St. Matthew's Messenger
This Week At St. Matthew's
Sunday, September 23, 2018

The Eighteenth Sunday After Pentecost
Proper 20 Year B
ST. MATTHEW'S DAY SUNDAY IS THIS SUNDAY
and we're going to have very special services on that day. You won't want to miss it! We will be using liturgy from the earliest version of the Book of Common Prayer, first published in 1549. Come experience this important piece of our ecclesiastical history.

For more info on the 1549 BCP, click here.

Seventeenth Sunday After Pentecost
The Sunday Closest to
St. Matthew's Day

8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist

9:00 a.m. Breakfast 

9:30 a.m. Sunday School and Christian Education*

10:30 a.m.. Holy Eucharist*


*Nursery provided in the
Christian Education wing


READINGS FOR THIS SUNDAY :
are found here. (Track 1)
  

THIS SUNDAY IS PRESCHOOL SUNDAY

This Sunday, September 23 is Preschool Sunday. It has been a tradition to invite Preschool families to breakfast and to attend Church services. The Preschool staff will be providing breakfast for parishioners and preschool families. We hope you enjoy all the artwork that will be displayed in the Parish Hall created by all of the children at St. Matthew’s Preschool and extend a warm welcome to visiting families.

We look forward to see you all there.

Sunday Morning Christian Formation Options

Several Adult Ed classes are offered--there's something for everyone.

For more info on classes and dates, click here.


SUNDAY SCHOOL AND YOUTH CLASSES
SUNDAYS, 9:30 - 10:15 a.m.

SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES FOR PRE-K THROUGH 5TH GRADE are held in the Christian Education wing.

The Nursery is available for those under Pre-K age during the SS period.

YOUTH CLASSES, RITE 13 AND J2A (Journey to Adulthood) for middle and high school youth are held downstairs in the Undercroft classrooms (downstairs from the parish hall).

Spotlight on St. Matthew's Preschool
preschool

God’s Blessings
By Juanita Little, Preschool Director

God continues to bless St. Matthew’s Preschool in so many ways. Not only did we come into the school on the Tuesday after Labor Day to a dry preschool (as opposed to last year’s flooding), but we have been blessed to start our school year at almost full capacity! Out of 100 spots, 94 are filled, leaving just six toddler spots open. While we welcomed five new teachers this year, we love that more than half of our staff of 19 have been here for ten years or more – two have been teaching here for more than twenty years. All five of the new staff have recently had or currently have children that attend St. Matthew’s Preschool.

St. Matthew’s Preschool is dear to our hearts, as each one of our children have attended this school. We know the difference we make in the children’s lives because we see their growth each year. We want them to be successful in their future school endeavors, and we love providing the atmosphere, love and learning that can help them accomplish that. We hope that when they leave St. Matthew’s Preschool they will take a piece of our loving, patient, nourishing hearts with them, and that they will love school . God has definitely put us in a place where we can share His love and pay forward the blessings He provides. Read more...
Habitat For Humanity Gwinnett
**ASSIST GWINNETT HABITAT FOR HUMANITY  hanging interior doors and install casing and baseboard on a new home build (project subject to change depending on the progress of the build). We need eight volunteers next Saturday, Sept 29th, from 8:30 am to 2:30 p.m. in Duluth located on the corner of Old Norcross Road and Gravitt Road. Contact Cheryl Wheeler at  cherly756@yahoo.com   or 404-580-0970 if you are interested in participating in this build.
Have you reserved your spot yet?
ST. MATTHEW'S FALL 2018
WEEKEND PARISH RETREAT
" Connecting Through Stories"

Stone Mountain Park
October 19 th , 20 th  & 21 st
 
Make Your Plans Now! You don't want to miss this fun weekend!
Terri Ingalls, Professional Storyteller, will lead featured workshops and campfire activities
  
Parish Sign Up -- fill out a registration card at church so we can get a head count for meals and activities.
(You may pay the registration fee separately from registration. Make checks payable to St. Matthew's and note Retreat in the detail.)


Click here for more information on cost and overnight accommodations .


Ministry News

CHOIR PRACTICES
Come join the choir!
Cherubs, Children's, Epiphany, Bell Choir, or Sanctuary--there's something for everyone!

for information on dates and times.

Contact Kyle Osborne for more information.

Youth Corner

YOUTH GROUP meets Sundays at 6:00 p.m . in the Undercroft. ALL youth of the parish 6th - 12th grades are invited to be a part of this exciting year. For more information, contact Holly Bond or Amanda Livermont.

DIVE BIBLE STUDY FOR HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH meets Wednesday evenings at 6:00 p.m. in Mother Liz's office. For more information on this dynamic Bible study please contact Mother Liz or Amanda Livermont..

Rite 13 Rehearsal and Dinner Sat., Oct 6, 2018
Rite 13 Liturgy Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018 10:30 a.m.
For more information, contact Holly Bond.
"Other Than Sunday" Offerings During the Week

Click the Icons below for more info:


Wednesdays With the Word
10:00 a.m., MOVED to
Snellville Police Department
Opportunities For Engagement
Car Show
- F U N - F O O D - 
-F E L L O W S H I P -
 
DON'T MISS IT!
   
2018 ST. MATTHEW'S CAR SHOW
 
SATURDAY , OCTOBER 13
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
 
KID'S ZONE
VENDOR BOOTHS
BAKE SALE 
RAFFLES & PRIZES
and
CARS, CARS, CARS!
 
 All Proceeds benefit
A Place of Seven Springs Ministries ( Click here  to check out what they do)
as well our very own youth program!
 
** Please note, we could still use help with the following:
 

  • TENTS:  If you have a Tent (such as an EZ Up) that we may use, please bring it to the church by Friday, October 12th. Make sure your name is labelled on the tent or the cover. You may want to put it up and let it air out if it hasn't been used recently.
  • DRINKS: We need donations of sodas, Powerade's, & Gatorades at car show. Bring them to the narthex and label "for car show".
  • BAKED GOODS: Bring baked goods for the Bake Sale. It doesn't have to be homemade. 

We need you!!
Calling all volunteers for the 2018 St. Matthew's Car show!
 
If you are able donate your time, please email the following information to Amanda Livermont:
       Name
       T-Shirt Size
       Cell Phone #
       Email Address
      Shift desired - Set Up 7-9; 8:30 - 12:00; 12 - 3; All Day
Volunteer area of interest: food table, drink station, silent auction, selling raffle tickets, set up, clean up or volunteer table

 We are asking for a Love Donation of $10 for the Volunteer T-shirt.

Contact Amanda Livermont with any questions.
Fellowship

Can you help with the Parish Retreat? We will need help setting up, serving meals and clean up after meals, as well as help in other areas. Help make this special parish weekend happen! Contact Oscar De Leon for more information.

The Fellowship Committee is always looking for more members! If you love to plan fun gatherings to promote Christian fellowship, this is the place for you! Speak with Oscar De Leon or Nancy Drury if you think you might be interested.

ECW (Episcopal Church Women)
Save the Dates!!
October 22 -- Halloween Bingo--everyone invited, bring a ghoulish treat! 6:30 p.m. in the parish hall.

December 3 -- Christmas Party 6:00 p.m. in the parish hall. More on this soon.

Outreach

WANT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE? There are currently several volunteer opportunities available, including Habitat for Humanity, Place of Seven Springs, and the SE Gwinnett Co-op.
For details, click here .

SE GWINNETT CO-OP
Click here to learn more about the current needs at the co-op.

Click here to learn more about the SE Gwinnett Cooperative Ministry and its important work in our community--and how YOU can help!
ROSEBUD WARMTH
We are once again collecting donations for the Rosebud reservation in South Dakota.  
Click here to learn more about donating handmade or purchased hats, gloves and scarves to the children of the reservation.
HELPING HURRICANE VICTIMS VIA
EPISCOPAL RELIEF & DEVELOPMENT (ERD)

As we watch the news stories of those affected by Hurricane Florence, it may seem like it is a disaster so large that any small thing we may do to help will be a drop in the proverbial bucket. But, as with other disasters around the world, Episcopal Relief and Development is there, working with local diocese and congregations to help put lives back together..
For more information, click here.

PLEASE KEEP THE FOLLOWING SNELLVILLE POLICE OFFICERS
IN YOUR PRAYERS THIS MONTH: 
September Birthdays
  • Officer Candance Baca, September 18
  • Lt. John McKinney, September 22
  • Officer Leroy Sutherland, September 26

If you would like to provide a homemade or store bought treat for the officers for the birthdays please contact Becky Olbon at beckyolbon@yahoo.com or by calling   770-923-9186. 
What's Happening Around St. Matt's
CHURCH LIFE -- UPDATE NOW TO THE NEW APP, CONNECT - OUR CHURCH COMMUNITY
Get connected through our new App! Download the Connect - Our Church Community to your phone from the same Log In page ( Create a new account and use invite code: “stmatthewssnellville”), and have access to the directory, connect with Ministry groups, Upload your photo and keep up with your Giving or make a Pledge.

Visit our website for details on downloading the App.

Note : If you have trouble getting your new account set up as instructed, please contact Susan Carson .
Odds & Ends


Do you have photos or memorabilia from St. Matthew's people or events in the "old days"? If so, please consider getting them out and dusting them off to share. Please contact Diane Eberhart or Marsha Elixson for more information. St. Matthew's turns forty next year, and we're making plans to celebrate!!

Photo: Altar in original St. Matt's sanctuary (now the parish hall), 1981
Diocesan News
THE DIOCESAN ACOLYTE FESTIVAL is scheduled for October 27, 2018, with check-in starting at 9:00 a.m. This exciting event will include Fun and Engaging Workshops and  Acolyte Olympics: team building activities for acolytes of all ages.

The Rev. Canon C. John Thompson-Quartey will participate fully in the festival by leading special sessions designed to help acolytes develop their leadership skills. The Festival will conclude with the Festive Holy Eucharist, featuring dozens of acolytes serving in various roles. 

Every carpool must have at least one adult that has completed the Safeguarding God’s Children certification within the past 3 years. 

Registration is now open and closes on Friday, October 12, 2018. 
Note: Venue For Study Day Changed to St. Edward's, Lawrenceville.
Events and Serving Schedules
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SERMON ON THE AMOUNT - AUGUST 2018
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