WORSHIP

Sunday, January 29, 2023

4th Sunday After Epiphany

8:30AM and 10AM | Worship with communion.

 (ONLINE STREAMING or In-Person)

Website for online streaming: stmatthewsrenton.org or direct link:

https://stmatthewsrenton.online.church

+ View 8:30AM Bulletin HERE!

+ View last week's sermon HERE!

+ Way of Life Discussion | This Sunday (this is the last one) 11:15AM- 12:30PM in the Conference Center.

You are invited to gather for an engaging conversation about the WHYS and HOWS of FAITH. WHY read scripture? HOW to PRAY. WHY baptism and communion? HOW to listen to the Spirit. WHY be church? HOW to bridge the polarization around us. If you are new to St. Matthew's or the Christian faith, this is a great way to deepen your connection and grow in faith!  

The Annual Meeting will begin immediately following worship services on February 5. Please plan to attend; we need a quorum of 50 voting members! 

+ Sunday, 1/29

8:30AM and 10AM | Worship with communion

11:15AM | Way of Life Study in the Conference Center

11:30AM | Youth Summer Trips Information Meeting

5:30PM | Friendship Tables

+ Monday, 1/30, 5:30 PM-7:30 PM | Free Drive Through Grocery Store (Volunteers needed from 1:00 PM-8:00 PM)

+ Wednesday, 2/1, 6:30PM | The Live Project, Interrogating Privilege

+ Thursday, 2/2, 1PM | Connections Bible Study

+ Sunday, 2/5

8:30AM and 10AM | Worship with Communion

11:00AM, following worship | Annual Meeting

Come to the information meeting this Sunday, January 29 at 11:30 to learn more about our two opportunities this summer for the Youth:

Idaho Servant Adventures (ISA)

a service trip for 6-12 grade students

June 18-23, 2023

Leadership LAB

a leadership development experience for 9-12 grade students, college-age young adults, and adults.

July 15-22, 2023

We will gather in person for conversation, cookies, and exploration of the Gospel of Matthew! The Connections Study will be on Thursdays at 1:00 PM. (Weather permitting)

The LIVE Project is up and running for the Winter / Spring series. (St. Matthew's is still registered for all of the offerings!) You may view the following catalog to begin the many offerings for the Winter / Spring series. (As you enter the linked page, please scroll to the Winter / Spring series.) You may register for one or both mini-courses and any of the in-person retreats. For more information, contact The Live Project or (206) 783-9292.

INTERROGATING PRIVILEGE

Class meets weekly 6:30pm - 8pm on Zoom

Wednesdays Feb. 1, 8

Thursdays during Lent: Feb. 23, Mar. 2, 9, 16

Presenters:

Rev. Priscilla Paris-Austin & Rev. Dr. Beverly Wallace

This 8-week course is designed specifically for lay leaders to open up transparent, and honest conversations around the ways privilege shapes and impacts our lives and communities of faith. If you’ve read anti-racist books, and are looking for the next, best steps as an individual, family or congregation, this course offers additional ways to move forward. Participants will also have an option to explore their own bias through the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI).

Learn more about the presenters here.

New for 2023!

Join a FRIENDSHIP TABLE and get connected or reconnected to community! 

You are invited to sign-up yourself or your family for a monthly FRIENDSHIP TABLE. Beginning at the end of January, 4-5 households will gather in small groups to connect over a meal for meaningful conversation and connection. Life is best when it is shared!

The FRIENDSHIP TABLES KICK-OFF GATHERING will be Sunday, January 29, 2023, at 5:30 PM.

(please note we will NOT be meeting on Friday, January 27)

Please bring a dessert or salad to share! You can fully participate, even if you cannot attend the first gathering. Friendship Tables will meet once a month from January - June!

Sign-up to register for Friendship Tables by following this link: Friendship Tables.

If you have any questions, please get in touch with the church office at 425-226-2420 or connect@stmatthewsrenton.org.

See you at the Friendship Tables Gathering this Sunday!

The Youth will host a Mardi Gras Fundraiser on 

Tuesday, February 21 from 5:00-7:00 PM.

Come for a Community Pancake Dinner and let the Youth cook for you! A free-will offering will be collected for dinner.

You are also invited to put your baking skills to the test and bring a bunt cake for the baking competition.

Stay after dinner for BINGO Games with prizes. Bingo Cards can be purchased $5 for 10 cards or $20 for 20 cards.

All funds raised will go to support the Youth and the Summer Trips. Youth will also be deciding in what way to give 10% back to the community.

The Altar Flower Team are looking for a few more volunteers to prepare flowers for the altar on Sunday mornings. No experience necessary, just a desire to offer support to the team on a few Sunday's throughout the year, and a love of flowers and plants! All costs for flowers are reimbursed and there are plenty of vases available to use. Please contact Liz Close (425) 590-7867 or Mary Kimsey (206) 276-0493 for details and interest in volunteering.

+ For someone with a new pacemaker.

+For the Finnigan family as they remember Kelli on the one-year anniversary of her passing. Comfort and peace for the family.

+For Cheryl's eye.

+For Brandon and drug addiction.

+For Dick Ford's health.

+For those diagnosed with cancer.

+Kim Peterson's friend.

+For those recovering from surgery.

+For beloved pets that are ill.

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

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.