This Week At St. Matthew's
Sunday, September 16, 2018
The Seventeenth Sunday After Pentecost
Proper 19 Year B
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St. Matthew's Talent Show
Tomorrow, September 15
6:30 p.m.
See Below For More Info
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Seventeenth Sunday After Pentecost
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 :
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ST. MATTHEW'S DAY SUNDAY IS SEPTEMBER 23
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.
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Sunday Morning Christian Formation Options
Several Adult Ed classes
are offered--there's something for everyone.
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).
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Tomorrow, Saturday, September 15
6:30 p.m.
Both
Visual and Performing Arts
will be showcased this Saturday--
come enjoy the talents of your fellow parishioners!
Silent Auction and Ice Cream Social
follows the performance.
Tickets On Sale At the Door.
$10 Adult
$5 Student
$25 Family
All proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity.
COME JOIN THE FUN!!
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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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& 21
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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.)
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CHOIR PRACTICES HAVE RESUMED!
Come join the choir!
Cherubs, Children's, Epiphany, Bell Choir, or Sanctuary--there's something for everyone!
for information on dates and times.
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Youth Corner
YOUTH GROUP meets
Sunday, September 9 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, September 12 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.
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"Other Than Sunday" Offerings During the Week
Click the Icons below for more info:
Wednesdays With the Word
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Opportunities For Engagement
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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.
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!
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS
ST. MATTHEW'S
CAR SHOW
Saturday, October 13, 2018
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Rain or Shine!
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A Letter From Jack Denton,
Car Show Chair
Dear St. Matt's Family,
As you know, the 8th Annual St. Matthew's Car Show will be held this year on October 13th, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, rain or shine. We are again excited to donate much of the proceeds from the show to The Place of Seven Springs. This year, a portion of the proceeds will go to our Youth Ministry at St. Matthew's to be used to refurnish the classrooms affected by the flood last year.
As always, the Car Show needs your help. There are many ways to do that.
Read more...
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Fellowship
BREAKFAST IS BACK AT 9:00 a.m. Thank you to those who have signed up to prepare and serve breakfast on Sundays thus far.
Is it time for your committee to volunteer again? Speak with
Nancy Drury to receive $75.00 towards the purchase breakfast supplies.
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.
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.
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GUYS NIGHT OUT - TRIVIA!
Wednesday, September 19
7:00 p.m.
Guy's Night Out meets the third Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at McCray's Tavern in Lawrenceville. All men of the parish are invited to come join in the fun, and bring a friend! For more information contact
Levi Livermont.
McCray's Tavern
100 N. Perry St.
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
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What's Happening Around St. Matt's
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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.
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PRESCHOOL SUNDAY IS SEPT 23
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Next Sunday, September 23 is Preschool Sunday. It has been a tradition for the past seven years to invite Preschool families to breakfast, and 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.
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SAFEGUARDING GOD’S CHILDREN AND PEOPLE TRAINING
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An additional Safeguarding class has been scheduled for
tomorrow Saturday, September 15 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
. This class is
mandatory
for vestry, staff, and anyone working with children or in ministry with adults
in the church. If you have never received this training or it has been three years since you have done so, please plan to attend this class. Please contact
Amanda Livermont
with questions.
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St. Matthew's Provides Dinner For Snellville Police Department
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St. Matthew’s provided an awesome BBQ dinner for our deserving Snellville Police Officers on Tuesday, September 11 to honor first responders on the anniversary of 9/11.
Many thanks to those who provided food and fellowship for the dinner. Special thanks to David Geist for smoking the delicious BBQ, and to Becky Olbon and John Eberhart for coordinating the meal.
From the assistant chief: "The officers were blown away by all the food that was brought up. They have been coming in raiding the fridge all night and all this morning."
St. Matthew's is partnered with the Snellville Police Department in the One Congregation, One Precinct (1C1P) program begun last year. The program facilitates positive, ongoing partnerships between local law enforcement agencies and diverse congregations of every faith tradition.
You can read more the 1C1P program
here.
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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.
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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
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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.
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Events and Serving Schedules
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SERMON ON THE AMOUNT - AUGUST 2018
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St.Matthew's Episcopal Church | P770-979=4210 | stmatts@bellsouth.net | itsthepeople.org
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