St. Matthew's United Methodist Church
Sunday, May 20, 2012
Belonging to . . . Believing in . . . Becoming servants for . . .Jesus Christ!
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St. Matthew's United Methodist Church
30900 West Six Mile Road Livonia, Michigan 48152 734-422-6038
e-mail: pastor@stmatthewslivonia.com
between Middlebelt and Merriman Roads
Join us! Visitors always welcome!
Loving God and Serving People  Sunday Mornings
Building a Community of Devoted Followers of Christ
Chapel Service will resume in the spring of 2012.
9:30-10:20 am
Adult Sunday School (Bible Study) Join in anytime!
"Bible and More" - The class meets in the Library and we look forward to having you join us. Lead by: Jan Kirby, 9:30 to 10:15am, Sunday mornings.
"Emmanual" (may resume in April)
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Sunday Morning Worship
Children's Sunday School - "LIVE BIG"
Preschool ~ room 112
Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grades - room 111
3rd, 4th, 5th grades - room 106
6 & 7th grades - room 107
Senior High - room 109/110
Nursery Care - Nursery
Contemporary Sunday Worship ~ Every third Sunday of the month September through May
Children join us in Worship and our Faith Band plays. (Vocal and instruments)
Following the Children's Message (Wonder Box) during the worship service,
children in grades preschool through high school will be excused to Sunday school.
All Sunday worship services are recorded on CDs. You may pick one up in the lobby.
11:30 a.m.
Join us for Coffee & Fellowship following our morning worship service.
F.R.O.G.S.
Friends Reaching Out for God! Hey Middle Schoolers! If you are in grades 6, 7 or 8, join us on various days! Email Brenda Stilley kindnesscounts@ymail.com or Sue Craik craik1@aol.com to join FROG’s and for meeting dates & times. If you need an amazing green t-shirt, send in your shirt size to.
6:30- 8:30 p.m.
Jr. & Sr. High Youth Group meet every Saturday evening for Bible Study and activities ... room 109/110 (September thru mid-June)
Led by Youth Director - Brenda Stilley brendastilley@yahoo.com
YOUNG ADULT GROUP – (ages 18-30 yrs. old) ~ Contact Tim Ellis 734-812-1511 for gatherings ... Friends looking for Christian fellowship, service, and fun!
Check out our Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/group.php?v=wall&gid=275055838734
Sunday School ... Kid's vocal choir & handbell choir .... Youth Group....
lasting friendships ....
Whatcha waiting for?
 ST. MATTHEW’S 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION!
2012 is St. Matthew’s 50th Anniversary year. You are invited to help plan our celebration over the year ahead, just contact Mary Anne Duluk, Chair at maduluk@yahoo.com or 734-421-6184 or the church office. Meetings are the first Thursday of every month.
The 50th Anniversary Committee would like to thank Wink Covintree and Dawn Johnson for the designs of the anniversary banners. Also, Mary Anne Duluk, Marie Adams and Caren Cunningham for their work in making the banners.
St. Matthew’s 50th Anniversary Jubilee Sunday
April 22 at 10:30 am with the Rev. Ed Simmons,
Executive Director for Mountain T.O.P.
May 27 - TBA
June 17 - Rev. Chuck Sonquist
July 15 - Rev. Steve McCoy
August 26 - Rev. Jerry Smith
September 16 - Rev Melanie Carey, Detroit Renaissance D.S.
October 21- Rev. Curtis Clarke
November - Date: TBA - Rev. Mary Margaret Eckhardt
November 10/11- Banquet and speaker TBA
December 16- 50th Anniversary Sunday
The MAY Lifeline deadline is Monday, April 16. Please make sure to e-mail all articles to lifelinestmatts@aol.com, Sue Powell & John Everett, Lifeline Editors or place in the Lifeline mailbox. We don’t want to miss any important information!!
COUNCIL ON MINISTRIES (COM) MEETINGS - COM meetings are open to the church at large. If you plan on sponsoring a fundraiser or an event or rent a room at the church (anything that needs calendaring), then this meeting is for you also!
We usually meet once a month, (unless Ad Board is meeting). It is imperative that we have reports from all committees. If you cannot attend, PLEASE SEND A REPRESENTATIVE FROM YOUR GROUP. If no representative is available, then at minimum, please send a report to me via e-mail to make sure that we are not running into any calendaring conflicts.
The 2012 calendar has been established. If there is a particular room or rooms that you need for any particular event, please let Connie know to insure its availability. St. Matthew's space is becoming tighter with Life Pentecostal Church and additional usage from outside groups. Just because you have used a particular room in the past, does not mean that room will be available to you now.
A copy of the 2012 Coffee Hour Schedule has been posted on the bulletin board in the hallway. If your group cannot handle a particular Sunday, please find a date that you think will work and contact that committee chair to work out a trade. Please note the additional "light lunches" that will correspond to the 50th Anniversary Guest Speakers. The Worship Committee kicked us off with grinder sandwiches, salad, cookies and beverages. There are some funds available to assist with food costs through the Worship Committee. If you need access to these funds, contact Mary Anne Duluk 734-421-6184.
The Council on Ministries do not usually meet during the months that Ad Board meets. Thank you for all of your good works. I look forward to another year of quality programs that serve our community and glorify God.
Blessings, Karen Harkness, COM Chair
JOIN ST. MATT’S POWERPOINT TEAM: Would you like serve the church in a way that will not require monthly meetings? We are looking for someone to join our PowerPoint team. Your help will be needed only once every 4-5 weeks and can be done at from your home computer! You will receive the bulletin information by email. Please contact Connie in the church office office@stmatthewslivonia.com or 734-422-6038 or talk to George. Thank you!
  2012 Confirmation - Attention all parents of 7th and 8th graders!!
Being confirmed and joining the church is an important faith growing opportunity for your child. All Youth (7th & 8th grades), Parents, and Mentors are invited together in this journey which began at your baptism.
Here’s the schedule:
Sunday’s thru May 13th from 6:30-8:30pm
Confirmation classes (except Easter)
CONFIRMATION SUNDAY – May 20 at 10:30am
Contact Brenda Stilley for more info.: kindnesscounts@ymail.com or 734-255-3131.
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE for college, university or graduate school applicants through the Detroit Renaissance District. You must be a person of Christian faith and practice, an active member of a United Methodist Church, provide evidence of active participation in a local UM congregation, be a high school graduate and have a minimum GPA of 2.8. See Brenda Stilley or church office for application and more information.
OPEN VOLLEYBALL: Wednesday’s 7:00pm in Fellowship Hall - Ongoing. All skill levels welcome! Drop in for fun and a little exercise. Bring a friend or two. No cost.
Please Sign-Up on the board in the hall for the following:
VOLUNTEER AT BALDWIN - Volunteers (ages 16 and older) from St. Matthews will be cooking and serving dinner at the Baldwin Community Center in Pontiac EVERY 2ND THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH THRU 2012. The next date is: Thursday, April 12th. We will be carpooling from St. Matthews at 3:45 pm. This is a great local opportunity to help those in our community. Any questions call Maggie Doty 734-462-4257.
Join the MISSION TRIP TO JOPLIN, MISSOURI - Saturday, April 28 to Saturday, May 5. Last May, a massive tornado tore through Joplin, cutting a path nearly six miles long. Tornado sirens gave Joplin residents just a 20-minute warning before the tornado touched down. Sadly, many lives were lost and much of the city’s south side was leveled, with churches, schools, homes and businesses flattened. They still need help with their recovery efforts. Please contact Joe Black, Missions Chair. at 734-591-0048 with questions.
HANDBELLS R US - Hey there kids grade 3 and up if you'd like to try ringing handbells and handchimes, now is your chance. This is the 3rd Sunday when there is no children's choir so singers are welcome too. NO previous musical experience necessary - just be able to count to 4 and know your left hand from your right. If you are interested please talk to Darlene Ebersole(734.454.9285) or Grace Chetoskey (313.538.1923) or sign up on the sheet outside the music room. We will need to provide gloves for this class so you must sign up in advance. Parents are welcome too.
Be a LAY READER on Sunday’s during worship!
Would you like to read the scripture and assist the pastor during worship on Sunday mornings? Whether you are an experienced Lay liturgist or would like to learn, please sign-up on the board in the hallway. Training will be provided for those who wish to learn – please indicate with a check mark. Thank you!
Be a Greeter on Sunday mornings. It’s easy to do; you only need a friendly and welcoming smile! Training is available. Please sign up on the board or see Jenny Ronayne if you have questions.
2012 ALTAR FLOWERS CALENDAR SIGN UP … Sign up on the Flower Calendar to reserve the date. Cost: $20 Single Vase, $40 Two Vases. Submit request and payment to church office. You may take the flowers home following the worship service.
Other Announcements:
COMMUNION is available to anyone who is unable for various reasons to come to church on the first Sunday of the month. If you would like to receive communion at home please call the church office 734-422-6038. We will arrange for someone to bring communion to you. You will be contacted for a convenient day and time. If you are willing to take communion to our members, please call Jan Kirby 734-422-2786.
CHURCH TABLE CLOTHS: Should you use the round table cloths, please return them within a few days. Funerals and other events may come up suddenly.
CANS & COATS for CASS – Please remember there is a wicker collection bin in the Narthex for can goods, men’s clothing, coats, hats & gloves. As you go shopping, pick up a few extra non-perishable food items for the homeless. Donations are delivered to Cass each week and are so appreciated!
The church office is closed when the Livonia Public Schools announce their closing due to inclement weather.
Thank you for all the POP CAN TABS and for the miscellaneous aluminum to be recycled. This is a fundraiserfor our Music program. Please keep the tabs and other aluminum coming. Bob Powell, 248-477-4539, will even come and pick it up.
LIL’ GUYS & DOLLS LEARNING CENTER: (located within St. Matthew’s) – They are accepting registrations for children ages 2-1/2 & older. The school’s program provides development in all phases of growth incorporating planned experiences involving a wide variety of learning skills and lessons. Program includes: Preschool, Childcare, Kindergarten, Latchkey, Summer day camp. Hours: Monday – Friday, 6 am to 6 pm. Call 734-525-3730 to register.
ARBOR HOSPICE, a community based not-for-profit hospice provider, is seeking compassionate individuals who are interested in becoming patient care VOLUNTEERS. We are seeking people who can provide support to families in your area who are struggling with a life-limiting illness. Complete training will be provided. If interested, please call Gerry @ 734-656-0031 or ggold@arborhospice.org
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