St. Matthew Lutheran Church & School e-News
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The Season of Lent continues with our Lenten Mid-Week Service. Our theme this year is "
Let My People Go" a series based on redemption and freedom from slavery.
Mid-Week Lenten Suppers & Worship Services, Wednesday's @:
5:30 p.m. - Lenten Supper served by the Sharing The Joy Ministry & Sunday School. Menu is "Tacos".
7:00 p.m. - Service w/Communion
This weekend we observe the Third Sunday in Lent. The theme of our worship will be
"The Time Will Come" based on Luke 13:9-13.
Worship Services this weekend:
Saturday - 5:30pm
Classic Worship w/comm
Sunday
8:00
Classic Worship
10:45
Contemporary Worship
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HeartWork:
Luke 13:9
Then if it should bear fruit next year, well and good; but if not, you can cut it down.
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BIBLE/DEVOTIONAL READINGS
– For the week
starting March 24, Bible readings are provided to assist you in daily reading and prayer. Click on the Bible passage to read the Scripture lesson at
BibleGateway.com
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Sunday
Parable of the fig tree
Monday
Abundant Life
Tuesday
Warnings from Israel's History
Wednesday
Repent and Live
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Thursday
The Fruit of Repentance
Friday
Return to the Lord
Saturday
Comfort in God's Presence
Sunday
Parable of the Forgiving Father
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MARCH EVENTS:
23 - Super hero & princess party
27 - Special Voters' Meeting, after the 7:00pm Lenten
Midweek Service
31 - Remove Christmas Decorations from Cemetery
APRIL EVENTS:
5&6 - Youth "Relentless" Gathering
6 - Cleaning Church Sanctuary & Breakfast
13 - Feed My Starving Children - 2:00-4:00pm
19 - Good Friday, Choir from Concordia St. Paul, to sing @
7:00pm service
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SPECIAL VOTERS’ MEETING - There will be a special Voters’ Meeting on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 after the 7:00pm mid-week service. This meeting will consist of the following:
· Snow Plowing & Landscaping Contracts
· Organ Project Update
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LWML - We meet on March 24 following late service in Luther Hall. ALL ladies are invited to join us for a lite lunch, devotion, and meeting. Please sign up on the church counter by March 21. You can also RSVP to nblonski@truemen.org.
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CLEANING OF SANCTUARY
There will be a cleaning of the sanctuary on April 6. All are invited to a breakfast beginning at 8:00 am. Also, a reminder to remove Christmas decorations in the cemetery by March 31.
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PICTORIAL DIRECTORY - We are thinking about updating the Pictorial Directory to reflect additions and changes to membership. If you would like to update or add a picture please stop in the church office for more information by April 21.
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PASSOVER SEDER DINNER
Will be presented on Palm Sunday evening
April 14, 2019 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Reservations are needed!
Reservation forms are available on the Church Office Counter.
Cost is
$10.00 - Adult / $5.00 - Children (under 12).
The Sacrament of the Altar will also be celebrated at the conclusion of the meal.
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HELPING HANDS MINISTRY
of St. Matthew Lutheran Church & School is intended to provide critical emergency financial support. Please contact one of the Pastors if such support is needed. Contributions to this ministry are also welcome.
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EASTER BREAKFAST - We are looking for volunteers to help in the kitchen as well as donations of food items. Please see the sign-up sheets on the church office counter. If you would like to give a monetary donation, please use the envelopes provided and leave on the church office desk. Thank You.
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Choir from Concordia St. Paul, Minnesota to sing Good Friday.
The Christus Chorus of Concordia University, St. Paul, Minnesota, will assist in leading the Service of Tenebrae Vespers at St. Matthew Lutheran Church & School, on Good Friday, April 19, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.
The 32-voice choir, under the direction of Dr. David L. Mennicke, will present a variety of music at appropriate times throughout the worship service. The choir is grateful for the opportunity to present some of the great music of the Church and to witness through music as an expression of faith. A freewill offering will be taken to support the music ministry of the choir.
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WILLING WORKERS
Contemporary Service Helpers
We are looking for helpers in the 10:45am Contemporary Worship Service.
Needed are:
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Screen Coordinators (persons who assure the projected images are displayed in sync with the songs, readings, and prayers),
· R
eaders
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People to join our Committee to plan our community outreach.
Please contact Walt Buchwald or Pastor Blonski to volunteer for this important ministry.
LECTORS
- Would you like to read the Old Testament & Epistle Readings in a worship service? Contact the Church Office to sign up for this important worship ministry!
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BIBLE STUDY OPPORTUNITIES
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CSI BIBLE STUDY
- Meets Sundays at 9:20am in Luther Hall
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THE BOOK OF EXODUS: LET MY PEOPLE GO!
The Sunday Morning Bible Class will look at the exciting history and theology connected with the book of Exodus. It will all be very practical and useful!
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SUNDAY SCHOOL
Sunday School meets on
Sunday mornings
at
9:20am.
Please meet in the Sunday School Wing that is located in the lower level school classrooms.
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ADULT DISCIPLESHIP CLASS
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THE ADULT DISCIPLESHIP CLASS
meets
Sunday Mornings during the Education Hour,
9:20-10:20 a.m. in the Upper Level Conference Room. This is an eleven (11) session, one-hour informational class for those desiring to study the Basic Teachings of the Bible from the Lutheran Perspective. The study is designed
for those individuals seeking membership in our congregation, and is also strongly encouraged as
a review for all current members of St. Matthew.
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THE YOUTH CONFIRMATION MINISTRY
1st, 2nd, & 3rd year classes are held on Sunday's at 6:30p.m.-7:45p.m.
Pre-Confirmation are held on Sunday's 9:20 a.m.
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MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL BIBLE STUDY
Meets this Sunday
9:20am-10;20am in the Gym.
Come for a bible study and snacks with open gym and hangout time to follow. Meets every 2nd, 3rd, & 4th Sunday of Each Month.
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LCC BIBLE STUDY WITH TIM HETZNER
- “Who is Jesus According to Jesus” bible study is held on Monday's at 9:30am & 7:00pm in Luther Hall.
**NO CLASS ON MONDAY, MARCH 25, 2019**
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TUESDAY EVENING LADIES BIBLE STUDY
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Tuesdays at 7:00pm
in Luther Hall. The topic is:
Our Hope & Our Future: A Study of Jeremiah
. All women are invited to join us.
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THURSDAY MORNING LADIES’
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meets on
Thursday mornings
from
8:30-10:00 a.m.
in Luther Hall.
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MEN'S BIBLE STUDY -
The proverbs Bible Study will meet on
March 23 @ 9:00a.m.
To prepare, read chapter 6.
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UPCOMING BIBLE STUDY
The Gospel is simple, but the world is complex. How do we share the Good News of Jesus in today’s world? Here at St. Matthew, we want to help you be equipped, to be a more active and effective witness of Jesus by participating in
Every One His Witness.
You will learn the
LASSIE
approach to witnessing in specific witnessing contexts.
LASSIE
is:
L
isten,
A
sk,
S
eek,
S
hare,
I
nvite
E
ncourage
Starting April 28th thru June 2nd, We have classes scheduled on six consecutive Sundays in Krueger Hall during the Educational Hour. (9:20-10:20am) We are also open to offering the class at additional days and times. There is a survey sheet on the church office counter, pick your best time(s). If you have additional questions please see Pastor Blonski.
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ST. MATTHEW MINISTRY NEWS
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CHRISTIAN OUTREACH OF LUTHERANS (COOL)
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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. Thanks for helping those in need. January food item: Peanut Butter.
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SHARING THE JOY
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Are you or somebody you know in need of meals? Sharing the Joy ministry of St. Matthew would like to help. Please contact the church office to set up meal deliveries.
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JOURNEYS OF PAUL IN GREECE - October 5-15, 2019
Pastor Timothy Kinne and his wife Debra, from St. Matthew Lutheran Church & School, Hawthorn Woods, invite you to join them and the Rev. Dr. Greg & Yvette Seltz on a magnificent tour of the Journeys of Paul in Greece, October 5-15, 2019.
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2020 EUROPEAN TRIP & OBERAMMERGAU
is
an 11 Day Classic Classic European Tour (September 20-30, 2020) which will include Budapest, Bratislava, Prague, Nurnberg, Rothenburg, Heidleberg, a Rhine River Cruise, the Neuschwanstein Castle and culminating in Oberammergau for the 2020 production of the Passion Play.
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Taking Faith Home
is available each week on the church office counter. It is also sent via email each Friday afternoon.
Monday Bible Study Leader
Tim Hetzner also offers a daily devotional via
email here
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In My Father’s Footsteps
is provided by Pastor Blonski and is a bi-weekly devotion available via
email here
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This week our Emerging Skills and Interests were: Strengthening Fine Motor Skills. The Letter of the Week was "B" and was also the theme for Show & Share. In Religious Studies the children learned about Mary & Martha.
Check out the Early Childhood Facebook page here:
Important Dates
March 25-29 – Spring Break – No School or Extended Care
April 3 – Lake County Health Dept. Hearing & Vision Screenings
April 8 – Fire Department Equipment & Safety Demo and Fire Drill
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The chapel offerings collect each week will be for:
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