eNews
SUNDAY, JANUARY 3, 2021
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Worship Schedule and Details |
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- Sunday Zoom worship link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/799892892
- This weekend we begin a new series: The Book of Job: God's Wisdom for Life's Pain. We hope you are able to join in person or online.
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For those attending in-person worship, please note the mask requirement for worship and other church events.
- No in person classes and group gatherings are being held at this time.
Walled Lake Campus
- 8:15am Blended Worship in Main Worship Center
- 11am Prayer & Praise Worship in Gym
Wixom Campus
- 9am Sunday New Vintage Worship
Sunday Online Worship
- 9:30am Sunday - Chat together starting at 9:20am!
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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
- Please share our worship link on social media and with family and friends!
Communion Schedule
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New Vintage and Prayer & Praise: Second Sunday of the month - Jan. 10
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Blended: Third Sunday of the month - Jan. 17
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Next Drive In Communion - First Wednesday of the month, Walled Lake Campus
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Wednesday, January 6 at 7pm in the Walled Lake Campus parking lot. Bring your cell phone. Follow instructions upon arrival.
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2021 Offering Envelopes are now available! Envelopes will be available from Elders during worship and from office staff during regular weekday business hours, Monday through Friday 8am - 4pm. Please remember that while envelopes may be picked up in worship at the Walled Lake Campus on Christmas Day and New Year's Eve, the church office is closed on those days, and on New Year's Day. Please see an Elder during worship or come to the main entrance during the week, let us know your name, and we will get your envelopes for you. Thank you for your patience with the revised process. If you do not want your envelopes for the coming year, please let the church office know by calling 248-624-7676 or emailing denise.fannon@st-matthew.org.
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Blood Drive January 16, 2021 - Wixom Campus On Saturday, January 16, we will be having a blood drive at the Wixom Campus between 9AM and 3PM. You can save up to 3 lives by giving a pint of blood! If you would be able to donate, please sign up at www.redcrossblood.org with Sponsor Code saintmatthewwixom. Email Marc Wiliford with questions jmwiliford@ameritech.net .
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Building Safety School has started and our buildings still remain closed for walk-in visitors during the week. IMPORTANT: Anyone wishing to meet with a staff member should contact that staff member directly or the church office to schedule a time to enter and meet. Proper entrance protocols will be adhered to at that time (including temperature taken, exposure evaluated, etc.). Thank you for your patience as we work very hard to keep everyone safe!
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- December 23-January 3 - School Christmas Break
- January 3 - Regular Sunday worship
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January 16 - Blood Drive at Wixom Campus - sign up at redcrossblood.org with Sponsor Code saintmatthewwixom
- February 17 7pm Ash Wednesday worship
- February 24 7pm Lent worship
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“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” John 13:34-35 (NIV)
Blessings,
Gail Adams
Office & Communications Manager
gail.adams@st-matthew.org
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School
Happy Birthday, Jesus!
Please watch the School Christmas Service
For God so loved the world, that
He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life." John 3:16
See more details in the School Newsletter HERE.
Blog by Principal Sue Palka:
School Facebook Page
Stay up to date on all the great things happening on our Facebook page.
With God, all things are possible!
Matthew 19:26
Pray for our staff, teachers, students, and families!
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Hearts & Hands
Employment Opportunities!
We are in need of Infant and Preschool Child Caregivers.
See the article below for details and email Ronda for more info!
Praise God for opportunities to learn and grow as children of God in His amazing world!
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International Ministry
God is Working!
Please check out this video to see what God has been doing in International Ministry for over 25 years!
CLICK HERE to see the impact this ministry makes on lives!
If you are interested in checking us out, please contact Jan Roth (jan.roth@st-matthew.org) for any information about where to plug in.
Please continue to pray for our Team Members, Staff, and the International Friends and families we serve through this ministry.
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Children's & Family
Ministry
dawn.rupe@st-matthew.org
Upcoming Zoom Fun Dates
BA Sunday Zoom
January 3 at 12:30 p.m.
Join Zoom Meeting Click HERE
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Middle School
Youth Ministry
Happy New Year!
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High School
Youth Ministry
Happy New Year!
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Other Ministry Events and Updates |
MENS MINISTRY Wednesday Morning Bible Study on Zoom The Wednesday morning Men's Bible Study group is now meeting on Zoom from 8:00-9:00am each Wednesday and would like to invite any interested men to join them for a study on the Book of Ezekiel. Contact Lavern Kruse at lavern.kruse@gmail.com or text at 248-756-0848 if you have any questions or would like to join the group.
WOMEN'S MINISTRY Monday Bible Study on Zoom The Women's Bible Study will be meeting Mondays on Zoom. Please contact Vicki Grocki to sign up: tbearpicnic@msn.com .
SENIOR MINISTRY: Check out the Senior Ministry Winter Newsletter HERE
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The Senior Bible Class (Open to all "Young at Heart" Seniors) is currently meeting every Monday, by Zoom beginning at 10:00 for conversation until 10:30. The study time is from 10:30-11:30 by Zoom. On January 11, we will begin studying the Book of Romans. This is a great opportunity for fellowship with other Seniors, and also be in God's Word, especially during this unusual time, when Covid is still looming around us. You can register by going to www.st-matthew.org/SeniorBibleClass or by texting or calling Lavern at 248-756-0848.
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Prayers - Week of January 3 |
Thanks:
- For God’s help through all the challenges of 2020
Ministry:
- For ongoing protection of the ministry, staff and participants from COVID-19
- For persecuted Christians in Morocco
Homebound Member of the Week:
Mission:
- For God’s reign to grow in our hearts and the hearts of people around the world
Government, Country and World:
- God’s protection from the pandemic
Sick or Hospitalized:
- Dylan Findling
- Randy Tyler
- Natalie Kottman
- Those with COVID
- Marv
- Brother, mom and dad of the Dunlops
- Doug
- Jennifer
- Tim
Other:
- For Jacob, strength for the Lord and encouragement
Grief - For the family and friends of:
- Arnold Schonsheck
- Darlene Berent
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Attendance - Christmas and
December 27, 2020
- Contemporary Christmas Eve 1pm 61
- Christmas Service 3 pm 96
- Christmas Service 5pm 96
- Christmas Service 7pm 92
- Christmas Service 10pm 78
- Wixom Christmas Eve Service 4pm 64
- Christmas Day Service 51
- 8:15am Blended: 45
- 9am New Vintage: 36
- 11am Prayer & Praise: 49
- 9:30am Online: 400-500
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Financial Stewardship
Thank you for your support of ministry through online giving or mailing your checks.
Walled Lake and Wixom Campuses
July 1, 2020 through December 28, 2020
Actual year to date Offerings $940,613
Budget year to date Offerings $875,999
Year to date variance $64,614
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WIXOM WORSHIP AND MEDIA COORDINATOR
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St. Matthew is seeking a Worship and Media Coordinator. This is a full-time position with benefits. Responsibilities include leading contemporary worship at our Wixom campus and providing media and tech support for both our Wixom and Walled Lake campuses. Click the links for the ministry description HERE and employment application HERE or pick up copies at the Welcome Centers of either campus. Please pass this along to anyone who you know might be interested; or contact the church office 248-624-7676 if you have any names for us to consider.
CUSTODIAL: 2 part-time cleaning staff positions. Contact WillieMae Thomas 248-688-4650 for information and to apply. Mornings 10-2p.m. Monday-Friday. Evenings after 4pm. Details are flexible based on individual.
NURSERY:
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Part Time Nursery Coordination Position Available St. Matthew is hiring a part time Nursery Coordinator (20 hours per week for 31 weeks). Click links for a full ministry description and application. Info is also available from the Welcome Center at both campuses or by emailing john.welte@st-matthew.org .
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Nursery Workers Needed as we look forward to beginning the 2020-2021 International Ministry season we are in need of additional part time Nursery Workers. Click links for a full ministry description and application. Info is also available at both campus Welcome Centers or by emailing john.welte@st-matthew.org.
HEARTS & HANDS:
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Infant & Preschool Child Caregivers - Hearts and Hands - Wixom Campus St. Matthew - Hearts and Hands Christian Child Care Center is open and caring for children, Infant thru Preschool. 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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RightNowMedia is a great resource for video Bible Studies! Sign up FREE through our website www.st-matthew.org/RightNowMedia .
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Lutheran Hour Ministries has daily radio broadcasts, podcasts, devotions, and many other resources! See everything at www.lhm.org
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Portals of Prayer are available in the bin outside the main entrance at the Walled Lake Campus. They are also available for personal purchase from the CPH website HERE.
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Reminders
Did you miss it?
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If you missed our previous eNews, here are a few reminders:
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Caution Regarding Email and Texting Scams Please be aware that some members have been receiving "phishing" emails and texts from someone pretending to be "Rev. Paul M. Moldenhauer" or other staff members. These messages originate from email addresses and phone numbers not associated with St. Matthew in any way. These people have creative ways of finding out who is associated with St. Matthew and searching out their contact information. Please know that we will never send you a personal email or a text asking you for gift cards or money. Please protect yourself and do not respond to them. Mark these messages as "spam" or "phishing" and delete them. We appreciate you letting us know that you receive them so we can alert other members to use caution and be aware. If there is ever a question, do not hesitate to contact the church office.
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St. Paul Pontiac Pantry Needs - The pandemic has created the opportunity to think differently in how we can meet the needs of people in our community. One of the regular missions that St. Matthew supports is St. Paul Pontiac, which has a pantry to help those in the Pontiac area. St. Paul has created and shared their pantry needs with us through an Amazon Wish List HERE, which will allow you to see what their current needs are, and purchase them directly. Please consider supporting St. Paul during this season! Contact the St. Paul church office if you have any questions - stpauloffice1133@gmail.com .
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Communications Requests As we continue to modify our Communications tools to serve our St. Matthew community better (eNews, website, etc.), please connect with the appropriate Ministry Leader to request to have information communicated out. They will then ensure that information is directed to the appropriate channels for communication. The Messenger on the website is no longer an effective communication tool. Please contact Ministry Leaders directly to discuss your needs. Thank you for your patience as we create a more effective process for Communications Requests, and the tools to make it happen.
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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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