The Messenger for the week of May 19

This Week At St. Matthew

  • In a special 1pm worship service at our Walled Lake campus this Sunday, the following Junior Confirmands will profess their faith and receive first communion:
    • Bladow, Jessica
    • Bladow, Jaclyn
    • Carnarvon, Danielle
    • Cope, Steven
    • Dooley, Jack
    • Frahm, Nicholas
    • McKenna, Jack
    • Roeser, Christina
    • Stults, Ryan
    • Yanosy, Samantha
    • Yearn, Logan
  • In worship this weekend, we rejoice to welcome the following into St. Matthew membership:
    • Michael McGee 
    • Ayumi Takarabe
    • John and Holly Laidler 
    • Joyce Anderson
    • Mark and Taeko Takarabe  
    • Michael and Peggy Russell 
    • Duane Hayes 
    • John and Carrie Sallach
    • John Plaggemier 
    • Carol Sobocinski
      Karrie Slominski
  • Results of this past week’s election and budget ballot will be shared in an eNews alert on Monday and in next weekend’s Messenger. 
  • "Truth in Love Sunday": How would you respond to someone who said, "If God loves everyone so much, how could He send people to hell? And what about good, moral people who've never even heard of Jesus before? Surely He doesn't send them to hell, does He?"  This Sunday, May 19 at 9:30 am in the Gym of the Walled Lake Campus, we will be hosting our tenth "Truth in Love Sunday" - an opportunity to both practice and learn more about how we can best respond to questions like these, while at the same time responding in a spirit of deep love and respect for others. "Truth in Love Sunday" will continue to be a monthly feature at St. Matthew in the days to come.
  • Altar Flowers are offered with praise and glory to God, in celebration of Ray and Marvelyn Gadowski’s 34th wedding anniversary and in celebration of  Jan Roth’s 40th birthday.
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Are you trying to figure out where to go on a fun vacation  or a 1 day trip. Check you Big Ticket Festival on there website  bigticketfestival.com  and check out the prices for a 3 day package or  there single day prices....
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In order to make this year's VBS, "Kingdom Rock" a success, we need your help!  Enter the epic adventure that empowers over 600 kids to stand strong! We are still in need of many volunteers, including over 20 crew leaders. Please...

Children & Family

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Due to lack of registrations, we will be cancelling the following First Bible class which was scheduled for this coming weekend.       

School

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Do you love children? Hearts and Hands has a part time afternoon aide position available working with 4's and young 5's Monday thru Friday.  (Applicants must be 18 or older) .    
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High School Bible class meets on Sunday morning at 10:15 AM at the Wixom campus. At the Walled Lake campus class meets at 9:30 in the basement or you can join us at 7 PM.
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The May 10-11 Lock In has been postponed due to the number of people with sports and other school commitments. The new dates will be June 14-15.  
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High School Summer Mission Trip will be building a community picnic pavilion on our Wixom campus. Check out the plans that are posted on the Youth Ministry Bulletin Boards. The dates will be August 11-16. Application forms will be available...
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Sunday Night Gathering meets from 7-8:30 PM at the Walled Lake campus. Join us for bible Study, fellowship and games, and time to hang out and make new friends. Weather permitting we will play some outdoor games.
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Middle School Bible class meets at the Walled Lake campus at 9:30 AM.   Grades 5-6 meet in room 203 and grades 7-8 will meet in the Youth House. At our Wixom campus classes meets at 10:15 AM. This week our lesson is “Know the Basics...
End of School Year Bonfire and Game Night on Wed June 12 at our Wixom campus from 7-8:30 PM. Come make some Smores, hang out with friends, and celebrate the end of the school year together.
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There will be no Wild Wednesday on May 16 due to the Confirmation Banquet. WW will return on May 22.
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Reroofing of the Youth House Garage has been set for Saturday, May 25 from 8 AM until complete. Lunch will be provided. Bring a hammer and gloves and be prepared to get dirty. This is a great way to earn community service hours and learn a valuable...
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Vacation Bible School Prop Building Night. Join us on Friday, May 17 from 8-11 PM for our first prop-building event. This s a great way to earn community service hours. Please email me so we can better plan what projects we will be working on if you...
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Want to learn more about our Confirmation Ministry for students entering grade seven or higher please contact John Welte.

Loving Our Neighbors

Human Care

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St. Matthews Walled Lake will be having a blood drive on Saturday July 13th from 9am – 3pm.  We will be having a sign up starting in June.  Please save the date on your calendar!
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A special event is planned for early August entitled:  "We Are the Pro-Life Generation."  The event is open to all H.S. Juniors & Seniors and to College Students.  It will feature Kristan Hawkins, head of Students for...
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Did you know that slavery still exists in our country, and in our neighborhoods?  Do you know how to recognize the signs of human trafficking?  Join us at the Walled Lake campus on Sunday, May 19 at 7pm and hear Jane White, Founder and...
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Singles May Event - Friday, May 17th 6:30-9:00 p.m. for Card/Game night at Wixom.  We will order in.  Please RSVP.

Missions

If you have an old car you are interested in donating, consider donating to POBLO (People Of The Book Lutheran Ministries) is a mission movement which allows the Holy Spirit to work through congregations, individuals, and ethnic Christians desiring...
POBLO International Ministries has been reaching out to Muslim men and women through classes at our Ethnic Friendship Center (located at Hosanna Tabor Lutheran Church in Redford, MI). Our ESL classes are growing, and POBLO needs more teachers for...

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Dates of Interest

  • May 19 1pm Confirmation
  • May 19 Founders Day at Wixom
  • May 19 7pm Seminar on Human Trafficking
  • May 20-24 last week for most International Ministry classes
  • May 31 Japanese Ministry Association meeting 
  • June 1 Japanese Christian Fellowship Network meeting 
  • June 6  6pm Kindergarten graduation; 7pm 8th grade graduation 
  • June 7 Last day of school (half day) 
  • June 9  Retirement Luncheon for Susan Lenghart
  • June 10 9am International Ministry Registration begins for 2013-14 year 
  • Week of June 10  sealing of Walled Lake parking lot
  • June 13 Hearts & Hand's "Spring Sing" at 7:00pm
  • June 14-15 High School Lock-In
  • June 24-28 Vacation Bible School/Bible Adventure Camp
  • June 30 11 am Church Picnic
  • July 1-5 National Youth Gathering in San Antonio
  • July 13  Blood Drive NEW
  • Week of July 22 refinish Walled Lake gym floor
  • July 28-Aug.3  College Mission Trip 
  • Aug.11-16 High School Servant Event  

Schedule

SUNDAY, MAY 19

08:15 a.m. Blended Worship
09:00 a.m. New Vintage Worship (Wixom)
09:30 a.m. Adult Bible Study (WL)
09:30 a.m. Bible Adventures (WL)
09:30 a.m. Faith Legacy - Faith Chest
09:30 a.m. Faith Legacy - First Bible
09:30 a.m. 10 for 2 Bible Study
09:30 a.m. MS and HS Bible Study (WL)
10:15 a.m. Adult Bible Study (Wixom)
10:15 a.m. Bible Adventures (Wixom)
10:15 a.m. MS and HS Bible Study (Wixom)
10:45 a.m. Blended Worship
11:00 a.m. Prayer and Praise Worship 
11:15 a.m. Faith Chest Class
11:30 a.m. New Vintage Worship (Wixom)
01:00 p.m. Rite of Confirmation
07:00 p.m. High School Sunday Night Gathering
07:00 p.m. Human Trafficking Presentation 

MONDAY, MAY 20

08:30 a.m. Women's Fitness
09:30 a.m. Women's Bible Study
10:30 a.m. PrimeTimers' Bible Study
01:00 p.m. IT Team Meeting
03:45 p.m. Staff Meeting
06:00 p.m. Family Science Night
07:00 p.m. Worship Service
07:00 p.m. Women's Fitness
07:00 p.m. Family Life Ministry Board Meeting
07:30 p.m. AA Meeting (Wixom)

TUESDAY, MAY 21

08:30 a.m. Women's Fitness
06:30 p.m. Adult Handbells

WEDNESDAY, MAY 22

06:00 a.m. Men's Bible Study at Big Boy
08:00 a.m. Family Ministry
05:30 p.m. Prayer Group
07:00 p.m. Middle School Wild Wednesday
07:00 p.m. Adult Bible Study
07:00 p.m. Step Study Celebrate Recovery (Wx)

THURSDAY, MAY 23

08:30 a.m. Women's Fitness
07:00 p.m. Adult Choir
07:00 p.m. Band Rehearsal (Wx)
07:00 p.m. Choir Rehearsal
07:00 p.m. Women's Fitness

FRIDAY, MAY 24

08:30 a.m. Women's Fitness
07:00 p.m. Prayer and Praise Rehearsal

SATURDAY, MAY 25

07:00 a.m. Prayer and Praise Rehearsal
01:00 p.m. Bible Adventure Set up 

 

Prayers

 

Ministry: For the 11 Jr. Confirmands who will profess their faith and receive first communion this weekend.  For clear direction to Amy Scott regarding the offer to join our school team as kindergarten teacher.  For the installation t and ministry of Pastor Ben Bruns as Associate Pastor at St. Stephen Lutheran Church.

ThanksRay and Marvelyn Gadowski’s 34 year anniversary. Angela Emond and Mother of Duane Hayes’s good medical report. Michael Heiden’s new child and Call to a church in Michigan. 

Government, Country and WorldFor firefighters, including those who grieve the recent death of a Westland fire fighter Brian Woehlke. 

MissionFor God to bring our 20/20 Vision to fulfillment: developing vibrant, missional Christ-followers in a post-Christian America.  For the movement of Christianity in Uzbekistan.

Sick or Hospitalized: Sue Deering, Kim Mullinex, Lisa Rhea, Andrew Chippi, Gloria Naman, Kody LaReau, Carol Christenson, Heidi Bowdich, Andy, Kathy, Louise, Rachel Asher, Steve Daniels, Marcia Heinert, Melissa, Lisa, Andy, Laura, Matt, A mother, a Hearts & Hands mother, and the mother of Neal Hicks, Fathers of Allison Dunlap and Mike Fant, Son of the Kingstons, Sisters of Lisa Frahm and Natalie Yanosy, Grandfather of the Cushman’s, A friend of Vicki Williston, another friend, and a friend of Shirley Hart.

OtherSafe travel for Ryan Baglow and Jamie, Those suffering from addiction, A member’s job situation and for Justin to find a job. 

Grief: For a the family and friends of Debbie Farina’s brother, Spencer, and Rita’s sister and brother-in-law, all of whom passed away.

 

Attendance

Sunday/Monday ( May 12 & 12)

08:15 am Blended 197
09:15 am New Vintage 128
10:45 am Blended 260
11:00 am Prayer & Praise 255
11:30 am New Vintage  64
07:00 pm Monday Night  49
Total 953

 

Offerings

 

July 1, 2012 through May 13, 2013
Actual year to date Offerings                            $1,556,389
Budget year to date Offerings                           $1,586,174
Year to date                                                       ($29,785)
Forward in Faith Commitments
received through May 13, 2013                       $239,140