Vol. 8 - No. 25 | June 19, 2019

St. Matthew Lutheran Church & School e-News

The Second Sunday After Pentecost, June 20, 21 & 22, 2019 “In The Place of God” based on Genesis 50:15-21 7:00 p.m. - Thursday Casual Worship Service w/communion 5:30 p.m. - Saturday Casual Worship Service w/communion Sunday 8:00 a.m. Classic Service 10:45 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service

HeartWork                    Genesis 50:19                              But Joseph said to them, “Do not fear, for am I in the place of God?

BIBLE/DEVOTIONAL READINGS – For the week starting June 16, Bible readings are provided to assist you in daily reading and prayer. Click on the Bible passage to read the Scripture lesson at BibleGateway.com .

Sunday Luke 8:26-39 Jesus Casts Out Demons Monday Isaiah 65:1-9 Righteousness of God's Judgment Tuesday Galatians 3:23-29 The Purpose of the Law Wednesday Lamentations 3:6-24 God's Steadfast Love Endures

Thursday Matthew 9:27-34 Jesus Heals Friday 1 Timothy 6:11-19 The Good Fight of Faith Saturday Psalm 22:19-28 Suffering and Praise Sunday Luke 9:51-62 The Cost of Following Jesus

JUNE EVENTS 23 -  Pastor Kinne ‘30’ years reception 23 - "JOY" Senior Event - Noon-2:00pm 27 - Worship with The Kings Brass, 7:00pm 28 -  Summer Kick off 2019 - Family event 6-9pm                   * Featuring The Ken Dix Band *

Celebrating Pastor Timothy Kinne In honor of the 30 years of ordination of our Pastor, The Rev. Timothy L. Kinne, the congregation of St. Matthew Lutheran Church & School invites you to share a Service of Celebration and Recognition.  Sunday, June 23 at 8:00am and 10:45am. A reception for Pastor Kinne and his family will take place in Luther Hall on the same date between services. Cards of appreciation to Pastor Kinne may be sent to the Church Office or placed in the gold box on the church counter.

“ JOY” PICNIC - The “JOY” (Just Older Youth) group will be having their picnic on Sunday, June 23 at 12:30pm. There will be food and BINGO… for produce. Please sign up today… A sign-up sheet is on the church office  counter.

HELPING HANDS MINISTRY of St. Matthew Lutheran Church & School is intended to provide critical emergency financial support. Please contact one of the Pastors if such support is needed. Contributions to this ministry are also welcome.

MILITARY OUTREACH USA, -  Please consider helping the Board of Evangelism & Parish Services fill the needs for Veterans Exiting Homelessness. This will run thru November 11.

YOUTH MINISTRY NEWS

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Looking for volunteers to help on June 28th with setup and kitchen help. Please signup in the church office.. Or contact Kristen Gierke for details.

Parade Schedule Hawthorn Woods - July 4 Mundelein - July 7 AlpineFest Parade - July 21 We are looking for people help put the float together and walkers.  There is a signup sheet on the church office counter.                                    PLEASE sign up TODAY…             Questions, contact Kristen Gierke @ 847/438-6103 or                                  gierke@stmattsonline.com

THE KINGS BRASS - On Thursday, June 27th at 7pm, (during our normal Thursday night service) come hear the exciting sounds of Tim Zimmerman and the King's Brass.  At 6:45pm our own Michael Gagne will give a brief organ recital to highlight some of the exciting sounds of our new organ. This promises to be a fun-filled evening filled with excellent brass and organ music. Children of all ages are encouraged to attend. *** We are looking for members of St. Matthew to host/house the 8 members of the King's Brass Ensemble. Please contact Cheri Selimos or Pastor Kinne for details.

WILLING WORKERS LECTORS - Would you like to read the Old Testament & Epistle Readings in a worship service? Contact the Church Office to sign up for this important worship ministry! TECHIES - We could still use some extra hands for "tech" at our worship services. We need people to set up the Mevo Camera and iPad to livestream the worship services. We need people to help set up the contemporary worship screen presentations on Sunday mornings. If you are interested in any of these, please contact Pastor Blonski or Walt Buchwald.

BIBLE STUDY OPPORTUNITIES

SUNDAY MORNING ADULT BIBLE STUDY - Sundays at 9:20 a.m. in the north end of Krueger Hall.  The Summer Bible study - 1 st & 2 nd Peter: God’s Crew - will run through August 4. LCC -  “Who is Jesus According to Jesus” on Mondays , at 9:30am & 7:00pm in Luther Hall.  Remaining Class Dates: 7/1 , 8/5 , 8/19 Visit  www.LutheranChurchCharities.org  for more information.  THURSDAY MORNING LADIES’ BIBLE STUDY - meets on Thursday mornings from 8:30-10:00 a.m. in Luther Hall.  This study will continue into June with a new study beginning in July. For more information, contact Deb Kinne @ d ebkinne@yahoo.com Thank you for participating in the following bible studies this past year. These studies will resume the early part of September 2019 .   Men’s Saturday Bible Study   THE ADULT DISCIPLESHIP CLASS SUNDAY SCHOOL    MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL BIBLE STUDY TUESDAY EVENING LADIES’ BIBLE STUDY SADDLEBROOK BIBLE STUDY

MEN'S BIBLE STUDY -  Class will resume in September. **There will be various events fishing, golfing, grilling, etc. throughout the summer months so stay tuned to the Church & Men’s Ministry E-Blasts and the St. Matthew Website for updates.

ST. MATTHEW MINISTRY NEWS

CHRISTIAN OUTREACH OF LUTHERANS (COOL) -  A food pantry for some of the neediest families in Lake County. Please bring a can of food/box of cereal with you when you worship and place them in Luther Hall. Thanks for helping those in need. June food item: Vegetables.

SHARING THE JOY — Are you or somebody you know in need of meals? Sharing the Joy ministry of St. Matthew would like to help. Please contact the church office to set up meal deliveries.

UPCOMING TRIPS

JOURNEYS OF PAUL IN GREECE - October 5-15, 2019   Pastor Timothy Kinne and his wife Debra, from St. Matthew Lutheran Church & School, Hawthorn Woods, invite you to join them on a magnificent tour of the Journeys of Paul in Greece, October 5-15, 2019. Click Here For More Information

2020 EUROPEAN TRIP & OBERAMMERGAU is an 11 Day Classic Classic European Tour (September 20-30, 2020) which will include Budapest, Bratislava, Prague, Nurnberg, Rothenburg, Heidleberg, a Rhine River Cruise, the Neuschwanstein Castle and culminating in Oberammergau for the 2020 production of the Passion Play. Click Here For More Information

DEVOTIONAL RESOURCES

Taking Faith Home is available each week on the church office counter.  Monday Bible Study Leader Tim Hetzner offers a daily devotional via email here .   In My Father’s Footsteps is provided by Pastor Blonski and is a bi-weekly devotion available via email here .

NEWS FROM THE EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER We have limited openings in our 3/4-year-old Preschool class for the 2019-2020 school year. Open Enrollment is now in progress in our Early Childhood program. Contact the school office to schedule a tour and register today. We would love for you to join us this fall. We ♥ St. Matthew ECC!    Looking ahead : August 19-30 – Preschool Preview Days September 2 – Labor Day September 3 – 1 st day of school September 8 – Rally Day – Teacher Installation September 19 – 6:30-7:30 pm - Parent Night   3rd Annual Golf Outing “FORE” the Kids Sunday, July 28, 2019 Renwood Golf Course, Round Lake Registration & Donation forms are on the church office counter. Benefits the purchases of supplies for the Early Childhood Center.

Click for the Church’s Facebook page .  Click here for the St. Matthew Early Childhood Facebook page. Click here for the St. Matthew Lutheran Sunday School Facebook page. Click for the St. Matthew Vacation Bible School Facebook page. Click for Comfort Dog Ladel’s Facebook page. Click for Comfort Dog Malachi's Facebook page. Click for the Youth Facebook group. St. Matthew’s YouTube Channel is here. St. Matthew's Instagram Page is here.