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ST. MATTHEW'S LUTHERAN CHURCH
September 22, 2022
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Did you miss worship last week? No problem! Here is the sermon from last week. Hope to see you in person or online this Sunday! | |
UPCOMING EVENTS THIS WEEK | |
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Saturday, 9/24 at 9:00 AM | Transitions Group on Zoom (link below.)
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Sunday, 9/25 | Worship and Blessing of Building following the 8:30 AM and 10:00 worship services.
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Monday, 9/26 from 1:00-7:30 PM | Free Grocery Store
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Tuesday, 9/27 from 6:30-7:30 PM | Acts Bible Study on Zoom
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Thursday, 9/29 from 2:30-4:00 PM | AfterSchool Program
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Sunday, 10/2 | Worship at 8:30 AM and 10 AM
Kids Church begins during the 10 AM worship
Blessing of the Animals 11:30 AM
Breathing Through Grief Workshop 2:30-4 PM
Middle School Youth Group 4 PM
High School Youth Group 5:30 PM
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The Children's Ministry Vision Team has met and discerned that the purpose of Children's Faith Formation is to provide a consistent safe space for kids to grow in faith at an age appropriate level; to know not only God's love, but the love of the community; to provide time and space to build relationships with other families and with other children. We want the children to learn tenants of faith and different ways to pray. With the various shifts in culture, family life, the church, and volunteers, the team has decided to continue with the format of Kid's Church that we experimented with in the Spring.
During the 10 AM service, children will be invited to Kid's Church following the Children's Message and will be brought back into worship following the Sermon. Kid's Church leaders will help the children find their adults. During Kid's Church, kids will sing songs, do activities, and interact with the same Gospel passage that the adults are engaging with in church. Kid's will end in prayer and receive a take-home guide that will further family-learning at home.
In order to make Kid's church happen on a weekly basis, it is important to have enough background-checked volunteers every week. We are asking parents to sign-up to serve once or twice, as able, for Kid's Church. Don't worry, the curriculum is easy to engage with! We love that this will not only provide parents the opportunity to interact with the kids, but it will also allow other teachers the chance to hear the Sermon in church.
We will continue to provide families and children opportunities for fellowship and learning throughout the year and look forward to seeing you and welcoming new families as well.
Register Children (update records and sign-up for Kid's Church)
Sign-up to Serve at Kid's Church (1-2 times per semester)
Background check (18 and older must complete once every two years)
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Be My Witness-Fall Youth Retreat
Who: 6th-12th grade students and friends from St. Matthew's + Saint Andrew's
When: Friday, November 4; Departing at 6:00 PM from St. Matthew's—Sunday, November 6; Returning around 2:00 PM to St. Matthew's
Where: Seabeck Conference Center, Seabeck, WA.https://www.seabeck.org/
Cost:$150 per student includes 2 nights & 5 meals at camp. Please eat dinner before you come on Friday.
Theme: Be My Witness
Register for the Fall Retreat before Oct. 10
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Be My Witness T-Shirts
This fall the youth are delving into the power of Story. In Acts, before Jesus ascends to Heaven, he gathers once more with his disciples. As they are talking, Jesus says to them, “You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” (Acts 1:8)
Jesus wants us to tell his story. Story matters. My story, your story, our ancestor's stories, the silenced stories and those of the oppressed … They matter.
T-shirts are being sold for $25 each. These shirts remind us to not only Be Jesus' Witness, but the witness of those around us. Shirts are black, long-sleeved, and come in youth and adult-unisex sizes (YS-4XL). Anyone can order these, not just our 6-12th grade students, but siblings, parents, mentors, alumni, or anyone who wants to rock this AWESOME design and support our Youth! The shirts are $25. You will be informed once shirts have arrived and can be picked-up.
Please complete the form to sign-up for your t-shirts NO LATER THAN Monday, October 10. (Sign-up for shirts here)
*please note "YOUTH T-SHIRT" in the notes/memo of all payment forms
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JUSTICE and INCLUSION LIBRARY | |
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The St. Matthew's Anti-Racism Team is growing a Justice and Inclusion Library in our Narthex! This will be a resource for the St. Matthew's Community to learn more about the work of anti-racism. The library will include books in a variety of genres, for a variety of ages, on a variety of topics. These books will reflect our welcome statement and encourage us to "boldly affirm people of all cultures, ages, abilities, stories and experiences, skin tones, sexual orientation, gender identities, and gender expressions".
You can help by donating new or used books to the library. Thrivent members can apply for a grant to help us buy additional books.
Please email SMART@stmatthewsrenton.org if you have any questions or want to know more about how to help.
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TRANSITIONS GROUP MEETING | |
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THE LIVE PROJECT
Adult Classes
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St. Matthew's as a congregation is signed up for the LIVE Project this year! There are THREE MINI-Course offerings for you can sign up for this Fall! St. Matthew's has paid the registration fee so that you can take the classes for FREE. All you have to do is register for the class that interests you!
Class course page HERE.
INTRO TO WOMANIST INTERPRETATION
Mini-Course Offering | Wednesdays 6:30-8 pm Sept. 21, 28, Oct. 5, 12, 26, Nov. 2, 9, 16
REGISTER FOR INTRO TO WOMANIST INTERPRETATION: CLICK HERE
ENGAGING YOUNGER GENERATIONS
Mini-Course Offering | Mondays 6:30-8 pm | Sept 26, Oct. 3, 17, 24, and Saturday, Nov. 5 (participants will determine time of last class).
REGISTER FOR ENGAGING YOUNGER GENERATIONS: CLICK HERE
ACTS BIBLE STUDY
11 Sessions: Sept 27, Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25, Nov. 1, 8, 15, 29, Dec. 6, 13, 20
Join any or all drop-in Zoom Bible study Sessions HERE:
Zoom Meeting ID: 822 0985 0836 Passcode: Acts
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If interested in helping out in any way, contact David Werner at 815-666-2780 or afterschool.acrossthestreet@gmail.com
Donation Items Needed: granola bars, string cheese, chips, peanut butter, jelly, cookies, snack pack, crackers.
You may bring them to the office between 10-3PM, Monday-Thursday or on Sunday mornings between worship services.
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BREATHING THROUGH GRIEF WORKSHOPS
Sundays October 2, November 7, and Sunday, December 4, from 2:30-4 PM
Pastor Kacey, in partnership with Mary Clymer (Heart Light Studios) will be offering a three-part workshop on grief for all ages. All ages are welcome to this time of teaching, processing, and embodied healing through breathwork! Suggested donation: $25 for all three workshops.
To sign-up, please email: connect@stmatthewsrenton.org or follow this link to register.
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CONNECTIONS
Mid-Week Study and Fellowship
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SUSTAINABLE RENTON AUCTION / FUNDRAISER | |
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+For Betty Robertson, as her beloved husband Ron, passed away. Prayers of comfort and peace for Betty, Jill and the whole family.
+For Scott and Susan Kriesel in the passing of Scott's brother, Ed. Peace and comfort for the family.
+For Debbie Brooks in the passing of her mom, Wanda. Comfort and peace for Debbie and her family.
+ For Gabe Gutierrez in the passing of his mom, Jovita. Prayers of comfort and peace for him and his family.
+For Annie recovering from a blood clot.
+For Lauren Porter's grandma's recovery.
+For Travis who suffered two strokes.
+For James with health issues.
+For Dana and the return of breast cancer.
+For Dee with glaucoma and having surgery.
+For Yuk Ken with Covid.
+For Russ Weyers, friend of Kay Wall, who has prostate cancer. For healing, peace, and comfort for him and his family.
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An offering is gathered for the mission of the church, including the care of those in need. Online giving options include Venmo, PayPal, and the church website: www.stmatthewsrenton.org/giving
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St. Matthew's Welcome Statement | |
St. Matthew’s is a passionate, imperfect community of Christ. We boldly affirm people of all cultures, ages, abilities, stories and experiences, skin tones, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions. We trust in the ridiculous love of God that shows no partiality. When our unique identities are used to divide or hurt us, we are committed to reconciliation and healing, so that justice, racial equity, grace and inclusion continue to be our way of life. | |
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