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Weekday worship:
Tuesday and Thursday at 8:00 a.m.,
Wednesday (healing service) at 10:00 a.m.
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May 16, 2021 Seventh Sunday of Easter |
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YOUTH & GRADUATION SUNDAY
8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist
in the sanctuary
HS Seniors will speak/preach the homily
10:45 a.m. Livestreamed
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Youth will take part in the service as readers and speak/preach the homily
Drive through Holy Communion will be available for 30 minutes following the 10:45 a.m. service.
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6:00 p.m. Sunday
Garden Eucharist Service
Outside & In-Person – In Garden Area
Relaxed & Informal
Modified Eucharist Service
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Christian Formation And Youth Group |
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9:15 a.m. Coffee Hour via Zoom
9:30-10:15 a.m. SS/CE break out into classes
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All Ages Split off into classes
from Coffee Hour
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Youth Group
5:00 p.m. this Sunday
Both Middle and High School Youth
will meet
Outside and In Person
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There will be two funeral services this weekend
as we celebrate the lives of two St. Matthew's members:
Shirley Jones - Saturday, May 15 at 11:00 a.m.
and Sam Harrison - Sunday at 2:00 p.m.
You can attend either service in person; please register online. Please note that masks are required and social distancing will be observed. If needed, overflow seating from the sanctuary will be available in the parish hall and viewed via livestream.
You may also view either funeral service livestreamed online:
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Volunteers Needed for our Summer Prayer Time Schedule
Over the past year I have talked with many people who have enjoyed and appreciated our weekly online prayer time. For many it has been a great way to begin their day. And many of you know that Tuesday, Morning Prayer has been entirely led by some dedicated parishioners; Cheryl Johnson, Lisa LeDuff, Jack Denton, John Eberhart and Fr. Doug chipped-in. I know that you join me as we publicly thank them for their commitment and perseverance over this last year. THANK YOU!!!
As we move into summertime we would like to keep the Tuesday and Thursday prayer time, but we need help in order to continue. I know that many of you are saying, “that sounds too technical and too complicated?” Well, I assure that you can learn. So, if you are interested in leading either a Tuesday or Thursday prayer time please contact me. Fr. Tommy
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Vestry Corner - May 16, 2021
A Personal Challenge for St. Matthew's
I have a challenge to continue to plant the seeds for the root development of St. Matthew's!
The plant sale may be over, but we still have the physical plant of St. Matthew's Building and Grounds that needs development. We want to open the doors up for both services, we want to entice a new priest, we want St Matthews' to "bloom" again. (The plant sale raised over $1800 for Buildings & Grounds. It's a great beginning to what is needed!)
We can do all these things with the help of all our parishioners. I challenge you to prayerfully choose something you would like to be a part of within St. Matthew's. If you are unable to come pick weeds, donate towards a few bales of pine straw. If you are are waiting for the 10:45 service to go live, donate towards a part of the AC units and filter system. If you enjoy the hard copy of the bulletin, donate towards a case of paper. If you notice a few light bulbs out, donate towards purchasing those lightbulbs. If you enjoy watching from home, contribute to the new technical equipment. These are just small plants in our garden of St. Matthew's! Find a part of St. Matthew's that calls to you. I would love to see our church in Full Bloom again!
You can give by checks mailed to St. Matthew's, online banking to St. Matthews, Realm (misc and type Building & Grounds), or contact any vestry member if you need help with these.
With God's Love, Peace, and Prayers
Trisha Voiles
Vestry Member
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May is Co-Op Food Drive Month
Thru May 31st
Items needed:
Jelly ** Spaghetti Sauce ** Toothpaste ** Diapers/Pull-Ups Size 3T-4T
All Outreach Donation Items: Drop Off at St. Matthew’s
during drive through Communion or at any in-person service
or you can
Ship Items Directly to St. Matthew's Outreach 1520 Oak Road, Snellville,GA 30078.
Thank you all for your continued support of St. Matt's Outreach!
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Plant Sale Wrap-Up
A big thank you to all the volunteers, growers, buyers, and visitors that made the Plant Sale a great success! We had a great turnout of parishioners and outside visitors.
We made approximately $1850 for Building & Grounds. If you were unable to come to the sale, but are interested in donating, you may contribute using Realm (go to Misc in the drop down menu and put Building & Grounds in the memo), or send a check to St. Matthew's marked Building & Grounds.
The sale brought a spark of hope for our future gatherings! God's Love was shown again within the St. Matthew's campus. We look forward to an even bigger and better sale next year!!!
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M a r k Y o u r C a l e n d a r s !
PARISH WORKDAY
**SPRING CLEANING!**
Saturday, June 5
8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
We’ve had work days before, but this one is unique.
It comes after over a year of having to close our church campus, so there is much
to do to ready the campus for church life again.
We need YOU!
Here’s what’s planned:
Inside: Wash windows, vacuum and mop the Parish Hall, etc. A good old-fashioned spring clean. We will not clean the kitchen at this time.
Outside: We are going to pressure wash the sidewalks, courtyard, and traffic areas, weed and mulch the garden beds, and otherwise spruce up the grounds.
There is plenty to do for all skill and ability levels. This is a great family stewardship day, so bring the kids! Stay the whole day, or spend a few hours as your schedule permits.
Please bring yard tools, gloves, etc., and be sure to mark them with your name. If you have a pressure washer please bring it. Cleaning supplies, rags, mops, brooms, etc. are also needed.
And...don't forget your mask. We will be observing social distancing throughout the day.
Also: Our awesome Brotherhood will provide lunch!
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SAVE THE DATES!
St. Matt's Reading Camp:
June 14 - 18
Vacation Bible School:
July 12 - 16
Preschool Summer Camps:
June 21 - 25 and July 19 - 23
More info to come
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Realm Corner
Do we have your correct Contact Information in Realm?
Is Your Photo In Realm?
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St. Matt's Financial Update:
Year to Date Financials:
Operating Revenue: $133,833.00
Operating Expenses $124,242.00
Surplus $ 9,591.00
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Financial Giving in REALM
or
Text Stmattsnell to 73256
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Birthdays and Anniversaries
5/17 - 5/22
Birthdays: Teddy McLaughlan, Emmanuel Mitchell, Kimberly Wilson, Tina Staples, Kenley Fitzpatrick, Jessie Hurst, Olu Odugbeson
Anniversaries: Clair & Sandra Hildebrant, Robert & Susan Savage, Elizabeth & Karl Jaeger, Kenny & Susan Adkins, Brett & Jeannette Johnson, Julie & Mark Franke, Judy Leavell & Ted Sokal
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Marvelous Monday
Walking Group
Monday, May 17 at 8:00 a.m. Alexander Park, 800 Old Snellville Hwy, Lawrenceville. Meet at the pavilion nearest Hwy 124.
The Walking Group meets every Monday at 8:00 a.m. for exercise and fellowship. All are welcome! Contact Fr. Tommy with any questions.
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Questions About Anything St. Matt's?
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