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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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We welcome each of you to worship. Our gracious, all-forgiving God receives you with open arms. May his love strengthen you today.Pr. Mick Roschke is our guest preacher today at all services. Pr. Mick is serving at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Milwaukee. He has also served at Mt. Zion Lutheran Church, Wauwatosa, and for many years at Reformation Lutheran Church, Milwaukee. Pr. Mick is a powerful and caring advocate for those struggling with poverty and addiction. He wrote “A Church of the People: Strategies of Urban Ministry” which describes his ministry of connecting with the community around the church based on a Christian faith expressed in love. We are blessed to

welcome Pr. Mick as he shares the Gospel Message today.Child for Baptism (8:30): Xavier William Richter, child of Bill and Jennifer Richter, was born July 16, 2013. Sponsors are Christopher Howard and Joseph Richter. Xavier’s grandparents are Lynn Howard and John & Sandy Richter, members of St. Matthew’s.Healing Service: There will be a healing service as part of the 11:00 a.m. communion service. All those desiring special healing prayer are invited to attend.Altar Flowers are given by Jo Gialdini in memory of her sister Sue Rodenkirk’s birthday.A Library Book has been given to the church library by Al, Susan and Caitlin Van Lith in honor of Alia’s 12th birthday.A library book has been given to the church library by the Poe family in loving memory of Roberta Krueger’s birthday on Oct. 24. The red rose on the altar is from The Richter Family in honor of Xavier’s baptism today.Hunger Baskets to be passed today: During the offering, a basket will be passed following the offering plate. The second collection will be directed toward local and world hunger. St. Matthew’s has always had a faithful focus on alleviating hunger in our world, and dedicating this collection on the 1st and third Sundays of each month helps to carry out that commitment. Also much appreciated are food items for Reformation Lutheran Church’s Food Pantry, which can be placed in the collection area in the parking lot entrance.

Where 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

Adult EducationAdult Learning:Weekly Adult Forum touches broad range of topics; See you there! Join us for adult education every Sunday morning from 9:45-10:45.

October 13, 20 and 27Finding Christ in a secular society: Faith and reason in a modern worldA prominent Catholic philosopher recently kick-started an international debate with this question: “Why was it virtually impossible not to believe in God in, say, 1500 in our Western society, while in 2000 many find this not only easy but even inescapable?”In this class, we will seek to answer that question -- and many more. For example, what does it mean to live in a secular society? Just how different is our view of the universe and God from that of Christians just a few years ago? Why does faith flourish in some Western societies and not others? How are people integrating their Christian faith with their otherwise secular views? Daniel Bice will lead this three-week discussion and debate on the changing nature of faith and reason.

November 3Lissy’s Place, a branch of My Home, Your Home Inc., will be our Social Ministry featured agency on November 3. Lissy’s Place was set up to create a haven for homeless/abused young women, many of whom have been in foster care. The goal of this program is to help women between the ages of 18 and 29 to escape from homelessness, destitution, addiction, prostitution and violence and avoid being trapped in sex-trafficing through learning skills to become self-sufficient. Come and learn about this important organization in our community and what you can do to help.

Fall Women’s Bible StudyMonday Nights - 6:30 - 8:00 Unglued: Making Wise Choices in the Midst of Raw EmotionsIn this six-session, video-based study, we will explore how to process our emotions and resolve conflicts in ways that lead to a much more peaceful life. Filmed in Florence, Italy, and filled with personal examples and biblical teaching by Lysa Terkeurst; New York Times best-selling author and national speaker who helps everyday women live an adventure of faith!Even if you weren’t able to come last week, you’re welcome this week.

Fall Men’s Bible StudyFive Wednesday Nights: Oct. 2 –30, 7:00 – 8:15 p.m.“In the Dust of the Rabbi: Becoming a Disciple”Join us for a look at what it really means to be a practicing disciple through a DVD series by Ray Vander Laan. Our bible study and discussion will focus on how we can better follow Jesus and be a modern disciple in our daily lives. “Follow a Rabbi, drink in his words, and be covered in the dust of his feet” (ancient Jewish proverb) Stop in this week and see what’s happening.

A great way to begin your weekThe 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.

‘Building for the Future’ Annual Stewardship Program begins Oct. 20 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! This year’s campaign uses the familiar route captain approach. Following the campaign kickoff on the Sunday, October 20, 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.

Women of the ELCA Cluster Meeting - right here at St. Matthew’s. “Flood the Nations with God’s Light” Saturday, November 16. Registration begins at 8:30 followed by the program at 9 a.m. Bible Study will be led by Pr. Margaret; and a program on El Salvador will be given by Pr. Chris. Cost is $11 including lunch, or $3 for registration only. Deadline to register is Friday, November 8. Sign up at the Info Center and leave your check in the envelope provided. Note that checks are made out to ‘Jan Fox’ Treasurer of the area WELCA. Everyone’s invited!

New Member Classes Continue Today Classes are held on Sunday mornings from 9:45-10:45. Dates of classes are October 13, 20, 27, November 3. New Members will be received on November 10th at the 8:30 service. Childcare is available in the Nursery on all class dates. Class topics are:

Fellowship at St. Matthew’s Spiritual Gifts and Serving

What Does it Mean to be Lutheran? Who We Are at St. Matthew’s

If you have any questions, please contact sueswing@sbcglobal.net, the pastors or the church office.

Ministry Scheduler Pro Sunday morning volunteers are sched-uled utilizing Ministry Scheduler Pro (MSP), on on-line automatic scheduling program. All volunteers have been sent e-mails with log-in information. If you need the information please contact Sue Swing; sueswing@sbcglobal.net. Questions about the schedule and system can best be answered via phone call and e-mail to Sue Swing; sueswing@sbcglob-al.net or 414-774-0441.MSP Tip for the WeekThe Sunday morning schedule for No-vember 3-January 26 is now available. Check your e-mail for the direct link to the schedule. You can log in anytime with your user name and password. www.ro-tundasoftware.com/ministry/stmatts If you don’t have e-mail the schedule has been mailed to your home address.

You’re invited to the Quilt Ministry Blitz on Saturday, November 9th from 9:00 - 1:30 pm in Fellowship Hall. Come join the group assemble baby quilts from start to finish! No experience needed. Bring your own lunch and beverage; veggie salad furnished. Contact Bev Etzelmueller #262-250-3969 with questions.

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SAINTS to tourHarley Davidson MuseumDate: Tuesday, October 22Time: Meet at 9:30 a.m. at churchFor questions or concerns contact Jane Sandstrom @ Farmorjane@aol.com or 262-790-1652.

Qdoba FundraiserOn Tuesday, November 5th, 5:00 -9:00 PM, eat at the Qdoba located in the village. The youth will earn 10% of every order when a flyer is presented. Flyers are at the Welcome Center and will be available online, and they must be presented at the time of purchase! Applies to dine-in and carry-out orders.

Our next SAINTS gathering is November 14 at 11:00 AM. 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.

Upcoming Dates and Events

Fall Yard Clean-Up at church will be held on Saturday, October 26th at 9:00 p.m. If you are interested in helping with this, contact Bob Zwaska at zwaska@wi.rr.com or call the church office 414-774-0441.

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 November book is Gone Girl: A Novel by Gillian Flynn (432 pages). 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”

Caregivers Group meets 2nd and 4th Monday afternoonsSharing 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. October 28, November 11 and 25 December 9 and 23

Cross Lunch - every month on the 4th Wednesday: We need your faithful donations of foods such as salads, desserts, and jellos for each Cross Meal. We feed several hundred people at each meal, and it is both needed and appreciated by the folks in the Cross community. Cards will be handed out during worship services today for Wednesday, Oct. 23’s meal. Thanks!

Social MinistryOctober 13 and October 20: Membership Drive for Friends of Luther Manor raises funds for the Luther Manor community: Friends of Luther Manor (formerly the Luther Manor Auxiliary) runs an annual membership drive to provide funds for extra items for residents. We ask people to join the Friends of Luther Manor for this coming year. The cost is only $5.00. We hope we can count on your support of this longstanding partnership with one of the nation’s premiere older adult communities. Membership does not mean you need to be an active member in the Friends group. Your donation is used to purchase extras for the common areas at Luther Manor. Thanks to Bill Schier and Mary Ann Abrahamson of our congregation who serve as the Friends of Luther Manor congregational liaisons for St. Matthew’s.

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.

October is COOKIE MONTH: Home-baked Cookies Neededfor Luther Manor residents We hope you will bake cookies during October to give to the residents of Luther Manor, who have a coffee and cookie time each morning. Cookies will be collected in the church kitchen (lower level) to be delivered to Luther Manor. Mark your packages with the type, quantity of cookies, and date. No nuts, please. Thank you!

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.

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.

Oct. 20 and 27: Photographs to be taken for Online Pictorial Directory, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.St. Matthew’s Church Pictorial Directory is online and well-used. Here’s your op-portunity to have your photo included in the online church directory. It only takes a few minutes. Stop down in Fellowship Hall today or next Sunday and join the 375 other households who are pictured in the directory.

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.

“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. We’d like to have a group of St. Matthew’s members to attend. Tickets are $50, but St. Matthew’s will cover half of that cost.

“Keep it Moving - Keep it Safe”Thank you Sunday School parents for finding a place to park and coming into church to get your kids from Sunday School at pick up time. You will continue to see orange cones with “Please No Parking” placed along the sidewalk. This is just a reminder to follow the same procedure:Park your car and enter the building to wait for your child.

- OR -If you want to remain in your car and your child is not waiting for you, continue to drive forward and circle in the parking lot until your child has been released from Sunday School. Rather than going onto Milwaukee Ave when you circle, you can make the circle while still in the parking lot.

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. Oct. 27, Nov. 10 and 24. Advent begins December 1st!

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., Oct. 20 during the 11:00 serviceSun. Nov. 17 after the 11:00 service

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 ÒAT 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 ParkThis year’s theme, “Celebrate the Culture of Community,Ó will allow Fair-goers the opportunity to learn the ways in which music, food, dance, and art bring together people from different backgrounds.Doris Mueller of our congregation has advance discounted tickets for $10/each. Call her at 414-778-1108 or by email calldm@gmail.com

Monthly craft workshops plannedWe welcome all to come The Sus-tainable 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.

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.

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

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.

Toy Swap! November 10, 9:45 a.m. in the Upper Room. Clean out those closets and donate toys that your children or grandchildren are no longer using. Bring them to church starting Sunday, Nov. 3 to the collection spot outside the church office. Toys can also be brought in the day of the swap. Items such as children’s books, DVDs, sports equipment, baby equipment are also welcome. Our congregation will then Ò swapÓ for toys their family can use. 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.

Reformation’s Food Pantry Needs Food for the Holiday. For the next couple of months, in addition to providing nutritious basics, the food pantry at Reformation Lutheran Church will do its best to help neighborhood families put a holiday dinner on their tables. You can help by bringing the following items to the Reformation collection area in the Education Wing:

Cereal (cold and hot)Cinnamon Cornbread stuffing mixCranberry sauceGravy, Canned or BottledJiffy cornbread mixMacaroni & cheese, boxedMashed potatoes, boxedMayonnaise or Miracle WhipPineapple, CannedSoup, cream of chicken or mushroomSweet Potatoes, Canned (Please – no pumpkin pie mix)

We hope to have enough of these items by November 8th to fill 100 or more grocery bags for distribution before Thanksgiving. Thank you so much for your help!

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

Balance in Bldg. Improvement Fund to date $268,594Hunger baskets, year-to-date, for Hunger $7,7832013 Benevolence through August 31 $266,000

including Kingdom Account Distributions

Yoga Classes each Tuesday at 6 p.m. Kelly Kirtley is continuing St. Matthew’s Yoga classes on Tuesday evenings at 6:00 p.m. Beginners are welcome. The free classes are held on the third floor of the Education wing at St. Matthew’s.

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.

The Caregiver Support Group will meet on the following Mondays in the Upper Room at 1PM: October 14 & 28 November 11 & 25 December 9 & 23For further information you may contact group facilitator Sharon Thiel at sthiel5@wi.rr.com

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 November 10, 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, October 23, 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: Many thanks to Chuck and Karen Crook and Jim and Nancy Bowen for providing homemade cookies and apple slices and for serving our dinner of Sloppy Joes and macaroni and cheese on October 13. 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).

Mission Trip Retreat Coming Up on November 1st – 2nd Planning for the 2014 Youth Mission Trip will kick off on Friday, November 1st with an overnight retreat for youth who are signed up for the trip. The retreat begins at 7:00 PM on Friday and ends at 10:00 AM on Saturday. If you are signed up to come on the trip, please plan on attending. If you are interested in the trip but have not yet signed up, please talk to Gretchen Haugse.

2014 Mission Trip Headed to Washington, D.C. Next summer’s youth mission trip will focus on food security through experiences with agencies combatting hunger in Washington, D.C. The trip will take place from June 21st – 29th and is open to 9th-12th graders. Information, including a registration form, was emailed to 9th-12th grade families. To sign up, return the completed registration form by November 1st. If you did not receive information, or if you have questions, please talk to Gretchen Haugse.

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) Sunday, November 3, 12:15-2:00 Friday, December 6th, 6 - 8 p.m.Disciples of Christ (grades 4-5) Sunday, October 13, 12:15-2:00

Confirmation Information for 7th-8th-9th graders:

Confirmation class with Pr. Chris contines each Wednesday from 7:00-8:30 p.m. The schedule is as follows: Oct. 23 Servant Night Food Collection Oct. 30 No Class (School Break)

Confirmation class for 9th gradersNinth grade Confirmation class meets on Wednesday nights from 7:00-8:15 ending on November 6th. During these nine sessions, we are exploring, through activities and discussion,what it means to live out your faith. Remaining class dates this fall are as follows:October 16, 23 - No Class on Oct. 30November 6 - Rehearsal for Confirmation ServiceSunday November 10 - Confirmation Service, 1:30 p.m.

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“Dinner Is Served” also known as “WOW” resumes for the fall semester. 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). The November dates are Nov. 6 and 13. All of the dates are on the church calendar. Questions? See Gretchen.

A musical outreach event to help another church’s musical legacyJohn Paradowski offers Benefit Organ Recital at St. Francis Church, Milwaukee On All Saints Sunday, November 3, 2013 at 3:00 the pipes of the 1885 Wm. Schuelke organ at St. Francis of Assisi R.C. Church in Milwaukee (1927 N 4th Street; 4th and Brown) will sing to the strains of music of the period and beyond. John Paradowski is giving a benefit organ concert to help maintain this historic pipe organ from 1885. This organ has remained virtually untouched for over 125 years. Included on the program are works by composers of the era of the organ, sounds from this instrument that these composers would know intimately. What is even more intriguing in repertoire planning is finding the modern pieces that work on an historical instrument. So in a triptych in honor of All Saints Day/Sunday we hear music of contemporary composers. We even will dip into the musical waters of South America for a little Jazz. I hope you will be able to attend and enjoy the sounds of 1885 no matter when the music to be shared was written. Ample and secure parking is available next to the church.

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!

TODAY - Justice Summit: Wisconsin is #1 in its incarceration of African-American males, double the national average. How does this tie into our Synod’s support of the 11 x 15 Campaign? Come to the Justice Summit today, from 5-7 p.m. at Unity Lutheran Church, 1025 W. Oklahoma Ave. Milwaukee. It begins with a small meal and then Rev. Fred Thomas-Breitfeld of Jackson Park Lutheran, Milwaukee, begins the discussion. Sponsored by the Greater Milwaukee Synod Anti-Racism Team.

Today’s Assistants:Greeters: 7:30, Suzanne Hansen. 8:30, Linda Merklein, Donna Koeble, Kathy Adix. 11:00, Robert & Heide Hughes, Pat Heuler.Lay Readers: 7:30, Mark Crego. 8:30, Ginny Cleppe. 11:00, Tressa Bruggink.Communion Preparers: 11:00, Robin Bloczysnki, Carrie Haver.Communion Assistants: 11:00, Julie Schmidt, Joyce Biehn, Sarah Jean-Pierre. Nursery Helpers: 8:30, Andrea Mabie, Erin Merklein, Chris Herte. 9:45, Sarah Began. 11:00, Emma Murphy, Miranda Sorensen, Johanna Taylor.Acolytes: 8:30, Brian Koebel. 11:00, Kodi Gissibl, Noah Manke, Donovan McBride.Coffee Hosts: 8:00, Carri Brewer, Abby, Donna & Mike Gifford. 9:30, Amy Dankwardt. Ushers: 7:30, Bill Dermody. 8:30, Jack Hastings (captain), Chris Schroeder, Dave Fagerberg, Jerry Wirtz, Tim Dolan, Joe Chiesa, Peter Ernst, Jim Bowen. 11:00, John Dobbe (captain), Tom and Luke Templeman, Brad Stokke, Barrey Swing, Connor Schmidt, Kyle & Karinna Piwek, Tim and Taylor Nelson, Steve Mielke, Joel Braunschweig.Welcome Center Host: 8:30, Diann Lebow. 11:00, Mary Ellen Ralfs.Welcome Assistant to the Pastor: 8:30, Chuck & Karen Crook. 11:00, 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 Ministry10:15, Program Staff Meeting11:00, Staff Meeting 6:30, Care for Creation Meeting 6:30, Women’s Bible StudyTuesday: 9:30, SAINTS Trip to Harley Davidson 9:30, The EmBELLishments 6:00, Godsbells 6:00, Yoga Class 7:00, Prayer Shawl Ministry 7:00, Righteous Ringers 7:00, Celebrate Recovery 7:15, Lutheran A Cappella ChoirWednesday:10:00, Wednesday Bible Study11:00, Cross Lutheran Church Lunch11:15, Fallen Angels 6:00, New Generation Choir 7:00, 9th Grade Confirmation Class 7:00, 7th & 8th Grade Conf. Service Night 7:00, New Creation Choir 7:00, Men’s Bible StudyThursday: 9:30, A caBELLa Ringers 4:00, Praise Kids 6:15, Bells Angels Rehearsal 7:30, Senior Choir RehearsalFriday: 6:00, Concord Chamber Orch. RehearsalSaturday: 9:00, Fall Yard Clean-Up12:30, LAC Board Meeting 3:30, Megan & Jacob Kimps Wedding 6:00, Concord Chamb. Orch Set-Up 8:00, Concord Chamb. Orch. Concert

Daylight Saving Time: Turn your clocks back one hour before retiring on Saturday, November 2. Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday 11/3 at 2 a.m. If you forget, you’ll be an hour early for Sunday worship and Education time.

Please wear a Nametag today: The first and third Sundays when you wear a nametag, you give others the opportunity to know your name. In so doing, we can become better acquainted as a church family. Greet someone new today!

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Schmidt & Bartelt Guardalabene & Amato Funeral Homes; Family and employee owned. 10121 W. North Ave. 414-774-5010.

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

Please consider supporting these businesses who support our newsletter printing!

Altar Flower Donation Opportunities

Each week there is the opportunity to purchase altar flowers in honor of a special occasion, or simply to the glory of God. This occasion or dedication for the flowers is listed in the Bulletin Announcements. The cost of flowers is $30, and they are ordered by the office staff from “A New Leaf” in Brookfield.

Here are some dates that are still open for you to designate flowers. If you would like to purchase flowers for one of those dates, please circle the date and write your occasion on the lines below.

Sept. 29 Nov. 3 Dec. 1 Oct. 6 Nov. 10 Dec. 8 Oct. 13 Nov. 17 Dec. 15 Oct. 20 Nov. 24 Dec. 22

Who are the flowers from? _______________________________________

What is the occasion or dedication for the flowers?______________________________________________________________

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You could also donate a book to the Library for $15.00. A bookplate will be placed in your donated book with your name and occasion. The donation will be listed in the Sunday bulletin announcements.

Who is the book from? ___________________________________________

What is the occasion or dedication for the book?______________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________

This form can be placed in the offering plate with your payment, or dropped off in the church office. Checks are made out to St. Matthew’s. Thank you for beautifying our worship space through your donation of flowers.

St. Matthew’s Weekly Sign-Up PanelOctober 20, 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.

I can help to prepare a metal craft project for Sunday School. This project consists of bending wire around a cookie cutter. You can work on it at home.

Yes, I’d like to attend the WELCA Cluster Meeting at St. Matthew’s on Saturday, November 16. (Please make payment payable to ‘Jan Fox’ $11 incl. lunch/$3 program only) at the Welcome Center or at the church office.

I am interested in attending the Project Return banquet on Sunday, November 10 at the Marquette Alumni Memorial Union at a reduced fee of $25.

_____ I would like to carpool from church.

My child would like to attend KFC (grades 1-3) on Sunday, Nov. 3 from 12:15-2:00 p.m. Number Attending _____

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

I am a high school age youth who would like to sign up to attend the Youth Mission trip to Washington, D.C. next June.

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)