A New Look!
In an effort to improve communications across all venues, we are re-formatting your weekly e-letter, the St. Matthew's Messenger. Take a few minutes to explore this week's edition!
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This Week At St. Matthew's
Sunday, August 12, 2018
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School's back in session, and St. Matthew's is gearing up for fall activities and ministries. There's a lot in store this fall--don't miss out! Check out what's happening in the coming weeks!
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Twelfth Sunday After Pentecost
8:00 a.m.& 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist*
Rev. James Rosser, Guest Celebrant & Preacher
9:00 a.m. Breakfast
9:30 a.m. Sunday School Registration
*Nursery provided in the
Christian Education wing
at 10:30 service
READINGS FOR THIS SUNDAY :
NEXT SUNDAY 8/19/18
We welcome our Seminarian, Karen Anderson as preacher at both services, and the Epiphany Choir at the 10:30 am service. Thank you.
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Sunday School Registration
This Sunday, Aug 12 9:30 a.m.
Click here
to register online or to print out a registration form for children and youth classes.
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Friday, August 17, 2018
6:00 p.m.
$5/person, $20/family
Refreshments served
Beverages/adult beverages available
A night of family fun--don't miss it!
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ST. MATTHEW'S FALL 2018
WEEKEND PARISH RETREAT
"
Connecting Through Stories"
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Stone Mountain Park
October 19
th
, 20
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& 21
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Make Your Plans Now!
Parish Sign Up -- fill out a registration card this weekend at church.
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SAFEGUARDING GOD'S CHILDREN & PEOPLE TRAINING
is
mandatory
for
all vestry members, staff and all adults and youth working with children and adults in SS or other ministry programs.
Wednesday, August 15,
2:00 p.m - 4:00 p.m.
in the parish hall
If you have never received this training, or if it has been three years since you have done so, please plan to attend this session.
Please contact
if you have any questions.
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CHERUB CHOIR PRACTICE RESUMES THIS SUNDAY, AUGUST 12
Cherub choir practice will begin this Sunday,
August 12 at 9:45 a.m. in the Sunday School wing. All happy voices age four through first grade are welcome! Please contact
Laura Starratt for information.
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SANCTUARY CHOIR AND HAND BELL CHOIR PRACTICE
Sanctuary choir practice resumes Wednesday, August 29:at 7:30 p.m.
Hand bells resume practice August 29 at 5:30 p.m.
Both choirs will meet in the in the choir room, located in the Christian Education wing.
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WATCH FOR INFORMATION on Junior Choir, coming soon!
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ST. MATTHEW’S PRESCHOOL is in need of a few supplies for the new school year:
-- Plastic file storage boxes
-- Decorative cutting scissors
-- Cardstock
-- 8" x 10" gift bags with handles
-- Bingo dot blotters
-- Painter's tape
-- Sponge shapes (assorted)
-- Sequins
-- Paper towels
-- FOAM hand soap
-- Small command strips to hang canvases
-- Boys' WHITE t-shirt packs (S, M, L, XL) ex: Hanes or Fruit of the Loom
Please place the items in the barrel in the CE Wing.
Thank you!
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Opportunities For Engagement
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Outreach
SE Gwinnett Co-op
Donations to the Southeast Gwinnett Cooperative Ministries can be placed in the barrels in the main hallway outside the parish hall door. They will be delivered promptly to the co-op. Thank you!
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!
PLEASE KEEP THE FOLLOWING Snellville Police officers in your prayers this month. August Birthdays:
- Communications Officer Alicia Bailey, August 5
- Officer Jacob Callaway, August 19
- Officer Austin York, August 21
- Officer Mario Handley, August 27
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.
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Fellowship
BREAKFAST IS BACK AT 9:00 a.m. Fellowship is looking for volunteers to help prepare breakfast; is it time for your committee to volunteer again? Speak with Nancy Drury to receive $75.00 towards the purchase breakfast supplies. Please take a turn at serving breakfast--if we don’t get volunteers we will have to skip serving breakfast at church.
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.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
ST. MATTHEW'S
CAR SHOW
Saturday, October 13, 2018
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Rain or Shine!
More information coming soon
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Adult Christian Formation
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Sunday Morning Christian Formation Options
FORUM - GENERAL CONVENTION DEPUTY PRESENTATION
August 26th - Guest Presenters
Several Adult Ed classes
are offered--there's something for everyone.
"Other Than Sunday" Offerings During the Week
Education for Ministry
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What's Happening Around St. Matt's
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“WHAT'S THE BUZZ ABOUT???"
Some of you may have heard about it. St. Matthew’s recently went through a database upgrade that will soon change how our church communicates, how our ministries connect (with both old and new members), make a pledge, do our giving, and
much, much more. We started the transition at the end of June and have been working with the most critical functions of the system with our staff, officers of the parish and the Vestry.
Although we still have much learning to do in the system, it is time to begin getting more people active in the new system. We now need ministry leaders to start learning about the system and how you will be able to use the system to communicate effectively with your ministry members. Steven Donavon will be available between services to meet with various ministry leaders to introduce you to REALM, our new software. If you can, please join him in the parish hall to learn more about this exciting program and to get your group set up properly in the system..
GUY’S NIGHT OUT — TRIVIA! This Wed., August 15 at 7:00 p.m. at McCray’s Tavern, Lawrenceville. All men of the parish invited—bring a friend! Contact Levi Livermont at
llivermont311@gmail.com for more info.
DOK— An important DOK meeting is scheduled for Sunday, August 26th at 12:15pm in the library. All daughters, and women of the church, who have an interest in the ministry are invited to attend.
Nancy Drury is collecting worn out or outdated men’s ties, any style or fabric. A collection box will be in the Old Narthex. Thank you.
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YOUTH HAPPENINGS
Please keep the youth of our parish in your prayers this weekend as they attend the Fall 2018 Youth Retreat at Camp Tugalo in Toccoa. The retreat gives youth an opportunity to re-connect after the summer, deepen their relationship with God, and have some fun!
If you have a child between 6th and 12th grade who would like to know more about the youth activities at St. Matthew's, please contact
Amanda Livermont.
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INTERESTED IN BECOMING AN ACOLYTE?
Our Acolytes are always welcoming new members. We invite anyone ages third- through twelfth grade who would like to serve as an acolyte and join us. If you are interested or want to learn more about the Acolyte Ministry, come and join us during an information and orientation session after each of the 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. service on Sept. 9.
For more information, ask an acolyte, a M.O.M.S. (Many Offering Much Support) or contact Jay Jones, dockjones@gmail.com, 404-217-8172.
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Events and Serving Schedules
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SERMON ON THE AMOUNT - JULY 2018
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St.Matthew's Episcopal Church | P770-979=4210 | stmatts@bellsouth.net | itsthepeople.org
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