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The Weekly Word
November 11, 2001
A warm welcome to our visitors! Those of us who worship and minister in this church pray that your visit to St. Matthew’s will bring you closer to the Christ whom we love and serve, and that the Holy Spirit may fill your life with the love, joy and peace of Jesus Christ. Please fill out one of the visitor cards and visitor name tag available in the chairs in front of you so that we may identify you and welcome you. For newcomer information, call Dedee Norman at 345-8314 Ext. 229.
St. Matthew’s offers nursery care from 8:00 a.m. until 12:45 p.m. on Sundays. Nurseries for children 0-18 months are located in Huffman Hall on the parking lot side of the hallway. The nursery for children 18 months - 4 years is in the Education Building. There is also a cry room upstairs for parents with unhappy babies.
When life's challenges appear overwhelming, we encourage you to call on your St. Matthew's family for love, prayer, the support of a friend, or a meal in time of need. With loving respect and confidentiality, we offer these and many other pastoral care services to our church family. Contact the church office,
345-8314, with needs and requests. In case of emergency Fr. Joe Di Paola may be reached by calling 345-8314 x 214, 231-1206, or 771-0680.
Homebound? If you or someone you know are unable to come to church and would like Holy Communion brought to you on Sunday, please call Jim Sparks at 345-7757.
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Simply go to our website, and get the information you’ve missed! www.StMattsAustin.org*Items marked with an asterisk* are being run for the first time today.
The Flowers on the Altar are given to the Glory of God by Vicki, Amy and Kelly DeWeese in honor of Pete’s birthday; and by Lisa and Ron Ottenbacher.
*Enjoy Wellspring Wessendorff Ranch For the Weekend. Come and share the weekend (11/23 -11/25) with the Extended Family community of St. Matthew's. We will spend from noon Friday through lunch Sunday at this very special Retreat area. However, this is not a retreat, just a time for fellowship and a place to "unwind". We will plan some group (fun) activities but the rest of the time will be open for your choice - walks or hikes, reading, watching sun rises and sets, napping, eating! How about conversation with spouse, children, others? Wessendorff Ranch is near Wimberly, Texas under 90 minutes in driving time. There are bunk rooms and bed room available. Bring your own bedding, however. The expense will be to share in the custodial fee of $210 and food costs - all prorated. Make up your mind in a hurry, by noon, Tuesday, November 20th. Contact Dyke Miller at 794-9032 for more information or to register.
*Youth Council Meeting, Tuesday, November 13, 6:30 p.m.
in the Agape Building.*Children's Chapel is in need of one more presider for 3rd Sundays.
This is a once a month, first half of the service commitment. If you have questions or*The Jewish-Christian Relations Group
announces their November 20th meeting that will be held at St. Matthew's. A video prepared by our December guest speaker, Dr. Elizabeth Fernea, introduces us Westerners to the importance of Islamic dress. All are welcome. Jim Newman, 345-0544*CURSILLO WEEKEND
. Cursillo #192 will hold a Clausura (Closing) at4 p.m. today at Camp Allen, All Saints Chapel. If you wish to carpool meet at the Steck parking Lot at 1:30pm. Judy Myers is St. Matthew's Candidate. Eight others from the Austin Convocation are also Candidates. If you are not able to make Closing, plan on joining Judy and the others from Austin Churches at the Cattle Company, in Elgin at 7:45pm for dinner. Submitted by Dyke Miller
*CURSILLO PARISH ULTREYA.
Join the St. Matthew's Cursillo community at a St. Matthew's Ultreya, 7 p.m. Monday nights, November 12. Refreshments and child care will be provided. Bring friends interested in Cursillo. Turn out and welcome back Judy Myers into her Fourth Day! Also don't forget the Convocational Ultreya at the Church of the Good Shepherd, 6pm on next Sunday, 18 November. Submitted by Dyke Miller*The Search Committee needs your help and your frequent flyer miles. If you have enough frequent flyer miles for a round trip, and you will not be using them, we would love to talk with you. We will begin to travel in the not-too-distant future. Please call Woodie Jones at 327-8460 (h), 495-6300 (w) or email him at jwoodfinj@aol.com
*The Xplorers (a fellowship/study group for young adults) meets after
the service today in Huffman Hall. We are continuing our study of Deep and Interesting Doctrines with a discussion of Jesus: Fully Human, Fully Divine. Potluck lunch is provided, so feel free to join us, visitors! Next week our topic will be Justification by Faith or/and Works. Bring a side dish, salad, dessert or drink and join in. Upcoming? We have a movie night November 17, "Pleasantville", at the church, in Room B-14 6:30 p.m. Our November service project is to prepare turkey baskets for families in need; Charlie Cole is coordinating. Call 339-4063 (Robisons) or 996-8913 (Sommervilles) for more info!*Come to a Downlink Session at Seminary of the Southwest, November 17
Fundamentalism: Understanding the Religious and Political Issues. A dialogue among Jewish, Christian and Muslim Leaders in the wake of September 11. 6:30 until 8:30 p.m. Knapp Auditorium. For more info go to www:ectn.org or call 472-4133
*THANK YOU to all who came to help out with our Spruce-up St. Matt’s-the Sequel and/or the following Saturday. You all made a big difference in the beauty, health, and safety of our campus. We're especially thankful to the scouts from Troop 511, many of whom don't attend St. Matthew's church, for their wonderful planting of the West Sanctuary entrance under Susan Fugate's guidance. Thank you everyone for your Stewardship and your wonderful attitudes.
*Men's Fellowship Breakfast
will be Saturday, November 17th, at 8:30 am in Huffman Hall for breakfast and a program at 9 am. Our speaker will be Moshin Lari, a co-founder and treasurer for the Muslim Community Support Services organization. Moshin is a US citizen, having moved from Pakistan in 1977 to Boston and then to Austin in 1994. He is an Electrical Engineer with a Masters in Computer Engineering from the University of Massachusetts. He has been actively involved in several Muslim and Pakistani community organizations in the last 12 years. Come and enjoy the spirit of the morning and the fellowship of friends. INVITE A FRIEND . Ladies are also invited. The Great Commandment John 15:12 says "This is My commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you." Breakfast Reservations are necessary. Please sign up in the Commons this Sunday morning, or call Warren at 836-9428 , email warren@warrenmarshall.com The breakfast cost will be $3 per person. For free babysitting call Tracey 331-0653 by November 14 to reserve a space.*This morning the combined Adult Education Classes will meet in Huffman Hall
for an interesting presentation on the Islamic Religion. Two representatives of Islam will share timely information that may help us better understand the world situation. They will stay to answer your questions and visit during hospitality time. Our speakers will be Matthew and Alaine Mengerin; married for 10 years with two daughters. Matthew has been in Austin for 11 years and graduated from The University of Texas at Austin in Computer Science. He is currently Director of Development at eBay. Matthew and his wife have been Muslims for the past 8 years. He has been an active member in Austin Muslim community, has spoken at several churches, and in several classes at UT Austin.The Outreach Commission will hold a special meeting for purposes of planning
a budget for next year’s evangelism, mission and outreach needs for the parish. The meeting will be Wednesday, November 14, at 5:30 p.m. in B-14Wanted: Volunteers For Honduras Mission Trip,
February 22 - March 1. St. Matthew's in partnership with St. Francis, Temple, is organizing a medical mission trip to El Paraiso Honduras. The cost for the entire trip, including airfare, lodging and meals is $870. Anyone doctor or nurse interested in coming on this life-changing trip please contact Fr. Susan at ext. 217. We also will be collecting clothes and medicine for the trip. More details on that will appear later.Deadline for the December issue of The Word is Wednesday, November 14, earlier than normal due to Thanksgiving. Please send your articles (limit 500 words) to betty@stmattsaustin.org Thanks for your awesome input!
On Saturday, November 17, from 8:45 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., the nursery will provide, free of charge, babysitting to the parents of St. Matthew’s.
This is a thank you from the nursery staff to the parents for allowing us to take care of your wonderful children throughout the year. We will have face painting and a scavenger hunt. You will need to bring a lunch for your child and you must leave a cell phone or pager number in case we need to reach you. Please contact Tracey Nichols at 331-0653 if you want to participate. Space is limited. You must call Tracey by November 11 to reserve a space for your child.Thanksgiving Baskets alternative is a "Turkey Can"
located in the Commons for your donations to the Capital Area Food Bank.Handicapped and Visitor Parking Spaces. Please be a good citizen and save these parking places for church visitors and for those with valid handicapped parking permits. We sincerely appreciate your efforts and thank you for your cooperation.
*Today is Ingathering Sunday for the United Thank Offering. Please place your blue box offering in the special plates when they are passed this morning.
Thanksgiving Eve Service
with Triumphant Love Lutheran Church
Wednesday, November 21 at 7:15 p.m.
this year we host the service in our sanctuary
and urge you to attend and participate.
An offering will be collected to benefit the
Capital Area Food Bank
Count your Blessings! -- Be There!
Prayer for a Rector Almighty God, giver of every good gift: look graciously on your church and so guide the minds of those who shall choose a rector for this parish, that we may receive a faithful pastor, who will care for your people and equip us for our ministries, through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.
