This Week At St. Matthew's
Sunday, October 18, 2020
Twentieth Sunday After Pentecost
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Mondays - 6:00 p.m.
Tuesdays & Thursdays - 8:00 a.m.
Wednesday - 10:00 a.m. – Healing Service
Fridays - 6:00 p.m. - Compline
Important!: We are using Realm for registration to attend in-person worship services and for other groups and meetings. Are YOU signed into Realm yet? If not, contact registrar@stmatthewssnellville.org to stay abreast of all that's happening at St. Matthew's.
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Scroll Down For:
Musings -- October 16, 2020
Time To Submit Names For Evening Of Remembrance
Outreach Drives For St. Matt's Preschool Supplies & Co-Op Christmas Gift Card Collection
October 12 Walking Group With Fr. Tommy -Briscoe Park
And More!
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The Nineteenth Sunday
After Pentecost
This Sunday, October 18
TWO SERVICES!
8:00 a.m. (New!)
Zoom Morning Prayer:
Join Early Sunday a.m. Zoom Service:
and
10:45 a.m. (New Time)
Outdoor Morning Prayer
Livestreamed Video Service
Go to the Sunday 10:45 a.m. Online service:
Sunday Worship Live Stream
or find the service on
for both services
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Next Bible Study Thursday, October 22 |
Next Cafѐ Theology Saturdays Oct 17 & 31
10:30 a.m.
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ZOOM CALENDAR LINK FOR SUNDAY 8:00 A.M. MORNING PRAYER
To Add To Your Calendar: Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.
Join Zoom Meeting (Service)
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Outdoor Sunday Worship Service Details Beginning October 18
UPDATED 10/12/2020 After weather interfered with our planned start on 10/11, and working within the guidelines of Bishop Wright and the Diocese of Atlanta, St. Matthew’s will offer an on-campus outdoor Morning Prayer service beginning Sunday October 18 at 10:45 a.m. and lasting no more than an hour. This service will be live streamed to our FB page. The pre-recorded service we had been using on FB has been replaced by the livestream.
Things To Know
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You must register to attend in Realm. Due to diocesan requirements and contact tracing purposes, only those on our registration list may attend the service. Registration will be open on Realm Tuesday - Friday prior to the Sunday service.
- Masks and social distancing will be required. Masks will be available at check-in if you forget yours. Hand sanitizer will be available at check-in and near the worship area.
- Restroom facilities will be restricted to emergency only. Children must be accompanied to the restroom by an adult.
- Please bring a lawn chair or other seating for each family member. If you are unable to bring a chair, however, there will be chairs available.
- Paper bulletins will not be provided, but the service bulletin will be available online via tablet or your phone. You may bring your own copy printed out from home or bring your own Book of Common Prayer.
- There will be an offering box available for pledge envelopes and donations.
- Unfortunately, we will not be able to have coffee time or a reception following the service.
Please read the full linked document below if you sign up to attend any outdoor service at St. Matt's in person:
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Musings -- October 16, 2020
But what does it say? The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart (that is, the message of faith that we preach). (Romans 10:8, CEB Translation)
St. Paul is quoting Deuteronomy (Deut. 30:14) when he writes this to the Christian community in Rome, but it is a theme that runs through both Hebrew and Christian scriptures. Confessing your beliefs in words goes along with acting in accordance with your beliefs (the Word dwelling in the heart). It is a key theme in the Letter of James, which we are studying on Thursday nights (see announcement for Thursday with the Text, elsewhere in this newsletter).
Sometimes, especially now, we may have a hard time seeing God’s acting in the world through others. And if this is true for you, it can certainly be discouraging. However, I would encourage you to (1) to keep looking, (2) to ask God to show you where God is actively present and (3) to ask God if perhaps God’s desire is to be present to someone through YOU!
I was blessed this week by God affirming to me that he is active in the ministry of others to others. And it was not anything I did; rather it was from stories that parishioners shared with me about what THEY are doing. I realized in their stories, that in the mystery of God, events come together with such amazing timing, and with such profound pouring out of God’s love, you know in your heart that you have seen the Holy Spirit at work.
It is no secret that the times we are in are more challenging than they were a year ago. And the constant stress of the news can make it hard for us to see where goodness still flourishes. But I am here to tell you that it does. Sometimes we just need God’s help to see it. So, keep looking for those examples (the Word is in the heart), and share those stories to encourage others about God’s faithfulness (the Word is in YOUR mouth). You will not only find blessing for yourself; you will be a blessing to others. And that, beloved community of St. Matthew’s, is the Gospel!
In Peace,
Mother Liz+
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Evening of Remembrance
Sunday, November 1
7:30 p.m.
Livestreamed From the Sanctuary
All Saints Day
"Reading of the Names"
no later than Sunday, October 25.
Please put Evening Of Remembrance Names in the Subject Line.
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OUTREACH -- PRESCHOOL DONATION DRIVE
We are excited to be welcoming children back to St. Matthew’s Preschool and Kindergarten for the 2020-2021 school year!
October 3rd-October 31st the Outreach Committee will be collecting supplies for St. Matthew’s Preschool and Kindergarten. Donations can be left in the donation bin found at the back covered entrance to the church (handicapped entrance) starting October 3rd. If your donation is too large for the bin please contact Jennifer or Juanita to arrange for drop off. Please avoid dropping off items during preschool carpool times (9:30am-10:00am and 1:30pm-2:00pm).
If you wish to ship items directly to the preschool, send to:
St. Matthew’s Preschool
1520 Oak Rd.
Snellville, GA 30078
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Co-Op’s Winter Wonder 2020
Christmas Assistance Program
Once again the Southeast Gwinnett Food Co-Op is offering gift cards as their Christmas assistance program to eligible clients who have minor children living in their household. This small offering will help the heads of house–holds care for their children’s needs and remind them that they have friends walking alongside of them.
You are invited to make a donation in the form of a $25 Walmart gift card. Gift cards can be placed in the special collection container before or after all Sunday’s outside services, dropped off at the church parking lot on Saturday afternoons 10/24,10/31,11/7 and 11/14 from 12-2pm or given to Jennifer Papadatos, Cheryl Wheeler, Greg Andrews or Dotty Merrifield. All donations must be submitted by November 16th.
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Prayer For The Parish
Almighty and everliving God, ruler of all things in heaven and earth, hear our prayers for this parish family. Strengthen the faithful, arouse the careless, and restore the penitent. Grant us all things necessary for our common life, and bring us all to be of one heart and mind within your holy Church; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen (BCP, p. 817)
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Birthdays and Anniversaries This Week
10/18 - 10/25/2020
Birthdays: Francesca Carr, Steve Charron, Bryant Blake, Robert Jarvis, Ashley Pierson, Moses Reid, Eirinn Roney, Gwenian Lewis, Mike Richmond, Katherine Starratt, Becky Barringer, Jessie Barringer, Eva Mitchell, Ty Papadatos, Laura Starratt
Anniversaries: Jack & Pam Denton, Eddy & Steve Morgan, Ikenna & Nelly Ozumba, Doreen & Tom Heyburn, Jennifer & Ty Papadatos
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Monday Morning Walking Group October 19 at 8:00 a.m.
The Monday Morning Walking Group will meet at Briscoe Park, 2770 Lenora Church Road, Snellville 30078
Wanting exercise and some conversation? Join us every Monday morning at various parks around the Gwinnett County area.
If you are interested please contact
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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22 BIBLE STUDY
Wednesday with the Word is changing to: Thursday with the Text!!
Thursday evenings, from 7-8 p.m. This year, we are continuing our studies by looking at the good advice James gives his community about how to give thanks and thrive when times are tough (sound familiar???). All you will need to bring is a Bible, as we begin the study of the Letter of James. Class began on October 1 and we will continue our weekly scripture study through December 10. You may join the class at any time during the term.
Passcode: 642622
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CENTERING PRAYER
Centering Prayer meets online every Tuesday from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. If you are interested in trying this ancient form of prayer, please contact Vicki Conway for more information.
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Tea and Conversation Group
Thursday, October 22 at 2:00 p.m. All are invited to bring their tea (or beverage) and join Mother Liz for a zoom conversation group about how we are managing our lives during this time of creative challenge.
Come, connect and converse.
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DISMANTLING RACISM TRAINING ONLINE
Only 3 Dates Left!
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Dismantling Racism Training classes are now ONLINE* for the remainder of 2020. All classes will be held on Zoom until in-person classes are allowed to reconvene sometime next year.
This class is required for all parish clergy and all lay leaders, including vestry members. Click the link below for the online training class schedule.
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Please don't hesitate to contact either Mother Liz or Fr. Tommy
if you or your family have need of assistance or counsel.
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Financial Giving in REALM
stmatthewssnellville.org/give or
Text Stmattsnell to 73256
It's easy! Go to the church website, www.itsthepeople.org. Click on the blue Give Online button near the center of the page, and follow the prompts to choose the desired fund designation from the drop-down menu.
If you have trouble logging into Realm, please contact Susan Carson.
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St. Matthew's Episcopal Church | Ph 770-979-4210 | admin@stmatthewssnellville.org | www.itsthepeople.org
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