Older Adult Ministry)Our guest presenter. will be author and business expert Robert Grede. He is a lifelong Wauwatosa resident and grandson of Art and Betty Grede, earlier members of St. Matthew’s.While he has written several books on marketing and strategic planning (Winner: 2012- USA Books Best Business Book), he will be speaking to us about his first novel: “The Spur and the Sash.” Based on a true story and set in 1865 in war torn Tennessee it describes the involvement of the 8th Wisconsin “Live Eagle Regiment.” Lunch will follow the presentation. Please sign up at the SAINTS information area.

Altar Guild Assistants Needed!Volunteers are needed for some cleaning tasks around the Altar and in the Sacristy; once a month or less. Can be done on your own time. Please contact Sue Swing if interested. Sueswing@sbcglobal.net.

Upcoming Dates and Events“Celebrate the Return” Banquet to benefit Project Return, Sunday, Nov. 10 at the Marquette Alumni Memorial Union. The keynote speaker is Marc Mauer, Executive Director of the Sentencing Project and author of “Race to Incarcerate.” Come at 5:00 for the silent auction and ‘meet and greet.’ Speak with Pr. Margaret if you’d like to attend. Tickets are $50, but St. Matthew’s will cover half of that cost.

The First Fridays Book Group meet each First Friday of the month at 7 p.m. in the Upper Room. Pick up the complete list at the Welcome Center. The December 6 book is A Year of Living Biblically: One Man’s Humble Quest to Follow the Bible as Literally as Possible by A.J. Jacobs. You don’t need to read each book in order to come to the discussion; pick and choose the ones you like. The list is also on our website - www.stmattslutheran.org - go to “Connect & Grow” then “Adult Classes and Bible Studies”

Deborah Circle will meet on Tuesday, November 12 at 12:30 p.m. in the Upper Room.

Advent Calendars available in the church library: Advent season begins Sunday, December 1st. The Church Library offers traditional children’s Advent Calendars for the family to observe the Advent season. The calendars will be available starting Sunday, November 10th. Library hours are Sundays from 9:30-11:00 a.m.

Social MinistryReformation Store Needs Your Help at the storeThe store is in great need of people to sort and stock. They welcome volunteers on Mondays from 10 a.m. to noon or Thursdays from 1 to 3 p.m. All ages are welcome. If you have a few hours to spare, please call Diane Roznowski, Store Volunteer Director at 414/807-7451 to say “Yes! I’ll be a part of this wonderful ministry!” for a morning or afternoon.

These bulletin announcements can be seen beginning each Friday on our website: www.stmattslutheran.org. If you wish to be added to the Friday bulletin email list, please sign up on the bottom of the Events Sign-Up panel in today’s bulletin (or contact Sonja Mohr at sonjamohr@me.com) and you will begin receiving the announcements as well as other notices on Fridays.

Thanksgiving Eve Worship: Come, you thankful people, comeGive thanks - we are abundantly blessed - November 27, 7:00 p.m. Join the community of St. Matthew’s for a festive Thanksgiving Eve service with adult, youth and children’s choirs and other special music. Bring canned food items as a response to all our blessings. We will bring the food up to the altar during the time of the offering. Your Thanksgiving offering will be directed toward our Special Benevolences including World Hunger.Stay for the Pie Social after Thanksgiving Service:Following the Service on November 27, the Fellowship Committee will host a Pie Social. We ask those who wish to bring a pie to share and the Fellowship Committee will provide the rest, coffee, juice, whipped cream and ice cream. You are invited to stay even if you don’t bring a pie.

Saturday, December 7, 8:30 – 11:00 a.m. Women’s Advent BreakfastPlease join us (and bring a friend!) for this event with a special program being prepared by Annette Olson, Pat Engelhardt and Ginny Cleppe featuring songs, writings, and prayers relevant to the season from different heritages—Italian, German, Algonquin, and more! Sign up in the narthex on Sundays beginning November 17, or call the church office to let us know you are coming. Give yourself this “present” of being present to the wonderment of the season and new insights on its meaning and purpose in our lives. If you are able to help prepare breakfast, and/or help with table décor and set up, please call church or let us know when you sign up!

Homemade Apple Pies!Mark your calendars for November 24 (but order ahead!) to buy a homemade apple pie just in time for ThanksgivingProceeds to benefit 2014 women’s retreat Sunday, November 24 you can take a pie (or two or three) home. Please order them ahead on Sundays November 10 and 17. These yummy pies will be fresh and ready to bake or freeze - baking instructions included. They will be sold on a pre-order basis for $10 each. Since we will be preparing onlly 100 pies, place your order soon!The proceeds will support women who would like to attend our women’s retreat in the spring. Your Help is Needed! Saturday, November 23, you will have the opportunity to assemble apple pies. There will be two 2-hour shifts to make the pies beginning at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 23. (But any amount of time you can spare will be greatly appreciated.) Please sign up to help and/or place your order at the Welcome Center or in the church bulletin. Thanks for your support! If you have any questions, please contact Karen Crook at 414-455-3905 or karenjcrook@gmail.com

Monthly craft workshops plannedWe welcome all to come The Sustain-able Crafters will be meeting on the third Wednesday of each month from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Bring your lunch. We’ll be creating items to sell at a Christmas sale. Next session: November 20, 2013.

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

“Holy Light” Christmas Concert to be presented at St. Matthew’s on Friday, December 13th On Friday, December 13th at 7:30pm, the St. Matthew’s Senior Choir, under the direction of David Mohr, will present “Holy Light”, a Candlelight Service of Lessons and Carols. Written by Robert Hobby, “Holy Light” features fresh arrangements of well-known Christmas carols and hymns, a number of which the audience will be invited to join in on. The work will be accompanied by the Bells Angels, a brass ensemble, percussion and organ. The readings interspersed between the carols include passages from the Bible as well as poetry from Susan Palo Cherwien. The Bells Angels, under the direction of John Paradowski, will also be featured in two selections of their own. This will be the first time in five years that the Senior Choir has participated in a Christmas Concert at St. Matthew’s. There is no admission charge - a free-will offering will be taken. Make plans now to attend what is shaping up to be a most exciting and memorable Christmas musical event here at St. Matthew’s.

Nursery VolunteersThank you so much for caring for the children in the Nursery on Sunday mornings at St. Matthew’s! We appreciate you very much! You will soon be receiving the 2014 Activities & Ministries sheet. Nursery Helper was accidentally left off the form this year. Please let me know how you want to serve in the upcoming year by...On the Activities & Ministries sheet write in Nursery Helper and the time(s) you wish to serve - 8:30, 9:45, 11:00 or Send an e-mail to sueswing@sbcglobal.net to confirm that you would still like to be a Nursery volunteer and specify service times you’d like to be scheduled- 8:30, 9:45 11:00If you would like to sign up to be a Nursery Helper for the first time you can use either of the methods listed above.Questions-please contact Sue Swing at sueswing@sbcglobal.net or 414-774-0441.

Has your 1st - 5th grader come to KFC/DOC? It’s a blast!Kids for Christ and Disciples of Christ Children’s Ministries Groups meet monthly. Our children’s ministries KFC (Kids for Christ - grades 1-3) and DOC (Disciples of Christ - grades 4-5) come together for fun, fellowship, devotion and food. Friends can also come along. Bring $4 for lunch. Led by Donna Gardner Manke. The meeting dates and times are:Kids for Christ (grades 1-3) Friday, December 6th, 6 - 8 p.m.Disciples of Christ (grades 4-5) Sunday November 17, 12:15-2:00 Friday, December 6, 6-8 p.m.

Holiday Folk Fair “Celebrate the Culture of Community” If you are looking for a very entertaining time with great music, costumes, culture and delicious foods from around the world why not come and...“CELEBRATE THE CULTURE OF COMMUNITY “AT THE 2013 HOLIDAY FOLK FAIR!Friday, November 22, 2 pm - 10 pmSaturday, November 23, 10 am - 10 pmSunday, November 24, 10 am - 7 pmWisconsin Exposition Center at State Fair ParkDoris Mueller of our congregation has advance discounted tickets for $10/each. Call her at 414-778-1108 or by email calldm@gmail.com

Healing Service: Each month you are welcome to attend a healing prayer service. Come to one of the healing stations, describe the prayer concern, and members of the healing prayer team will gather around you and offer a healing prayer. The prayer can be for someone else or yourself. Upcoming dates are:

Sun. Nov. 17 after the 11:00 serviceSun. Dec. 22 at the 8:30 service

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 unlocked space.

These bulletin announcements can be seen beginning each Friday on our website: www.stmattslutheran.org. If you wish to be added to the Friday bulletin email list, please sign up on the bottom of the Events Sign-Up panel in today’s bulletin (or contact Sonja Mohr at sonjamohr@me.com) and you will begin receiving the announcements as well as other notices on Fridays.

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 December 8, please contact coordinator Christopher Bartelt at <Barteltcm@gmail.com>. Thank you to all who participate in this special ministry.

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, November 27, 2013. 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 Monday mornings at 9:00 a.m. Call Larry Jurss at 414-257-3595. Many volunteers are needed each Monday; you don’t need to come every week in order to participate.

Guest House: We need 4 or 5 volunteers on the second Sunday of each month to prepare and serve a nutritious and delicious meal for 100 men at the Guest House, a homeless shelter. We meet at the church at 5:00 pm to carpool and finish by 7:00 pm. Sign up at the church, or contact Carl Johnson (johnsoncr@cdmsmith.com), or 414-771-1023. Seeking volunteers to serve on December 8 and January 12.

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).

Ongoing Collection for Guest House: We have updated the list of ongoing needs for the Guest House. Please consider picking up one or two of these items when you’re shopping and drop them off in the box outside the church office. Thanks for your support of this important ministry.

Spray deodorant ShampooBody Wash Foot PowderCologne or aftershaveLaundry Bags Men’s watchesMen’s wallets

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.

Celtic Christmas Boutique at the Irish Fest Center: The Celtic Christmas Boutique showcases Irish – and other – wares from vendors, artists and craftsmen, and takes place Saturday, November 23, 2013 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Irish Fest Center, located at 1532 Wauwatosa Avenue in Wauwatosa. Featuring 30 artists and vendors from the Midwest region, items offered include traditional and contemporary jewelry, pottery, soaps, knitwear, artwork, quilts, books, CDs, Irish prints, photography, glassware, ornaments, baskets and more. In addition, guests can tour the Ward Irish Music Archives, home to the largest collection of Irish and Irish American music and memorabilia in the world with more than 40,000 pieces. Also, guests may enjoy a break at Café Celtique, an on-site cafeteria serving scones, potato soup, and McBob’s famous corned-beef sandwiches.The Celtic Christmas Boutique is a free event open to the public. No strollers please. For more information, visit www.irishfest.com or call (414) 476-3378.

URGENT: Third World Handcrafts Shoppe, located inside Capitol Drive Lutheran Church on 53rd and Capitol in Milwaukee, is desperately seeking additional volunteers. We are heading into our holiday season seriously short-staffed! If you or someone you know would like to join our friendly staff, we would appreciate the help! Third World Handcrafts Shoppe is a non-profit mission ministry, creating a marketplace for artisans from developing countries. We are open Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9:30-12:30 and Saturdays from 9:30-noon. Closer to the holidays, our store hours expand to 9:30-3:00 on those same days. We also have a need for volunteers to help with off-site sales at different churches throughout the metro area. The commitment is minimal (as little as one shift per month) and the work is not hard.Please contact Bridget Smith at bsmith@capitoldrivelutheran.org or 414-445-2065 to volunteer today!

Chocolate Advent Calendars are available for purchase at the Chocolate Sales table on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month in the Commons. We have a limited number of them so buy yours soon. Nov. 10 and 24. Advent begins December 1st!

Pop Top Collection: After a hiatus from collecting soda pop can pull tabs, we will resume the collection at this time. These pop tabs are given to the Ronald McDonald House toward the good work they do in housing out-of-town families of patients at Children’s Hospital. The collection spot will be at the entrance of the Education wing, near the other recycling and Reformation pick-up area.

Your Help is Needed to Ship Food to El Salvador! Can You Help Us Raise $20,000? The Salvadoran Lutheran Church needs your help in the fight against hunger. Each year, the church depends on food shipments sent by St. Matthew’s to meet emergency food needs of struggling families and senior citizens. The shipments, which contain packets of nutritionally fortified rice, cost approximately $10,000 to ship (for over $50,000 worth of food). We hope to ship two containers of food in the next 6 months, with the next shipment occurring later this fall. If you can help us reach our goal of $20,000, please make a check to St. Matthew’s, and designate it for “El Salvador Food Shipment.”

Men’s Shoes Needed at Reformation Store The Reformation Neighborhood Store is in need of men’s shoes in good condition. If you have any outgrown or unused shoes in your closets, please bring them to the Reformation collection area on the first floor of the education wing.

Confirmation class with Pr. Chris contines each Wednesday from 7:00-8:30 p.m. The schedule is as follows: November 13 - Big Group (Jesus the Priest) November 20 - Servant Night November 27 - No Class - Thanksgiving Eve

-------------------------------------------------------------“Dinner Is Served” also known as W.O.W. Dinner is available from 5:30-6:15 for $5 in the Youth Room. Drop in to eat, do homework, talk to your friends and unwind before Confirmation (7:00) and Choir (6:00). Next date: November 13. All of the dates are on the church calendar. Questions? See Gretchen.

Needed: Help Transport food and other items to Reformation’s Neighborhood Store: We are looking for one or more persons to help transport donated food and household items to Reformation. These trips can be planned at the convenience of the volunteer during several days and hours during the week when Reformation accepts deliveries. Sign up on today’s sign-up panel. More information available; call the church office. Training and assistance from current volunteer is offered.

Welcome to Our New Members~ November 10th, 2013 ~

St. Matthew’s Ev. Lutheran Church • Wauwatosa, WisconsinSt. Matthew’s Ev. Lutheran Church • Wauwatosa, Wisconsin

Michael & Maggie DicastriMichael and Maggie have three children, Molly who is a 6th grader at Whitman, Catherine who is a 4th grader at McKinley and Keira who is a 2nd grader also at McKinley and two foster children, Laney who is in K4 at McKinley and Allison who is in preschool at Curiosity Corner. Michael is an Investment Analyst with Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management and Maggie is a homemaker.

sarah Bolgert & Matt FretsWauwatosaSarah and Matt are engaged and are planning a September, 2014 wedding. Sarah is a Law Librarian with Michael Best & Friedrich. Matthew is lead analyst in accounts receivable for Brookdale Senior Living, West Allis.

Dave & Kayla celata WauwatosaDavid and Kayla have a one-year-old son, Colin. David is a social responsibility manager with American Society for Quality in Milwaukee. Kayla is a social worker who is currently a stay-at-home mother.

Diane DuBois MilwaukeeDiane has two grown children and is a retired teacher. She moved here recently from Illinois. She sings in the St. Matthew’s Senior Choir.

anDrew & natalie sajDaKAndrew and Natalie have a daughter, Amelia who is almost 7 months old. Andrew is a Manager/Corporate Counsel for their family business, Stan’s Fit For Your Feet. Natalie is a voice teacher and a singer/actor who is self-employed. Andrew is a cellist in the Concord Chamber Orchestra and both he and Natalie are musicians.

Dustin & Breanne wongDustin and Breanne have a son, Emory who is one year old. Dustin is an Attorney and Breanne is a stay-at-home Mom who provides childcare for others.

Kevin & tara wagnerKevin and Tara are the parents of Jacob, who was born in July, 2013.

BenjaMin & nichole herrell Menomonee FallsBenjamin and Nichole have three children, Carson who is in K4 at Willow Springs in Waukesha, Avery who is 3 years old and Alexis who is 2 months old. Benjamin is a Sr. Project Manager in IT with Kohls and Nichole is a Manager in Ecommerce, also with Kohls. Benjamin and Nichole are the son and daughter-in-law of current members, Dan and Nancy Herrell.

Welcome to Our New Members~ November 10th, 2013 ~

St. Matthew’s Ev. Lutheran Church • Wauwatosa, WisconsinSt. Matthew’s Ev. Lutheran Church • Wauwatosa, Wisconsin

Michael & Maggie DicastriMichael and Maggie have three children, Molly who is a 6th grader at Whitman, Catherine who is a 4th grader at McKinley and Keira who is a 2nd grader also at McKinley and two foster children, Laney who is in K4 at McKinley and Allison who is in preschool at Curiosity Corner. Michael is an Investment Analyst with Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management and Maggie is a homemaker.

sarah Bolgert & Matt FretsWauwatosaSarah and Matt are engaged and are planning a September, 2014 wedding. Sarah is a Law Librarian with Michael Best & Friedrich. Matthew is lead analyst in accounts receivable for Brookdale Senior Living, West Allis.

Dave & Kayla celata WauwatosaDavid and Kayla have a one-year-old son, Colin. David is a social responsibility manager with American Society for Quality in Milwaukee. Kayla is a social worker who is currently a stay-at-home mother.

Diane DuBois MilwaukeeDiane has two grown children and is a retired teacher. She moved here recently from Illinois. She sings in the St. Matthew’s Senior Choir.

anDrew & natalie sajDaKAndrew and Natalie have a daughter, Amelia who is almost 7 months old. Andrew is a Manager/Corporate Counsel for their family business, Stan’s Fit For Your Feet. Natalie is a voice teacher and a singer/actor who is self-employed. Andrew is a cellist in the Concord Chamber Orchestra and both he and Natalie are musicians.

Dustin & Breanne wongDustin and Breanne have a son, Emory who is one year old. Dustin is an Attorney and Breanne is a stay-at-home Mom who provides childcare for others.

Kevin & tara wagnerKevin and Tara are the parents of Jacob, who was born in July, 2013.

BenjaMin & nichole herrell Menomonee FallsBenjamin and Nichole have three children, Carson who is in K4 at Willow Springs in Waukesha, Avery who is 3 years old and Alexis who is 2 months old. Benjamin is a Sr. Project Manager in IT with Kohls and Nichole is a Manager in Ecommerce, also with Kohls. Benjamin and Nichole are the son and daughter-in-law of current members, Dan and Nancy Herrell.

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Today’s Assistants:Communion Preparers: 7:30, Marian Benz, Janet Chandler. Communion Assistants: 7:30, Charles Shantz, Marion Heinz.Greeters: 7:30, Fred & Roylee Pflughoeft. 8:30, Renae & Steve Engel, Thad Murrah & Britt Peterson, Annika Murrah, Hayden, Mary and Gregg Collins. 11:00, Tom Geib, Heather Stangel, Al & Debbie Land. Lay Reader: 7:30, Chuck Shantz. 8:30, Don Van Buskirk. 11:00, Cindy Braunschweig.Bread Baker: Jennifer Dugan.Nursery Helpers: 8:30, Matthew, Michael and Maddy Staff and Amy Stolarski. 9:45, Kelly Burton, Megan Reuter, Needed. 11:00, Haven Stangel, Bennett & Natalie Hanson.Acolytes: 8:30, Sam Baierl, needed. 11:00, Trevor Land, Cory Schulz.Coffee Hosts: 8:00, Joe & Lisa Chiesa, Kim Procopis. 9:30, Carri Brewer.Ushers: 7:30, Bill Dermody. 8:30, Jim Bowen (captain), Rob Sholl, Carolyn Hintz, Dave Fagerberg, Jack Albee, Needed, John Charlson, Don Birschel. 11:00, Ethan Wooster (Captain), Joel Seitz, Barrey & Mitchell Swing, Nick and Rich Tennessen, Rob Wedel, Ethan Stewart, Ginger Wooster.Welcome Center Host: 8:30, Judy Van Buskirk. 11:00, Mary Ellen & Don Ralfs.Welcome Assistants to the Pastor: 11:00, Mary Ellen & Don Ralfs.

Please note that this listing may not be accurate for any swaps or substitutions that were made on Wednesday of this week or later.

This Week:Monday: 6:30, Men’s Morning Bible Study 9:00, Just One More Meal Ministry 9:30, LaLeche League Mtg.10:15, Program Staff Meeting11:00, Staff Meeting 1:00, Caregiver Support Group 5:30, Youth Committee 6:00, Human Resources Mtg. 6:30, Women’s Bible Study 7:00, American Heritage Dancers 7:00, Church Council meetingTuesday: 9:30, The EmBELLishments12:30, Deborah Circle 2:00, Luther Manor Communion Service 6:00, Godsbells 6:00, Yoga Class 7:00, Mt. Meru Coffee Project 7:00, Righteous Ringers 7:00, Celebrate Recovery 7:15, Lutheran A Cappella ChoirWednesday:10:00, Wednesday Bible Study11:15, Fallen Angels 5:30, WOW - Dinner Before Conf. 6:00, New Generation Choir 7:00, 7th/8th Grade Conf. Big Group 7:00, New Creation ChoirThursday:11:00, SAINTS Gathering 4:00, Praise Kids 6:15, Bells Angels Rehearsal 7:30, Senior Choir RehearsalFriday: 5:00, Wedding RehearsalSaturday: 8:30, WELCA Cluster Mtg. 9:00, Senior Choir Concert Rehearsal 3:00, Wedding, Aimbora Kitoi & Jake Harrison

St. Matthew’s Weekly Sign-Up PanelNovember 10, 2013

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.

My child would like to attend DOC (grades 4-5) on Sunday, Nov. 17 from 12:15-2:00 p.m. Number Attending _____

We plan to attend the Baptism Class on Tuesday, November 19 at 7 p.m.

I would be willing to help with cleaning and maintenance of the altar area (Altar Guild) and would like to learn more about it.

I could help with transporting food and household items to Reformation Lutheran Church’s Neighborhood Store. Call me with further information.

I would like to help with the Women’s Ministry Apple Pie Project on Saturday, November 23: _____ 8:30-10:30 a.m. shift

_____ 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. shift

I would like to attend the Women’s Advent Breakfast on Saturday, December 7 at 8:30 a.m. Number attending. _____

I can help with the Women’s Advent Breakfast. _____ Set Up _____ Clean Up

I could serve as a Sunday Morning Nursery Volunteer from 9:45-10:45 a.m., scheduled on a rotating basis.

Name_______________________________ Phone Number_________________

Email Address ____________________________________________________For more information on any of these opportunities,please call or email the church office,

414-774-0441 or office@stmattslutheran.org

Ministers ThePeopleofSt.Matthew’sEv.LutheranChurchLeadPastor TheRev.ChristopherJ.P.MankePastor TheRev.MargaretSchoeweMusicMinister/Organist/NewGeneration&AdultHandbellChoirs JohnR.ParadowskiDirectorofOlderAdultMinistries JaneSandstromDirectorofYouthMinistries&Children’sEducationCoordinator GretchenHaugseVolunteerMinistries/SmallGroups/AdultEducation SueSwingChildren’sMinistryCoordinator DonnaGardnerMankePastors’Assistant/SundaySchoolSupport EmilyWanezekChurchLibrarian(volunteer) BevEtzelmuellerTechnologyCoordinator BrianSmithSeniorChoirDirector DavidMohrYouthHandbellChoirs JeffreyReevesNewCreationChoir JeffreyReevesandJohnParadowski;HeideHughes,accompanistPraiseKids!Directors(Jr.K-2grades) JeffReevesandAmyDankwardtFinanceSecretary HollyJurssOfficeAssistant JillDueCommunicationsSecretary SonjaMohrJanitor JohnSwensonPastorEmeritus TheRev.GaryErickson

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)