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 19, 2018
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Don't forget about Karaoke Night tonight, Friday, August 17, at 6:00 p.m.!
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Thirteenth Sunday After Pentecost
8:00 a.m.& 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist*
9:00 a.m. Breakfast
9:30 a.m. Sunday School
(nursery provided for children under 2)
*Nursery provided in the
Christian Education wing
for the 10:30 service
READINGS FOR THIS SUNDAY :
THIS SUNDAY
we welcome our Seminarian, Karen Anderson as preacher at both services, and the Epiphany Choir at the
10:30 am service.
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Sunday School Begins
This Sunday
9:30 a.m.
Click here
to register online or to print out a registration form for children and youth classes.if you have not already done so.
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TONIGHT!
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
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, 20
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Make Your Plans Now! You don't want to miss this fun weekend!
Parish Sign Up -- fill out a registration card this weekend at church.
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CHOIR PRACTICES RESUME SOON
Join the Sanctuary Choir! Practice begins Wednesday evening, August 29th, from 7:20 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.. in the choir room, located in the Christian Education wing. Contact
Kyle Osborne for more details.
music@stmatthewssnellville.org.
All ages are invited to participate,
Hand bells resume practice August 22 at 5:30 p.m. in the in the choir room, located in the Christian Education wing. If you are interested in playing hand bells please contact
Sharon Ferrell.
Cherub Choir practices Sunday mornings fromt 10:15 - 10:45 a.m. in the Christian Education wing. All children ages three through second grade are encouraged to join this energetic group. Cherubs sing approximately once per month at the 10:30 service. Contact
Laura Starratt for more information.
NEW! Junior Choir will meet for the first time on Wednesday, August 29 from 6:30 p.m. - 7:10 p.m. in the choir room. All children from third through sixth grade are encouraged to take part in this new music ministry at St. Matthew's. Come make a joyful noise for the Lord! Contact
Kyle Osborne or
Sharon Ferrell for more information.
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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
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EFM PROGRAM AT ST. MATTHEW’S
Members of the church are invited to participate in the EFM program which is offered here at St. Matt’s each Sunday from 12:30 p.m. to 3:00:p.m. commencing on the first Sunday after Labor day.
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Opportunities For Engagement
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Outreach
SAVE THE DATE--
September 15
St. Matt's Annual Talent Show
Visual and Performing Arts
More info coming soon--contact
Liz Livermont if you're interested in performing or exhibiting your art or craft.
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
KARAOKE TONIGHT AT 6:00 P.M. See info at the top of this page.
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!
Questions:
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ST. MATTHEW’S PRESCHOOL
The 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!
St. Matthew's Preschool is nearly full! Only a few toddler spots remain for the 2018-2019 school year. For information on this excellent preschool, check out their website at
http://stmatthewspreschool.org/
Preschool Sunday is September 23.
On Sunday, Sept 23 the preschool teachers will serve breakfast, and student's artwork will be displayed in the parish hall. Preschool families are invited to attend St. Matt's on this special Sunday. Don't miss this opportunity to welcome these visitors, meet the teachers and support our preschool.
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What's Happening Around St. Matt's
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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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Editor's Note: This is a new feature that will appear periodically in The Messenger. Keep your eyes open for more spotlights on folks you've seen around the church!
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John and ShirleyGrace Madajewski joined St. Matthew's in September of 2016. Married for 45 years, they have three children and three grandchildren. You might see their grandson EJ with them many Sundays! John is a member of the Building and Grounds committee, and has volunteered in many activities at St. Matt's, including the car show.
You can reach John and ShirleyGrace at 770-846-0274.
John is a wood turner who has exhibited his work here at St. Matthew's talent show, car shows, and other St. Matthew's events. An article about John's work appeared in
Decaturish.com on August 7, 2018. Read about his craft here, and the hours and attention to detail that go into his work,.
Last year John reclaimed cypress wood from trees removed on the St. Matthew's grounds, and has turned that wood into beautiful bowls and platters.
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STEPHEN MINISTRY
The "After" People
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Have you wondered what Stephen Ministry is, and whether it is something you are being called to do?
Stephen Ministers are sometimes called The "After" People--beeing present for an individual after a death in the family, after a divorce, or after other traumatic life events.
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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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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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