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The Weekly Word
September 15, 2002
"Healing is more a process of uncovering what we already possess", writer and television and film producer Marc Ian Barasch notes, "rather than manufacturing a 'better' self."
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.orgQuality Care for your Children is available from 8:00 a.m. until 12:45 p.m. 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 you hit the wall and life's challenges take center stage, 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
Unable to make it to Church? Homebound? Shut In? 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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For all the news that’s fit to print (at least in this parish,)
simply go to our website, and get the information you’ve missed! www.StMattsAustin.orgDid you wear your nametag today?
If you answered "Yes" – We Thank You! If you need a new nametag 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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(and every Sunday) Prayer Teams are available during Communion at Prayer Stations on either side of the sanctuary. One station is located on the east side, by the windows, and the other station is on the west side in the gallery. Prayer requests and discussion are completely confidential.*today
Adult Education Continues This Morning at 9:00 am Merrill Wade is teaching the third session of a six-week course on the Synoptic Gospels, a comparative study of Matthew, Mark and Luke. Please bring your Bible (preferably the Revised Standard, the NSRV or Jerusalem version. Contemporary paraphrased Bibles are less useful for this setting.) The class will meet in Huffman Hall. The full compliment of adult classes will resume October 13.*today
Visitor’s Orientation will be held this morning. If you are visiting today and would like to know more about St. Matthew’s and what it has to offer you, please gather with The Rev. Merrill Wade at the front of the sanctuary immediately after the 10:30 service for a 30 minute orientation.*today
Sign up begins in the Commons for the Parish Luncheon on Sunday, October 6 to honor our New Members! This luncheon is sponsored by the Newcomers Council who needs your advance reservation by Sunday, September 29. Sign up today so we will know how much lunch to order! For information please see Dedee Norman or Jeri Muhich in the Commons after the service.*today
The Xplorers, a fellowship/study group for young adults, invites you to join us after 10:30 church today for a potluck lunch (visitors, no dish necessary!) and to begin an informal study of John's gospel. We'll be in Room B-14 today. Next week we have no meeting; enjoy the church luncheon. Visitors and newcomers most welcome! For more information: Robisons, 339-4063 or kristi_robison@gsdm.com or Sommervilles, 996-8913.*today
Level I Sunday School Picnic in the Park - Please join us for a picnic in the Mountain Park TODAY at 5:00 P.M. (Directions to the Park available at the back of the church) Chicken Tenders and Lemonade will be provided, please bring a dish to share. Level I Sunday School includes children from age 3 to 5. Bring the entire family! Call Stephanie McCollum at 335-7424 or Martha Webb at 331-8830 with any questions.*today
The Austin Civic Orchestra kicks off its fall season with a concert honoring the heroes lost and fallen on September 11. Please come Sunday, September 15, at 3:00 p.m. to St. Matthew’s sanctuary. Admission $8 adults, $6 seniors and students, $3 children. Tickets available at the door. For more information please visit www.austincivicorchestra.org or call 990-8ACO,*today
*ConneXions Social Hour tonight at 7 p.m. in Huffman Hall. If you're in ConneXions, come meet members of your new group; if you're not, come and see what it's all about. ConneXions is a collection of small groups of singles and couples who meet monthly for good food and fellowship. Now's the time to join. Many long time friendships have begun in ConneXions, which has been in continuous operation for more than 14 years. We'll have snacks and punch or decaf coffee and lots of good conversation.*Have questions about other Faiths? Jewish or Christian? Share them at the fall startup meeting of the Jewish/Christian Relations Group. We meet Tuesday, Sept. 17th. 7:00 PM at St. Matthew's, room B-14. All are invited. This is an activity sponsored by the AUSTIN AREA INTERRELIGIOUS MINISTRIES (AAIM) of which St. Matthew's is one of many sponsors.
The ECW Diocesan convention needs HELP! The Women of St. Matthew’s will be the hosts this year. Volunteers are needed for paste work on putting the "Goodie Bags" together. It’s quick, easy and if ya’ll come it won’t take long. On September 18 we need you at 1:00 p.m. in Huffman Hall. If you can bring Elmer’s clear glue, or contribute some cash to the glue fund it will be greatly appreciated, as will your help. Please call the Church Office, 345-8314, to get on the volunteer list.
*Do You Run With Scissors? If you do, we’ll help you drop that habit. Come to the West Door of Huffman Hall at noon on Friday, September 20 where the decorations committee of the ECW Annual Meeting will be holding forth to create some table centerpieces (and have fun in the process!) Bring a brown bag lunch and we’ll break bread together first. Call Kay Whitney for more information, 345-0574.
*OOOPS!! We regret the oversight on the Club 345 invitations. The Club 345 IMAX Theater party is on Friday, September 20th. Please meet in B-18 at 8:30 pm. For questions please contact Heather (418-9343). hookem02@texas.net
The Parish Community of St. Matthew's Episcopal Church will join with the The Rev. Merrill Wade, on Monday, September 23, 2002, with the Celebration of his New Ministry as our Rector. (See Book of Common Prayer p.559) The service, with The Rt. Rev. James Brown, begins at 6:30 p.m., and will be followed by a reception in Huffman Hall. We hope you will be with us to celebrate this joyous occasion.
*RECEPTION MONDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 23. The Hospitality Committee needs your help. We are planning a dessert reception following the service for Celebration of A New Ministry. We need "finger" desserts, such as cookies, brownies, bar cookies or the miniature éclairs or cream puffs from Sam’s. HERE IS WHAT IS NEEDED: 25 PEOPLE TO MAKE 3 DOZEN EACH DESSERT PIECES; PLEASE PUT THEM ON A SERVING DISH, WRAP WELL AND BRING TO KITCHEN BY 6 P.M. ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23. Please call or e-mail Louise Waddill if you can make or furnish some of the above. We also need help at the event so let Louise know if you can help. Contact her at 343-7696 or lwaddill@austin.rr.com
*Thank you to our High School Youth who helped with the Rite 13 dinner last Sunday night: Matthew Abrahamson, Kara Denney, Josh Dugat, Will Dugat and Andy Muhich! Also, a special thank you to Kathy and Bill Dugat and Carline Gardner for preparing our wonderful dinner. You are awesome!
*Please keep bringing those wonderful garage sale items for the Youth and Nursery Garage sale on October 26th. The more inventory we have, the better chances for a great sale. Please place the items behind the partition in Huffman Hall marked "garage sale." They will be moved to a storage cite on campus. Thanks in advance for all the great donations! Tracey and Eric
*Training Session For New Candidates For Daughters Of The King: Do you feel called to a ministry of prayer? Could you commit to a lifelong program of prayer, service and personal evangelism—dedicated to the extension of Christ’s Kingdom? That in a "nutshell" is what the Order of The Daughters of The King is all about. Any woman who is a member of the Episcopal Church can become a Daughter. We will be starting a training session for new candidates in the near future. The National Study Guide serves as the framework for the training. If you are interested call Louise Waddill at 343-7696 or email lwaddill@austin.rr.com
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St. Matthew’s Day Has Just Become a Two-Day Event!
Here is the Schedule for your Datebook…
NEXT Sunday, September 22 One Church Service
at 10:30 a.m.
Festival Eucharist with Special Music
(Nursery and Child Care Available at 9:30 a.m.)
Parish Picnic in Huffman Hall with lunch by the Holy Smokers and Children’s Activities.
Presented by the awesome Associate Vestry.
Monday, September 23 Celebration of a New Ministry
at 6:30 p.m. with Bishop James Brown presiding
A reception in Huffman Hall will follow the service.
