St. Matthew's United Methodist Church
Tuesday, September 07, 2010
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
Belonging to . . .
Believing in . . .
Becoming servants for . . .
Jesus Christ!
We are located on Six Mile
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
8:45 - 9:15 am
Chapel Service
...every Sunday through the fall. Please come for informal worship, songs, prayer, sermon, and Holy Communion.
9:30-10:20 am
Adult Sunday School (Bible Study) Join in anytime!
"Bible and More" meets in the Library
"Emmanuel" meets in room 107/108 - The study of Mark using materials by Max Lucado.
"Bible Cinema" Children whose parents and friends are attending an adult Sunday School class are welcome to join us in rooms 109/110 for a Bible video, games and activities.
"Nursery care" is provided in the Nursery
Living the New Testament Today! ~ Join the "Bible and More" adult Sunday school group this fall for New Testament stories and scripture that impact our lives today. We will discuss the meaning and relevance of New Testament lessons and participants are encouraged to choose from a variety of topics that will tailor this class to the group! The class meets in the Library this year and we look forward to having you join us. Lead by: Jan Kirby, 9:30 to 10:15am, Sunday mornings.
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
Junior High - room 109/110
Nursery Care - Nursery
Community 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 5th grade will be excused to Sunday school.
Junior High and Senior High students will remain in worship.
All Sunday worship services are recorded on CDs. You may pick one up in the lobby.
11:30 a.m.
Coffee & Fellowship
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 yd@stmatthewslivonia.com or Sue Craik cec@stmatthewslivonia.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 - 7:30 p.m.
Jr. High Youth Group meets every Wednesday evening for Bible Study and activities ... room 109/110
Led by Youth Director - Brenda Stilley yd@stmatthewslivonia.com
7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Sr. High Youth Group meets every Wednesday evening for Bible Study and activities ... room 109/110
Led by Youth Director - Brenda Stilley yd@stmatthewslivonia.com
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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
What's going on ...
Sing and Ring with us ~
Rookies and Veteran Musicians are Welcome to all groups:
(no experience required!)
Chancel Choir: Adults and teens invited, rehearse Wednesday’s 7:00 - 8:30pm, sings during worship 1st, 2nd, 4th Sundays. Director Michelle Spala mspala@wowway.com
Youth Choir – (grades 4 - 8): rehearse 1st & 3rd Sunday’s after church. Director Michelle Spala. Sunday’s to sing TBD.
Bible Singers (ages 3 thru 3rd grade): rehearse every Sunday 11:30am. Sing 3rd Sundays during worship. Director is Tonda Rose Shimbo tonda.rose@gmail.com
New Vibrations - Handbells: rehearse Sunday’s 9-10am, performs during worship on the 1st Sunday of the month, Director is Darlene Ebersole darlene.ebersole@gmail.com
New Wave Ringers - Handbells: rehearse Monday’s 6-7pm. Will play the 2nd Sunday during worship. Lead by Judi Rachowitz
Praise Band – Rehearse Wednesday’s 8:30pm, performs every 3rd Sunday - Lead by Mark Ingersoll ingersoll_mark@yahoo.com
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FARMER’S MARKET You can purchase fresh produce from St. Matthew’s garden in Fellowship Hall on Sunday's during coffee hour at 11:30! Proceeds go to Missions. Thank you to those who are nurturing and weeding the gardens!
There's new "sign up" sheet for LAY READERS on Sunday’s during worship! Whether you are a regular or wish to learn this important ministry, please sign up in the hall on the board. We have posted dates and hope you will sign up for several Sunday’s throughout the year!
The Membership meeting for September is canceled. Next meeting is Tuesday, Oct. 12 at 10am.
ST. MATTHEW'S ANNUAL FALL RETREAT ~ NOOMA series by Rob Bell "Exploring Our World From the Perspective of Jesus" ~~ Search, Question, and Join the Discussion. 10am Saturday, September 25 to Sunday, September 26, at the beautiful Lake Huron Retreat Center, Lake Port, MI overlooking Lake Huron. Includes one night of lodging, four meals, snacks, and all linens -- $88.25 for three people to a room. A $25 deposit is required. In addition to several workshops and good meals, there will be time for you to relax, enjoy fellowship, take a walk along the beach, read a book, work puzzles, and enjoy an evening campfire. Registration deadline is September 13. Registration forms are available on the Stephen Ministry Bulletin board or in the church office. Please place form and deposit check in the Stephen Ministry mailbox across from the church office. Hope to see you there!
STEPHEN’S MINISTRY OPPORTUNITY ~ Stephen’s Ministry is a lay ministry of compassionate individuals who minister to those in need through one on one relationships. The Stephen’s Ministry motto is that we are the caregivers, but God is the curegiver. As a lay ministry, emphasis is put on lay leadership of this program. St. Matthew’s has been fortunate to have Ellen Horie and others lead this ministry for over 25 years. Ellen has decided to step aside by December and there is an opportunity for two interested individuals to attend Stephen’s Ministry leadership training in January. It will be a week-long training program held in Orlando, Florida. The church has funding to assist with costs associated with the training. Reverend Covintree will be attending as well. If you are interested, please contact Ellen Horie at 734-522-4856 Barb Harlow at 734-464-9509 or Reverend Covintree at 734-422-6038 for more information.
OPEN VOLLEYBALL! ~ All skill levels welcome! Sign up to play in Fellowship Hall and choose either Tuesday’s or Thursday’s at 7:00 pm on the sign up sheet. It’s a better game with 6 on a team – It’s just for fun and a little exercise, PLEASE JOIN IN, bring a friend! No cost.
ANNUAL CO-ED NINE HOLE GOLF SCRAMBLE - Saturday, Sept. 18 at 4:30pm at IDYL WYLD Golf Course on Five Mile between Farmington & Levan Roads in Livonia. First tee time is at 4:30pm. Cost per person with power cart: $20. Sign up! Questions - Don Besecker 734-522-2826.
DO YOU HAVE CLUTTER IN YOUR WAY? Donate to the new fundraising effort of the Missions Committee. Bring it to church to sell on e-bay. ~ Items we are looking for are: books, smaller collectibles, videos, DVD’s, music (cd’s, cassette’s, records), special occasion clothing, small electronics (camera’s, iPod’s, etc.), accessories (jewelry, purses, etc.), crafts, video games, memorabilia (sport’s, entertainment). Donations must be in good condition and clean. Please turn in items to the church office on Sunday morning or during the week (10:30-3:30pm). If you would like to look us up on e-bay, go to advanced search and look up by seller - then type in stmatthewsumc. Our first goal with this fundraising effort is to sponsor Scott Dorton for Mountain Top. If you have any questions call John Everett 248-476-1997, Jennifer Guedesse 734-513-9943, Joe Black 734-591-0084, Rachel Nys 248-374-8491 or the church office 734-422-6038.
HELP CHANGE OUR SIGN! 2 more volunteers from St. Matthew’s are needed to change the message on the sign in front of the church once a month on a rotating basis. Please sign up or see Rev. Eckhardt. You can also contact Connie at 734-422-6038 or office@stmatthewslivonia.com with questions.
The NURSERY is in need of “baby rockers” from 10:15-11:35 EVERY Sunday during worship. We need two volunteers each week to wipe tears, read stories and care for our little ones. If you have volunteered in the past or have never had the pleasure, please sign up for a week(s) of your choice. Look for the sign up sheet on the board in the hall and by the nursery. New faces would be a welcome sight!:) Call Sue Craik at 734-422-6038 or email cec@stmatthewslivonia.com
United Methodist Women News … ALL ARE WELCOME TO OUR FALL PROGRAMS
UMW SCHOOL BAGS: Help sew school bags for local distribution! Please pick up the material and instructions on how to sew the bags in Fellowship Hall.
Everyone please join us for “A MORNING APART” meeting and luncheon ($3.50 for lunch) on Tuesday, September 14 at 10:00am in Fellowship Hall where Wink Covintree will speak to us about the Community of Friends that she is a part of. Sign up!
UMW FUNDRAISER at MAX & ERMA’s ~ Come join us Wednesday, Sept. 15 all day at Max & Erma’s in Laurel Park Mall (on 6 Mile N. side). St. Matt’s UMW will earn 20% of our food sales.
We are looking for someone to make new FLORAL CENTERPIECES for the tables. If you are interested call Jennifer Guedesse at 734-513-9943.
APPLE PIES - Orders will be taken on Sunday’s September 12th and 19th after church. Apple picking is Monday, Sept. 20th - meet at church by 2:30pm.On Tuesday, September 21st, meet in the kitchen to help “wash” apples by 9:00am. Orders may be placed in the UMW mailbox (across from the church office). Then on Thursday, September 23rd and Friday, September 24th we’ll make those pies and you can pay and pick them up. Sign up to help!
EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING is Tuesday, September 28th at 9:30am - Library.
THE DETROIT WEST DISTRICT INGATHERING PROJECT ~ Our project this year are school back packs filled with school supplies. Rev. Covintree spoke about the great need Baldwin Center has for these items. To cover the costs of the back packs, 2 -3 people can purchase them together. School supplies and back packs are on sale now! DEADLINE is the week of October 3rd. There will be a box in Fellowship Hall. Call Evie Denton with questions 248-676-9803.
The PM-UMW will be having their annual BOOK SALE, along with a UMW Bake Sale for 3 days on October 29TH (12-5PM), 30TH (10-5PM), 31ST (9AM-1PM).
The UMW at St. Matthew’s have the privilege of hosting the Detroit Conference UNITED METHODIST WOMEN’S ANNUAL MEETING October 22 & 23. We are expecting about 400 people for an all day meeting and luncheon which will showcase St. Matthew’s to the Bishop, the Conference and all of the United Methodist Women. SO, please watch for upcoming sign up sheets. You can help valet park, set up, clean up and a host of other activities! The UMW are very grateful for all the support we get from the congregation. THANK YOU!
In November mark your calendar to attend the Annual Business Meeting, Thank Offering and Social Action Program & Luncheon cost is $3.50 for lunch.
If you would like to help with FUNERAL LUNCHEONS/DINNERS, please contact Mary Beltzman 734-513-9943.
The Recipes and Remembrance Cook Books organized and published by the PM Circle are for sale at $13 each. Call Judy Harris 734-420-2736 for books if you would like one. They make great gifts!
Questions about any UMW activity can be directed to Mary Beltzman 734-513-9943 or any UMW member.
TABS from pop cans and food cans which helps us fundraise! The Music Committee thanks you so much! Please keep them coming to the plastic box by the stoplight in the north entryway. The box is being emptied weekly. We will receive $.22 per pound. Wonder how many tabs in a pound? See the stoplight (church entrance to rear lot).
WANTED: CARING INDIVIDUALS ~ St. Matthew’s is in need of individuals who feel the calling to minister to fellow church members and friends through listening, support, prayer and encouragement. If you would like more information about how to become a Stephen Minister, see Lee Weber or call her at 734-422-8293
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.
ALTAR FLOWERS CALENDAR SIGN UP … Altar flowers may be purchased "In honor of" … "In memory of" … "Anniversary"… "Birthday" … or any other occasion. Cost: $20 Single Vase, $40 Two Vases. You may take the flowers home following the worship service. Please fill out the yellow request form on the bulletin board (next to the "Flower Calendar") and turn it in to the office or Secretary mailbox in the hall. You may also call the church office to reserve your date. Be sure to sign up on the Flower Calendar to reserve the date you are requesting.
VOLUNTEERS IN MISSION (VIM) ~ If you would like to be on a team to volunteer in Haiti, you can sign up on this United Methodist website: umvimhaiti.org
Given the economic situation in our region, Holy Cross, in cooperation with the City of Livonia, has started a Non-Food Pantry for residents of Livonia. The demand is great, so we are asking for help from other congregations. Government assistance covers only food items. Items needed include: toilet paper, dish soap, paper towel, floor cleaner, Kleenex, shampoo, bleach, toothpaste, laundry soap, bar soap, dryer sheets. Any help (one time or on going) will be greatly appreciated. We can receive donations between 9 and 4 on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays. Holy Cross is on 6 Mile (bet. Merriman & Middlebelt).
Questions, contact Rickey Amstutz at Holy Cross at rickey@holycrosslivonia.org 734.427.1414 (9-4 M, Th, F).
The METHODIST CHILDREN’S HOME SOCIETY'S programs offer Residential Care: Provides an intensive residential treatment program for 70 boys ages 7 to 17. Each child receives individualized therapy targeting his special needs. Foster Care: Foster families receive on-going training and support. Adoption: Their adoption staff work to unite children who cannot return to their birth families with loving adoptive parents. Educational Empowerment: Summer School and After School Mentoring are offered for children who need help with reading, writing and math.
The need for monetary donations continue as abused and neglected children face increased needs for their services, especially during a time of high unemployment, record home foreclosures and financial stress. The recently introduced “Guardian Angel” program provides summer camp, sports equipment, and birthday and Christmas gifts. Please write “Guardian Angel” in the left-hand corner of your check if you would like your donation to go toward these services. Again, we thank you from the bottom of our heart for your on-going support. Envelopes can be found on the table in the Narthex.
St. Matthew’s SCRIP
BIRTHDAY’S, EATING OUT & GAS CARDS! ~ Busch’s/Hiller’s Gift Cards available.
Through the SCRIP program,each grocery gift card can be recharged at any register.
The church receives a percentage of the gift card amount and you receive the face value.
SCRIP profits support St. Matthew’s General Fund.
Questions? Gail Cruce at 734-462-1421 or Lynn Kerchen at 734-844-7336.
Place orders in Fellowship Hall on Sundays.
They make great gifts and a great way to say “thank you” to someone!
Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors...
the People of the United Methodist Church
Loving God and Serving People
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