Volume 84, No. 12 - October 4, 2015

“People were bringing little children to him in order that he might touch

them; and the disciples spoke sternly to them. But when Jesus saw this,

he was indignant and said to them, “Let the little children come to me;

do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the kingdom of God

belongs. Truly I tell you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God

as a little child will never enter it. And he took them up in his arms, laid

his hands on them, and blessed them.” Mark 10:13-16

“Let the little children come to me”

“Let the little children come to me”

A Syrian refugee child climbs the fence of his refugee camp

St. Matthew’s Mission StatementCalled to fulfill the Great Commission, St. Matthew’s Welcomes all to faith in Jesus Christ, Nurtures our faith journey, Equips us to serve others, and Sends us into the world to make a difference in Jesus’ name.

The Voice of St. Matthew’sThe newsletter of St. Matthew’s Ev. Lutheran Church

Christopher Manke, Matthew Kruse and Margaret Schoewe, Pastors

1615 Wauwatosa Avenue, Wauwatosa, WI 53213414-774-0441 fax 414-774-0989

E-mail: office@stmattslutheran.orgVisit our website: www.StMattsLutheran.org

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Psalm 118: 24 “This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” It seems like just yesterday that we celebrated Pastor Margaret’s retirement in June, although that was three months ago. I’m sure you’ve been wondering what’s been happening during this time to fill the vacancy that has been left in her absence? To begin with, the priority has been to develop an interim strategy that will sustain us until we call a new pastor. As we learned from the last call process, you never know how long the journey will take, so it’s good to have support in place to help us accomplish the necessary work of ministry as we move toward calling someone. For this we have several pieces in place. First, Pastor Margaret has graciously offered to continue to help by doing our homebound member visits. We regularly visit around 50 people in their homes, and Pastor Margaret, after a two month break, has begun helping us to cover this ministry. We owe her our gratitude and appreciation for her continued support.

Secondly, Pastor Gail Broderson-Heins has begun to help us with our Sunday morning services. Pastor Gail will be with us three Sundays a month, preaching one Sunday a month, and helping lead liturgy the other two Sundays. Hopefully, you have had a chance to read the

last issue of the VOICE, which included an article introducing her to you. She brings a joyful spirit to ministry, and we are thankful for her willingness to help us out. Having her preaching and liturgy leadership will allow Pastor Matt and me to spend more time connecting with people on Sunday mornings. We are thankful to both Pastor Gail and Pastor Margaret for their generous support during this transition period. Finally, after several months of discussion, the Executive Committee of the Church Council has chosen 11 people to form the Call Committee. The members are: Mark Bjorgo, Dan

Byrne, Dara Greene, Marion Heinz, Bruce Johnson, Jean Jorgenson, Katie Karls, Julia Murphy, Joanne Schoenherr, Pastor Matt and me. We have begun meeting twice a month to discuss the process and discern the characteristics of the pastor who will be called to fill this half-time position. We already know that the position will be similar to Pastor Margaret’s original call: Sunday morning worship leadership, visitation, women’s ministry, and general ministry needs. We also feel strongly that, in order to balance our ministry team, the candidate should be a female. We as pastors have met with the bishop to discuss our needs and the process, and the Call Committee will be meeting soon to hear from the Assistant to the Bishop, Pastor Kristin Nielsen, who will help us find potential pastoral candidates. We are hopeful and excited about the newness that is ahead of us as we continue to discover where God is leading our congregation. We know that God is already working this out and that the next pastor of St. Matthew’s will be with us soon enough. Please continue to pray for this process, that God will bless us during this time of transition, helping to prepare our hearts and minds to welcome a new servant leader into our already blessed staff and congregation.

We know that God is already working this out and that the next pastor of St. Matthew’s will be with us soon enough.

Pastor’s VOICE Update on the Call Process

We’re having a Ministry Fair at St. Matthew’s on October 18th - Be there!On Sunday, October 18th from 8:00-12:30 we will be hosting a Ministry Fair, highlighting many ministry and serving opportunities at St. Matthew’s and in our communities. Please stop in and consider how God may be calling you to join in His work!

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Interim Pastor Gail Brodersen-Heins helps St. Matthew’s pastors with worship As we begin to seek a new pastor at St. Matthew’s to fill Pastor Margaret’s position, we have asked Pastor Gail Brodersen-Heins to help out with our Sunday morning worship. She began her time with our congregation on September 13. Pastor Gail worked in the advertising field, until a sense of call to ordained ministry led her to Wartburg Theological Seminary in 1985. After graduation from Wartburg, she served St. Peter Lutheran Church, Prairie du Chien, WI; Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church, Watertown (where she served with her husband Rev. Rich Heins) and St. Stephen the Martyr Lutheran Church, Greendale, WI. Her beloved husband died in 2005. Pastor Gail retired from full-time ministry in 2013. We look forward to having her with us 3 Sundays a month during this time of transition. Please introduce yourself and welcome her.

Pastor Christine Kaaya is our guest preacher on October 11 We are pleased to welcome Pr. Christine Kaaya, a pastor at Maji ya Chai in Tanzania, to give the Gospel message at St. Matthew’s during the morning’s worship services on October 11, 2015. Pr. Christine is married to Rev. Wilfred Langaeli Kaaya for the past sixteen years and the couple has three children: Victoria Wilfred, 15 years old, Joshua Wilfred, 12 years old and Rogathe Wilfred, 8 years old, who are all in school. Pastor Christine has ministered in Tanzania at one of the largest Lutheran parishes in the country, Maji ya Chai. She has also been pastor at Ngurdoto Lutheran, Duluti Lutheran and Imbaseny Parish. She is an engaging preacher who speaks some English and can give her message in our language. We look forward to hearing her message and welcoming her to our congregation.

John Paradowski to giveRecital at Gesu ChurchTuesday, October 13, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. John Paradowski will be exploring music from Norway, Finland, The Netherlands, and more in an organ recital on October 13 at 7:30 at the Church of the Gesu, 1145 W. Wisconsin Avenue, on the Marquette University campus. Gesu’s Schantz pipe organ is the culmination of a 116-year journey of music at Gesu. Ten different pipemakers are represented in the ensemble, including Kimball, Kilgen, Wangerin, Johnson and Schantz. The pipe organ now contains 115 ranks/6,804 pipes divided into 90 stops in six divisions, and a 4-manual console making it one of the if not the largest pipe organ in Wisconsin. There is no admission fee. A free will offering helps support the concert series. All are welcome.

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Sunday, October 4, 2015 at 4:00Join us for a Service of Blessing of the AnimalsSt. Matthew’s to join with Trinity Episcopal Church for a service like no others

All things bright and beautiful, all creatures great and small,all things wise and wonderful, the Lord God made them all.

On Sunday, October 4, people all over the world will be celebrating the feast day of the Patron Saint of Animals, Saint Francis of Assisi. Francis wrote the well–known hymn, “All creatures of our God and King.” It’s customary that in remembrance of St. Francis of Assisi’s love for all creatures, animals are led to churches for a special ceremony called the “Blessing of the Animals.” Animals are an extension of the family and very much beloved by their owners. By honoring the significance of these special family members, we provide joy and comfort to their owners - and the pets benefit as well. For single householders, a pet can be a true companion. Many people arrive home from work to find a furry friend overjoyed at their return. Many a senior has a lap filled with a purring fellow creature. The bond between person and pet is like no other relationship, because the communication between fellow creatures is at its most basic; eye-to-eye. No wonder people enjoy the opportunity to take their animal companions to church for a special blessing. Church is the place where the bond of creation is celebrated. Join with the Wauwatosa Village Churches for an Animal Blessing. Our friends at Trinity Episcopal Church will be hosting this service in their garden on the corner of Milwaukee Avenue and Church Street. All friendly pets who are leashed are welcome to this short service and individual pet blessing.

New Member Classes Begin in October, on three Sunday mornings God has given us the gift of Christian community. It provides for two of our most basic needs. The church can be a place to belong and a place to become. If you have had an opportunity to worship with us and would like to learn more about St. Matthew’s, please consider attending our membership classes in October and November. Classes will be held on Sunday mornings from 9:45-10:45. Dates of classes are October 11, 25, and November 1. New Members will be received on November 8th at the 8:30 service. Childcare is available in the Nursery on all class dates. If you have any questions, please contact sueswing@sbcglobal.net, the pastors or the church office. A mailing has been sent to those known to be interested in joining St. Matthew’s.

It happens once a year!It’s important for Luther ManorIt’s available on TWO Sundays!It’s only $5.00 “Friends of Luther Manor” (formerly the Luther Manor Auxiliary) runs an annual membership drive to provide funds for extra items for residents. On October 7 and 14, 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 longstandng partnership with one of the nation’s premiere older adult communities. Your donation will help the work of Luther Manor in providing programs and services for the residents there. 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. Be a ‘friend.’ Join for $5.00/annual donation. Support Luther Manor’s residents in enhancement of the common areas that all can appreciate.It’s also Cookie Month at Luther Manor. See page 6.

Adult Learning on Wednesday Nights in October

Animate:BibleWednesday Nights - 7:00-8:15 September 16-October 28DVD & Open DiscussionChildcare Available

Join in when you can - All are welcome! An interactive DVD-based series that will get us talking on topics like:

How did the books of the Bible become the Bible?

How might technology and easier access to the Bible change the way we read and interpret the Bible?

How do we make peace with the violence, strange laws and treatment of women in the Old Testament?

And many others... These sessions will help us to have an engaging, nuanced, hopeful, and positive relationship with the sacred texts of the Bible. If you’ve ever wanted to learn more about the Bible in a safe, non-threatening environment this will be the place to do it. Questions encouraged, previous knowledge is not required and No Homework! Stop in or contact Sue Swing; sueswing@sbcglobal.net

Sunday Morning Adult Education Time: 9:45-10:45 Where: Upper RoomChildcare available in the Nursery

October 4 - “The Relationship Summit-Part 3”Lee Beitzel, marriage and family therapistThe last of this 3-part series focuses on the changing notions of marriage, definitions of marriage in the Bible, intimacy in relationships and characteristics of healthy relationships. On October 4th hear from Lee Beitzel, licensed Marriage & Family therapist with over 40 years of clinical practice. Among other things Lee serves on the Board of Directors for several non-profit organizations whose missions are to strengthen families and provide mental health service.

October 11th - “Common Ground”The Social Ministry Committee This morning’s adult ed will include an informative presentation from Common Ground, a group of nonpartisan, proactive, everyday citizens in Southeastern Wisconsin, dedicated to identifying pressing social problems facing our community and bringing about creative solutions. Common Ground is working on the FairPlay efforts to bring playground improvements to the city, and has also worked on issue campaigns involving • Increasing police presence in Milwaukee neighborhoods • Working with the City of Milwaukee to add 3,000 jobs to

the Youth Jobs Program • Getting five of the world’s largest banks to give $31M to

maintain and rehab foreclosed properties in Milwaukee • Addressing the healthcare crisis by creating our own

healthcare cooperative • Working to make sure all of our children get a quality

educationLearn more and discover how you can also get involved!

October 18 - Ministry Fair St. Matthew’s Ministry LeadersJoin us in the Commons, Library Commons and Upper Room to learn more about serving and learning opportunities at St. Matthew’s! Most, if not all, groups, committees and service opportunities will be represented on this day Don’t miss it!

October 25th: “What do we say when we talk about GOD?”Pastor Matthew KruseIf you’ve grown up in a North American church, you probably have seen the image of God as an old, white man with a big beard. Most of our language about God uses masculine pronouns. Looking at the history of words we use to describe God in scripture, the images of God we see in biblical accounts, and talking about contemporary movements to increase our gender-neutral God talk, join Pastor Matt as we explore what our God-talk reveals to each other and the world.

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October Race, Culture and Church Discussion Group: Movie Time! Sunday, Oct. 25th, 2:00 p.m. This month, we’ll gather to watch the movie, Dear White People—a critically acclaimed satire that explores racism and privilege. A short discussion will follow—as we explore different ways to talk about race as people of faith. The Packers are on a bye, so join us for a matinee!

Write a Letter, Advocate against Global Hunger October 18th during the Ministry Fair—continue the letter-writing campaign begun during God’s Work, Our Hands Sunday! Over 40 letters were already collected! October 18th will be the annual Bread for the World Offering of Letters advocating against child hunger! Bread for the World’s annual Offering of Letters campaign engages churches and people of faith in writing letters to Congress. For 2015, the Offering of Letters focuses on feeding children in the United States. Child nutrition programs are more important than ever. One in five American children lives in a family that struggles to put food on the table. Access to nutritious food throughout the year is essential to children’s health, learning, and growth. Come write letters to our U.S. Senators and Representatives and State Legislators between services! In this important year of action on child nutrition programs, Congress needs to hear from people across the country that it should invest in children now. Please take a few minutes and write!

Get involved with the 2015 CROP WalkThis year’s CROP Walk on Sunday, October 11, 2015Registration: 12:30 p.m.Walk: 1:30 p.m.Food Drive: 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.McKinley Marina- Milwaukee Lakefront The Interfaith Conference of Greater Milwaukee is hosting this year’s annual CROP Walk coming up on Sunday, October 11th. If you’d like to sponsor a team to walk to fight hunger, please speak to Pastor Matt! There’s great activities, food, and music as a part of the events at the Marina. CROP is an acronym for Communities Responding to Overcome Poverty. CROP Hunger Walks take place all over the world to raise money to support worldwide efforts to fight hunger and poverty. Funds raised go toward international relief and development, local poverty and hunger fighting advocacy. CROP Hunger Walks are heavily attended by faith communities, and been taking place 60+ years. For more CROP Walk Information, call NORMA AT 414-276-9050

October is Cookie Month for St. Matthew’s bakers! It’s the month when we bake cookies for the residents of Luther Manor’s health center. Each day, the residents of the health center are offered cookies. Sometimes they’re store-bought cookies, which are nice, but the home-baked cookies are so popular and appreciated! St. Matthew’s has a long history of supporting Luther Manor’s min-istries. Here’s a small, but important, way to give the residents of the health care center ‘a little more.’ We need someone to transport the cookies to Luther Manor every week. If you can help, please call the church office.

Support Interfaith for the ElderlyPull up a chair in your NeighborhoodThursday, November 5, 2015 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Interfaith invites you to join us for this luncheon which includes silent auction, wine pull, holiday gifts, and live auction of unique hand painted chair furniture.All proceeds from this event will directly benefit the Neighborhood Outreach Program. The location is new and bigger than last year’s: The Crowne-Plaza at the Airport, 6401 S. 13th St. Tickets are $35 per person. For more information call Mary Steinke at 414-220-8648.

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AIDS Walk Wisconsin and 5K Run Team is Back! Time to get our St. Matthew’s together! Join this year’s co-hosts Lance Bass and Michael Turchin on Saturday, October 3rd along with St. Matthew’s team captain Mike Thomae! You can join or donate to the cause at the website: Aidswalkwis.org - then search for St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church team, and join or donate as you desire! Join in the fun!

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St. Matthew’s Toy Swap Save-the-dateSave the date: Sunday, November 8 New Location this year: Fellowship Hall It’s back! You can bring toys to church to donate about a week before the event. And enjoy ‘shopping’ for different toys on November 8! More details as the date approaches. Thanks to Linda Wunderlich for leading this event again this year.

Youth Services Directory now being updated Many youth signed up to be listed in the Youth Services Directory, a booklet picked up by members of our congregation who are looking for youth to babysit, mow lawns, shovel snow or take care of pets. Suggested ages would be 6th-12th graders. Now is the time to update this booklet, since the last booklet is dated Summer 2014. The sign-up sheet is online (just the sign-up - look for the Youth Activities Page) for you to download and bring to the office. (emailing the form is okay, too - office@stmattslutheran.org) The forms are due back from the youth on Monday, October 19, 2015

Please welcome Megan Milan, Nursery Attendant, to St. Matthew’s. Megan will be providing childcare in the Nursery along with our wonderful volunteers on most Sunday mornings from 8:00-12:15. We are still looking for another Nursery Attendant for Sunday mornings so that the two attendants can share the position. You don’t have to commit to every Sunday. You must be 18 for this position. Ask for a job description and give your contact information in the office and you will be contacted for an interview.

Family-friendly Movie Night planned for Oct. 2 “The Book of Life” As the fall air begins to cool the night, come inside to a warm room with space for your blankets and the award-winning movie, The Book of Life. THE BOOK OF LIFE is the journey of Manolo, a young man who is torn between fulfilling the expectations of his family and following his heart. Before choosing which path to follow, he embarks on an incredible adventure that spans three fantastical worlds where he must face his greatest fears. Exploring the Mexican cultural traditions around life and death and love, join in the adventure that Manolo and his family explore. Beginning at 6:30 p.m. we’ll share pizza, popcorn, snacks galore! Suggested donation of $5 per person/$20 per family for food. Bring blankets, wear PJs and enjoy the 80” screen in the Fellowship Hall. This movie is rated PG for scary imagery, occasional violence and some crude humor.

Happy Baptismal Anniversaries! During the rite of baptism on Sunday mornings, the congregation makes a promise to pray for those baptized. To help us to offer prayers in a more intentional way, we list some of those baptized in October at St. Matthew’s for the last four years. May their lives be blessed through your prayers.

Tanner Anthony Blei October 12, 2014Knox Pokwinski October 19, 2014Tess Avery Hendrickson October 26, 2014Peyton Lynley Ryan October 26, 2014Xavier William Richter October 20, 2013Violet Eleonore Ubell October 27, 2013Robert Alan Burmeister III October 21, 2012Jack James Mestell October 21, 2012Madelyn Kelly Slager October 9, 2011Landon Daniel Herrell October 23, 2011Truman Anthony Hornung October 17, 2010

Kids for Christ (KFC -grades 1-3) and Disciples of Christ (DOC -grades 4-5) meet for fun and fellowship Children in grades 1, 2 and 3 are invited to join us for lunch, fellowship, games and prayer. Led by Donna Gardner Manke. KFC Sunday, October 4, 12:15 - 2 p.m. Sunday, November 8, 12:15 - 2 p.m. Friday, December 4, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Combined KFC and DOC

DOC Sunday, September 27, 12:15-2 p.m. Sunday, November 1, 12:15 - 2 p.m. Friday, December 4, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Combined KFC and DOC Please RSVP to the church office, 414-774-0441 or by email <office@stmattslutheran.org>

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New!Creative Spirit- Third Tuesday Night of the Month Do you need time to finish a project? Would you like to get to know more women at church in a relaxed and comfortable environment? Would you like to devote some time to creat something just for fun? Nurture your creative spirit and take time just for you! Join us on the third Tuesday of each month from 6:00-8:30 for an evening of crafting and creating! Bring your own project: scrapbook, laptop with photos to download/organize, fiber arts etc... anything you just aren’t finding time for at home. We’ll provide the space for you to work while you “craft” relationships with other women at St. Matthew’s. Come when you can! Bring a friend! All are welcome!

Sustainable Crafters meet third Wednesday Morning of the Month at 11:00 a.m. Bring a craft item you are already working on that you can continue for our time together; or Bring an idea that might utilize something in

the crafting stash at church that you are interested in working on; OrBring an idea that you are anxious to execute that you are looking for assistance with, Or

Just bring lunch and join the rest of us for some time together.

St. Matt’s Mamas meet on 2nd & 4th Friday Mornings Join this fun group of moms from 9:30-11:00 on Friday mornings in the church nursery. This is a social group dedicated to play time for the kids and connecting the moms with one another. Check out the Facebook page - ‘St. Matt’s Mamas’ for updates & info!

Save the Date! Saturday, November 21stFor Apple Pie Making & Quilting Blitz There’s something for everyone in this morning event! You do not need to be a seasoned baker or a skilled seamstress to contribute to these activities. You also don’t have to be a woman...! Proceeds from the Apple Pie Making benefit the Women’s Retreat and the Quilters will be creating new receiving blankets to be offered to expectant families in our congregation!

Saturday, December 5th - Women’s Advent Breakfast - Details coming... “Made to Crave” an evening bible study by Lysa TerKeurst coming in January! Here’s a preview... “Made to Crave may possibly be the most important book I’ve ever read on the matter of weight...and I’ve read A Lot! The world will never be at a loss for authors telling us what foods to eat, what foods to avoid, or how to exercise. Yet with all of this knowledge we are unhealthier than ever. Something is missing. And Lysa has tapped into the mystery that has plagued so many of us who battle with the bulge. If you are tired of the endless diet cycle, read Made to Crave. It will change your mind and then it will change your life.” A reader and fan of Made to Crave

What Are You Grateful For?St. Matthew’s woman attends WELCA weekend retreat at Pine Lake Campby Jennifer Wills “Gratitude” was our theme for the Women of the ELCA weekend retreat at Pine Lake in Waupaca August 14-16, 2015. I’ve met many amazing women and had life-changing experiences on previous retreats, and I knew I wanted to participate in this one as well. When women of faith get together, unforgettable things always happen! I was warmly greeted by approximately 30 staff members and retreat participants. I immediately started getting to know two women from St. Matthews and many others from area churches. Throughout the weekend I walked with groups down to Pine Lake to talk, enjoy the secluded scenery, take in the beautiful lake homes, and watch the people boating. Retreat participants and staff dined together at each meal and sang spiritual songs by the lake at sunset. We enjoyed Bible study lead by Pastor Alexis Twito from Capitol Drive Lutheran Church in Milwaukee, created gratitude journals to write in daily, and participated in different styles of interactive church services. Continued in first column of page 9

Doris Kloth models an apron crafted by those in the group. Your ideas are welcome!

Karen Crook has been leading the pie-making project since it began.

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Retreat reflection... Jennifer Wills Book Club discussed A Simple Act of Gratitude by John Kralik. I was grateful Barb from Berlin, WI, lent me her copy; I finished half the book over the weekend. The true story began with the author facing a second divorce, further estrangement from his children, loss of his law firm, bankruptcy, and homelessness. After he began writing thank you notes to family, friends, and clients for random acts of kindness they showed him, the author set out on a spiritual journey that changed his life forever. What a blessing to be able to share this book and our faith so openly with others! We watched two fascinating videos on gratitude. Listening as an Act of Love from the Greater Good Science Center at the University of California, Berkley, explained how gratitude is studied and measured at their school (youtube.com/user/greatergoodscience). I was astounded that a popular school was actually studying something I knew was important but didn’t stop to contemplate the science behind. One Thousand Gifts by Ann Voskamp (onethousandgifts.com) described how the author was challenged by a friend to write down one thousand things she was grateful for. The task seemed impossible at first because of all the tragedy that had struck her family throughout her life, yet she finally completed her list a long time later and challenged everyone to do the same.

St. Matt’s First Fridays Book Club has a wide variety on 2015-2016 reading list The St. Matthew’s book group, which usually meets on the first Friday of each month beginning in October, has shared their reading list. It is available at church or on our website.

For October 2’s discussion the book is: Cutting for Stone: A Novel: by Abraham Verghese (667 pages)

For November 6’s meeting the book is: Ghost Boy: The Miraculous Escape of

a Misdiagnosed Boy Trapped Inside His Own Body by Martin Pistorious (288 pages)

For December 4’s meeting, up for discussion is: The Testament of Mary by Colm Toibin

(96p)

January 8, 2016: Deep Down Dark: The Untold Stories

of 33 Men Trapped in a Chilean Mine, and the Miracle that Set Them Free by Hector Tobar (336 pages)

During a group discussion, I was amazed to find I was the only retreat participant who didn’t think it would be hard to write down 1,000 things I am grateful for. I thank God at random times daily for people I encounter and experiences I have. (Look around you – blessings are always there!) Pat from Hartland mentioned her church holds up St. Matthew’s as their model of diakonia -- serving others -- and that she hopes her church members will work together to attain our level of giving. Feel free to use this blessing to start your own list of 1,000 gifts for which you are grateful. Ladies, I highly recommend attending a future retreat. I participated in the last three and have created memories to last a lifetime. I have been able to get away for entire weekends to places I wouldn’t normally visit, spend time with like-minded women who openly discuss their spiritual views and experiences, and deepen my relationship with God. How often do opportunities like that come along? Pay attention to announcements in The Voice and take advantage of the next women’s retreat. You’ll be grateful you did. For more information on Crossways Camping Ministries visit crosswayscamps.org.

Women who gathered for the WELCA Retreat at Pine Lake Camp. Attendees were varied in age, experience and faith, but were all anticipating a weekend to share and learn about their faith.

Having a bad day? Remember: “Fear not: for I have redeemed you, I have called you by name; you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you... when you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned... Fear not; for I am with you.” -

Did you know that there’s a......Church Directory App for your mobile device: There is a mobile app “Instant Church Directory” for accessing St. Matthew’s online pictorial directory. Once you download and open this app, you’ll need to type in the password - the same password you use when you open the directory on your computer. Check it out! It’s an easy way to access the directory when you’re away from home.

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St. Matthew’s Partnerships provide many blessings• There was a group of St.

Matt’s members, led by Pastor Matt, who participated in the “Building Bridges/Anti-Racism” conversations sponsored by Reformation over the summer. The next gathering is scheduled for October 24th at Our Savior’s Lutheran, 9 - 11 a.m. See Pastor Matt if you are interested in attending.

Reformation appreciates the willingness of people in our partnership to enlarge their understanding of racism, deepen relationships with each other, and openly discuss issues that directly affect our partnership. Feel free to contact Jill Hughes – jhughes621@wi.rr.com, Gordon

Moehling - gmoehling@wi.rr.com, Tim Greene - tlgreene1960@gmail.com, or Larry Jurss - lhjurss@att.

net for more information on getting involved with our partnership at Reformation!

Cross Lutheran Partnership Update includes photos from August 30 picnic Our partners at Cross Lutheran are grateful for the many ways we support and walk alongside one another—through Wednesday meal serving, tutoring, and other special projects and events. Each week, more than 250 people come to Cross to eat a hot meal, take part in Bible Study, and receive food from the food pantry. Cross is deeply grateful for our Red Bag donations. Be sure and pick up a St. Matthew’s red cloth bag and fill it with non-perishables on a regular basis! If you are free during the mornings and have a travel experience, skill, or topic you’d like to share, there is a need for Adult Program Speakers during the Tuesday Adult Center. You can speak from about 10-11 a.m. A wide variety of speakers and topics are welcome. Cross extends a great thanks to all who helped with the Cruise Picnic in August! Over 300 neighborhood members took part in a great afternoon of fun and fellowship! Visit the St. Matthew’s Facebook page for Pr. Chris’ awesome photos from this event.

What’s new at Reformation Lutheran?• Reformation is in the process of

working out a lease and moving into a new space located at 3910 W. Lisbon Avenue (very close to the old location)!

• Once the location is secure, Reformation will need help unloading the “PODS” that have been storing the church belongings. They will also need help setting up the store! Dates and times to volunteer to help unload coming soon!

• Reformation hopes to hold a “Blessings” Sunday in October for partners – dates and times TBA!

• Reformation continues to host community meals in one fashion or another. The next meal will be on Saturday, September 19th as the garden vegetables are harvested and a picnic meal is open to the neighborhood folks (not a partner event). Just One More Meal (JOMM) ministry is helping with this meal.

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Gretchen Haugse and Thaurra “T” Stallings

Over 300 people attended the Cross Lutheran Church Cruise Picnic. The food and entertainment was exceptional. St. Matthew’s provided the beverages and several people from St. Matthew’s staffed the beverage counter.

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What’s Happening in Our Partnerships?Can you Give the Gift of Education to a Tanzanian Student?Two-to-One Match Offeredfor Every Dollar Donated Secondary education is financially out of reach for many capable students of Sing-isi Lutheran Church. It is such a challenge, that the Partnership Leaders at Sing’isi identify education assistance as their top priority. Thanks to gener-ous donations from two St. Matthew’s families, a two-to-one match up to $5000 is being offered for every dollar donated to the Sing’isi Scholarship Fund this month for a total of $15,000. All money raised will be sent to Sing’isi to be distributed by their scholarship committee. We are grateful for all donations, but we ask you to con-sider a pledge to this fund. For more information, see the display in the Commons. A gift that makes it possible for a student to continue in school is truly a gift that can change a life. Thank you for your support! Please see accompanying article on the Compassion Pro-gram at Sing-isi.

A Message from Benson Pallangyo about our partnership with Sing’isi Lutheran parish and the Compassion Project in TanzaniaBenson was our guest at St. Matthew’s Benson at Lake Michigantwo years ago Greetings in the name of Jesus. It is a great privilege and honor to write again to you. Next month, we will celebrate 16 years of Compassion Tanza-nia, since our project center was started on October 1999. Our church as well as our commu-nity appreciates your love and the large support we have had from you in the building and growing of this center. In 2005, your church (St. Matthew’s) helped us to build two class rooms which have helped our compassion center to add 30 children. This was also true for the year 2013 and 2014; which because of that, the compassion center has been able to sponsor 108 children, in total. All this was due to the support from your church. . . Asante sana (thank you so much). . . Lastly on this celebration of 16 years of Singisi Lutheran student center, the support of your church is appreciated; it has been very close to our church and we acknowledge the good relationship that your church has been showing to us. It has always been a blessing having you around. We pray that God will continue to bless and keep our relationship so that people may see God through this relationship, May God Bless you all. Love and hug in Christ; Benson …..

And we are blessed to call these ministries our partners

Compassion School Computer Lab

A Break from the School Day

Making music with an audience

Compassion School - Sing’isi Lutheran Church

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SAINTS Gathering October 21 to feature Tim Jorgenson; He’ll speak on two extended trips to N.Z. • Date and Time: Wednesday, October 21 at 11:30 in

Fellowship Hall • Lunch to follow • Please sign up at the welcome center nearest the library Jean and Tim Jorgenson have recently been numbered among those in the St Matthew’s community living abroad. In the first half of 2013 and during latter 2014 and early 2015 they lived in New Zealand, where Jean served as a psychiatrist to two different district health boards on the North Island. On Wednesday 21 October at a SAINTS gathering (@ 11:30 AM) Jean and Tim will talk about their experiences in living in the small, rural town of Te Awamutu and the port town of Napier (sometimes called a world ‘Art Deco Capital’). Jean will talk about some of her professional experiences and Tim will discuss some of his experiences with the Christian faith communities in New Zealand. They will also share images of that beautiful country.

Bulletin BoardFrom Diane Euting, Tosa Interfaith DirectorDear Friends, Thank you so much for participating in Greater Tosa Interfaith’s Mum Sale the weekend of September 12 and 13. Our sale was a great success and we are thankful for your participation, support and work on that weekend. I also would like to thank everyone who purchased a mum. With 12 churches participating we made over $2100! Thanks everyone!

From Rebecca House, President of Board of Directors of Sojourner Family Peace Center: “Thank you for your recent gift ... help to provide those experiencing domestic violence with the comfort, safety, support, guidance and encouragement they need. For all those that your contribution has helped, thank you.

Financial advisor offers weeknight seminarsfor good financial planning Congregation member Steve Reuter, a financial professional, has put together a series of seminars for St. Matthew’s on planning for retirement. Income. Access. Health Care. Legacy. Social Security. It’s important that you consider the best ways to use the money you make.

October 12th - Am I over insured?October 19th - Financial Strategies for Young Professionals and Families

St. Matthew’s receives grant toward Pr. Chris’s sabbaticalLilly Foundation grants $50,000 for our congregation as part of their National Clergy Renewal Program to honor and support renewal programs for their pastors We are pleased to share that St. Matthew’s has been one of the congregations chosen to receive a grant for Pastor Chris’s sabbatical, next July, August and September (2016). Congregations are awarded grants in the National Clergy Renewal Program to honor and support renewal programs for their pastors. “Pastors play an indispensable role in guiding the work of congregations and the daily demands of leadership are unending,” said Dr. Christopher L. Coble, vice president for religion at the Endowment. “Lilly Endowment is pleased that this program enables hardworking pastors to step away briefly from their ministerial responsibilities for rest and renewal. Pastor Chris and a small group worked together to design his renewal program and to determine how their pastor would use the grant funds to replenish, restore and renew their pastor’s ministry. “We can think of no better way to honor these faithful men and women than to help them experience personal and spiritual renewal in ways that they themselves design and find meaningful,” Coble said. “We regularly hear that these renewal experiences are transformative for pastors, their families and their congregations.” Since 2000, more than 1,900 congregations across the national have received grants in the National Clergy Renewal Program to support the renewal programs of their pastors. “This program is designed to respect the innate human need to balance times of work and service with periods of rest and replenishment,” Saler said “It provides a means for congregations to express appreciation for their leader’s service and respect for his or her health and energy for continued ministry.”

The City of Napier

in New Zealand

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Bulletin Board

If God is enoughWe can be free from attachments to our plans, self-will, successFrom time to time I am invited to celebrate congregational anniversaries. It’s wonderful to see the church in action and to meet members from all across the country.

There is the sound of lament in many parts of our church. Populations have shifted and people have drifted away. Attitudes about religion have changed and the status of the church in our culture has diminished. This makes us anxious and, in some cases, desperate. How do we stop the decline? Where is the next generation? What happened? What does this all mean?

I have a theory. We are experiencing God’s judgment. Oh, not in a fire-and-brimstone-plague-of-locusts kind of way, but in the tenacious, fearsome, loving claim that God has on all of us. The church does not belong to us. The church is not a vehicle for our convenience, status, success or even comfort. The church is the living body of Christ, breathed by the Spirit and called into deep communion with God. Everything else is at best supplementary and at worst a distraction.

God might be calling God’s people to examine what has a claim on our attention. Where is our energy being drawn?

If the answer to our desperate questions is anything else than to the intimate and complete love of God shown in the crucified and risen Christ, then we are being drawn away from the source of our life as a people and as a church. There was a provocative article in the December 2012 Christian Century magazine about the “dark night of the church.” In it the authors suggest that what I am calling

a time of judgment is actually God at work freeing us from attachments to our plans, our self-will, our success. The authors asked: “What is the church relearning about itself in its dark night? The church is relearning that its essence lies not in its programs and accomplishments, its activities and accolades, but in the truth that ‘she on earth hath union with God the Three in One’ and that God is enough. Coming to this knowledge means being weaned from the glamorous results-oriented American culture of production, measurement and unlimited growth.’ So, dear church, is God enough? If not, then we are consigned to an endless, exhausting and empty quest for meaning, relevance and purpose. If God is enough, then we have everything we need. If God is enough we

are free to love in return and give our lives away for the sake of the gospel and in service to the neighbor. If God is enough we can unclench our hands and our lives. If God is enough we can even let go of the church knowing that it is Christ’s church and not ours. And, if it is God’s will that there will be an ELCA witness to the gospel, there is no force on earth, not even our own, that can stop it. Presiding Bishop Elizabeth A. Eaton

You’re Invited!Coffee House Chats Join Pastor Matt for Open Office Hours at various coffee shops around the area—one or two days each week, there’s a standing invitation to join him to talk about anything at all—the agenda’s up to you! And you don’t need to drink coffee to participate. Here’s this month’s schedule!Thursday, October 1st: 4-6 p.m. @ Starbucks-Elm Grove (across from Trader Joe’s)Tuesday October 6th, 4-6 p.m. @ Corner Bakery Cafe (Mayfair Collection off Burleigh St)Wednesday, October 7th, 4-6 p.m. @ Starbucks Tosa VillageTuesday, October 13th, 4-6 p.m. @ Valentine Coffee RoastersThursday, October 15th, 7-9 a.m. @ Colectivo on Swan Blvd. & North AvenueThursday, October 22nd, 7-9 a.m. @ Starbucks I-94 and Hwy. 100

Excerpts from The Lutheran, September 2015Column by Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton

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God’s Work. Our Hands. Over 100 members of St. Matthew’s donned their bright yellow t-shirts and dispersed to serve during the ELCA’s annual dedicated days of service, God’s Work. Our Hands. Three-year-olds to eighty-somethings put their faith into action on September 12 and 13, working to help our brothers and sisters near-by and far away. St. Matt’s partnered with Tosa Interfaith for the Elderly on seven home maintenance and repair projects to help seniors remain safely in their own homes. A group of family musicians visited Hart Park Square to sing favorite hymns and enjoy cookies and fellowship with the residents in assisted living there. Volunteer bakers of all ages supplied those cookies. Another contingent cleaned up the banks along the Menomonee River, and several St. Matt’s members joined the Outreach for Hope Family Bike Ride to raise money for Greater Milwaukee Synod central city churches and ministries. Many individuals and families shopped to fill red bags with groceries for Cross Lutheran’s food pantry. As part of our ongoing commitment, an enhanced crew made lunches for Repairers of the Breach. Back at St. Matthew’s, volunteers wrote letters to Congress, advocating programs to feed hungry children as part of Bread for the World’s Offering of Letters. Others wrote letters of care and support to people on St. Matt’s pastoral visitation list and to our college students. The Sunday School kids assembled newborn kits for the Ronald McDonald house with items supplied by our members. Several people committed random acts of kindness, for strangers and friends, too. At the end of the day, many of the workers gathered to enjoy a pizza celebration, sponsored by Thrivent, to share stories and enjoy one another. Most of the tales centered around the sometimes surprising and always delightful relationships that bloomed in the midst of the service. This one dedicated day reminds us that every day we are called to do God’s Work with Our Hands. Thanks be to God for service opportunities, for willing servants, and for the grace-filled people who welcomed the workers into their homes. Eileen Lund, Co-coordinator, God’s Work, Our Hands

Special Thanks to Darla Hium and Eileen Lund for their weeks of planning to provide job sites and to coordinate large numbers of willing volunteers having appropriate projects. They even kept in mind the Packer game at Noon, allowing for jobs to happen after the game, or even the day before, on Saturday. Thanks for a great day for St. Matthew’s Congregation and for the people who benefited from the completed tasks.

“GOD’S WORK. OUR HANDS.”

Outreach for Hope Bike Riders, showing their hands while they used their legs for this event.

Grocery shopping was a nice activity to do with younger children. Donated food is always needed. This will be given to our partner congregation, Cross Lutheran.

Brenda Ray shared her time painting for a Greater Tosa Interfaith client.

A yard work crew helping a community Interfaith client.

God’s Work. Our HandsSeptember 12 and 13

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Carl Johnson bakes the pans of dinner entrées he make for the Guest House dinner. While he is shown on “God’s Work. Our Hands.” day, he does this same act of service every month, providing his own food. Guest House meals need to be large enough to feed 80-100 men.

During the pizza dinner afterward, volunteers shared their experiences with each other. Here Heather Deaton is telling about her efforts, one of which was the OFH Bike Ride on Saturday, Sept. 12.

After the work, some of the volunteers returned to church for a pizza dinner. This shows a large group; there were even more volunteers than that.Avery and Carson Herrell grocery-shopped to fill a red bag or two, with their grandmother Nancy Herrell.

A group of workers worked at the Luther Manor apartment of Harvin and Mary Ann Abrahamson, cleaning out a storage locker as well as a friendly visit. Shown here, front row: Marilyn Day, Diane DuBois and Darla Hium. Back row, Jim Sponnick and Harvin Abrahamson.

Carl Lund cut the grass at the home of a Greater Tosa Interfaith client where a crew was sent to perform yard work.

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7th and 8th Grade Confirmation Class with Pr. Chris continues on Wednesdays each week Confirmation Class with Pr. Chris has begun meeting each Wednesday from 7:00-8:30 p.m. The next few Wednes-days will be:

September 30 - Big Group (Of Tents and Kings)October 7 - Big Group (Psalms and Wisdom)October 14 - Big Group (The Prophets)October 21 - Servant Night (Food Collection)October 28 - No Class (School Break)

Thanks to all those who have made the commitment to come to class every week. If you have a 7th or 8th grader that hasn’t started Confirmation, speak with Pastor Chris.

9th Grade Confirmation underway;Leading to Confirmation Service on Nov. 15 Confirmation for 9th graders continues each Wednesday from 7:00 – 8:15 through November 11th. In these nine short sessions, we will explore what it means to live out your faith. The 9th graders will be confirmed at a special worship service on Sunday, November 15th at 1:30 in the afternoon. If you have any questions, please contact Gretchen Haugse. If you haven’t yet turned in your robe and photo order, please do so right away.

Youth Harvest Event, October 4th What better way to spend a fall afternoon than enjoying the colors of the season as you go for a hayride, pick apples or pumpkins, and make your own caramel apple? All middle and high school youth are invited to join us for this fun fall event on Sunday, October 4th at 12:15. We’ll start with a quick lunch at St. Matthew’s, head to the Elegant Farmer in Mukwonago, and return to church at around 3:00. Cost of the event is $15 to cover lunch, hayride, caramel apple, and some apples to bring home. Bring extra money for a pumpkin, if you want one. (Scholarships are always available). If you have any questions, talk to Gretchen.

Sign up Deadline for El Salvador Trip is October 1st If you are considering the January El Salvador trip but have not yet signed up, please talk to Gretchen Haugse or Pastor Chris to let them know of your intention. Deposits and commitments are requested by October 1st, so if you would like a spot held for you, please let us know this week.

2016 Youth Mission Trip Will Return to New Orleans The site of next summer’s youth mission trip will be New Orleans, where we will work with the St. Bernard Project to rebuild homes of Hurricane Katrina victims who are still waiting to move back into their homes 10 years after the hurricane struck. The St. Bernard Project, which is nationally recognized, has rebuilt 600 homes since the storm with much of the hands on work being done by volunteers. They continue to receive about 10 calls a week from people asking for assistance in rebuilding. The trip, which will take place June 18th – 26th, is open to 9th – 12th graders. If you would like more information or are ready to sign up, talk to Gretchen Haugse.

Middle School Capture the Flag Night, November 13thFRIDAY THE 13TH!! What would you do if you found yourself in the darkened church on Friday the 13th? Well, if you’re a middle school youth, you can play capture the flag and beat other unknown challenges! This event, which is open to all 6th – 8th graders, will take place from 7:00 -9:00 PM on Friday, November 13th. Cost is $3 for snacks and a non-perishable food item for the Cross food pantry.

Youth Ministry

Matthew Miller, painting drywall during the 2012

Mission trip to New Orleans

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St. Matthew’s Recycles! Make a note of these continuous collections. And please, if the items you have been saving aren’t listed here, please do not bring them. We collect:

Eyeglasses - for the Lions ClubPop Tabs - for the Ronald McDonald HouseInkjet printer cartridges and laster printer toner cartridges - mailed in for free; receive $ backCell Phones - collected for battered womenRechargeable batteries - to save them from ending up in landfills with their toxic chemicals;Pill bottles - for reuse in clinics serving low-income patients.

Please, no CFL bulbs, any lightbulbs, regular batteries (AA, AAA, C, D, 9-volt).

Thank you to those who help separate our garbage into recycleables, compostables, and garbage. Watch the signs: “Recyclable” - for plastics, glass, paper “Compostable” - tan paper tableware, white

cups with printed green band, vegetables and fruit scraps without seeds; no meat or dairy.

Thanks to Chris Johnson who has volunteered to take bags of compostable discarded items over to Growing Power on Silver Spring Drive in Milwaukee.

Green Tips - Cleaning around the house• Save old, tattered towels and T-shirts for cleaning. Cut them into squares and they become useful rags that

can replace store-bought rags and paper towels.

• Use oxygen- or hydrogen-based bleaches. Use these instead of chlorine bleach, which is very

harmful when released into the environment.

• Use reusable and durable cleaning instruments. Use items such as cotton washrags and natural-

bristle brushes instead of one-use wipes and cheap supermarket sponges.

• Buy products in concentrate when available. You’ll use less, making your cost per use much lower

than it would be with a non-concentrated brand, and you’ll be consuming less packaging.

• Buy a front-loading washing machine. They are far superior to top loaders for saving water and

energy.

• If you have a “no-heat” dry setting on your dishwasher, use it. Heat drying is not necessary after a hot-wash cycle. If you don’t have an air-dry setting on your model, turn the dishwasher off after the final rinse and prop the door open, allowing your dishes to dry.

• Turn off the oven ten to fifteen minutes before cooking time runs out; food will continue to cook without using the extra electricity.

• Is it really dirty? Does it really need to be washed? Just because something has been worn once or ended up on the floor doesn’t necessarily mean it’s dirty. You could cut the number of loads you wash by half!

• Wash clothes in warm and cold water and you’ll use 80-85 percent less energy compared to

using hot water. Only use hot water if you are washing out oil, dirt or stains.

• Use a drying rack for delicate or lightweight items. Items that can and should be air-dried. Diverting fragile

fabrics from the dryer will help lighten dryer loads for more rapid drying and extend the life of fabrics that will air-dry overnight.

Please do NOT bring clothing or household items at this time: Until Reformation Lutheran Church has settled into a location for their Neighborhood Store, there is no room for storage of donated items. Wait to hear that their store is reopening, at which time we’ll begin the collection again.

Compostable Tableware

Stewardship Pledge time is coming! Watch for this year’s Covenant for Creation and mark all the ways you are conserving the world’s resources.

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Our Church Family We pray for continued healing for: Chris Herte, now home; Judy Sayrs, recovering from surgery; Larry Gjenvick, hospitalized and recovering from surgery complications.

God’s care be with Bonnie De Young as her sister grieves the loss of her husband.

We pray for a safe ending of the wildfires on the west coast that have been destroying home after home. The firefighters have a very difficult and risky job. Pr. Matt’s fiancée’s brother, Ian Schlake is one of the men and women working to save as many houses as possible and put out the fires.

Our pastoral staff has committed to having a service at Harwood Place once every quarter. Harwood Place asked for our pastors to begin offering this on a regular basis. Pr. Margaret did the first one in June, and Pr. Chris offered another one in mid-September.

Please keep in your prayers the family of Pr. Norma Castillo, our partner and hostess in El Salvador. Pr. Norma passed away after being hospitalized for several weeks with a serious illness.

“Keep it Moving... Keep it Safe”!

We are pleased to welcome everyone to worship, service and education on Sunday mornings at St. Matthew’s. Our

building is a busy place and so is our parking lot! We have observed that the parking lot area near the entrance doors is especially busy from 10:40-11:00, when Sunday School students are leaving and 11:00 worshippers are arriving. Sadly, we have even had instances of elderly/physically challenged church members being unable to get to a parking spot or enter the church due to cars parked along the driveway turn-around and sidewalk in front of the main entrance doors during this time. To ensure the safety of our children and to promote safe access to worship we are asking parents who are picking up children from Sunday School to “Keep it Moving...Keep it Safe!” This is similar to what many schools do. Here’s how it works: • Please try to park your vehicle in a parking spot and enter

the building to wait for your child to be released from Sunday School.

• If your child is waiting outside you may stop in front of the education doors to pick them up.

• If your child has not been released yet, please continue to drive forward, circle left onto Milwaukee Avenue and re-enter the parking lot.

Please know that all are welcome and we do not want this to be inconvenient for anyone providing transportation for their child to/from Sunday School. We are just concerned for the safety of everyone and committed to making sure that our church is accessible to all! Thanks for your understanding and cooperation!

St. Matthew’s Lutheran 2015 Special Funds ReportResults as of 9/13/2015 are

Dollars needed to complete mortgage $705,874Hunger baskets, year-to-date, for Hunger $9,1862015 Benevolence through August 31 $274,000 including Kingdom Account Distributions

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 ministers will lay on hands and give a special prayer for your concern.

Sunday, October 18 - 8:30 (non-communion) & 11:00 (communion) - St. Luke the Physician/EvangelistSunday, November 15 - After the 11:00 service, approx. 12:15 p.m.Sunday, December 20 - 11:00 a.m. service with communion

Where is the listing of Sunday Morning Assistants? The weekly list of Sunday morning assistants is now available at the Welcome Center and in the Sacristy. Sunday morning volunteers are scheduled utilizing Ministry Scheduler Pro (MSP), an on-line scheduling program. Last minute schedule changes that take place in the on-line schedule have made the bulletin and newsletter versions less reliable, and sometimes confusing! If you are a Sunday morning volunteer and need the log-in information please contact Sue Swing; sueswing@sbcglobal.net.

The ELCA Day of Service theme “God’s Work. Our Hands.” was carried over into Rally Day as its theme also. The photo on the right shows the installation of the Sunday School staff at the 8:30 service on September 13, with Gretchen Haugse and Pastor Chris. Sunday School teachers do God’s Work each week!Above, Gretchen Haugse (Sunday School director) gives a children’s message at the same service.

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