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The Weekly Word
August 18, 2002
Please take this Announcement Sheet home with you.
"Healthy congregations are purposeful organizations. They have a clear
direction. They keep asking, 'What is God calling us to be?' 'What is the
meaning of what we do?' They have a working vision that conveys the message that together they can influence their future." Peter Steinke
A warm welcome to our visitors!
We pray that your visit to St. Matthew’s will richly bless you and that you will come back again. Please fill out the Welcome Card located in the chair slot in front of you. Place the information portion in the offertory plate and affix the name tag so that we may identify and welcome you. And we have a special gift for you so please stop by the Welcome Table in the foyer after the service. For information about St. Matthew's, call Dedee Norman at 345-8314 Ext. 229 and visit our web site at www.StMattsAustin.orgSt. 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 comfortable, soundproof room upstairs for adults who wish to keep their babies with them during the service.
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, St. Matthew’s clergy may be reached by calling 771-0680
Would You Like to Receive Holy Communion in Your Home? 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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Were you out of town? Did you miss the Weekly Word?
Simply go to our website, and get the information you’ve missed! www.StMattsAustin.orgDid you wear your nametag today?
If you need a new one please see Dedee Norman at the Welcome Table in the Commons right after church.*Items marked with an asterisk* are being run for the first time today.
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Visitor’s Orientation Class – if you are visiting today and would like to know more about St. Matthew’s and what it has to offer you, please gather at the front of the sanctuary immediately after the 10:30 service. At that time one of the priests will meet with you to greet and answer questions you may have. This visitor Orientation will be held every other week.*today
The Daughters of the King Prayer Box will be in place after the 10:30 service. The blue prayer request cards, located near the box, are for your use in requesting intercessory prayers of the Daughters of the King. The box will be located in the West side entryway near the Tape Ministry.*
today Parents of Children Age 3* through 3rd Grade – Immediately following today's services, please go to the Courtyard and sign your child up to attend an August Orientation Class before Fall Sunday School begins on September 1. We have wonderful new changes coming this fall, so you and your child will want to attend a 30-minute small group session that at will serve to familiarize him or her with the new routine! (*3 years old by this September 1.)*today Anybody who ordered a VBS T-shirt or made a VBS plate, is urged to pick up their items by September 1. We cannot guarantee the delivery of items left after that date. Please come by the Church Office to claim your plate today (or anytime during the next two weeks)! Questions? Contact Heather at hookem02@texas.net or 418-9343.
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today August 18 at 9 a.m. all interested adults and high school students are invited to meet in Huffman Hall to discuss what is necessary to put together a quality fall educational program. Please join us. Child care will be provided for infants and toddlers and an exciting Treasure Hunt is planned for the older kids. Take your children to the steps of the Courtyard where they will be met by Children’s Ministry leaders.*today The ADULT EDUCATION Council will meet at noon in Room B-13, to discuss the results of all this morning’s discussions and the survey, and to make plans for the school year. Please bring a sack lunch.
*Episcopal Church Women Board Meeting at the home of Carol Mynes (343-6801), Monday, August 19, 7:00 p.m. Open to ladies interested in becoming more involved with the ECW. Dessert will be served!
*ALL CALL Our Children's Chapel is currently looking for people who would like to lead the children in song and worship. The requirements are: a heart for children, some musical ability, and a commitment of at least one Sunday morning each month from 10:30 until the Peace. (Note: there is no age requirement. Teens to Grandparents are welcome.) We will gather and work on the music together at least once before the new year begins. If you have a desire or you think you might be interested, see Lisa Thompson or Barbara Pitts after the service in the Courtyard. You can call Lisa at 388-9626 or Barbara at 345-8314 x221.
MENS’ FELLOWSHIP Next Meeting: Wednesday, August 21 5:30 p.m.
in Huffman Hall. Bar B-Q dinner $6 per person. This will be a re-organizational meeting for the remainder of the year. Your input will be important for future meetings. Rev. Merrill Wade and others will have comments for future meetings. Sign up in the Commons today or call the Church Office, 345-8314 to make your reservation.Fall Clean Up Day is next Saturday, Aug 24! Come armed with yard tools. It is time to weed and trim and sweep to spruce up our campus. Thanks to Richard Moon's summer long battle, the poison ivy in the west parking lot is on the run. Let's get out there and make it look great. We need many hands to make light work of the trimming and weeding. Scheduled start is 9 a.m. with lunch by the Holy Smokers. Early birds (8 a.m.) are welcome since all work north of the sanctuary needs to be done by 10a.m. to respect the DOK Quiet Day. Please contact Amy Tuvell (346-0656)
QUIET DAY: Daughters of The King will hold a Quiet Day on Saturday
, August 24, in B-18. We are fortunate to have Heather Kohout of The Seton Cove Spirituality Center to lead a day of reflection, contemplation and quiet time with Our Lord. Registration at 9:30 a.m. and the program at 10:00 a.m. A sandwich lunch will be available for $5.00. The day will conclude with Holy Eucharist celebrated by our own Chaplain, The Rev. Susan J. Barnes.. In order to provide lunch we must know by Tuesday, August 20 if you plan to attend. Call Louise Waddill at 343-7696 or email lwaddill@austin.rr.comTHE HOLY SPRIT LIVES! Come to the Ministry Fair on August 25th and see for yourself. It's coming, mark the date. Plan time to be here between 9 and 10:30 a.m. or following the 10:30 a.m. Service. LOOK for the Ministry Fair and the Holy Spirit in Huffman Hall that day! This is the only time of the year when All the Ministries of St. Matthew's are assembled in one place. It is your time to select how you will give back your Time and Talent in response to God's calling. Don't miss this event! Submitted by Dyke Miller
A new Community of Hope class is forming for those who feel called to pastoral ministry. Classes will begin Saturday, Sept.14, 9 until 3 and will meet on Monday nights from Sept. 23 through Nov. 2. For details on class topics, consult August issue of The Word or the St. Matts website: stmattsaustin.org For more information contact Cynthia Wilson 346-6870, w8300@yahoo.com or Jo Anne Cage 346-5203, marjocage@aol.com Register by calling the church office 345-8314. Fee $40-scholarships available. Class size limited to 15.
HOLY BAPTISM The next Baptism Sunday for our parish will be September 29. If you or your child wish to receive the Sacrament of Holy Baptism, please contact Betty Mitchell in the church office 345-8314 or email her betty@stmattsaustin.org
St. Matthew’s Day is September 22!
Plans are under way for a big celebration – are you ready?
