St. Matthew's Messenger
August 7, 2022
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Healing Service
Every Wednesday
10:30 a.m.
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The church office is open
10 a.m. -1:00 p.m.
Monday through Thursday.
Closed Fridays
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IN THIS ISSUE:
- A Word from Mother Pat+
- Coming Events:
- Sign Up Circus: SS & CE Registration THIS SUNDAY
- Adult CE Class Information
- Youth Retreat Registration
- Safeguarding God's Children Training for SS/Youth Teachers and others
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Ninth Sunday after Pentecost
Holy Eucharist
8:00 a.m.
and
10:30 a.m.
or attend the 10:30 a.m. service virtually
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A Word from Mother Pat+:
Humility, that illusive Christian characteristic
Tim Keller, in his book The Freedom of Self Forgetfulness, speaks of gospel humility. Its essence is “not thinking more of myself or thinking less of myself, it is thinking of myself less. Gospel humility is not needing to think about myself. Not needing to connect things with myself. It is an end to thoughts such as, ‘I’m in this room with these people, does that make me look good? Do I want to be here?’ True gospel humility means I stop connecting every experience, every conversation, with myself. In fact, I stop thinking about myself. The freedom of self forgetfulness. The blessed rest that only self forgetfulness brings.”
Fr. Jay Sidebotham suggests that “We come to this gospel humility in a number of ways. Worship helps, a way of seeing that our lives unfold in the presence of a power greater than our own. Gratitude helps, a way of seeing that we are on the receiving end of grace, that goodness comes to us not because we’re so magnificent, but because God is. Service helps, a way of seeing that we are connected to each other. Prayer (especially confession) helps, a way of seeing that we don’t always get it right, but that help is available.”
This week be on the lookout for those people or situations which cause us to let pride get in the way of holy humility. Remember that holy humility is not self-deprecation or letting ourselves be denigrated. Holy humility is that opportunity to see less of ourselves in the situation and more of God’s presence in the moment. Holy humility lets us recognize that we are the beloved of God and that our self-worth is not dependent on the opinion of others nor dependent on our being seen as better than someone else.
You are the beloved of God, live like it. Mo Pat+
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Coming Events at St. Matt's |
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SS & CE CLASSES
BEGIN SUNDAY, AUG 14
ALL CLASSES ARE 9:30—10:15 A.M.
Register Sunday, August 7 -- 9:30 - 10:15 a.m.
Sunny’s Kids -- grades Pre-K 4's through 5th grade
Christian Education/Preschool wing
Learn bible stories & learn about bible heroes,
and have fun with arts & crafts
Grades 6th—12th grades (Youth)
Undercroft (downstairs from the parish hall)
Join your friends for
Rite 13, Happening, Confirmation class, and so much more!
Adult Christian Ed classes:
Book Study led by Mother Pat+ — parish hall
The first book in the sequence will be “Finding Our Way Again”, the Return to the Ancient Practices by Brian Mclaren. If you wish a book to use, we will be ordering “used” books to keep the cost down; let Mo Pat or the church office know if you want a book. The model will be to discuss each chapter and discern ways it might apply to our lives.
Bible Study led by Clay Olbon — library
Watch for more information on that group as it forms.
August 21 -- Spiritual Gifts Adult Forum hosted by the Stewardship Committee
August 28 -- Parish Profile and survey results, hosted by the Nominating Committee & Vestry
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Safeguarding God's Children Training
IN PERSON
August 28, 2022 from 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM.
St. Columba's Episcopal Church
939 James Burgess Rd. Suwanee, Georgia 30024
Who is Required to Take Safeguarding God’s CHILDREN Training?
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all clergy whether stipendiary, non-stipendiary, or otherwise who are engaged in ministry or service to the church. All seminarians or interns.
- all persons who teach, supervise or assist with supervising children or youth in ministries, programs or activities more often than occasionally (more than 4 times per year)
- all paid or volunteer Church Personnel whose work regularly takes them throughout the facility or grounds
- all persons who provide transportation to children or youth without other adults in the vehicle more than occasionally
- all vestry members or members of similar decision-making groups who have the authority to approve the creation of ministries, programs or activities for children or youth
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REGISTER NOW!
Youth Retreat August 12-14th
@ Camp Mikell!
Last Week to Register:
Come to a youth retreat held at Camp Mikell
next weekend, August 12-14 Theme: “Be at Peace”.
All middle and high school youth are invited to attend.
Cost $100 (scholarships available).
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Office Staff Opening
St. Matthew’s is looking for a part-time person to work 8 to 10 hours per week as the parish registrar and office support staff. Schedule is flexible within a 9-3 daytime window, based on individual needs. This position provides general office support for phone calls, ordering supplies, restocking office items and committee support; as well as being the primary individual to maintain parish records, computer and paper. If interested, please email Mother Pat to apply or to get more information.
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BREAKFAST SIGNUPS NEEDED
Thanks to those who served breakfast last week: Trisha Voiles & Piechowiak family
Breakfast hosts this Sunday, August 7: Brotherhood of St. Andrew.
Which Sunday would you like to help serve breakfast?
Funday are available to assist with costs. Ministry groups, committees, and individuals are invited to sign up for any open Sunday in August.
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Flowers on the altar this Sunday are given today in memory of Nancy Piechowiak, by the Piechowiak and Voiles families.
If you would like to donate flowers for any occasion, please sign up on the Flower board in the main hallway, opposite the office. The usual donation is $65. You can donate by check (note Altar Flowers on the detail line) or online on Realm (choose Altar Flowers from the drop-down menu). Thank you!
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Birthdays and Anniversaries
8/7 - 8/13
Birthdays: Ron Cobb, Buddy Mixon, Becky Olbon, David Camden, Mona Livermont, Dot Shaw
Anniversaries: Christopher & Lori Bean, Bret & Terri Hurst, Mark & Mary Jane Gordon
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St. Matthew's Episcopal Church | Website
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Financial Giving in REALM
or
Text Stmattsnell to 73256
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