IN OUR PRAYERS

This prayer list is read aloud at Evening Prayer (daily at 6 p.m. in the Charlotte Cauley Gray Chapel) and is part of daily prayers by the Intercessory Prayer Network.

George of Canterbury, our Archbishop; Frank, our Presiding Bishop; Claude, Leo, Don and James, our Bishops; Joe our Interim Rector, Chuck our Rector Emeritus, George, Sid and Jerry our Assisting Priests; Cathy, Stephen, Rich and Kourtney, John and Amonna Sue, our Missionaries; The Wardens, Staff, Vestry and Ministries of St. Matthew’s; The Students, Parents and Staff of St. Matthew’s Episcopal Day School, Hill Elementary School, Murchison Middle School and Anderson High School (schools we have adopted through Austin Partners in Education)

For the family and friends of Rick Luce, who died on April 5.

For Dell Ford and her family on the death of her sister in law, Anabel Rogers

For Billie Stallsworth on the death of her aunt, Cordie Preston.

We also pray for our fellow workers and Christian brethren of other denominations and for all those throughout the world of all religions who work for justice and peace.

If requested, every prayer name is printed in the Weekly Word for one month. All names are passed on to the Prayer Network at the time of the original request, and they remain on for one month, or as needed. If you want a name reprinted, simply call the office. We’ll be happy to reinstate any name. If have requested prayer for someone on the list, please call the office, 345-8314, to update church information.

Attendance: April 8 7:30 a.m. 21, 8:30 a.m. 219, 11:00 a.m. 192, Total 432

REGULAR SUNDAY SERVICES AT ST. MATTHEW’S

7:30 a.m. Traditional Holy Communion (Rite I)

8:30 a.m. Contemporary Holy Communion (Rite II) with Choir

9:50 a.m. Christian Education for Adults and Children

11:00 a.m. Contemporary Holy Communion (Rite II) with Worship Music Team

The nursery is open each Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.

Childcare is cheerfully provided for those little ones from birth to age 4.