Healing Eucharist Wed 10:30 a.m.

followed by

Walking With the Word Bible Study

at 11:30 a.m.

***

Church office hours:

Monday - Thursday

10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Closed Fridays

You did not choose me but I chose you. And I appointed you to go and bear fruit, fruit that will last,

so that the Father will give you whatever you ask him in my name.

John 15:16

Sixth Sunday of Easter - May 5, 2024 - In This Issue:

• Rector's Corner - Parish News
• Kentucky Derby Party Sat May 4
• THIS Sunday: Adult Forum - Spot and Stop Scams
• St. Matt's Goes to the Ball Game
• Pentecost May 19 - Do you speak a foreign language? We need you!
• Youth Group Activities through May
• Outreach: Co-Op Needs for April & May; Mending the Gap; Volunteer Opportunities
• Walking With the Word Bible Study-New Topic starts May 1
• Cafe Theology Schedule

Sunday, May 5, 2024

The Sixth Sunday of Easter

8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II

9:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast

9:30 a.m. Adult & Youth Forum^^

(Christian Formation Pre-K-5th as usual)

10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II**

Youth Service++

Or view the service on FB Live

Service Bulletin

^^ See below forum info



**Nursery available for young children

Feature Photo of the Week:

Outreach Prepares Dinner

for the SE Gwinnett Co-Op

Pictured: Lindsay Isaacs, Cheryl Wheeler, & Bruce Bowen, along with several other parishioners, did dinner prep in the kitchen & parish hall last Sunday after the 10:30 service, preparing to serve clients of the co-op on Monday evening, Apr 29. St. Matthew's serves dinner the 5th Monday of any month during the year. Volunteer help is always welcome and needed. For more info, Contact Lindsay, Cheryl, or Bruce.

THIS SUNDAY AT 9:30 A.M. IN THE PARISH HALL

INFORMATIVE AND TIMELY for Today's World

Spot and Stop Scams—Forum for Youth and Adults

Next Sunday, May 5th at 9:30am

There's a significant rise in online email and text scam attempts, and we've had our share of online attempts that targeted parish members here at St. Matt's. Our communications and Christian Formation committees have joined together to bring you needed information on avoiding being scammed yourself. The forum will be presented by Lyndsie Williams, a member of St. Matthew's. Lyndsie works in the field of bank fraud and is knowledgeable about current fraud and phishing scam methods.

Arm Yourself with Information!

Come have breakfast at 9am and then spend some time together discussing current financial fraud trends, how to spot them and what you can do to keep you and your loved ones safe. We will look at elder exploitation/romance scams, USPS blue mailbox thefts and phishing/social engineering scams. Come for the education and bring your questions. Brought to you by the Communications Committee and Christian Formation Committee. 

IS COMING MAY 19!

There will be ONE service at 10:00 a.m. on Pentecost, May 19, as we celebrate the birthday of the Church. Don’t forget to wear RED!

Do you speak a foreign language? We need you Sunday, May 19 on Pentecost, to be part of the Acts reading. Please contact Fr. Tim, Greg Andrews, Joan Kengla, or call the church office.

Baptism: Pentecost is a day when traditionally the sacrament of Baptism is administered in the church. If you or your child would like to be baptized on Sunday, May 19, please contact the church office, or talk with Fr. Tim right away.  

Rector's Corner: Parish News

I want to inform our community of an office staff change. Mary Vore stepped down from her job as our parish registrar this week to attend to some personal matters. Mary has served faithfully in this role for almost the past two years. We thank Mary for her work and ministry and wish her the best in the future. Mary will continue to be a member of St. Matthew’s.

To maintain the smooth functioning of our office, we have decided to recruit a temporary parish registrar who will assume Mary's duties and responsibilities. In the interim, I will review the parish registrar position with the wardens and vestry to help us determine the best way to hire our next parish registrar.

In addition, we will advertise the job position for our next youth minister in the next few weeks. The youth committee and I have worked on the job description over the past month with help from the diocesan youth missioner, Holle Tubbs. We are looking forward to hiring this person over the next few months.

Transitions and new beginnings are hallmarks of parish life. We need to recognize when they occur and work through them as we prepare for what God has for us next. If you have questions about these staff positions, please contact me or the wardens, Clay Olbon, and Susan Jung. We will keep the parish informed about the staffing updates.

Have a great weekend, and I look forward to seeing everyone in worship on Sunday, in person or online. 

Peace,

Fr. Tim

Youth Group - All Middle & High School Students encouraged to attend!

5/5 Youth Group- 4 Square Tournament/ Connect 4 Tournament

5/12 No Youth Group- Mother's Day

5/19 Graduation Sunday/ Cake Reception Between Services/ End of Year Pool Party

• End of Year Pool Party @ the Livermonts!
• 12:30pm-4:30pm
• 2571 Bexley Ct, Snellville
• Donations accepted for Pizza and to go towards the cost of the lifeguard. Suggested $5pp. Please see Amanda Livermont if you have any questions.

Mark Your Calendars

Mending the Gap Annual 5K & 1K - Saturday, June 8

Lilburn City Park

"Superheroes for Seniors 8:00 a.m. / 8:30 a.m.

Be a Superhero! Lace-up and go the distance to help support struggling seniors in our community!

Info and Register here.

Co-Op Food Drive for April & May

For the month of April, the Southeast Gwinnett Co-Op Ministry would like St Matthew’s to concentrate on donating Canned Tuna and Canned Chicken to the food bank. Other items are always welcome as well.

 You can place items in the barrels in the hallway outside the parish hall. If you make cash donations via check or through Realm, please notate Outreach/Co-Op on the detail line, or choose Outreach from the drop-down menu.

Thank you for your support in helping the Co-op feed those in need.

Make Your Plans -- St. Matt's Goes to a Gwinnett Striper Game June 28

Register on Realm here.

St. Matthew’s is going to the ball game on Friday, June 28th! Come watch the Gwinnett Stripers take on the Memphis Redbirds from the first base deck—Enjoy a catered meal and open covered seating in the deck, where you can freely move around and socialize while you cheer on our Stripers. Subsidized cost per ticket is $42.00. A minimum of 40 tickets is required for the Deck reservation. This was so much fun last year—don’t miss it! Game time 7:05 p.m. (gates open at 6:05). Contact: Warren Drury or Clay Olbon.

Walking With the Word (WWW)

Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m.

This bible study group has completed its study of the Acts of the Apostles. Beginning Wednesday, May 1, they will embark on a new journey into the Gospel of Mark. This exploration will delve into its profound themes of discipleship, Jesus as the Suffering Servant, and the cross, offering us a deeper understanding of our faith. All are welcome to join in this study and the lively discussion.

Men's Trivia 1st & 3rd Wednesdays each month @ 7:00 p.m.

McCray’s Tavern, 100 N. Perry St. L’ville

All men of the parish are invited. Contact: Levi Livermont, Jay Jones

Next dates: May 1 & 15 at 7:00 p.m.

Lunch Bunch 3rd Thursday each month at 12 noon, at different area restaurants

O'Shucks Seafood & Grill, 3939 Atlanta Hwy, Loganville, GA 30052

Everyone invited! Let Joan Kengla know if you will attend to get a head count.

Next date: May 16 at 12 noon

Restaurant Foyers Once a month on Friday at 7:00 p.m. at different area restaurants

Diner at Webb Gin, 1350 Scenic Hwy N Ste 900, Snellville GA 30078

Individuals/couples, Sign up on Realm, or let Warren Drury or Rebecca Bowen know you will attend.

Next date: May 17 at 7:00 p.m.

Cafe Theology will be meeting for the following dates:

May 4th, May 18th, June 1, June 15th

As of June 15th we will be finished with the book, What is the Bible , and will be taking the Month of July off.

We will be back to start a new book in mid-August. Come and join us as Father Tim leads us through another interesting book about our Faith.

The Daughters of the King National Study meets every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. (in the first meeting room on the right in the Christian Ed hallway). All women who are interested in finding out more about the mission of the Daughters of the King at St. Matthew’s are invited to participate. If you have any questions, please contact Peggy Isaacs, Cecilia Billingsley or Gail Sawyer.

Sunday Breakfast Host Sign Up –

Thank you for all who have signed up!



Breakfast this Sunday: Communications and Christian Formation committees

Did you know there are 3 ways you can sign up to use your time and talents to help with Sunday Breakfast?

You can contact Trisha Voiles, you can Sign up on the list in the office hallway bulletin board, or you can click on the below links for sign up genius. 

Get a couple of friends and join in the Sunday fellowship in May! Sign up HERE. Most May dates are still available to host.

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remember me?

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please click here.