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Day of National Thanksgiving
Wednesday - November 24
7:00 p.m. w/ Communion
Thursday - November 25
10:00 a.m. w/ Communion
Drive Through Thanksgiving Dinner Pickup
Thursday - November 25
11:00 - Noon.
*Bread for Life Weekend*
Saturday, November 27
4:00 p.m. w/ Communion
Sunday, November 28
8:00am Classic Service w/ Communion
10:45am Contemporary Service w/Communion
All Services are In-House and Live Streamed
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JUST A REMINDER....
ST. MATTHEW REQUIRES MASKS WHEN ENTERING THE BUILDING. MASKS MUST BE WORN DURING ALL INSIDE GATHERINGS. THIS INCLUDES, WORSHIP, BIBLE STUDIES, MEETINGS, CHOIR PRACTICE, AND ANY GYM ACTIVITY.
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Heartwork: 1 Thessalonians 3:9-10
For what thanksgiving can we return to God for you, for all the joy that we feel for your sake before our God, as we pray most earnestly night and day that we may see you face to face and supply what is lacking in your faith?
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Please remember in prayer:
- Marvin Sneller, Bob & Penny Martens, Kristen Basler, Gordon Trapp, John Schockmel, Pam Best, Marilyn Schauer, Elinor Francisco, Carol Andrews, Joe Scianna, Adore Hansing, Pauline Kalodimos, Maria Bunte
- Our military personnel currently serving our country: Justin Brown, Adam Imaoka, Scott Karas, Elise Neilson, Steve & Ice Sandy, Tyler Sawusch, Bob Hamilton
ALTAR FLOWERS - Have been given to the Glory of God
- Celebrating the 35th wedding anniversary of Glen & Bev Eastep
- Celebrating the 40th wedding anniversary of John & Lea Kelly
- Celebrating the 50th birthday of Pilar Norenberg
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Upcoming Events
November
November 27 - Church Christmas Decoration, 8am
December
December 1-20 - Christmas Post Office
December 1 - Sharing The Joy Card Event, RSVP
December 1 - Midweek Advent Service @ 7pm
December 4 - Santa Parade, 10:30am
December 5 - Women’s Guild Christmas Lunch
@ Dover Straits
December 7 - Europe Trip Meeting - Virtual (details on back)
December 8 - Midweek Advent Service @ 7pm
December 11 & 12 - Cookie Walk
December 12 - Ladies Christmas Lunch @Kemper Lakes
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CHRISTMAS SERVICES
Wednesday Advent Services
When Heaven Met Earth: Advent Answers to Hard Questions Hardly Anybody Is Asking
December 1 - 7:00 p.m.
The Birth of God: How ... and Why?
with guest preacher Rev. Adam Sternquist
December 8 - 7:00 p.m.
The Obedient Child: Did He Know?
December 15 - 7:00 p.m.
The Man's Man; Why Would Jesus Ever Cry?
December 22 - 7:00 p.m.
December 25: What Jesus really Born on Christmas?
Christmas Eve, December 24
10:00am & 6:00pm, Classic
4:00pm, Contemporary
11:00pm, Classic w/special music
Christmas Day, December 25
10:00am, Classic
Sunday, December 26 - 9:00am Service ONLY
New Year’s Eve, December 31 - 3:00pm, Classic
Saturday, January 1—NO Service
Sunday, January 2—9:00am Service ONLY
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Job Openings at St. Matthew & Early Childhood Center
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Watch "Boundless Word"
The Video Podcast with Pastor Blonski
On Wednesdays, starting at 6:00 a.m.
Watch "Boundless Hope"
A video devotion on Mondays & Fridays, starting at 6:00 a.m.
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BIBLE STUDY OPPORTUNITIES
St. Matthew thanks the Donna Grund family for providing materials for our Ladies’, Men’s
& Sunday Morning Bible Studies.
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Lutheran Church Charities Bible Study (LCC)
LCC Bible study takes place virtually, Monday's from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Instructor: Tim Hetzner President/CEO of Lutheran Church Charities. LutheranChurchCharities.org to register or call 866-455-6466
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C.O.O.L. (Christian Outreach of Lutherans) - 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 the bins in Luther Hall. November food item TUNA.* Bread for Life weekend - Sunday, November 27. **
Thank you for supporting this outreach ministry.
COOL THANKSGIVING MEALS
Thank you to everyone that donated to COOL Food Pantry for their Thanksgiving Meals. There was a total of $2,340.00 that was collected. Tom Haste drove to COOL this past Tuesday and brought them this donation. Thank you to everyone for help and generosity towards this great ministry.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
We are looking for volunteers for our ongoing Cool Food Pantry here at St. Matthew. We need 2 people each month (the last Tuesday of the month), for approximately 1-2 hours. Please contact the church office if you would like to help in this much needed ministry.
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Sharing The Joy Christmas Card Craft Night…
Sharing the Joy Ministry is having a Christmas Card making night on Wednesday, December 1st from 5:30pm-6:30pm in Luther Hall. We will be spreading the Joy of Christmas to individuals at several
organizations in the area.
Come and enjoy a fun night of crafts, music and fellowship with others. All are welcome to attend the midweek Advent service that starts at 7pm.
*Individual sub sandwiches, chips, and water will be provided. Please RSVP to selimos@stmattsonline.com if you are able to attend.
Thank you.
Sharing The Joy Angel Tree - Sharing The Joy
Ministry has placed the Angel Tree in the Narthex. The Angel Tree is helping several families that live in the community as well as WINGS, Lake County Haven and Animal House Shelter. Please see the insert with more information. There are many Christmas Wishes (tags) on the Angel this year. Please take a minute and see what families are wishing for this year. All gifts are to be unwrapped and brought back to church no later than December 12th. We ask that you please tape the tag on the gift so we know who it belongs to.
If you are not able to make it to church and would still like to participate in the Angel Tree, please contact the Church Office at 847/438-7709 and we can provide you with the details of ones Christmas wishes. Thank You.
TOYS FOR TOTS PROGRAM - The Hawthorn Woods Police Department has provided drop off boxes for toy donations to be distributed to children in need this Christmas. Place your new, unwrapped toys in the collection box, located in the Church/School office by December 12th.
Military Winter Coat Drive -
Sharing the Joy Ministry and the Hawthorn Woods Police
Department will be collecting new and lightly used winter coats for military families. All sizes needed. Please have coats into the church office no later than, December 12th
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Support the St. Matthew Women's Guild
Christmas Post Office
November 27 to December 25—Before and After Church Services
Would you like to send Christmas greetings to your fellow congregation members? Drop off your cards and pick up those that are waiting for you at the Women’s Guild Christmas post office. 25 cents per card. Cash or check only, please. Thank you!
Holiday Gift Basket Raffle
November 27 to December 12—Before and After Church Services
Looking for a unique Christmas gift for friends or family? An assortment of gift baskets will be set out for viewing by the church office. Tickets will be available for purchase at the Women’s Guild Christmas post office. The raffle drawing will take place on Sunday, December 12 at the close of the Cookie Walk. Winners need not be present. Tickets are 6 for $5.00 or $1.00 each. Cash or check only, please. Thank you!
Cookie Walk
December 11 - After 4pm service
December 12 - 9 am till Noon
Where: Luther Hall
Come join us at the Women’s Guild annual Cookie Walk. A variety of pre-packaged, homemade Christmas cookies and holiday goodies will be available for purchase. Prices as marked on items. Cash or check only, please. Thank you!
Calling all St. Matthew bakers!
Do you enjoy baking? Consider donating your Christmas cookie creations to the Cookie Walk. Kindly drop off your baked goods in the Luther Hall kitchen on Friday, December 10 or no later than 10 am Saturday, December 11. Bakers who donate will be included in a separate gift basket raffle, so be sure that your name and phone number are attached to your donation. Thank you very much for sharing your baking talents!
[Proceeds from all Women’s Guild fundraisers help support congregation activities, such as: purchase of Sunday school materials, packages for college students, greetings for shut-ins, Comfort Dog ministry, etc.]
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THANK YOU….
On Saturday, 11/20, 19 members of St. Matthew painted hearts and fish as the first step in making the Lutheran Church Charities “Hearts of Mercy & Compassion” Crosses for Losses. 80 hearts and 50 fish were painted.
We had 14 volunteers in the morning painting session and 8 volunteers at the noon session.
Thank you to everyone that volunteered. We could not do this without you..
Rob & Jen Fosness
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ALTAR FLOWERS ARE NEEDED FOR 2022 -
Please contact the church office if you would like to order flowers. The cost is $30.00 per arrangement.
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Contemporary Worship Songs for the 11/28/21 Service
“Forever” - Michael W Smith
LINK: https://youtu.be/ks86XlVKaB8
“Give Thanks” - Don Moen
LINK: https://youtu.be/blbslHDgceY
“He Shall Reign” - Robin Mark
“My Heart Is Filled With Thankfulness” - The Getty’s
LINK: https://youtu.be/Qntf2Y_VNok
“Now Thank We All Our God” - LSB 895
LINK: https://youtu.be/5GvSMerBDUc
“Thank You, Lord” - Paul Baloche
LINK: https://youtu.be/hDXfXcuOhac
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December 5th- Jr. High and High School Bible Study in the youth room from 9:20AM-10:20AM
If you are interested in attending the National Youth Gathering in July of 2022 in Houston Texas please see Kristin Gierke for more details. 847/438-7709
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Happy Thanksgiving from St. Matthew Lutheran Preschoolers. We hope everyone has a safe and healthy holiday!
Upcoming:
November 22nd- 26th- Thanksgiving Break
December 17- Happy Birthday Jesus Celebration - Early Dismissal
December 20th-31st- Winter Break
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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.
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BIBLE/DEVOTIONAL READINGS – For the week starting November 28. 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.
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Sunday
The coming of the Son of Man
Monday
The Lord’s wonderful promise
Tuesday
Paul’s words of thanks
Wednesday
God is love
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Thursday
The essence of the law
Friday
Love for one another
Saturday
A prayer for help
Sunday
Prepare the way of the Lord
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Church Office Hours
Monday - Friday 8:00am - 3:00pm
847/438-7709
If you need to contact the Church Office after hours,
please call one of the following:
Pastor Blonski @ 909/373-7936
Doug Duval @ 847/707-1676
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