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SUNDAY, JULY 25, 2021
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Worship and Bible Study Schedule
Walled Lake Campus
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8:15am Blended Worship in Main Worship Center - 2 Baptisms (see below)
- 11am Prayer & Praise Worship in Gym
Wixom Campus
- 9am Sunday New Vintage Worship
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Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/799892892 - Meeting ID 799-892-892
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Telephone: 1-877-853-5257 ID: 799-892-892 followed by "#"
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Recordings available on YouTube, Facebook, and Website
Baptisms - At the 8:15 Blended Worship service, we will have 2 baptisms:
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Garrison Latour Docking, son of Gregory and Ashlee Docking
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Genevieve Ruth Toll, daughter of Dustin and Kaitlynn Toll
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Current Topic: Gospel of Luke (Read online HERE)
- Format: Pastor led via Zoom with lecture and group discussion
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Zoom Link: Click HERE or use Meeting ID 896 5949 4535 with passcode 149356
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Recordings of previous weeks: On YouTube
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This Week's Study Guide (click HERE for previous Study Guides)
- July 25, 2021
Communion Schedule
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New Vintage and Prayer & Praise: Second Sunday of the month - August 8
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Blended: Third Sunday of the month - August 15
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Next Drive In Communion - First Wednesday of the month, Walled Lake Campus - Wednesday, August 4 at 7pm in the Walled Lake Campus parking lot. Bring your cell phone. Follow instructions upon arrival.
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Lifting of COVID Restrictions in Worship
All COVID restrictions have been lifted in worship, with these exceptions: We will continue for a while to distribute communion elements in bags as you enter worship. And there will be a section on the right for those who want to wear a mask and social distance, like children who can’t yet be vaccinated. Thanks for your prayers, patience and love as we make this transition.
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Upcoming Schedule
At the Walled Lake Campus unless otherwise indicated. Added or updated events are in bold.
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July 18-25 - High School Ohio Mission Trip
- July 25 at 1pm - Special Congregational Assembly - Hire Meeting for Second Grade Teacher
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August 1-7 - College Age Ohio Mission Trip
- August 4 at 7pm - Drive-In Communion
- Aug.16 Registration for International Classes begins
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August 17, 5:30-8pm - Summer Family Night #3
- August 22 at 4pm - Special Outdoor Worship at Christ Lutheran, Milford
- August 30 - First day of school - 11:30 a.m. dismissal
- Sept.1 at 7pm - Drive-In Communion
- September 5 - Final Online Worship
- September 6 - Labor Day
- September 12 & 13 - New Worship Schedule Begins
- Sept.19 10am Wixom Fall Celebration
- Week of Sept.20 International Classes begin
- October 6 - Final Drive In Communion
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Please take a few minutes to watch this message from Pastor Paul regarding
worship schedule changes starting this fall.
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Since last July, St. Matthew has operated with a “COVID” worship schedule that included a reduction of the number of worship gatherings and the addition of a telephone/online worship service and a monthly “drive-in” communion service. We are so grateful for God’s faithful provision to enable us to be with Him in worship during the pandemic. We are thankful for your continued generosity and patience as we’ve adapted to this fluid situation.
With the hope and prayer that God will lead us to some level of post-pandemic normalcy, the Elders approved the following worship schedule, with a target to start it September 12/13:
- Walled Lake Sunday:
- Sunday 8:45 am Blended style worship
- Sunday 10:00 am Bible classes
- Sunday 11:00 am Prayer & Praise style worship
- Monday: 7:00 pm Blended style worship
- Wixom:
- 9:00 am Bible classes
- 10:00 am New Vintage style worship
Offering only one Sunday Walled Lake Blended style worship gathering at a later time addresses the worship time desires of many and the decline of worship attendance, which can be a problem when a worship space is too empty. It also has the advantage of uniting all of the Walled Lake Sunday morning worshipers in dedicated Bible classes and fellowship.
The change of worship time at the Wixom campus also addresses the worship time desire of many. And it allows for the occasions when one preacher is covering all weekend worship services at both campuses.
God’s desire is for His people to gather together in-person for worship (Hebrews 10:25). So many who have returned to in-person worship have expressed how much they valued being together with God, the fellowship and encouragement of fellow believers, and the treasure of taking the Lord’s Supper together. With that in mind, the Elders also approved these worship related items:
- Online worship: The 9:30 am Sunday online worship will end on September 5 (Labor Day weekend). Thereafter St. Matthew will continue to provide the worship dvds to homebound members; and restart posting sermon audios online.
- First Wednesday drive-in communion: It will be discontinued after October 6.
Though change is not always easy, the Elders, after much prayer and discussion, believe that these changes are in the best interest of the people and mission of St. Matthew. We are excited to see how God will use this to be a blessing.
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NEW - A Congregational Teacher Hire Meeting will occur this Sunday, July 25, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. in the St. Matthew Lutheran Church Walled Lake Campus sanctuary. We are asking all St. Matthew members to please consider attending this meeting and allowing the Holy Spirit to use you as we discern God’s will regarding which candidate He wants to serve as our new Second Grade teacher.
- Our Teacher Call/Hire committee will present two highly qualified candidates to the congregational assembly:
- Mrs. Angela Geary
- Mrs. Kelsey Heath
- Afterwards, following much discussion, those congregational members in attendance will pray to seek God’s will. Voting will then take place; the candidate with two-thirds of the majority of the vote will be offered the Second Grade position. We look forward to watching God’s hand at work! In Jesus’ Love, Mrs. Sue Palka, Principal
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NEW - Special Outdoor Worship Service Please join us on August 22nd at 4pm at Christ Lutheran Church in Milford! We'll be joining together with other local Lutheran churches for an incredible time of praise and thanksgiving for God's merciful care throughout the pandemic. We'll start with a worship service, featuring classic hymns of praise, scripture reading, and prayer, as well as a message from Pastor Ryan Peterson of Concordia University, Ann Arbor. A free will offering will be taken to bless the ministry of Wellspring Lutheran Services. A light reception will follow. Please bring a picnic blanket or lawn chairs for this special outdoor service as we give thanks to our faithful and merciful God!
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NEW - Calling All Singers! We're forming a choir with other local Lutheran congregations to sing for the outdoor worship service on Sunday, August 22nd at 4pm at Christ Lutheran in Milford! We'll be gathering together to rehearse the piece "Praise Him!" by Craig Courtney. Rehearsals will be from 7-8pm on Thursday, August 5 and August 19 at St. Matthew Lutheran in Walled Lake. Please sign up at st-matthew.org/jointchoir or, if you have any questions, email thomas.czinder@st-matthew.org or call 248-624-7676 x114
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UPDATED - Summer Family Nights Our second Summer Family Night this week was fun for all! Our plan was to end it at 8pm, but God's plans indicated we needed to start wrapping up a little early. Thanks to everyone who came, to all of our fabulous volunteers, and to everyone who helped get everything put away and inside before the storm started! Mark your calendars with our last Family Night of the summer on August 17!
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UPDATES! The July Mission of the Month is supporting our High School and College Mission Trips to Southeast Ohio partnering with Outreach Ministries.
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See pictures and updates on the Mission Trips HERE.
- The High School Mission Team is returning home this weekend, and and College Age students will be traveling to Caldwell Ohio to serve those in need. We will have the opportunity to serve at 7-8 specific homes doing landscape projects, painting, general cleanup, deck repairs, wheelchair ramp building, and most important of all building relationships to share the love of Christ.
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Please pray for these specific families that we will have the opportunity to serve: Marianne, Judy, Pam, Patricia, Joyce, Betty and Lewis, Denny and Kay, and Jeanette.
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Please pray for our College Age Mission Team that will be serving August 1-7. Devon Nimer, Marissa Gonzales, Ryan Stults, Olivia Mobley, Nick Jewett, and John Welte.
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How can you help and support this vital work of sharing Christ love? First please pray for our teams asking for God’s protection, good weather conditions, and safe travel. Other more tangible ways to support the efforts of our students include donating any of the following items (please contact John Welte as the list constantly changes):
- Shovels
- Rakes
- Misc. yard tools for trimming trees, bushes
- Electrical Cords
- Paint Supplies
- Electric Trimmers
- Walmart Gift Cards-there are no Home Depots or Lowes so we are at Walmart daily for everything we need
- Speedway Gas Cards-in one week of driving we will use over $1000 of fuel
- To follow our daily progress go to the Youth Group Facebook page HERE to read daily updates and see photos. If you have additional questions or want to learn more, please contact John Welte.
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Blood Drive - THANK YOU to everyone who donated! Your donation saves lives! There is still a severe blood shortage and the Red Cross still needs your help. Please continue to look for opportunities to donate as you are able at redcrossblood.org , and watch for info on future blood drives at our Wixom Campus. Thanks for your support! - Marc Wiliford, jmwiliford@ameritech.net
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Positions Available! See the Employment Opportunities section below or visit st-matthew.org/employment for position openings at St. Matthew. NEW - Nursery Worker positions available.
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Walled Lake Campus Summer Hours Summer office hours for the Walled Lake Campus are Monday through Friday, 9am - 4pm. The doors will remain locked for safety reasons, so please ring the bell should you need to enter the building.
- Please note that masks are now optional for all, but in accordance with the CDC, masks are recommended for unvaccinated individuals.
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Also, as we are still looking to fill positions and take needed vacations, we are thankful for your patience! What a blessing it has been to serve you during this time and I continue to pray for our St. Matthew family as we enter into the summer months. Thanks for your continued support, and I pray that your summer is a time of renewal, filled with quality time in the Word, in prayer, with loved ones, and showing God's love and light in your neighborhoods, workplaces, to the world. -Gail
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NEW - Nursery Workers We are currently looking for additional part time Nursery Workers to help in the Nursery for both Weekday International Ministry Childcare and Sunday Morning Childcare. Click the link or stop by the Welcome Center for a complete ministry description and application. Questions please contact John Welte at john.welte@st-matthew.org.
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Nursery Coordinator for the Walled Lake campus. We are currently accepting applications for a part time Nursery Coordinator beginning in August. Primary responsibilities include overseeing the nursery at the Walled Campus for International Ministry, Sunday morning, and special events. A full ministry description and application are available HERE or at the Welcome Center at either campus. Contact john.welte@st-matthew.org with any questions.
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Administrative Assistant at the Walled Lake campus. We are currently accepting applications for a part time Administrative Assistant for the Walled Lake campus. Primary duties include the Welcome Desk, and working with the Minister to Children and Families and Minister to Youth. A full ministry position description and application are available HERE or at the Welcome Center of either campus. Application deadline is August 7. Please contact john.welte@st-matthew.org with any questions.
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Wixom Office Manager - The Wixom Office Manager position is open for application. Please read the job description HERE. Prayerfully consider the position and share with friends and family.
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School Kids Care Positions St. Matthew Lutheran School is looking for the following positions for the 2021/2022 School Year. Prerequisites are that you love Jesus and working with a small group of children! For more information, please contact Mrs. Palka at sue.palka@st-matthew.org or 248-624-7677.
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Morning Kids Care Director - Hours are 6:45-8am every school day.
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After School Kids Care Director - Hours are 3:30-6pm every school day.
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After School Kids Care Assistant - Hours are 3:30-5:30pm every school day.
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Wixom Worship Leader and Technology Coordinator The Executive Board approved the hiring of a full-time Wixom Worship position. The ministry description has been updated and re-titled as “Wixom Worship Leader and Technology Coordinator". The ministry description and employment application are available HERE or at the Welcome Centers at both the Walled Lake and Wixom campuses. Please submit applications to the church office churchoffice@st-matthew.org or to the office at either campus.
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International Friends Survival Class Teacher Joann Wiliford has been a blessing to the International Ministry for many years and we are super thankful to her for stepping into the Interim Survival Classes Teacher position under some very challenging circumstances this past year. We are now able to offer this position as a hire. So if you or someone you know is interested in learning more about this position and the amazing ministry that God does, please contact Rebecca Masters (rebecca.masters@st-matthew.org). For a Ministry Description and Application, click HERE or visit the Welcome Center.
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Hearts & Hands Infant and Preschool Child Care Givers Applications are currently accepted for Infant and Preschool Caregivers. Part-time, Monday thru Friday afternoon. If interested, please contact Ronda Coe at 248.624.9525 or Ronda.Coe@st-matthew.org.
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School
Pray for the Lord's guidance on the hiring process for a Second Grade teacher, and the Congregational Assembly on Sunday, July 25.
Important Links:
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Hearts & Hands
Employment Opportunities!
We are in need of Infant and Preschool Child Caregivers.
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International Ministry
Employment Opportunity
We are currently accepting applications for a Survival Class Teacher for our International Friends ministry. If you or someone you know is interested in learning more about this position and the amazing ministry that God does, please contact Rebecca Masters (rebecca.masters@st-matthew.org).
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Children's & Family
Ministry
dawn.rupe@st-matthew.org
VBS 2021
5:30-8:00pm
Tuesday, August 17
See details above or at
www.st-matthew.org/VBS
Host a neighborhood VBS!
Have VBS time with your kids!
Sign up for a take-home kit.
Find a volunteer opportunity.
We are here to support you as you share God's love.
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Middle School
Youth Ministry
See full details at
Middle School
Bike Ride and Wixom DQ
Wednesday July 28, 7-8:30pm Meet at On the Dunes on Haggerty Road, ride the MI Air Line Trail to the Wixom DQ. (Cost of ice cream is your responsibility). Parents can either pick you up at DQ or you can ride back to On the Dunes for an 8:30ish pick up.
Confirmation Parent Information
Please contact John Welte at john.welte@st-matthew.org.
Wanted: Email Addresses
Email john.welte@st-matthew.org to have 6th-8th graders added or deleted from the weekly update.
Calling all future Sixth graders you are now able to join us for Middle School Events.
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High School
Youth Ministry
See full details at
Please pray for our College Age Mission Team that will be serving August 1-7. Devon Nimer, Marissa Gonzales, Ryan Stults, Olivia Mobley, Nick Jewett, and John Welte.
See full details in the Mission of the Month article above.
Please pray for Carson Millspaugh, Drew Cummins, Nicholas Adams, Avery Millspaugh, Lydia Veenstra, Jacob Bennett, Ruth Walter, Matt Latzke, Megan Tiedje, Will Herzog, Brendan Schafer, Autumn Wissner, and John Welte as they return to Caldwell Ohio July 18-24. Check out the mission of the month article to learn more how you can support the High School and College Mission Trips.
High School
Bike Ride and Wixom DQ
Sunday July 25, 7-8:30pm
Meet at On the Dunes on Haggerty Road, ride the MI Air Line Trail to the Wixom DQ for ice cream (bring a couple bucks). You can either be picked up at the WX DQ or ride back to On the Dunes for a 9 PM pick up.
Calling all future Freshman you are able to attend both Middle and High School events this summer.
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Other Ministry Events and Updates
Click links for details on our website
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Please note new start time starting 7/13
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Month of July: In the month of July, we are working on Step 7: We humbly asked God to remove all of our defects of character.
- Contact: Ryan Main at MenofGod@st-matthew.org
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Details: www.st-matthew.org/men
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Prayers - Week of July 25 |
Thanks:
- The baptism of Garrison son of Gregory and Ashlee Docking; and Genevieve daughter of Dustin and Kaitlynn Toll
Ministry:
- Guidance in filling vacant staff positions
- For persecuted Christians in Eritrea
Homebound Member of the Week:
Government, Country and World:
- For those who work to restore electricity
Sick or Hospitalized:
- Braedon Breeding
- Joyce Schonsheck
- Andy Snook
- Howard
- Lincoln
- A family fighting cancer
- Gary W.
- Laurie
- Greg
- Nancy, Steven, Renee, Erica, Melissa, Ray & Paula's mom
- Tom, brother of Terri
- Mary
- Those with COVID
Other:
- For a family handling divorce
Grief:
- Pray for the family of Clair, loss of life this past week
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Attendance
Sunday, July 18, 2021
8:15am Blended: 120
9am New Vintage: 37
11am Prayer & Praise: 86
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Financial Stewardship
Walled Lake and Wixom Campuses
July 1, 2020 through July 19, 2021
Actual year to date Offerings $104,115
Budget year to date Offerings $109,218
Year to date variance ($5,103)
Thank you for your support of ministry through online giving or mailing your checks.
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Another Way Pregnancy Center’s Walk For Life is on July 24th at the Detroit Zoo! Register for you and your family at https://awpcfriends.org/events . You can register as an individual, married couple, or family. Raise pledges to increase your impact and earn prizes! Registration includes admission to the Zoo, parking, refreshments and one WFL T-shirt per adult. By joining Another Way Pregnancy Center Walk for Life and helping us raise critical funding, YOU are choosing to support women and families who chose LIFE for their baby by offering parenting education, mentoring, and material support for baby through her first year.
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Lutheran High Northwest and Lutheran High Westland Registration is Open! Looking for an outstanding Christian high school option for your son or daughter or know someone who is? Lutheran High Northwest and Lutheran High Westland are now accepting applications for new students for Fall 2021! For more information, or to apply click below:
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St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Walled Lake & Wixom
2040 S. Commerce Road, Walled Lake, MI 48390
48380 Pontiac Trail, Wixom, MI 48393
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