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SUNDAY, AUGUST 1, 2021
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Worship and Bible Study Schedule
Walled Lake Campus
- 8:15am Blended Worship in Main Worship Center
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11am Prayer & Praise Worship in Gym - Commissioning of the College Age Mission Team
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
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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)
- August 1, 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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Upcoming Schedule
At the Walled Lake Campus unless otherwise indicated. Added or updated events are in bold.
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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
- Sept. 5 - Final Online Worship
- Sept. 6 - Labor Day, no Monday worship
- Sept. 12 & 13 - New Worship Schedule Begins
- Sept.12 & 13 - Start in-person Bible Adventure, Youth and Adult Bible Classes
- Sept.17-19 High School Fall Retreat
- Sept.19 10am Wixom Fall Celebration
- Week of Sept.20 International Classes begin
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Sept. 26 at 10am - New Member Classes Start - REGISTER HERE
- October 6 - Final Drive In Communion
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Fall Worship Schedule
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 - Praise God for our New Second Grade Teacher Angela Geary! On Sunday, July 25, 2021, despite the power outage, the Lord led the Congregational Assembly to extend this position to Mrs. Angela Geary. After prayer filled discernment, Angie accepted the position to serve as the second grade teacher for our school.
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NEW - MOST Ministries is our August Mission of the Month Mission Opportunities Short Term (MOST Ministries) is a Christian non-profit organization based in Ann Arbor that connects, trains, and sends short-term mission teams throughout the world, in response to requests from missionaries and church bodies. MOST Ministries provides for the physical and spiritual needs of more than 10,000 people each year by connecting Goers, Senders and Receivers. It is a commitment to the Great Commission that has compelled MOST Ministries to go far and near for the sake of the Gospel since 1989.
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For additional information on how you can get involved directly or to donate, visit their website: www.mostministries.org.
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St. Matthew has hosted MOST mission trips in the past, including eyeglass mission trips to India. Contact Pastor Austin at austin.wellhousen@st-matthew.org if you are interested in participating in future trips!
- We also regularly collect used eyeglasses in support of MOST. Drop your glasses off in the box at the Welcome Center of either campus.
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UPDATE - 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 students have just returned after an exciting week serving. Projects completed included numerous painting of building and homes, repairing and staining of decks, and landscape and property cleaning up.
- Please pray for our College Age Mission Team that will be serving August 1-7. We will commission and send of Devon Nimer, Marissa Gonzales, Ryan Stults, Olivia Mobley, Nick Jewett, and John Welte during the 11 Prayer and Praise service this Sunday.
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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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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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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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UPDATE - Summer Family Night #3, August 17 Mark your calendars with our last Family Night of the summer on August 17, from 5:30 to 8pm! We have lots of fun activities planned! Stay tuned for details.
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Positions Available! See the Employment Opportunities section below or visit st-matthew.org/employment for position openings at St. Matthew.
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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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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
Praise God for our new Second Grade Teacher,
Mrs. Angela Geary!
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 Water Wars
Take 2
Wednesday August 11, 7pm
Bring a squirt gun that can be filled from a pool. Prepare to get soaked from head to toe. We will meet on the front lawn of the HOME.
Middle School
Food Olympics
Wednesday August 18, 7-8:30p
Meet on the front lawn of the HOME. You will be covered from head to toe with every gross and extremely messy food combination that can come from Mr. Welte’s mind. Parents will want to bring towels, garbage bags, and/or tarps for the ride home to protect the cars interior. This event is not for those who are faint at heart.
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
High School Giant Slip N Slide Sunday August 8, 7-8:30pm
We will get soaked on the giant Slip N Slide at the Walled lake campus.
See pictures from the Mission Trips HERE.
Calling all future Freshman you are able to attend both Middle and High School events this summer.
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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.
See full details in the Mission of the Month article above.
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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 August 1 |
Thanks:
- Praise God for Angie Geary’s selection by the Congregational Assembly and acceptance of the position to serve as the second grade teacher for our school
- Thanks for Connie's improved health and praying for continued improvement
Ministry:
- Guidance in filling vacant staff positions
- For persecuted Christians in Yemen
Homebound Member of the Week:
Government, Country and World:
- For those who work to restore electricity and clean up storm damage
Sick or Hospitalized:
- Braedon Breeding
- Joyce Schonsheck
- Kristina
- Andy Shook
- Friend of Donna
- Those with COVID
Grief:
- For the family and friends of Ray Beck’s mom, George Gvozdich, Scott McGuire
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Attendance
Sunday, July 25, 2021
8:15am Blended: 84
9am New Vintage: 36
11am Prayer & Praise: 83
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Financial Stewardship
Walled Lake and Wixom Campuses
July 1, 2020 through July 26, 2021
Actual year to date Offerings $165,952
Budget year to date Offerings $143,820
Year to date variance $22,132
Thank you for your support of ministry through online giving or mailing your checks.
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Detroit Lutheran Singers - Announcing auditions for fall of 2021 High level of artistry and professionalism; Wide range of classical and sacred music; Travel opportunities (Greece 2022); Concert series in fall, Christmas, spring; Fully vaccinated choir. Rehearsals at First United Methodist Church in Birmingham Mondays 7:15 p.m. – 9:15 p.m. If interested in singing in the fall, please contact Norma Sander to schedule an audition at the first rehearsal on Monday, September 10. Email: n.sander68@gmail.com Phone: (248) 895-0018
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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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