eNews and Messenger
SUNDAY, JUNE 28, 2020
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St. Matthew Family and Friends,
Watch your email for additional information regarding in-person worship details and guidelines. Below is the schedule of services beginning July 5.
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- REGATHERING FOR WORSHIP - JULY 5TH - Per Elders approval, St. Matthew in-person worship will resume on July 5th.
- UPDATE: Out of Christian love for members and guests, we will regather in the safest manner possible, with everyone who enters our buildings expected and encouraged to wear masks (though special seating will be available to those who cannot or prefer not to wear a mask), to adhere to social distancing standards, and to practice appropriate health and hygiene protocols. Please stay home if you are sick or are not yet comfortable returning to worship, and continue to participate in our online and telephone worship.
- PLEASE WATCH YOUR EMAIL FOR IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING DETAILS AND PROTOCOLS. Before returning for worship, please make sure to watch for the email, and read it carefully to understand the safety protocols that leadership and staff have worked very hard to discern and implement to help ensure a safe worship experience for all. Starting July 5, the planned worship schedule will be:
- Walled Lake
- 8:15am Sunday Blended worship style in the Main Worship Center
- 11am Sunday Prayer & Praise in the Gym
- No 9:40am Sunday or 7pm Monday Blended worship gatherings at this time
- Wixom
- 9am Sunday New Vintage worship style
- Online
- 9:30am Sunday Blended worship style on Zoom, Facebook, and Telephone
- Recordings available on YouTube, Facebook, and Website
- Again, please watch for additional information - COMING SOON!
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Here's what else is going on at St. Matthew!
- Drive In Communion Service July 1 at 7pm There will be a “drive in” communion service at the Walled Lake campus on Wednesday, July 1 at 7pm. Simply drive onto the campus and follow the directions to park in the 300 wing parking lot for a brief devotion, confession and communion. Please bring your cell phone to listen to the brief devotional message online or by phoning in. Out of Christian love and concern for the safety of others and yourself, please stay in your cars.
- Gift Card Shower for Dawn Rupe July 1 at 7pm - Join us as we welcome our new Minister of Children and Families Dawn Rupe and her family as part of the July 1 Drive-thru Communion Service at 7 PM at the Walled Lake Campus. We will have a gift card shower for Dawn and her family as you enter, and you will be able to greet and welcome Dawn and her family as you leave. If you can’t make it that night you may mail a gift card to the main church office, care of John Welte. We are blessed to have Dawn as part of our St. Matthew family, and look forward to her serving!
- Austin's Ordination and Installation July 11 - We praise God that our Wixom campus Associate Pastor to be, Austin and wife Claire, were able to find a home in the Wixom area. They will move to Michigan in July. His ordination and installation is scheduled for Saturday, July 11 at 1pm at the Wixom campus.
- Because of the need to provide safe, “social distanced” worship, it will be a private ordination and installation, which will be recorded and posted online. Austin’s first sermon will be July 26 at the Wixom campus. A reception and gift card shower will be held following that worship service.
- Holiday - July 3 Friday, July 3 is a holiday for St. Matthew staff. We will return any phone calls and emails after the holiday weekend. We are praying that everyone has a blessed holiday weekend.
- Preparing Your Church Buildings for the Future Remember, we have a number of projects going on at our campuses that we need volunteers to assist with. We need your help. Contact Dale Schnepp with questions daleschnepp@gmail.com, 248.697.7384.
- WALLED LAKE (contact bryan.davis@st-matthew.org)
- Moving furniture for recarpeting of the 300 Wing, Lobby and Room 301
- Moving furniture and boxes of files and books out of the Church Office for the recarpeting of the offices
- Spreading of mulch along north side of the property
- WIXOM (contact nancy.cushman@st-matthew.org)
- Spreading sand and mulch
“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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Online Worship & Devotions
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- Online Worship - Sundays at 9:30am Online - Chat begins at 9:20!
- Live Zoom at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/799892892
- Phone in Live:
- 1-877-853-5257
- Webinar ID: 799-892-892 (followed by the "#" key)
- Facebook Live - we always try to send the stream to FB Live, but Zoom is always more reliable. You do not need a Facebook account to watch live streams.
- Recordings will be placed on our YouTube channel.
- Sermon Series: Who is Jesus?
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School
Registration for 2020/2021 School Year
Email:
admissions@st-matthew.org
Pray for a blessed and safe summer for our teachers, staff, students and families!
A great way to stay updated on all the great things happening is to Like our
Facebook page
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Hearts & Hands
Children Build Garden Box with Thrivent Action Team Grant
This week the children built a garden box using a Thrivent Action Team grant. They will soon be able to plant their seedlings and watch them grow!
Praise God for these opportunities to learn and grow as children of God in His amazing world!
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International Ministry
Our International Ministry Staff is Preparing for Fall
There are still so many unknowns for what ministry will look like in the fall. However, our staff is busy evaluating the situation and making preparations for classes and ministry in the fall. Please pray for this process!
Pray for the International Ministry as they discern what ministry will look like in the fall.
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Children's Ministry
dawn.rupe@st-matthew.org
STILL
MORE
Fun Facts About
Miss Dawn!
Miss Dawn started her ministry at St. Matthew in the middle of a pandemic, and it's been hard for you to get to know her! So, we asked her to share some "Fun Facts" about herself to get to know her better! Here are still a few
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fun facts!:
"One of my favorite Bible verses is Romans 15:13 and I try to be a hope-sprinkler as much as I can!"
"My favorite book that's not the Bible is "Grover and the Monster at the End of this Book.""
"I swam in the Pacific with sea lions."
-Miss Dawn
Stay tuned for more next week!
If you haven't done so yet, please send Dawn an email and/or a picture that will help her get to know you better too! Share some fun facts about yourself!
dawn.rupe@st-matthew.org
Devotions
These devotions are great for adults as well as kids!
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Middle School
Youth Ministry
Calling all
Future Sixth Graders
you are invited to join us for all Middle School Events.
Middle School Bible Class
“Greater Than"
by Francis Chan
This week watch “Day 3".
Sign up for a free RightNow Media account
HERE
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Water Wars
Wednesday, July 15 at 7 PM
Walled Lake campus in front of the HOME
Come prepared to get soaked and bring a water gun that can be filled from a pool.
Middle School Fall Retreat
Camp Ohiyesa
October 2-4
For registration forms and adults interested in serving as a chaperone, contact John. Sign up early to get the best pricing.
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PLEASE NOTE:
In accordance with current local, state and federal guidelines St. Matthew is beginning an intentional approach to start planning Youth Group and College Age Activities that allow us to meet together outside but still keep social distancing. If you should have any questions please contact John Welte at
john.welte@st-matthew.org
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High School
Youth Ministry
Calling all
Future Freshman
you are welcome to join us for both Middle and High School events as you begin the transition into High School.
High School Bible Class
“Greater Than"
by Francis Chan
This week watch “Day 3".
Sign up for a free RightNow Media account
HERE
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Bonfire at Wixom Campus
Sunday, June 28
, 7-8:30pm
Join us for some outdoor adventure on the Wixom campus. Snacks and beverages will be provided.
High School Fall Retreat
Camp Ohiyesa
Sept. 18-20
Registration forms are available by contacting John. Sign up early to get the best pricing.
High School and College Ohio Mission Trips
After prayerful consideration, the 2020 Mission Trips have been cancelled. Please lift the residents of the Caldwell, OH area in prayer.
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College Group Bonfire
at our Wixom Campus on Sunday, June 28 at 9 PM. Snacks and beverages will be provided.
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Other Ministry Events and Updates
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St. Paul Pontiac Donations - From Clay Donnell:
"I will be picking up collections for St. Paul Pontiac for distribution next Wednesday. Contact me directly to pick donations up before next Tuesday. These are there immediate needs: Need men's pants (waist sizes as follows) 28, 29, 30, 32 & 34. I have plenty of any sizes larger than the listed sizes. Need summer clothing for everyone, thank you! No winter clothing at this time. Also accepting food items." Contact Clay 810-560-1485 or clay@6iservices.com
Pro-Life:
1) For anyone needing help with facing an unintended pregnancy, please contact Another Way Pregnancy Center at: 248.471-5858. 2) If you have not had a chance to return your baby bottles from February’s drive, you can still bring it back to church when services start again or contact Mary Walden about getting any filled bottles to her (1.5 miles from the church). Email: mewalden@comcast.net Phone: 248.231-3632
College Group Bonfire
at our Wixom Campus on Sunday, June 28 at 9 PM. Snacks and beverages will be provided.
Motorcycle Riders! UPDATE
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oin us Saturday, July 18 at 9 AM at the WL campus for a leisurely back roads ride up towards the Irish Hills and Pinckney ending at the WX campus around 11. Questions contact John Welte.
Celebrate Recovery
at St. Matthew now has open share groups available online. They are gender specific groups. For more information, email us at
CR@st-matthew.org
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Prayers - Week of June 28
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Thanks
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- For positive medical results for Tim Kammer and nephew Zach
- For improved health for Randy
Ministry
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- For the move of our new Wixom campus Pastor Austin Wellhousen
- For the preparation of a safe reopening of in-person worship on July 5
- For the protection of St. Matthew staff who are working hard to maintain essential ministry
Government, Country and World:
- God’s protection and will to be done in the corona virus situation
- For our government leaders to make wise decisions
- For those feeling isolated during this time
Sick or Hospitalized:
- Dylan Findling
- Ed Kirk
- Chris
- Elaine, sister of Jolene Vigliarolo
- Fred, brother of Deb Johnson
- Dave, brother-in-law of Ann Bennett
- Mark, son of Sandy Scharrer
- Mitchel, brother in law of the Simsers
Grief
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- For the family and friends of Daryl Clasen
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Attendance
Estimated number of people,
based on households watching live.
Recordings watched are even greater.
Sunday, June 21
: 600-700 p
eople estimated
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Financial Stewardship
Thank you for your support of ministry!
Your generosity continues, even during these difficult times, and we are so thankful and blessed!
Walled Lake and Wixom Campuses
July 1, 2019 through June 24, 2020
Actual year to date Offerings $1,835.327
Budget year to date Offerings $1,929.344
Year to date ($94,017)
Please consider online giving:
or mail your check to the church.
Thanks to all of our NEW online givers! Your gifts are so appreciated!
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- RightNowMedia is a great resource for video Bible Studies! Sign up FREE through our website www.st-matthew.org/RightNowMedia . There are some great new Bible studies being added.
- The Bible Project is a great free resource to learn about God's Word! Take a look at the website HERE to see the short videos, listen to podcasts, and start seeing how the pieces of the Bible all fit together.
- Lutheran Hour Ministries has daily radio broadcasts, podcasts, devotions, and many other resources! See everything at www.lhm.org
- 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
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If you missed our previous eNews, here are a few reminders:
- Wixom Community Garden Ministry One of our greatest local outreach ministries is our Wixom Campus Community Garden Ministry. There are 40 people that have plots in the garden this year, about 5 or 6 of them are St. Matthew members. Most are from the apartments and surrounding homes of Wixom. This is a huge outreach to our community!!!! Everyone has been social distancing and following protocols. Let it Grow!!!! If you have any questions regarding the Community Garden or would like to assist, please call or text Phil Masters at 248-946-1019. Take a look at some recent drone pictures HERE.
- 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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