ST. MATTHEW’S GOOD NEWS UPDATE

December 18, 2016

The CWM classes decorated their doors for Christmas. All of them were beautiful, making for a tough decision

for the judges. Results are below. If you haven’t already, be sure to walk around after worship service/Sunday

school to get the full view.

1st Place - Fireflies 2nd Place - Eagles 3rd Place - Pandas

Last Saturday the CWM performed “The Christmas

Story” for family and friends. Word has it the Fel-

lowship Hall was filled to capacity. Glory to God!

Sunday, December 18, 2016

9:30 a.m. Worship

10:30 a.m. Sunday School

6:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship

6:00 p.m. Knitting/Crocheting, Rm. 107

Monday, December 19, 2016

9:00 a.m. CWM Closed

10:00 a.m. Library Work Day

7:00 p.m. Finance Committee Mtg., Parlor

7:00 p.m. Troop 20

Tuesday, December 20, 2016

9:00 a.m. CWM Closed

9:30 a.m. Quilters/Seniors, Rms. 104-105

Wednesday, December 21, 2016

9:00 a.m. CWM Closed

4:30 p.m. Weight Watchers, Rms. 104-105

6:30 p.m. Prayer & Praise, Parlor

7:30 p.m. Choir Rehearsal

Thursday, December 22, 2016

9:00 a.m. CWM Closed

Friday, December 23, 2016

9:00 a.m. Office/CWM Closed

Saturday, December 24, 2016

8:30 a.m. Weight Watchers, Rms. 104-105

5:00 p.m. Youth-Led Christmas Eve Service

7:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Service

Do you know the meaning of the Fourth Sunday in Advent?

During the Advent season, we focus on the four virtues Jesus brings

us. Today, the fourth Sunday in this Advent season, we train our

thoughts on LOVE. God sent his only son to earth to save us, because

he loves us!

But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without ex-

pecting to get anything back. Then your reward will be great, and you

will be children of the Most High, because he is kind to the ungrate-

ful and wicked. ~ Luke 6:35

“Souper” Luncheon for Super Teachers

Because of the enthusiastic reception of this year’s “Souper” Luncheon, the St. Matthew’s

Durham Appreciation Committee will host another one on Friday, January 20, 2017. At the

previous luncheon, four crockpots of different homemade soups were served, as well as sal-

ad and donated bakery breads. Not one bite of soup was left! This year we hope to in-

crease the number of soups.

Please consider joining this gesture of appreciation for the hard-working teachers and mark

January 20, 2017 on your calendar. To volunteer, please contact Janet Barnard at 281-881-

9364 or bluebonnet50j@yahoo.com.

The Lydia Circle held their

Christmas luncheon last Sat-

urday at Logan’s Roadhouse.

There’s nothing better than

sharing good food with good

people. (Johnny was the

special guest and blessed

the group with a prayer.)

Last Sunday was the

Birthday Party for

Jesus! What a fun

event this is. Ms. Nell

read a book to the

children, then they

went to ten different

craft stations and had

a blast making deco-

rations to take home.

Refreshments were

refreshing and the

rich, chocolate birth-

day cake was deli-

cious!

Thanks to all who provide pictures to the church office. Don’t

you love to see who’s going to show up in them? Remember to

always smile because you may show up in our “candid camera” one

of these days! Keep the pictures coming!!

Thank you to the following folks who took time out of their busy

schedules to help office staff get ready for and resume business

with brand new carpet: Tom Blummer, Colleen Roberts, Jann

Morton, Bryan Porter, Miles Woodward, Stoney Stoneburner,

Denis and Joyce Rivette, Tommy Alves, Herb Chelton, and Fred-

dy Wall. Apologies to anyone whose name was missed.

“The Son of God be-

came a man to enable

men to become sons of

God.” ~ C. S. Lewis

“Somehow, not only for

Christmas, but all the

long year through, the

joy that you give to

others, is the joy that

comes back to you.”

~ John G. Whittier

PRAYER REQUESTS Family of Exa Lee Bishop

Allen & Wynona Wagner

Family of Mel Lofton

Damon Gowan

Gloria Jones

US Military Men & Women

Henry, Jeanette and Anita Lindley

Rick Bappert, Janet Galyean’s

brother-in-law

Frances Gum

Jean Mooney

Doris Gunderson

Danielle Sleeper (missing)

Terri, J. Cunningham’s Secretary

Danny Roesler, T. Messina’s friend

John Cunningham

Family of Lee Messina

Olivia Hansen, family member of Lesley

Goodman

Susan Millian’s niece

John Tracy

Patricia Johnson, John Tracy’s care-

giver

Billie Whitefield

Wilma Seuser, Kent Seuser’s mom

Lucas Aymond, friend of Angela

Floyd

Dian Parker

Jody Parker

Men & Women in Law Enforcement

Robert Stoneburner, Stoney’s

brother

Lois Turner

Len Frankel

Roberta Hill

Phillip, Friend of Janet Galyean

Jerrie Akin

Linda Renner

Wes Shaver

Johnny Jedkins

To keep our Prayer List current, please

contact the church office to add names of

those who need prayer or remove those who

have received God’s blessing of healing.

St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church

Rev. Virginia Wall

4300 N. Shepherd Dr. Houston, TX 77018

713-697-0671

Please call the church office at 713-697-0671 for

questions or information on any opportunities

listed. Office hours are Monday-Thursday, 9:00

a.m.-4:00 p.m. Rev. Wall can be reached on her

cell phone at 713-204-8529 or e-mail at

vwall@stmatthewsmethodist.org.

Check us out at stmatthewsmethodist.org. View our website for an updated calendar and newslet-ter!

December 19-30 - CWM Closed

December 23-January 2 - Office Closed for Holidays

December 24 - Christmas Eve Services

December 25 - Christmas Day Service

January 7, 2017 - Pancake Breakfast

Lydia Circle

Methodist Men

January 8 - Disciple II Bible Study Begins

January 16 - Office/CWM Closed for MLK Day

January 16 - Finance Committee Meeting

January 26 - Garden Club

January 29 - Central South Leadership Training

Join the Seekers Sunday school class as they explore

Adam Hamilton’s book, The Journey: Walking the Road

to Bethlehem. You will see a video of the author sharing

his insights into Mary and Joseph’s journey to Bethlehem

and the birth of Christ. Make your way to Room 107 in

the Oliver building (enter opposite the kitchen door) to

take part in this study.