Vol. 10- No. 41| October 22, 2020
St. Matthew Lutheran Church & School e-News
Sharing in the Mission of CHRIST: Learning, Connecting & Serving
Reformation Sunday
“An Investment In Faith”         Romans 3:19–28
Saturday, October 24, 2020
Classic Service @ 5:30pm - ONLINE ONLY

Sunday, October 25, 2020
In-Sanctuary Service w/Communion - 9:00am - RSVP
Please RSVP with the Church Office at 847/438-7709 or

Contemporary Service @ 10:45am - ONLINE ONLY

Watch Church Services On Line…


NOVEMBER WORSHIP SCHEDULE
Sundays, November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
In-Sanctuary Classic Service w/Communion 8:00am
In-Sanctuary Contemporary Service w/Communion 10:45am
RSVP is required for both services.
 
Classic Service will be live streamed on Sunday morning at 8:00am and the Contemporary Service will be live streamed on Sunday morning at 10:45am. Live streamed recorded videos will be available to watch starting on Monday. Live Stream & recorded videos are available on Facebook, YouTube or www.stmatts.net


THANKSGIVING EVE SERVICE
In-Sanctuary Thanksgiving Eve Service w/communion
Wednesday, November 25, 2020 @ 7:00pm
RSVP Required
Service will be live streamed.
The recorded service will be available to view on
Thursday, November 26th @ 8:00am
 
Please don’t forget to RSVP. 
You can call the church office at 847/438-7709
or email selimos@stmattsonline.com
HEARTWORK: Romans 3:28
For we hold that one is justified by faith apart from works of the law.
Please remember in prayer:
  • Kristen Skinner, Marvin Sneller, Bob & Penny Martens, Kristen Basler, Pauline Kalodimos, Del Becke, Paul Kochendorfer, Jennifer Govea, Harold Brosowske, Jim Sporleder, Pam Best, Jane Peterson

  • Our military personnel currently serving our country: Justin Brown, Adam Imaoka, Scott Karas, Elise Neilson, Steve & Ice Sandy, Tyler Sawusch, Bob Hamilton 

Watch "SCRIPTURE & PRAYER TIME"
with Pastor Kinne or Pastor Blonski
7:00am on Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday.
SCRIPTURE & PRAYER TIME is on

BIBLE STUDY OPPORTUNITIES
Due to these uncertain times please anticipate a varied approach to the Christian Education Opportunities that are being made available at St. Matthew. Many of the Bible Studies will be held VIRTUALLY via BlueJeans or Zoom technology. If you are interested in any of these studies you may contact the Bible Study Instructor or the Church Office for the correct link to get onto the study.
Thank You.

SUNDAY MORNING ADULT BIBLE STUDY - Classes will start in November @ 9:20am in Luther Hall. Additional information will be provided in the upcoming weeks.
 
WEDNESDAY NIGHT ADULT DISCIPLESHIP CLASS - You are invited to attend the Virtual Adult Discipleship Classes. Classes are held on Wednesdays at 7:00pm on the St. Matthew BlueJeans account. Please RSVP with the church office @ 847/438-7709 or selimos@stmattsonline.com
 
TUESDAY EVENING LADIES’ BIBLE STUDY  -
Bible Study meets virtually on Tuesday evenings at 7:00pm via BlueJeans.  
Trusting God: A Life Without Worry - If you have not attended previously or cannot find your book, please reach out to Nancy Blonski for a copy.
For more information, please see Nancy Blonski on the weekends or you can email her at nblonski@truemen.org or call/text at 909-587-9945. 
 
MEN’S MINISTRY -  SATURDAY MORNING MEN’S BIBLE STUDY
“GENESIS: In the Beginning” is the men’s Bible study at St. Matthew. Study is held on Saturdays at 9:00 a.m.
There's still room for you! We've had about 5 guys in Luther Hall and there's room for five more!
Please note, there will be no coffee or treats offered at this time.
You can also participate via our Virtual Bible Study Classroom!
If you will be participating in person, please enter through Door 12 - the Church Office entrance. This will be the only door that will be unlocked (even fobs won't work on any other door). If you haven't already done so, please contact Pastor Blonski via email here or by phone - 909/373-7936 - to RSVP.
You are asked to please practice six-feet social distancing and wear a face covering when entering or exiting the campus and when you are not otherwise talking or singing. We are doing this out of respect for the health and well being of our brothers in Christ.
To participate online, Contact the Church Office or Pastor Blosnki for details.

YOUTH BIBLE STUDY (Jr. & Sr. High) -  
VIRTUAL classes are being offered on October 18 and 25 at 10:00am. For more information, please contact Kristin Gierke @ 847/438-7709 or Gierke@stmattsonline.com

SUNDAY SCHOOL - Virtual classes are being offered on the Sunday School registration link:  https://forms.gle/CsZqriBFNUM6yjuVA
Link is also available on the St. Matthew website on the Sunday School page.

YOUTH CONFIRMATION MINISTRY FOR 6th, 7th AND 8th GRADERS
The decision has been reached to offer Catechism Instruction using a Virtual Approach, that is, that all teaching and guidance in learning will take place online. In the beginning of November, an evaluation will be made and a decision reached regarding the Spring Semester. Please contact Pastor Kinne or Pastor Blonski if you have any questions.
  
PRE CONFIRMATION FOR 5th GRADERS
All 5th graders of the congregation are invited to attend VIRTUAL Online pre-confirmation classes on Sunday mornings at 11:00am. Class began on Sunday, September 13, 2020 A email invitation was sent to all 5th grade parents on September 4. Please contact Pastor Kinne if you have any questions.
  
St. Matthew thanks the Donna Grund family for providing materials for our Ladies’, Men’s &  Sunday Morning Bible Studies.

Lutheran Church Charities Bible Study (LCC)
WORD Class started on September 14th
WORD – WHO IS JESUS ACCORDING TO JESUS
A Study of The Gospels
Instructor: Tim Hetzner President/CEO of
Lutheran Church Charities
Go to LutheranChurchCharities.org to register or call 866-455-6466
All classes will be done by ZOOM at 9:30AM AND 7PM on Mondays
Classes will also be achieved on the Internet for those who may miss a week.
This study will use the Bible as the text. We will explore the Mind, Method, Manner and Ministry of Jesus. The course will bring in external sources of the geography of the land of Israel, the history and the customs of the people, and setting of 1st Century Israel. Each class will be 1 ½ hrs in length.
St. Matthew Lutheran Church and Early Childhood Center is
seeking teachers to help run our E-learning Pods. These pods will house kindergarten through fifth graders and provide them with a space to do their e-learning during the day. Teachers need to have an educational background in kindergarten through 8th grade. We also ask that you have strong technology skills. If you are interested in applying or know someone who would be a good fit for this job please contact Kristin Gierke @ (847)438-7709 or gierke@stmattsonline.com.
C.O.O.L. (Christian Outreach of Lutherans) - C.O.O.L. (Christian Outreach of Lutherans) - a food pantry for some of the neediest families in Lake County. Please bring a can of food/box of cereal with you when you worship and place them in the bins in Luther Hall. October food item is Breakfast Items. Thank you for supporting this outreach ministry. 
BIBLE/DEVOTIONAL READINGS – For the week starting October 25, Bible readings are provided to assist you in daily reading and prayer. Click on the Bible passage to read the Scripture lesson at BibleGateway.com.
Sunday
The Son Makes You Free

Monday
The New Covenant

Tuesday
True Righteousness

Wednesday
Moses Is Buried In Moab
Thursday
God Is Eternal

Friday
Justified Through Faith

Saturday
God Is Our Refuge

Sunday
The Beatitudes
Sharing The Joy Ministry
Upcoming Events

October 24th—Sharing The Joy Trick Or Treat
Sharing the Joy has put together fun Trick-Or-Treat good bags for the kids to enjoy. You are invited to come to St. Matthew on Saturday, October 24 from 10:00am-11:00am for a drive up "Trick-or-Treat" Halloween. When picking-up, please drive up to the school gym entrance (door 2) and you will be handed your goodies. There will be 2 people from St. Matthew handing out the goodie bags, these people will have gloves and masks on. All we ask is that nobody gets out of their cars and follow the traffic flow.

November 11th—Meal
Sharing The Joy Of A Meal - Meals TBD, RSVP by November 6th.
 
On Going Needs
STJ is working with several local townships & women’s shelters. Their biggest needs are cleaning supplies:
Bathroom, Dish Soap, Hand Soap, Floor Cleaner,
Laundry Detergent, Bleach
If you would like to help, you can bring these items into the church office and Sharing the Joy will deliver to the centers.
 
Angel Tree
Sharing the Joy will be having their holiday Angel Tree in the Narthex for Christmas. The Angel Tree will have Christmas Wishes from local families that are experiencing a hardship. 
The Angel Tree will be ready by November 20th.
(If you know of a family that may be in need during the holidays please contact Cheri Selimos @ 847/438-7709
information will be confidential.)
The semiannual meeting of the Voters’ Assembly will take place Sunday, November 15, 2020 at Noon in the Sanctuary. This meeting is to elect the leaders of the congregation: the Officers and members of the various Boards.
There is room for individuals to serve the Lord in this capacity. Please pray to the Lord and consider in what ways He might be leading you in the decision making of St. Matthew Congregation.
We ask that you RSVP if you plan on attending the Voters’ Meeting, RSVP to: selimos@stmattsonline.com or 847/438-7709 
St. Matthew Thanksgiving Dinner Update - Due to Covid, St. Matthew will not be able to have a “Sit-In” Thanksgiving Dinner. However, the St. Matthew Thanksgiving Dinner Team would still like to supply those in need with a Thanksgiving  Dinner. You will be able to pick-up a homemade Thanksgiving meal the morning of Thursday, November 26th. If you are   interested in getting a Thanksgiving meal please contact Cheri Selimos at 847/438-7709 or selimos@stmattsonline.com.
Please Remember to Register to VOTE
Your Voice & Vote matter! Ask the Lord for guidance, Consider the Biblical Principals by which we live, and then Vote your Conscience!
HELPING HANDS MINISTRY of St. Matthew Lutheran Church & School is intended to provide critical emergency financial support. Please contact one of the Pastors if such support is needed. Contributions to this ministry are also welcome.
YOUTH HAPPENINGS
Our worship services are available on our Facebook page and available "on demand" at Facebook, YouTube and our own website. Follow the Facebook page. Subscribe to the YouTube channel.
Tell a friend!
DEVOTIONAL RESOURCES
Taking Faith Home is available each week on the church office counter.

Monday Bible Study Leader Tim Hetzner offers a daily devotional via email here.

This week our Emerging Skills and Interest is: Exploring Types of Corn! The Number of the Week is 5. The Letter of the Week is I, and our theme for Show & Share. In Religious Studies, the preschoolers are learning about Baby Moses. The children enjoyed an Inhouse Fall Fun Field Trip. The children will enjoy
special games, activities and snacks. We are all looking forward to a fun time!  
The Church Office remains open
Monday - Friday, 8:00am-3:00pm
 
 If you need to contact the Church Office after hours,
please call one of the following: 
Pastor Kinne @ 224/360-2629
Pastor Blonski @ 909/373-7936
Doug Duval @ 847/707-1676