Bull Ann Panels = 9Extra PanelsEvents Sign-Up - 1Quilt Blessing

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Celebration Panel - 1

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.

Directories AvailableWhere are the bulletin announcements? The bulletin announcements are available as a separate set of pages and are available at the Welcome Center or near the ushers. To make good use of our resources, consider reading the announcements on our website - www.stmattslutheran.org - or email the church office to be added to the list of people receiving the announcements in advance, on Fridays. Office@stmattslutheran.org.

Welcome to Worship - May 11, 2014Christ is Risen! Rejoice and be glad in this special day the Lord has made. Like the disciples, we experience a mixture of joy, fear and disbelief at news of the risen Jesus. Receive us, O God, just as we are.Introduction for the Day: Today is sometimes called “Good Shepherd Sunday.” Jesus is called the “gate” of the sheep in today’s gospel. The risen Christ opens the way to abundant life. He anoints our heads with oil and guides us beside the still waters of our baptism. Each Sunday he spreads a feast before us in the midst of the world’s violence and war. We go forth to be signs of the resurrection and extend God’s tender care to all creation.

Child for Baptism: (8:30) Milo Howard Chay, child of Michael and Randi Chay, Wauwatosa, was born February

25, 2014. Sponsors are Tyler Willingham and Katie Maliel. Milo is the great-grandson of Mrs. Evelyn Lentz, a long-time member of St. Matthew’s.

Flowers are given by Pastor Ray W. Stubbe in loving memory of his father, Clarence A. Stubbe’s, May 17th birthday.

Flowers are given by Bob & Carol Beecher in honor of their 15th wedding anniversary.

A library book has been given to the church library by Ken & Bev Etzelmueller in honor of daughter Kristen’s graduation at Marquette University with a master’s degree.

Healing Service Today: Today’s healing service will be held in the Sanctuary at 9:45 a.m. All those desiring special healing prayer for themselves or others are invited to attend.Have you thought about The Lutheran, our ELCA national magazine? The Lu-theran has thought about us, featuring Just One More Ministry in its April issue.Stop at the display table in the narthex today, take a look at some sample copies, and consider subscribing to this excellent communication channel. Peruse the church news, explorations of timely topics, editorials, Bible studies, congregational features, reflections, and readers’ letters. Get to know our new Presiding Bishop, Elizabeth Eaton, through her monthly column. The Lutheran offers all of us the opportunity to see our Church at work, to consider our own lives of faith, and to sense our connec-tion with the larger Body of Christ. If just 25 new households subscribe, we can get the group rate of $8.95 per year, which is quite a bargain. Please do think about The Lutheran!

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

Sunday Morning Adult Forum 9:45 - 10:45 A.M.

May 11: No Adult Forum today- Happy Mother’s Day!

May 18 Adult Forum:“Greater Tosa Interfaith”Learn about this local organization supporting seniors to stay in their own homes. Diane Euting from Greater Tosa Interfaith will be doing a Temple Talk and Adult Ed explaining the services of Interfaith for Older Adults an organization that serves all of Milwaukee County. Learn how you can help serve older adults in our community or how you as an older adult can use your skills to serve others. Giving older adults rides is only a small part of what Interfaith does. Become a reading tutor in MPS, help with the senior meal program, provide handyman services and more.

June 1st: Don’t miss hearing Barbie Izquierdo, a single Philadelphia mother who grew up in poverty and is trying to provide a better life for her two children. Featured in the document “A Place at the Table.”

Next Sunday, May 18 is Music Sunday at St. Mat-thew’s. You’ll hear special music from the Bells Angels adult bell choir and the Senior Choir, St. Mat-thew’s adult choir at the 8:30 and 11:00 services.

Wednesday Bible Study has resumed their weekly discussion at 10 a.m., with the book of Proverbs. All are welcome. No prior experience necessary!

Do We Have Sunday School Today? May 11 - yes, Sunday School May 18 - Yes, there is Sunday SchoolMay 18 is the last day for the year. Thanks to our wonderful teachers and staff for their dedication.

Bulletin Announcements - May 11, 2014St. Matthew’s Ev. Lutheran Church - www.stmattslutheran.org

Ministry Scheduler Pro Sunday 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. The next Sunday morning volunteer schedule will be from June 1, 2014 - September 7, 2014. All volunteers please remember to inform us of any dates you will not be available to serve in this period. Volunteers will receive (2) e-mails in the next several weeks with this reminder as well. Thank you for your service.

Do you wish that you had signed up for the Saints-sponsored Amish Bus Tour on May 16? Due to a cancellation two seats are available. If interested, please contact Jane Sandstrom at 262-790-1652 as soon as possible.

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 hjurss@sbcglobal.net

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.

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 June 8, please contact coordinator Christopher Bartelt at <Barteltcm@gmail.com>.

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, May 28, 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 115 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 June 8 and July 13. Please contact Carl Johnson (johnsoncr@cdmsmith.com), 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).

Mt. Meru Coffee is now avail-able in K-cups (regular only). Thank you, St. Matthew’s for your continuing support of our partner-ship with our brothers and sisters in Tanzania. Please stop at the coffee table on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month. Together we are making a difference. Questions may be directed to Bruce Johnson at 414-366-5053.

Deborah Circle will meet on Tuesday, May 13 for lunch at Aliota’s on Hwy. 100 and Burleigh at 11:30 a.m. This is their last meeting until September, when they resume on September 9.

Interfaith Older Adult Programs Job Openings: Program Coordinator at Washington Park; also an Administrative Assistant. Located at 600 W. Virginia St., Ste 300, Milwaukee. Check out the details on their website: www.interfaithmilw.org

Your Donations are NeededA note about your valuable items: A reminder to our mem-bers and guests that each week as you come to church, any valu-able items should be kept with you and not left in coat pockets or in an unlocked space.

Reformation Store Needs Your Help at the store The 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.

Shoe recycling is happening now at St. Matthew’s! St. Matthew’s is once again be collecting old, worn out athletic shoes to be recycled through the Nike reuse-a-shoe program. Instead of going to the landfill, the shoes will be recycled into materials for new athletic surfaces. Please participate by dropping your athletic shoes during church hours (a barrel is located near the church office). Also, please Tie your shoes together in pairs! This is a new requirement of the program. Do not, however, put any shoes in plastic bags or contribute shoes that have any metal, cleats or spikes. This program can only work with athletic shoes. The program will will run throughout May. If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer Kramer at jenkqk@yahoo.com

Mother’s Day Diaper Drive - Thank You for your generous donations! Donations are still being collected for our third annual Mother’s Day Diaper Drive at St. Matthew’s. Disposable diapers cost up to $150 per month/ per baby with no government assistance. We ask you to consider donating diapers in sizes 2 through 5¸ diaper wipes and diaper rash cream to St. Matthew’s for distribution to our partner churches. We will be collecting diapers, wipes and creams in front of the church office through Mother’s Day, May 11. Please contact Annie DeArmond at annie.dearmond@gmail.com with any questions.

Begins in JUNE: We will collect 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. During the month of June bring your books; they will also accept CDs, DVDs, and games in good condition. Tax receipts available.Watch for information about bringing a truck into the parking lot on one of the Saturdays in June, through which neighbors and community members can also donate to this organization. When the Saturday has been set, share the info with your neighbors about this great organization benefiting Milwaukee.

Thank you for donations to the Children’s Clothing Swap: The Children’s Clothing swap generated many “new” outfits for children at St. Matt’s. In addition, we donated many boxes of clothing and $69 to Reformation’s Neighborhood Store. Special thanks to the clothes sorting crew, Jen Kramer, Niki Moore, Beth Gissibl and Amelia Scheiber.

May Men’s Ministry Events: 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.Enjoy singing? Want to get involved more in church activities? Consider joining the Senior Choir! It’s a great way to meet other people and sing a variety of music, sharing it on Sunday mornings during worship services. We meet every Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome! For further information you can contact David Mohr, 414-774-1775 or by email: davemohr@me.com. Or, you can simply come to the music office on Thursday night and we’ll set you up with a folder of music. Be a part of the choir! It’s fun and fulfilling.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

Men: A great way to begin your week - The Monday Morning Men’s Bible Study meets each Monday morning at 6:30 a.m. to study, to discuss, to share. All men are welcome. For more information, call Mark Petersen, 476-7299 or Bill Brown, 774-4017.

Service Project at the Guest House:The men’s ministry invites men to come and help with some garden work there. Bring a shovel and/or rake. Meet at church at 9 a.m. to caravan downtown to the Guest House at 1216 N. 13th St. We’ll be finished before noon.

Looking ahead to summer: St. Mat-thew’s Men’s Golf Outing: The third annual Bob Biehn/Tim Ireland memo-rial Golf Outing will be held on Fri-day, August 8, 2014, Please save the date for a great time and fellow-ship. Details will be posted in the Bulletin and Voice when completed. For questions, see Jim Bowen, or call 414-614-2799.

Put some “spring” in your faith walk!Men’s Movie Night: “Romero”Wed. May 21st (6:30 – 8:30 pm) Join us as we watch the docudrama “Romero,” to gain a better understanding and perspective of our El Salvador partnership. Archbishop Oscar Romero was initially selected as a ‘safe choice’ for the spiritual leader of El Salvador in the 1970’s. His witness to events of fellow citizens and his own personal experiences eventually lead him to speak out against the government. At the heart of his courageous stand is the right of all citizens to basic human freedoms. A short discussion will follow the movie.Light supper, snacks and beverages provided!Contact Brian Due @ 378-7274 or duedrops@sbcglobal.net with any questions.

Men’s Breakfast: Saturday, May 17th, 7:30 am. Speaker: Eugene SchulzTopic: WWII and General Patton’s 3rd ArmyJoin us for a presentation to honor our military. Eugene Schulz will share his experiences as a member of Patton’s Third Army headquarters group. His experience includes eyewitness account of seeing Nazi Concentration Camps. He has written a book about his experiences.Breakfasts are always a time for good food, good fellowship and a great message!

Luther Manor produces Murder Mystery: The Theatre of the Mind presents “Clueless: Even We Don’t Know Who Done it” written and produced by the Terrace Community Players performed live on stage. Showtimes are 3 and 7 p.m. on Friday, May 16 and 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 17. All performances will take place in the Lippold Faith and Education Center. Admission is free will offering. Seating is first come, first served. Doors open 30 min. before each performance. Come see St. Matthew’s stars of the stage!

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. The Library will be open twice each month 9:30-10:15 a.m. on the following Sundays: June 15th & 29th July 13th & 27th August 10th & 24th

Garden Help Needed at Reformation, Saturday, May 17th It’s time to plant, and Reformation needs our help in prepping their garden beds for this year’s harvest. If you can help with mulching and composting from 10:00 – noon on Saturday, May 17th, we’d love to have you join us. For more details, talk to Pastor Margaret.

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 and take a bag and a shopping list. Then return the filled bag the next week to the labeled containers under the coat rack are near the church office.Thanks for making these ministries possible with your contributions!

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. Registration opens May 1, 2014. To register, visit the website, mtmerucoffee.org. Also, visit our Facebook page and ‘like’ us: ‘Meru Benefit Golf Outing’

Join the NAMI Walk in memory of Eric Kloth By Doris and Luther KlothEric, our eldest son, suffered from mental illness for 20 years. NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness played a huge role in his life. NAMI, Greater Milwaukee Chapter helped Eric get better care and housing and gave him a sense of purpose. Eric spoke about living with mental illness to groups all over Milwaukee in the In Our Own Voice program. His mission was to reduce the stigma surrounding mental illness, a stigma he constantly felt. This year we are again continuing Eric’s mission by having a team, Remembering Eric Kloth in the NAMIwalks. The NAMIwalks is being held on Saturday, May 17th at Veterans Park, 1010 N. Lincoln Memorial Drive. Registration is from 9:30 to 11 and the walk begins at 11. We invite you to participate by donating to our team and/or walking with us on May 17. Come to the NAMI Display Table in the Upper Commons on May 4 or 11 to learn more or to give a donation if you wish.

MICAH 26th Anniversary Celebration: Fri-day, May 23, 2014 with the keynote speaker Pr. Louis Sibley, Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Location is the Italian Conference Center, 631 E. Chicago St., Milwaukee. The social hour begins at 6 p.m.; the program and din-ner at 7 p.m. Tickets are $50/person. Sign up in the church or speak to Pr. Margaret. $25 of the ticket price will be covered by St. Matthew’s, so your cost is only $25/ticket.

Needed: Golfing buddy for an adult man with special needs. As a part of Special Olympics, there are many opportunities available to this man if he has a person to transport him and even golf with him. The main schedule is golf practice on Monday nights, but there are also games and other events at other times. You can be as involved as you’d like to be - a few Mondays, or other opportunities if you are able to partner with him. This could have shared responsibility, meaning more than one volunteer could help out. If you can help or would like further information, please talk to Pr. Margaret.

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. May 12th; June 9th and 23rd

Needed - Pew Pads for the chair racks in the Sanctuary. The size needs to be 3” x 5” and each pad needs just a small amount of paper, perhaps 20-25 sheets. If you know of a place to purchase these economically, or have access to a person or company that would donate them to us, please contact the church office.

2014 Special Funds ReportResults as of 5/04/2014 are

Balance-Comprehensive Appeal Fund to date 26,915 Hunger baskets, year-to-date, for Hunger $4,3072014 Benevolence through April 30 $142,500

including Kingdom Account Distributions

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All are welcome at monthly healing servicesHealing 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.

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The month of JUNE is when we’re collecting books again for the “Milwaukee Working” agency which employs men in urban areas where jobs are scarceWe will again hold book collection in June to benefit the Milwaukee organization “Milwaukee Working.” This 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. Most of the 15 employees have spent time on the street, or even in prison, and never held full-time jobs before. Milwaukee Working is a faith-based non-profit aimed at creating jobs in the heart of one of the most improverished cities in America.During the month of June bring your books; they will also accept CDs, DVDs, and games in good condition. Tax receipts available.Watch for information about bringing a truck into the parking lot on one of the Saturdays in June, through which neighbors and community members can also donate to this organization. When the Saturday has been set, share the info with your neighbors about this great organization benefiting Milwaukee.

Call Committee Update: After the congregational meeting on April 27, Pastor Chris provided an update on the call process for a new associate pastor. Three qualified candidates were interviewed over the last several weeks; each interview was a two-day process. Although all three were good pastors, none was the right fit for St. Matthew’s. The call committee considers the fit with our culture, staff, and pastoral staff. Pastor Chris emphasized that we need to be excited about the new pastor.The synod has more names for us. Pastors Chris and Margaret have already conducted one pre-interview with another scheduled. In the mean time, the call committee recommended some help for the pastors.This summer we will have more pulpit support, and we will consider part-time interim help, especially on Sunday mornings, if we don’t have someone by September. Our priority is that we can continue to do ministry, to care for people. We trust that the Holy Spirit is guiding us in this process.

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 there are concerns you don’t wish to share specifically. Here are the upcoming dates:Sunday, May 11 - Mother’s Day - Education Time, 9:45 a.m.Sunday, June 15 - Father’s Day during the 10:15 a.m. Communion ServiceSunday, July 20 - After the 10:15 service

Quilt Blessing for 2014Created with love by Stitches of Love Quilt Ministry

Celebrating 11 years of ministryThe Quilt Ministry strives to make beautiful quilts and blankets from donated fabrics for distribution to individuals who are in physical, emotional, or spiritual need. Each item sewn through the Ministry is uniquely created and made with love, just as each of its members who created them has been formed by God. Many different talents, skills, friendship and creative minds woven together to touch the lives of those in need has been a miracle unfolding. Thanks to church members, children, grandchildren and friends of the quilting ministry for their donations. Prior to distribution, all quilts receive a prayer of blessing.

The quilt ministry, Stitches of Love, at St. Matthew’s came into being in late 2003. A total of 1,668 quilts have been donated to date and this concludes our 11th year of creating love and warm to those in need.

Accomplishments of Quilt Ministry - September 2013 – May 2014 •120quiltscreated&completedbytheSt.Matthew’sQuiltMinistry. •4blanketssenttoPineRidgeIndianReservationinSDinconjunctionwithELCA

Women of Greater Milwaukee Synod •Numerousbibsmadefortheneedsofinfantslocally&Guatemala. •25newbedpillows&custommadepillowcasecreatedfordistributiontoJoyHouse •30teddybearswithjacket,headpieceandprayergiventocommunitypolice

departments,ReformationChurchandJoyHousetooffercomforttochildrenincrisissituations

Quilts and blankets will be distributed through the following organizations: • The Linus Project – a national organization that distributes blankets as needed to local

hospitals and Christian social services. • The Joy House – this welcoming home supplies the needs of women and children through

MilwaukeeRescueMission. • Care Net Pregnancy Center of Milwaukee–serving&supportingtheneedsofwomen. •Additional donations are made on an as-needed basis.

Everyone is welcome to join the work of the Stitches of Love Quilting Ministry. We meet fourtimesaseasononSaturdays.PickupabrightgreenbrochureatthetableintheLibraryCommons for details.

Special thanks to Bev Etzelmueller for her creativity and leadership for this ministry.

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Sunday, June 1st is St. Matthew’s Celebration Sunday!

What is Celebration Sunday? We are celebrating a wonderful year of growing in faith and service with a special worship service and picnic after worship in our west parking lot. We look forward to welcoming new members, our church partners, neighbors and friends as we give thanks for our blessings and rejoice in the spirit-filled community that is St. Matthew’s!

Morning9:45-10:45 a.m.Don’t miss Education Hour! We are hosting guest speaker, Barbie Izquierdo, a single Philadelphia mother who grew up in poverty and is trying to provide a better life for her two children. Barbie’s story is featured in the widely-acclaimed documentary A Place at the Table shown to our adult education audience here at St. Matthew’s in March.

11:00 a.m.Special Jazz Theme worship!

Afternoon 12:15-2:00 p.m.Enjoy Barbecue, Hot Dogs, Delicious Side Dishes and a “Make Your Own Sunday Bar” •GettoknowsomeonenewfromoneofourPartnerChurches-Reformation

and Cross Lutheran •Celebratecreationbymaking“FlowerBombs” •SpecialGames&FunplannedfortheAdults&KidsCome and celebrate with us! This will be a fun time with one another and an experience ofGodintheopenairthatwillbegoodforyoursoulandawonderfulwaytostartyoursummer!

Sign Up in the Commons or in the Church Office.AdvanceSignUpisAppreciated.$8forAdults;$4forkids2-12;Freeforkidsunder2.Maximumcostof$24forafamily.

All are Welcome!!

This Week:Monday: 6:30, Monday Morn. Men’s Bible Study 9:00, Quilt Packing 9:30, LaLeche League Mtg.10:15, Staff Meeting11:00, Program Staff Meeting 1:00, Caregiver Support Group 5:30, Youth Committee 6:00, Human Resources Mtg. 6:00, Property Committee Mtg. 7:00, American Heritage Dancers 7:00, Church Council MeetingTuesday: 1:00, Caregiver Support Group 6:30, Brass Rehearsal 7:00, Celebrate Recovery 7:00, Mt. Meru Coffee ProjectWednesday:10:00, Bible Study with Pastor Margaret11:00, Fallen Angels11:00, Sustainable Crafters 6:00, New Creation and New Generation Choirs Bowling Party 7:00, Adult Education PlanningThursday: 9:00, Retired Pastors in Ministry 9:30, A Cabella Ringers11:30, Women of Faith 5:30, Micah Issues Night 6:15, Bells Angels 7:30, Senior Choir RehearsalFriday: SAINTS Trip to Amish CountrySaturday:10:00, ARCW Meeting 2:00, Kyle W. and Leah Kroening Wedding

Sunday, May 11, 2014Greeters: 7:30, Theresa Krahn. 8:30, John Swenson, Lisa Winters, Harvin & Mary Ann Abrahamson, Maisey Michelz. 11:00, Pat Heuler, Diann Lebow, Edie Paust.Lay Reader: 7:30, Marian Benz. 8:30, Joanne Ziarek. 11:00, Brenda Ray.Nursery Helpers: 8:30, Mary Borhart, Jayden Comerford, Yanna Glaspy. 9:45, Gail Freeborn, Megan Reuter. 11:00, Kamrynn Lamontagne, Hailey Lippold, Lydia Wehrley. Acolytes: 8:30, Kodi & Eden Gissibl. 11:00, Alexis Falci.Coffee Hosts: 8:00, Dan & Allison Byrne, Sandy Forbes, 9:30, Dave & Carol Anderson.Ushers: 8:30, Dan Anderson (captain), Sue & Ken Voigt, John & Sandy Richter, Mark Olson, David Mraz, Brad Iding, Ernst Bunde. 11:00, Tim Muehlfeld (captain), Mike Thomae, Joseph Wehrley, Chris & Alissa Schneider, Judith & Joe Sayrs, Craig Johnson.Communion Preparers: 7:30, Marcia Cornnell, Suzanne Hansen. Communion Assistants: 7:30, Marian Benz, Pam Stokke-Ceci. Bread Baker: Adam & Heather Bastjan.Welcome Center Host: 8:30, Patti Cimermancic. 11:00, Bob & Carol Beecher.Welcome Assistant to the Pastors: 8:30, Harry & Sandy Profio. 11:00, Bob Beecher.Library Assistant at 9:45: Bridget Smith.

New Member Classes are now underway. Dates of remaining classes are May 11 and May 18. New Members will be welcomed into membership on June 1 at the 11:00 service. Child care is available in the Nursery on all class dates.

St. Matthew’s Weekly Sign-Up PanelMay 11, 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 will be attending the Men’s Breakfast on Saturday, May 17 at 7:30 a.m. Number attending _____

I can help to prepare the Garden beds at Reformation Lutheran on Saturday, May 17 from 10 a.m. - Noon.

I plan to attend Men’s Movie Night, on Wednesday, May 21st. Number Attending _____

Yes, I’d like to attend the MICAH Banquet on May 23. Number Attending ____

Yes! I/We would like to attend the Celebration Sunday Lunch on Sunday, June 1. Number attending _____

Name_______________________________ Phone Number_________________

Email Address ____________________________________________________

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 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)