Vol. 6 - No. 37| September 7, 2017
St. Matthew Lutheran Church & School e-News
Weekly Worship The Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost
This weekend we celebrate the Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost and also Rally Day, when we celebrate the blessings of Christian Education! The theme of our worship will be “You Have Been Called Into the Fellowship of Jesus Christ Our Lord” based on 1 Corinthians 1:9. The Sacrament of the Altar will be celebrated at the Sunday services.
Heart Work
1 Corinthians 1:9
God is faithful, by whom you have been called into the fellowship of his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. 
BIBLE/DEVOTIONAL READINGS – For the week of the Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost the following Bible readings are provided to assist you in daily reading and prayer. You can also find this on the St. Matthew Facebook  prayer page .

Sunday Matthew 18:15-20 Seeking reconciliation
Monday Matthew 5:21-26 Be reconciled to your brother/sister
Tuesday Romans 13:8-14 Love fulfills the law
Wednesday Luke 17:1-4 Repentance and forgiveness
Thursday Colossians 3:12-15 Forgive as the Lord forgave you
Friday Ephesians 4:25-32 Forgive each other
Saturday Psalm 119:33-40 The glories of God’s law
Sunday Matthew 18:21-35 A parable about forgiveness
MARTIN LUTHER: THE IDEA THAT CHANGED THE WORLD
500 years ago, a Roman Catholic Monk dared to stand up for what he believed the Bible said. What he did would change the world forever!
Thank you to the Board of Evangelism and Parish Services for providing volunteers and the give-aways at the movie event. If you were not able to see the movie with us at Deer Park, it will be shown on Channel 11, WTTW, Tuesday, September 12. Check listings for time.

SUNDAY SCHOOL – begins THIS SUNDAY, September 10 for Preschool through 4 th grade students! Registration forms are on the church office counter!

YOUTH CONFIRMATION –5 th graders have Pre-Confirmation on Sunday mornings at 9:20 starting THIS SUNDAY, September 10 . Registration forms are on the church office counter.
STEPP'N TO BETHLEHEM - This past week or so we have logged 1,051,533 steps which puts us in Vienna, Austria. If you would like to record your steps online, you can do so by clicking here .
NEW COLUMBARIUM – The sale of individual/dual crypt spaces in the new columbarium are on sale now. Receive a 10% discount on a columbarium purchase until September 30, 2017
A dedication ceremony is being planned for September 24 after the late service . For more information, please contact Doug Duval at 847-438-7709.
MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES AT ST. MATTHEW

Youth Director:
Purpose and Objective: To serve the church by developing , coordinating and administering an effective and comprehensive ministry to parish and community youth. focus is internal and external; that is, all community youth; not just parish youth. Full time position-expectation is roughly 40 hours per week with salary and benefits paid by St. Matthew.
 
Principal/Director of Early Childhood Education:
The candidate will oversee the current Early Childhood Education Program of Preschool (3 and 4) and Kindergarten. The candidate is responsible for all guidelines of the National Lutheran School Accreditation and State of Illinois Guidelines. The candidate will also be engaged in the development and planning of the comprehensive Early Childhood expansion including prekindergarten and two year old program.

Interested parties should contact Doug Duval @ 847-438-7709 or duval@stmatts.net

FACILITY REQUEST  Just a friendly note to ask all groups and organizations to please fill out a facility request for your activities. This information assists us in the set up, programming of the electronic doors and the safety of all involved.

CHRISTIAN OUTREACH OF LUTHERANS (COOL) - A food pantry for some of the neediest families in Lake County. Please bring a can of food/box of cereal with you when you worship and place them in Luther Hall. September food is canned fruit. Thanks for helping those in need.
UPCOMING EVENTS
September 10      Rally Day – Sunday School, Youth & Adult Bible study begin.
September 17      Noon – J.O.Y. (Just Older Youth) Seniors Event – Krueger Hall.
September 24      Celebration & Dedication of Columbarium
October 22           St. Matthew Golf Outing @ Renwood Golf Course
October 29           500 th Anniversary of the Reformation unity worship service at
9:30 a.m. with fellowship brunch to follow.
ADULT DISCIPLESHIP CLASS "GOD FOR US" – This 8-week discipleship has begun and will meet each week at 7:00 pm in Luther Hall.

Session 2 – September 13
Amazing Grace – part 2
But How Do We Know – the Bible
Session 3 – September 20
He’s Got The Whole World in His Hands
Baptism: God Is For Me! Part 1
Session 4 – September 27
Baptism: God Is For Me! Part 2
Power For Living
Session 5 – October 4
God For Us—For Sure! Sacrament of the Altar
We Are The Church – Part 1
Session 6 – October 11
We Are The Church - Part 2
Full-time Christianity
Session 7 – October 18
Congregation Operations: Flow Chart, Constitution & Orientation of Facility
Session 8 – October 25
God For Us—For Ever
Expectations/Stewardship
RING IN THE MISSION OF CHRIST: CONNECTING – Our new theme has begun. This weekend - September 9 & 10 - we will Rally around our Lord and this theme as we focus on how we connect to Him and to one another. Then, in October we will connect through stewardship, culminating with Consecration Weekend, October 14 & 15, 2017.
BIBLE STUDY OPPORTUNITIES
SUNDAY BIBLE STUDY Adult Bible study will resume THIS SUNDAY, September 10 at 9:20am . A Man Named Martin - Part 3: The Movement will show how the Reformation accelerated the transformation of a world already in flux (this is different the Luther movie that we are showing at Deer Park theater Thursday, September 7). The greatest thing about the Reformation are the solas : grace alone, faith alone, Christ alone, Scripture alone because, in reality, what it does is it establishes the worth of a human being before God in a way that can't be done by people; it's done by God in Jesus Christ.

TUESDAY EVENING LADIES BIBLE STUDY – IS BACK! We'll meet on Tuesdays at 7pm in Luther Hall. The new study will be on the Gospel of Matthew. Contact Nancy Blonski at nblonski@truemen.org  or call 847-847-1945.

THURSDAY MORNING LADIES BIBLE STUDY The Thursday Morning Women's Bible Study on Thursday mornings (except for the first Thursday of the month) at 8:30am in Luther Hall . Current Study is Nehemiah: A Heart That Can Break. There is a sign-up sheet in the church office. For more information contact Deb Kinne. Cell/Text: 224-360-2015 or e-mail debkinne@yahoo.com

MEN'S BIBLE STUDY – Each Saturday morning, all men are invited to join together for a deep study of the Bible and how we can live as God’s men in this world. Starts September 9 at 9:00am (this is a new start time) with an overview of the Book of Job chapters 1-5 and a free, hot breakfast!

LUTHERAN CHURCH CHARITIES BIBLE STUDY – Led by Tim Hetzner, President of LCC. An in-depth study of the Bible and applying it to our life of service in God’s Kingdom. Starts Monday, OCTOBER 2 and meets each Monday at 9:30am and 7:00 pm in Luther Hall.

DEVOTIONAL RESOURCES Taking Faith Home is available each week in the service folder and as an attachment with the Weekly e-News.  In My Father’s Footsteps is provided by Pastor Blonski and is a daily devotion available via email here . Monday Bible Study Leader Tim Hetzner also offers a daily devotional via email here .
YOUTH NEWS
SUNDAY YOUTH BIBLE STUDY – Will resume on THIS SUNDAY, September 10 at 9:20 in the Youth Room (North end of Krueger Hall, below sanctuary) with new teacher Lindsey Bucciferro !

IT’S THE GREAT PUMPKIN, CHARLIE BROWN – The youth ministry of St. Matthew will be hosting this event for children preschool – 4th grade Saturday , October 14 at 4:00pm in Luther Hall. Youth helpers sign up on the Youth Board in Luther Hall.

A CHARLIE BROWN THANKSGIVING – The youth will once again be hosting this event for children preschool – 4th grade in Luther Hall on Saturday, November 18 at 4:00pm. We’ll be watching the video, have a special craft project, and enjoy an authentic “Charlie Brown Thanksgiving Dinner.” Youth helpers sign up on the Youth Board in Luther Hall.

CHRISTMAS IN CHICAGO – We missed going to the Christkindle Market in Daley Plaza last year due to inclement weather. But we’ll plan on going downtown by train on Saturday, December 16 and return late afternoon. We’ll enjoy hot chocolate and cookies at the Stammtisch in the Timber Haus for two hours, during which you will also have an opportunity to shop the market. We’ll then have a late lunch at one of fabulous restaurants in the Loop! Cost will be $30 per person, which will cover train fare, the Stammtisch and lunch. Sign up on the Youth Board in Luther Hall.
LUTHERAN DAY SCHOOL NEWS
We happily welcomed our 2 & 3-year-old Preschool class on Tuesday and Wednesday.
 
This week, our Kindergarten class will continue learning about the 5 Senses, focusing on Taste and Sight, which will include fun learning activities. They continue to practice letter identification by playing Letter Bingo and are also learning different shapes, and making their own 3D shapes from household materials. They have also started the Guided Reading Books and Mrs. Bucciferro has begun introducing iPads to the Kindergartners. 
 
Opening Chapel for both class levels began on Wednesday with Pastor Kinne.
 
Music classes with Mr. Gagne started on Wednesday, September 6 th , and our first Library sessions with Mr. & Mrs. Cooper will begin on Thursday, September 14 th  

Important Dates to Remember:
September 10 th Rally Day – 10:45am Worship Service
September 18 th Picture Day, 8:30am-noon (No make-up day)
September 20 th Hearing & Vision Screenings with Lake County Department of Health
September 21 th Curriculum Night, 6:30-7:30. Parents only, please.
September 22 nd ½ Day, Teacher Inservice
Join us for St. Matthew Lutheran Church and School’s 1 st Annual Golf Outing on Sunday, October 22 nd . Put together a Foursome or join one of ours. It’s sure to be a great time! Not a golfer? We also have Hole Sponsorships available or you can also be a Raffle Donor. Proceeds will benefit St. Matthew Lutheran School. Contact Christy Shepard @ 847-438-6103 for more information. Signup sheets are available in the School Office and Church Office.