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PROGRESS!
Those of you who use the parking spaces in the back behind the church may have noticed the presence of large cranes and an open space where there were trees. With approval of the diocese of Atlanta and the vestry, our Buildings & Grounds Committee has negotiated connecting St. Matthew's physical plant to the city sewer system. The work going on behind the church is part of that project. Stayed tuned to next week's Friday E-Letter for additional details from the B&G vestry liaison, Todd Camden.
To provide a conduit for the heavy equipment parking places on the far east side of the parking lot will be blocked off for the next month.
This will not affect handicapped parking at the rear of the church.
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One Congregation One Precinct Launches this Sunday!
All are invited to this Sunday's Adult Forum to learn about the One Congregation One Precinct Initiative. St. Matthew's is one of only 15 churches in the metro-Atlanta selected to be part of the pilot program! Our congregation is partnered with the Snellville Police Department in a program to improve communication and encourage understanding between law enforcement and the people they serve.
Come meet Police Chief Roy Whitehead and Assistant Chief Greg Perry. Chief Perry and Greg Andrews, our liaison from St. Matthew's will explain the program and provide information on upcoming events.
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HE BISHOP INVITES YOU TO COME SPEND THE DAY WITH HIM
FOR LAY LEADERS
Called to Lead is a day of lay leadership development designed for parish vestries, wardens and treasurers. All lay leaders, including members of finance and stewardship committees, are invited to this workshop. Bishop Wright teaches the model of adaptive leadership and will focus on Purpose and Vision. Participants will also be equipped with tools for effective stewardship of people and other resources. Two opportunities for Called to lead. Saturday, February 11th at St. David's, Roswell from 9 am to 3 pm. Click here to register.
FOR YOUTH
Bishop Wright will also teach at The Youth Leadership Retreat June 2-4 at the Lutheran Coastal Retreat Center in South Carolina, located on the Isle of Palms. The purpose of the retreat is to equip the next generation of young leaders to go out into the world and lead like Jesus. The deadline to apply for participation is March 12. Click Steps to Lead for the application. For more information, contact Youth and Young Adult Missioner, Easton Davis
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Please join us this Sunday, January 22, 2017
8:00 a.m. - Holy Eucharist
9:00 a.m. - Continental Breakfast
9:30 a.m. - Sunday School Classes for all ages
10:30 a.m. - Holy Eucharist
THE READINGS FOR THIS SUNDAY ARE:
Isaiah 9:1-4 1 Corinthians 1:10-18 Matthew 4:12-23 Psalm 27:1, 5-13
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NEWCOMERS CLASS
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Jan 22nd, 29th
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New to St. Matthew's? Or want to learn more about the church community here? Newcomer classes will meet from 9:30 - 10:15 a.m. in the Canterbury Room (the room next door to the parish hall) for the next two Sundays: January 22, and January 29. We will walk you through the history of the Episcopal Church and this parish. You'll get a chance to learn about the ministries of St. Matthew's, and meet some of the ministry leaders and parishioners here. New members wishing to take part will be welcomed during both the 8:00 and 10:30 services on Sunday, February 5.
Stay tuned next week's e-letter for information on the next series.
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ECW Chili Cook-off
Monday, January 23, 6:30 p.m.
Parish Hall EVERYONE is invited (Men & Women) Bring YOUR favorite Chili Everyone votes on the best chili PRIZES for the winners, plus you get best-chili-bragging rights!
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Cafe Theology: New Topic begins January 28
Looking to explore your faith with like-minded individuals over breakfast on Saturdays? If so, Cafe Theology may be for you. Cafe Theology is a group book study on alternating Saturday mornings from 10-11:30. We explore our faith and our view(s) of God together through books. On January 14, we finish our current book study, "Surprised by Hope", by N.T. Wright.
The next topic for Cafe Theology is early church history.
- Did Jesus intend to found a church separate from Judaism?
- Who were the very first followers of Jesus?
- Was Peter the leader of the early church or was it James, the Lord's brother?
- What was the conflict between James and Paul?
The book that will guide us in finding answers is "From Jesus to the Church", by Craig A. Evans. The book covers the 40 year period from Jesus' entry into Jerusalem to the destruction of the temple in AD70. This book may be purchase from Barnes & Noble or on amazon. It is available in hardback and on kindle. This book study will start on January 28. Come join us!
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Wednesday with the Word
Join us on Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m. immediately following the healing Eucharist, for fellowship and bible study. The group is currently exploring the psalms and each class looks at a particular group of psalms then invites reflection on one or more psalms. There is always room for one more!
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DOK (Daughters of the King)
The next
DOK meeting is scheduled for February 5th
in The Undercroft immediately following the 10:30 a.m. service. For further information please contact Val Biggs via email: vbiggs18@yahoo.com
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THE FELLOWSHIP COMMITTEE
PRESENTS
A SWEET HEART DANCE
on
FEBRUARY 11, 2017
7:00 - 10:00 P.M.
in the Parish Hall
This will be a Family Friendly Event
Heavy hors d'oevures will be served
Tickets are $1.00 per person
Casual attire suggested
Bring Your Dancing Shoes
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Mark your calendars now for the
Annual Parish meeting on February 12! We will be electing new vestry members and reviewing the budget for 2017, but we will also be hearing from our Long-Range Planning Committee about the results of the recent survey. At last count, there had been
211 surveys completed. Come hear how your rankings compared with others in the parish!
We will begin with:
* Voting registration with coffee at 9:00 AM
* Parish meeting begins at 9:30 A.M. followed by a combined service
* Followed by the Annual Fish Fry hosted by The Brotherhood
* NOTE: Childcare will be provided
Leaders and Vestry liaisons of each Committee and Ministry are being asked to submit their 2016 annual report to the Parish Office by Tuesday, January 31, 2017
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ACOLYTE INSTALLATION
February 12, 2017
An installation of new acolytes will take place during the service on February 12. Congratulations to Krista Byron, Anna Couch, Lily Couch, Emelia Furman, Liam Furman and Ellie Jones, who will be installed on that day.
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Feeling Called to Vestry Service?
Vestry elections will be held during the Annual Parish Meeting on February 12, 2017. Nominations are now open for both Vestry and Diocesan Council. Four vestry members are rolling off their three year term. If you are interested in learning more about vestry service, please contact Jack Denton, Sr. Warden, or any current vestry member. Nomination forms are available on the main bulletin board in the hallway.
The requirements for vestry service are as follows:
"Any confirmed communicant of the Parish in good and regular standing who is not less than 18 years of age, a regular attendant upon the services in the year preceding the election, and known by the Treasurer to have made and fulfilled a stated financial commitment for church support in the year preceding the election."
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St. Matthew's Preschool 2017/2018 Registration now open!
The following classes are available for the upcoming school year:
- T/Th Toddlers ($170/month)
- T/Th Twos ($170/month)
- MWF Twos ($190/month)
- MWF Threes ($190/month)
- M-F Threes ($240/Month)
- T-F Fours ($210/month)
- M-F Fours ($240/month)
- Kindergarten ($285/month)
Registration fee: 2 & 3 days, $170;
4 & 5 days, $210
School Tours are available Monday - Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Contact Jennifer at 770-978-1323 to schedule a tour!
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Calendar of Activities
week of
January 22, 2017
8:00 am Holy Eucharist
9:00 am Breakfast
9:30 am Christian Education
10:30 am Holy Eucharist
12:30 pm EfM Class in the Library
6:00 pm Youth Group
Monday, January 23:
6:30 pm ECW Chili Cook-off
7:00 pm Boy Scout Troop 553
7:00 pm Boy Scout Leaders Mtg
7:00 pm Reading Camp of Snellville Mtg
Tuesday, January 24:
6:00 pm Centering Prayer
6:00 pm Long Range Planning Mtg
7:00 pm Al-Anon
7:30 pm AA
Wednesday, January 25:
9:45 am Children's Chapel
10:00 am Healing Service
11:00 am WWW Bible Study
4:00 pm Staff Meeting
5:30 pm Handbell Rehearsal
6:00 pm DIVE Bible Study
6:45 pm
Cherub Choir Practice
7:00 pm Sanctuary Choir
7:00 pm Communications Cmt. Mtg.
Thursday, January 26:
7:00 pm Stewardship Meeting
Friday, January 27:
6:00 pm Cub Scout Pinewood Derby
7:00 pm NAMI Mtg
7:00 pm Al-Anon
7:30 pm AA
Saturday, January 28:
9:00 am Altar Guild
10:00 am Flower Guild
10:00 am Café Theology
11:00 am Boy Scout Pinewood Derby
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St. Matthew's
Episcopal Church
1520 Oak Rd.
Snellville, GA 30078
770-979-4210
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January Food Drive
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January is the month in which St. Matthew's focuses on collecting specific items for the Southeast Gwinnett Cooperative Ministries.
We will be collecting canned chicken and boxes of cereal (all kinds)
Beginning on Sunday, January 8th,
the Outreach Committee will be handing out bags with attached food list after both services, so please fill bag and return to barrel outside of the Parish Hall. All items will be promptly delivered to the Coop.
Please also note this message from the co-op: "The co-op will be closed until January 4th. We anticipate a busy day, with a full week of being closed and not being able to assist clients.
Thank you for your continued support of this critical source of help in our community. For more information on this ministry,
click here.
SE Gwinnett Cooperative Ministry
55 Grayson Industrial Pkwy
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LOOKING AHEAD:
12:00 noon DOK Meeting in the Undercroft
SUN, FEB 12:
7:00 pm Sweetheart Dance - Parish Hall - Tickets: $1.00 per person
9:30 am Annual Parish Meeting & Combined Single Service followed by The Annual Fish Fry, hosted by The Brotherhood. Meals will be $10 for adults, $5 for children and $25 for families. All funds collected will go into the Brotherhood account which provides service to the church.
TUES, FEB 28:
6:00 pm Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
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Prayer and Meditation Links:
Episcopal Church Links:
Connecting
, and Bishop Wright's Weekly
For Faith
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