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The Weekly Word
October 6, 2002
"Healthy congregations are spirited. They are graced and gracious, generous with each other and with outsiders. They are communities of thanks and praise. Wholesomeness pervades their gathering and informs their direction." Steinke
We Love 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.org
Does St. Matthew’s Offer Childcare? Quality 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.
Please Help Me! When 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.
Keep Your Ear to the Ground and stay informed on parish events. Subscribe to the Communications Commission’s Email Notification Service by sending a blank email to StMattsEMail-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
Did 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
St. Matthew’s Boy Scout Troop 511 will conduct their annual fundraiser by taking orders for fresh Christmas greenery from the mountains of the Pacific Northwest following services on October 6, 13, 19 and 26 in the Courtyard. Greenery items include wreaths, garlands, door swags and other festive holiday greens and will be delivered, fresh to you, in early December.*today
GOOD FAITH FUND As this is the first Sunday of the month, the loose offering and so-designated checks will be given to the Good Faith Fund through which alms are collected and distributed.*today
CURSILLISTAS NOTE: Convocation Ultreya tonight! Christ Church, Cedar Park at 6pm. Child care available. Good music, good fellowship, good food both for the body and soul. Hope to see you there! Submitted by Dyke Miller*Visitor’s Orientation will be held every other week. At that time one of the priests will meet with you to greet and answer questions you may have. 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 NEXT WEEK immediately after the 10:30 service.
*Construction on our new, custom-designed sound system is underway! Last Monday work began on the installation of the new system. This work will take 3-5 weeks to finish. The sanctuary will be in various states of construction throughout the process.
*Training Session For New Candidates For Daughters Of The King will begin on Sunday, October 13 from 9 – 10 a.m. in B-6. The training program will last 6 to 8 weeks and we will meet at the same time each week. To facilitate our discussions there will be some homework. If you are interested call Louise Waddill at 343-7696 or email lwaddill@austin.rr.com
*The Xplorers, a fellowship/study group for young adults, invites you to join us after 10:30 church NEXT Sunday, October 13, for a potluck lunch (visitors, no dish necessary!) and our continuing informal study of John's gospel. Visitors and newcomers most welcome! Today, the Xplorers are joining the newcomers luncheon to welcome our new members and visitors. We won't meet for study today. For more information: Robisons, 339-4063 or kristi_robison@gsdm.com or Sommervilles, 996-8913.
Level II ATRIUM class will go to Peter Piper Pizza next Sunday, October 13 right after the 10:30 service. $5 per person. Details coming soon!
T'AI CHI - FREE LESSONS. In response to those expressing interest in T'ai Chi but unable to attend SAC's program (now in its 8th year), Young at Heart offers free instruction to ALL interested church members in a series of three lessons (9:00-10:30 AM, Saturday October 12 and 19 in B-21). Questions? R. C. or Billie Thompson, 795-0736 or rcthompson@austin.rr.com
*Ladies: ECW Evening Dessert Buffet is scheduled for Monday, Oct.14th at 6:30 in Huffman Hall. We will begin with desserts – many desserts!! Then Ellen Sanchez from SafePlace of Austin will speak to us. The cost will be $3 per person. Please feel free to bring friends and neighbors to what should prove to be a very enlightening evening.
*A Gathering of Scissors will occur on Friday, October 18. The Decorations Committee of the ECW will be meeting to work on the table centerpieces for the Annual Meeting. Come at noon to the ECW work room in Huffman Hall and bring your lunch if you wish. Your efforts are very "muchly" appreciated.
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Celebrate Fall with the St. Matthew's Day School children and their families. Please join us on Friday, October 18th from 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. for Fall Fest, featuring a Bar-B-Q Dinner and Children's Activities. This event serves as the fall fundraiser for the Day School and tickets may be purchased in advance or at the event. In addition to the fantastic children's booths, there will be a raffle, bake sale AND you may order a brisket from the St. Matthew's Holy Smokers! For more information, or if you would like to volunteer to help with the event, please contact Lora Zarbock at 342-2218 or Cathylynn Brown at 795-9913.*Nursery/Youth Garage Sale Fund Raiser, Saturday, Oct. 26, 7:30 a.m. Noon in Huffman Hall. Proceeds benefit the St. Matthew's Nursery and the Youth Group. Bring donated items to Huffman Hall in the office next to the infant nursery. Help! Volunteers needed to assist with the sale. All volunteers get first "dibs" on garage sale items. Need at least 5 adults to help. Contact Tracey Nichols at 331-0653 or ldncars@austin.rr.com
*The next time Baptism will be offered at St. Matthew’s will be on Sunday, November 3, All Saints’ Sunday. If you or your child desire to receive the Sacrament of Holy Baptism, please give Betty Mitchell a call in the church office, 345-8314 x 215.
*Mom's Ministry St. Matthew's cordially invites all Moms who need a mid-week break to come make new friends, meet with old, and get spiritually recharged for one of the toughest jobs around. The group has just started back up again this fall and meets every Wednesday from 9:30-11:30 in Room B-14. Childcare is provided, the class is free, and if you miss breakfast you can grab a snack. We are planning to read some books by Joseph Girzone (best known for the Joshua series) and discuss them. For more details contact Marilyn Wright at 401-8382 or email mjwright@austin.rr.com
*OUTREACH COMMISSION will have its regularly scheduled meeting Thursday, Oct. 17th, 5:30 p.m., in B-14 to discuss the budget for outreach and mission work at St. Matthew's for the year 2003. All are welcome. For information, call Holly Decherd, 328-3944.
Men’s Fellowship Meeting
Wednesday, October 9, Huffman Hall
5:30 p.m. Dinner $6
Speaker: The Rev. Merrill Wade
