St. Matthew's Messenger
June 19, 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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SERVICE TIME CHANGE
Beginning July 3,
St. Matthew’s is returning the second service time
to 10:30 a.m.
The 8:00 a.m. service time is unchanged.
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IN THIS ISSUE:
- A Word from Mother Pat+: Canoe
- Coming Events:
- July 3 Independence Day Picnic & Celebration
- VBS July 11-15 Register Campers and to Volunteer NOW
- Funeral for Nancy Drury Saturday, June 18 at 11:00 a.m.
- Summer Outreach--School Supplies for Gwinnett Students
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Second Sunday after Pentecost
June 19, 2022
Holy Eucharist
8:00 a.m.
and
10:45 a.m.
or attend the 10:45 a.m. service virtually
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A Word from Mother Pat+: Reflection on this Interim Time
I hope you find these short reflections meaningful and helpful. The focus during this interim time has been on our baptismal vows and our common life together; because that is our call as Christians. In this interim time (this transition time), you and I journey together toward a common goal. What is that goal, you might ask?
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Requiem Eucharist and Celebration of Life
for
Nancy Jane Lamb Drury
Saturday, June 18 at 11:00 a.m.
followed by a "full Nancy" reception
The service will also be live streamed on Facebook Live.
About the flowers for Nancy's funeral...Many of Nancy's dear friends contributed her favorite flower, hydrangeas, from their home gardens as a tribute to her and to her family.
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Coming Events at St. Matt's |
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ST. MATT'S INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION PICNIC!
SUNDAY, JULY 3
In the Pavilion
Following the 10:30 a.m. service
Hamburgers, hot dogs, chips,
homemade cole slaw, cookies & watermelon
Water, tea & sodas provided
Wine & beer available for those over 21
There will be plenty of food, but if you would like to bring your favorite holiday side dish to share, please drop it off in the kitchen on Sunday morning.
Wear comfortable/patriotic clothes
(flip-flops!) to church
Bring lawn chairs or a blanket for seating. Brotherhood will be setting up the Big Tent
for additional shade
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St. Matt's VBS!
July 11-15
Surf Shack is back!
Mon-Fri 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
rising Pre-k (age 4) through rising 5th grade (age 10)
CAMPER REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
YOUTH AND ADULT HELPERS NEEDED
Calling all helping hands --We Need YOU!
St. Matthew's VBS is back this year after the two-year hiatus.
Your help is needed to make this a success.
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YOUTH EVENTS - MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
July 17th Pool Party!
More information to follow!
*Youth Retreat August 12-14th @ Camp Mikell!
More details to follow.
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SUMMER OUTREACH:
BACKPACK AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES DRIVE
For kids in need in the South Gwinnett area June 05 - July 10.
Drop off in the donation bin at church between now and Sunday, July 10th, or you can ship items directly to St. Matthew's Outreach, 1520 Oak Road, Snellville GA 30078.
Items Needed:
- Backpacks (no wheels)
- Crayola Markers 8 count
- Crayola Colored Pencils 24 count
- Composition Notebooks, wide-ruled
- 3 Ring Notebooks, 1" and 1.5"
- Plastic Folders w/ Brads & Pockets
- Pencil Pouches
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SOUTHEAST GWINNETT CO-OP
Thank you to all who contributed to the co-op food drive this past month. Although the May food drive has ended, the need continues for those struggling with high gas prices and rising food costs.
In addition, the co-op is helping a small Russian-speaking church sponsor 60 Ukranian refugee families. For more information on the refugee story, please check out the Southeast Gwinnett Cooperative Ministry Facebook page for that info, and so much more about how we can serve the community by being the hands and heart of Christ to God's people in need.
For more information on the co-op's most needed items and how you can help, please go to
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Thanks to those who served breakfast last week:
Gary Ellis, Jim Jung, & Jack Reynolds
and to those serving breakfast this coming Sunday, June 19:
the Ruth Chapter of Daughters of the King:
Signed up for next week, June 26: No signups--can YOU help? Contact Trisha Voiles
Which Sunday would you like to help serve breakfast? Open dates begin with NEXT SUNDAY, June 26. Ministry groups, committees, and individuals are invited to sign up for any Sunday. To sign up, look for the signup sheet at breakfast on Sundays. For more information on this ministry, contact Trisha Voiles.
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Altar Flowers this week were given by Dennis Doane and Diane Croft-Doane in celebration of their 38th wedding anniversary.
Thank you to all who have donated towards the flowers on the altar each week.
Flowers on the altar can be given to commemorate such events as birthdays or anniversaries, or in memory of a loved one. 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
6/19 - 6/25
Birthdays: Aidan Furman, Shirley Brown, Larry Thomas, Karen Morgan, Ben Barringer
Anniversaries: Jim & Sam Renfro, Susan Larson & Kay MacAllen, Derrick & Flo McDonald, Gini & Reid Peterson Clay & Karen Whitehead, Anna & Chris Burdett, Diane Croft-Doane & & Dennis Doane, Jack & Katherine Reynolds
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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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