Vol. 8 - No. 29 | August 14, 2019
St. Matthew Lutheran Church & School e-News
The Tenth Sunday After Pentecost, August 15, 17 & 18, 2019

“ Division and Perfect Peace ”    Luke 12:39-53
 
Thursday - 7:00 p.m. - Casual Worship
Saturday - 5:30 p.m. - Casual Worship Service
Sunday
8:00 a.m. Classic Service w/communion
10:45 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service - w/communion
HeartWork    LUKE 12:51

[Jesus said,] “Do you think that I have come to give peace on earth? No, I tell you, but rather division.”
BIBLE/DEVOTIONAL READINGS – For the week starting August 18, 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
Following Jesus Causes Division

Monday
God's Word Is Like Fire

Tuesday
Faith In God

Wednesday
The Reign Of Manasseh
Thursday
the Desolating Sacrilege

Friday
Encouragement And Warning

Saturday
Justice To The Weak

Sunday
Jesus Heals On The Sabbath
AUGUST
15,17,18 - Blessing of STUDENTS
18 - 1st, 2nd, 3rd YR YOUTH CONFIRMATION 6:30pm
 
SEPTEMBER
 3 -  First Day of School
 7 -  Organ Workshop  -  10:00am-Noon
 8 - Organ Recital and Hymn Sing - 3:00pm
 8 -  Adult Discipleship Class Begins   
 8 -  Rally Day, Sunday School/SUNDAY Bible Studies Resume
8 - Youth Car Wash, 9:30am-12:30pm
21 - Evangelism Workshop
22 - First Mom & Tots Class, 9:20am
29 - Blessing of the Nursery Roll
 
BLESSING OF THE STUDENTS (BACKPACKS)  - Will be  taking place during all services this weekend. There will be a special time of prayer for the students by their church family and for each of them to receive the blessing of God as they set out to begin a new academic year.  
Let’s remind the children that:
· We will always love them
· God will always love them and always be with them.
Job Posting - The Early Childhood Center of St. Matthew Lutheran Church and School is in need of an individual to provide after school care for children ages 3 and 4. The hours of employment are: 2:30 p.m. through 6:00 p.m. The position is Monday through Friday with school holiday's and workshops off. The position will begin on Tuesday, September 3rd and will end on May 30th. Compensation is an hourly basis. Please contact Doug Duval, Administrator for further information. 847.438.7709 or duval@stmatts.net
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 HAPPENINGS
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!
BIBLE STUDY OPPORTUNITIES
SUNDAY MORNING ADULT BIBLE STUDY - Sundays at 9:20 a.m. in the north end of Krueger Hall. 

   THE ADULT DISCIPLESHIP CLASS
will be offered for eleven (11) weeks beginning Sunday mornings during the Christian Education Hour (9:20-10:20am)  September 8 to November 17 in the Upper Level Conference Room. This is an informational class for those desiring to study the teachings of the Lutheran Church. The study is designed for those seeking membership in our congregation, and is strongly encouraged as a review for all current members.

SUNDAY SCHOOL   
The 2019-2020 Sunday School class will begin on Sunday, September 8 at 9:20am. We meet in the lower level of the school building.

MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL BIBLE STUDY
will meet on the 2nd & 3rd Sunday’s of the month from 9:20-10:20am in the Youth Room. Youth Bible Study will kick off with a CAR WASH on September 8th from 9:30-12:30pm. Class will be held on September 15.

THE YOUTH CONFIRMATION MINISTRY will kick off new classes in August 2019, 6:30p.m.-7:45pm.  Pre-Confirmation Classes are held on Sunday's at 9:20am.
The Youth Confirmation Ministry is designed for all students from grade 6 through grade 8. The Youth Confirmation Ministry is currently on a three-year schedule, and all three years will begin on Sunday, August 18 at 6:30pm.

LCC -  Both August classes have been cancelled. Classes will resume Monday, September 9, 2019. 
Visit  www.LutheranChurchCharities.org  for more information.

TUESDAY EVENING LADIES’ BIBLE STUDY
The Tuesday night Bible class will begin September 10 and the new study will be Balance- Christ Filled Living by Kay Meyer. All ladies of the church, school, and community are invited to join us at 7:00 each Tuesday in Luther Hall. For more information, please see Nancy Blonski on the weekends or you can email her at nblonski@truemen.org .   
 
THURSDAY MORNING LADIES’ BIBLE STUDY - will resume with a new top on September 5 at 8:30am in Luther Hall.

MEN'S SATURDAY BIBLE STUDY
will resume on September 7 at 9:00am. with a prayer breakfast and overview of the Book of Proverbs, chapters 1-21.

SADDLEBROOK BIBLE STUDY 
resumes on Thursday September 5 at 10:00am.
 
St. Matthew thanks the Donna Grund family for providing all the materials for our Ladies, Mens and Sunday Morning Bible Studies.
 
St. Matthew Lutheran Church & School
24500 North Old McHenry Road
To Present New Organ Dedicatory Events
On the Feast of the Ascension of our Lord, May 30, 2019, St. Matthew was privileged to dedicate the new Rodgers Infinity 361 Organ to the glory of God and for the edification of all who worship and praise the Lord God in our Sanctuary. Other future planned dedicatory events include:
Saturday, September 7, 2019
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon - Dan Miller , Rodgers Artist and Tonal Professional , to lead an Organ Workshop at St. Matthew.

Sunday, September 8, 2019 – Rally Day Weekend
Annual Theme: “Rejoice Always” 1Thessalonians 5:16
3:00 p.m. – Dan Miller to offer a Dedicatory Recital.
Sunday, September 29, 2019 St. Michael & All Angels Day
3:00 p.m. – Steven Wente, Concordia University, Chicago,
to offer a Dedicatory Recital / Hymn Sing.
Sunday, October 27, 2019 Festival of the Reformation
3:00 p.m. – Michael Gagne , Principal Organist at St. Matthew to offer a Dedicatory Recital / Hymn Sing.

All Recitals are Free and Open to the Public 
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. August food item: Pasta and Rice.
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 TRIP
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.
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 .
Thank you to everyone who made our Golf Outing “Fore” the Kids event a great success. A special thank you to all the Hole Sponsors, Raffle Prize Donors, golfers, volunteers, and to Renwood Golf Course for hosting the event. Save the date for our next outing to be held on Sunday, July 26, 2020.
Thank you for your outpouring of love for 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