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Week of June 24, 2018
Our mission is to continue the Incarnation
of our
Lord Jesus Christ
by serving the
greater community through
loving its children, caring for the unfortunate,
and witnessing to the healing power of God's love.
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Regular Hours:
Mon-Thurs: 9 am - 5 pm
Fri: 9 am - 1 pm
office will be closed
on
Wednesday, July 4,
for
the Independence Day
holiday.
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BEGINNING NEXT WEEK!
(July 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29)
there will be
One Service Only
at 9:30 a.m.
This will give us the opportunity to worship together as one body on those Sundays, and to meet and fellowship with those we may not see often during the rest of the church year.
A continental breakfast will be served at 9 a.m., and the Summer Family Choir will practice briefly at 9:00 a.m. also.
Two services will resume August 5.
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| Lifetouch Photos for a pictorial directory Coming Soon! August 23-27 Mark Your Calendar! |
SOUTHEAST
GWINNETT COOP JUNE FOOD DRIVE
June is the month in which St. Matthew's focuses on collecting additional items for the Southeast Gwinnett Cooperative Ministries.
In addition to collecting our usual items of
dried beans, jelly, and shampoo, the coop is asking for donations of
canned pineapple. The pineapple is always in high demand and just seems to fly off the shelves.
Thank you for supporting this vital ministry!
The Southeast Gwinnett Co-op has a critical need for volunteers. For more information on how
Looking for a way to make a difference?
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Please join us this Sunday
June 24, 2018
Fifth Sunday After Pentecost
8:00 a.m.
Holy Eucharist
9:00 a.m. Breakfast
10:30 a.m.
Holy Eucharist
with the Epiphany Choir
Rev. Canon Liz Hendrick, Celebrant
Nursery provided in the Christian Education wing
at 10:30 service
THE READINGS FOR THIS SUNDAY ARE:
1 Samuel 17:57-18:5, 10-16
Psalm 133
2 Corinthians 6:1-13
Mark 4:35-41
See serving schedule at the end of this publication, or click here.
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FELLOWSHIP
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DON'T MISS IT!!
NEXT SUNDAY, JULY 1!
St. Matthew's Annual
God Bless America
Picnic --
And stay for BINGO!
SUNDAY, JULY 1, 2018
Immediately following the 9:30 a.m. Service
(One Service only
during July)
Menu:
Chicken or Rib Plate $7.00
Hamburger or Hot Dog Plate $5.00
Veggie Burger Plate $6.00
2 Hamburgers or 2 Hot Dogs Plate $6.00
Each plate includes coleslaw/baked beans,
bag of chips, dessert & drink.
Tickets on sale on Sunday.
Proceeds will go towards the
St. Matthew's Fall Retreat in October
(more about the Fall Retreat coming soon!).
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RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE
NEXT SUNDAY, JULY 1
The Red Cross Bloodmobile
will be at
St. Matthew's
8:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.
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WELCOMING THE STRANGER
Refugee Family Update
Refugee family: Zeba Parvez and her three children, Judith , age 13, Arron, age 10, and Jason, age 7.
Current needs:
Their apartment is fully furnished (Thanks to all who donated!)
They could use a washer and dryer
, so if you have a working used one or know someone who does, let Mark DiGiovanni know: 678 227-8142.
If you want to help Zeba and her family, you can offer to take her and the children to parks, museums, shopping, etc. as they don't have a car (or a driver's license) yet. And dropping a gift card in the mail will always be helpful - and greatly appreciated. For information on contacting or visiting Zeba and the family please contact the church office, or see this Sunday's bulletin announcements.
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REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
Vacation Bible School
(for Special Needs VBS see below)
Monday, July 9-Friday, July 13
9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Ages 4-10 (rising pre-K - rising Fifth Grade)
Cost:
$25.00 per child
(payable on the first day of camp)
Online Registration is open for volunteers and campers!
(Or pick up a form at church)
Can you help?
A few more adult and youth volunteers are
still needed
for this fun and meaningful week.
SPECIAL NEEDS VBS:
Rising Pre-K through Rising 5th Grade (ages 4-10)
Tuesday & Thursday, July 10 & 12, 2018
9:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon
COST: $15/child
For the third year in a row, we are pleased to announce a Special Needs Vacation Bible School, for part of the week during VBS. It will happen concurrently with the VBS described above, but in a different space and with an abbreviated time and modified schedule.
If you have experience with children on the Autism Spectrum or with physical handicaps and would like to help, please contact Abby Whatley at mailto:
abbyd@uga.edu.
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Outreach
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NOTE: For School Supplies Amazon Wish List for Seven Springs, CLICK HERE. If you order from Amazon, supplies will be sent to St. Matthew's Episcopal Church for distribution to Seven Springs. Thank you!
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PRESCHOOL and KINDERGARTEN www.stmatthewspreschool.org |
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Preschool Happenings
There are two camps remaining this summer.
Our camps will be available to rising 2 year olds-rising 1st graders.
(Children who have not turned two years of age, by the onset of any given camp, may only attend 2 days.)
The Preschool will provide a snack and children will bring a lunch each day.
Star Spangled Camp - June 25-29 (THIS WEEK!)
Space Camp - July 16-20
Time: 9:30 a. m. - 1:30 p m
Cost: $100 per session
A $25 discount will be given on additional camps.
You can
register on our website:
2018 - 2019 Preschool Registration Update!
M-F Fours - 1 opening
T-F Fours - 7 openings
M-F Threes - 4 openings
T/Th Toddlers - 7 openings
W/F Toddlers - 6 openings
For full information on fees, registration and classes, check out the St. Matt's Preschool website,
Plan to do some online shopping?
We receive cash back for qualifying purchases on Amazon.com. There is NO COST to AmazonSmile customers. Link St. Matthew's Preschool to all of your purchases by logging in each time you shop through the following link: http://smile.amazon.com
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Coming In August
Lifetouch Photo Shoot
Do you wish you could put a face with a name? You will have the opportunity to do that soon!
Sittings for individuals and families (pets too!) will be available
August 23 - 27
to be gathered into a parish pictorial directory.
Reserve your portrait session online beginning July 1.
Watch for more information, coming soon.
Lifetouch will donate one photo per family to the church for our photo directory.
No purchase necessary.
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EVERY SUNDAY IN JUNE AND JULY
Come and make a joyful noise with the Summer Choir during June and July. Adults, Youth and Children are welcome.
Make it a family affair! We will be singing easy and familiar selections with a brief warm up/practice in the choir loft at
9:50 prior to the 10:30 service in June and 9:00 prior to the 9:30 service in July. Contact Kyle for more information -
maestrokyle75@gmail.com.
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| Sermon on the Amount -- Through May 2018
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- Members Connect - Parish Directory & Church Life Phone App
Question: How can I access the parish directory online?
You can view our online up-to-date member directory and view or print your current statement of giving through the St. Matthew's website at
Please note: Only confirmed/baptized members of St. Matthew's have access to these confidential records. Members can be assured that no one else in the congregation can view or edit your personal information.
Click
"Need a log in? Click here."
Enter
the email address, as it is listed in our church records
Question: What if I can't remember my password?
If you've forgotten your password, follow the instructions for "Need a log in?" and a temporary password will be automatically generated for you. You may then change your password.
Question: How can I put the directory on my smart phone?
Have a smart phone? You can
download the
Church Life app
to your phone from the same Log In page (click the GoMobile button on that page), and have access to the directory and calendar on the go! Easy!
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SERVING SCHEDULE AND
EVENTS THIS WEEK
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Be at peace.
Do not fear the changes of life, rather look to them with full hope as they arise. God, whose very own you are, will deliver you from out of them. He has kept you hitherto, and He will lead you safely through all things; and when you cannot stand it, God will bury you in His arms. Do not be afraid of what may happen tomorrow; the same everlasting father who cares for you today will take care of you then and every day. He will either shield you from suffering, or will give you unfailing strength to bear it. Be at peace and put aside all anxious thoughts and imaginations.
-St. Francis de Sales
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