November 2011
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Intergenerational Christmas Party - December 11th
Senior members of St. Matthew’s are invited to host an intergenerational Christmas party with the Sr. High U.M.Y.F. on Sunday, December 11, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. in the new basement of the church. As hosts, the Senior Members are asked to bring their choice of a salad, a dessert, or $3.00 to help cover costs of the rest of the meal. Seniors members and youth are all asked to bring a...
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The Christmas Trees Are Here!
Christmas Trees are Here: United Methodist Men will be selling Christmas Trees this afternoon from 1-5 PM. We will be open M-F, 3-8:30 PM, Sat, 9-7:00 PM, Sun, 1-5 PM until the trees are sold. Please come and see our selection!
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Christmas Cantata: Winter Rose on Dec. 18th
Join us on December 18th for our Christmas Cantata! This year our choirs and orchestra will be performing “Winter Rose” at all three of our morning worship services: 8:15, 9:45 and 11:15 AM.
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CHRISTMAS DAY WORSHIP – 10:00 AM
There will be one worship service on Christmas Day. Join us on Sunday, December 25, at 10:00 AM for casual Christmas morning worship as we celebrate the birth of our Lord and follow the historic Christian practice of worshipping on the Lord’s Day. We will begin our time together with coffee, hot chocolate, and a light breakfast, and continue with a service of lessons and carols in the...
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Celebrating Advent as a Family
In the hustle and bustle of the holiday season it is easy to forget the real reason we are celebrating the birth of our savior Jesus Christ. This is a wonderful time of year to spend some quality time with your children preparing for Christ coming. A great way to help children remember the true meaning of Christmas is by using an Advent Wreath as part of your weekly family devotions or a daily...
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Thanksgiving Church Office Hours Reminder
The St. Matthew’s church office would like to first, wish you a very happy Thanksgiving! Second, we would like to remind you that the office will close at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, Nov. 23rd and will remain closed all day Thursday, Nov. 24th and Friday, Nov. 25th. The church office will re-open during normal business hours (9:00 AM - 3:00 PM) on Monday, Nov. 28th.
Have a wonderful holiday!
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Buy a Card - Send a Net, Save a Life
Once again this year, you have the opportunity to help prevent malaria and save lives in Kenya with the simple purchase of a Christmas card. Each $10 card you purchase will guarantee the purchase and distribution of one insecticide-treated bed net to help prevent the spread of malaria in Kakamega in western Kenya. While much progress has been made in the fight against malaria, it still kills a...
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College Homecoming Breakfast - Sat. Nov. 26th
Attn all college students! You are all invited to a special homecoming breakfast on Saturday, Nov.26th, at 10:00 AM. In the grand tradition of pancakes and coffee, we will dine at IHOP. Come join us for good company and good food, on us! Please RSVP to Grace Han at ghan@stmatthewsumc.org by Friday, Nov. 25th.
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Cookie Evangelism - Thank You from the Kairos Team
Thanks to all for baking cookies for the Kairos prison ministry. We provided approximately 3500 dozen cookies and they were, of course, well received. We distributed one dozen to every person in prison, and the security officers. Many were sent across to the other prisons for their monthly reunions. Additionally, all of the weekend participants got all the cookies they could eat. The impact...
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Free Christmas Portraits - Nov. 30th
Wednesday, November 30 5:30-7:30 PM during the Family Advent Celebration. The Evangelism and Welcoming are again providing an opportunity to have a FREE Christmas portrait taken at St. Matthews. Use the photo for Christmas cards or as a special Christmas memory. Several of St. Matthew’s own talented photographers volunteer their time each year to provide this opportunity, which is open to...
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Join Food for Others
Feed the Hungry! On the second Tuesday of the month at 9 AM, glean baked goods from the Giant near George Mason University and deliver to Food For Others warehouse. Contact Bo Tumasz: botumasz@aol.com.
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Breakfast for Parent’s of Kindergartners - Dec....
On Sunday, December 4th at 9:45 Children’s Council will be hosting a light breakfast for all parent of Kindergarteners in the social hall. You will have a great opportunity to make connections with parents who also have young children and meet the Sunday school teachers workers who work with this age group. Questions? Contact Carrie: CSchwab@StMatthewsUMC.org
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Jr. High Youth Mission Opportunity: Walkathon
On Saturday, Nov. 19th, we’ll be joining the Help the Homeless Walkathon in DC. We’ll travel into the Mall area of the capitol and walk to raise money for Wesley Housing, a low-income housing project of the UMC. Please RSVP (ghan@stmatthewsumc.org) by Thurs, 11/ 17!
There is a fee of $30/adult, and $20/youth, and there is a prize ($10 I-Tunes card) for the youth who raises the most money!
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Christmas Trees are Coming Soon! We Need...
The Christmas trees will arrive the Friday after Thanksgiving and will go on sale the next day. United Methodist Men need your help to sell the tees. You can sign-up to sell Christmas Trees in the Communications Hallway after each service this coming Sunday!
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Advent Offering: Support 6 Mission Partners
During this time of year when many of us are beginning to think about Christmas gifts, Saint Matthew’s UMC encourages you to give the gift of supporting the mission of God in the world. This year’s Advent Offering will be used to support six mission partners (four international, two local). We are hoping to receive $15,000 of total support, which would enable us to give $2,500 to...
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New Advent Study: Advent Through the Eyes of Those...
Join us at 7:30 PM on each Tuesday from November 29 through December 20 for “Advent through the Eyes of Those who Waited.” We will explore the biblical characters who waited for Jesus and learn from them what it means to wait for Jesus with expectation during this season of hustle and bustle.
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SAVE THE DATE: Sr. High Youth Eagle Eyrie Retreat...
All Sr. High youth are invited to join us for our Eagle Eyrie Retreat, December 2-4th. More information to come! If you have any questions, please contact Grace.
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Are You Interested in Joining the Nursery Team?
If you are interested in being part of the volunteer team that staffs the nursery on Sunday mornings, please contact Carrie Schwab at cschwab@stmatthewsumc.org. Each volunteer serves one Sunday a month. We are currently looking for new volunteers to join the team for the January – April rotation.
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Appalachia Service Project (ASP) Return Trip!
ASP Return Trip: November 19-20th! Our Appalachia Service Project return trip is scheduled for November 19-20th! If you are an 2011 ASP alumni and are interested in returning to visit and care for our families, please contact Ken.
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Sr. High Youth Faith & Relationships Workshop:...
Faith and Relationships Workshop, Sunday, 11/13, 1-8 PM
Please save the date: All Senior High Youth are invited to join us for this important workshop about how our Christian values and ethics inform our decisions and choices about relationships, sexuality, and communication. The workshop is for both youth and parents and will emphasize honest communication.
1-4:30—YOUTH SESSION
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Confirmation Event - SAVE THE DATE: Nov. 19th!
Our next event is on Saturday, Nov. 19th! Confirmands and faith friends are invited to join us for the Walk for Homelessness Walkathon in DC. More information to come!
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English Classes at St. Matthew's UMC (ESOL...
As we complete our Fall semester of English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), we are planning our next semester! Do you know someone who may benefit from our classes - perhaps a service provider who comes to your home for repair work, or a someone you see at your grocery store, hair salon or barber shop?
Pick up a flyer at the Welcome Center, and offer to leave it with any of those who...
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Wednesday Night Supper to Celebrate Veterans Day -...
Join us for our sit-down Wednesday Night Supper on November 9th at 5:30 PM! Our Jr. High youth team will be serving up a delicious meal of Chili and all the fixings; all proceeds will go to benefit the youth program. We will celebrate Veterans Day and we ask all Veterans to please bring a photo of themselves in uniform or a memento to share. Cost is $7.00 per person or $25 max for a family of...
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Hypothermia Relief Mission Training Begins Nov....
Hypothermia mission week: Please mark your calendars! February 26 – March 3, 2012, St. Matthew’s will serve as an adult shelter for 35-40 guests each night, providing a hot meal, a bag lunch, and breakfast. During this time we will need many volunteers to help with various activities. Training sessions will be held for these volunteers starting on November 10th. If you are considering...
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Refurbishment of the Information Hallway and...
We have received many positive comments on the improvements to our church home. This was a combined effort of many of our members. The new carpeting was purchased from our capital campaign funds, as planned. Painting in the Commons and Narthex was covered by funds from the Trustees’ annual budget, and the painting of the Information Hall and office space was done by volunteers. The new...
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United Methodist Men Meeting - November 12th
The United Methodist Men (UMM) will have a breakfast meeting on Saturday, November 12th at 8:30 AM in Room 106 (next to the Social Hall). Our speaker will be Michelle Peters who will speak on her mission work with children in Africa and other countries. Please join us!
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Club 56: Pie Making on Nov. 20th
Club 56 will meet on Sunday Nov. 20th to make pies to be given away in St. Matthew’s Thanksgiving Baskets for the community. Each participant is asked to bring 2-3 boxes of refrigerated pie crust and $5 to help cover the cost of supplies. Questions? Contact Carrie with any questions: CSchwab@StMatthewsUMC.org
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Mary Circle Meeting - November 10th
***11/8/11 UPDATE: PLEASE NOTE THE CORRECTED DATE AND TIME BELOW***
For all mothers of babies and young children. Please join us for our next meeting on WEDNESDAY, November 16th from 6:00 - 7:30 PM, in Rm. 312. Bring your kids, as they will be decorating Christmas cards to send to people on the prayer list. Any questions - contact Mary Rose at maryroseburke@gmail.com. Please join us!
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AS CRAFT SHOW HOSTS AND...
If you are the host or hostess with the mostest, we need you for 2 or 3 hours during our 25th Annual Craft Fair from Nov 17th to 19th. Starting November 6th, Sandy Plate will be signing up volunteers in the information hallway between services, or contact her directly at SDPlate@verizon.net.
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Children Invited to Participate in Children’s...
Calling ALL 3rd – 6th graders! If you are interested in participating in Children’s Sabbath by serving as an usher, greeter or if you would like to participate as a reader (prayer, scripture, ect.) please contact Carrie Schwab at cschwab@stmatthewsumc.org.
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Cancer Support Group Lunch Rescheduled for Nov....
The Ladies Cancer Survivor Group will meet on Thursday November 10. In place of our regular meeting we will meet at San Vito’s Restaurant at King’s Park shopping center at 11:30 AM for a ‘no host’ lunch with Pastor Brian. This is the rescheduled lunch that was postponed last month. St. Matthew’s membership is not required and all women who are dealing with cancer are invited to attend. ...
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UMW Christmas Brunch - December 3rd
Join us for the UMW Christmas Brunch on Saturday, December 3, 2011 from 10:00 AM to Noon. The cost is $15 per person. Carol Workman and the St. Matthew’s Brothers along will provide our program with a sing along. Our mission project is to bring items for the Food Closet.
All reservations are due by Sunday, November 27th. Sign-up between services on Sundays, November 13th, 20th, and 27th....
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Breakfast for Parents of Preschoolers – Nov. 13th
Children’s council invites all parents of children from birth to Preschool to join us for a light breakfast on Sunday, Nov. 13th at 9:45 in the social hall. You will have a great opportunity to make connections with parents who also have young children and meet the Sunday school teachers workers who work with this age group.
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IT’S CANTATA TIME AGAIN!
The Sanctuary and Chapel Choirs are preparing for the Christmas Cantata, “Winter Rose”, to be presented with a small orchestra at all three services on Sunday, Dec. 18. All singers from the congregation and community are welcome to join us for this event. Rehearsal will be from 8:15 – 9:15 PM on Thursday’s (except Thanksgiving!) Nov. 3, 10, 17, 30 & Dec. 7 & 14. If you have questions...
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Craft Fair News: CALLING ALL BAKERS!
YOUR BAKE GOODS ARE NEEDED FOR THE 25TH ANNUAL UMW CRAFT SHOW BAKE SALE. Last year our bake sales during the craft show raised over $1,000 for missions. Now that is a lot of cookies! Please help us again this year with all your bake goods for either the Friday, Nov. 18th or Saturday, Nov. 19th. Just bring your baked goods to the church either Thursday night or Friday and Saturday morning....
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Cookies Needed for Children's Sabbath!
Children’s council is asking for donations of cookies to be served at children Sabbath on Sunday Nov. 20th. Please drop off all cookie donations on Sunday morning Nov. 20th on the tables in the commons.
