Upcoming Events and Opportunities at St. Matthew’s

Join the St. Matthew’s Family

If you are living in this area and do not have a local church home, we invite you to join us.  Our pastor will be happy to talk with you; or you may indicate your interest in joining the next Exploring Covenant (membership) class either by marking the attendance register (“wish to join”) or calling the church office, 301-262-1408.

Ongoing:  Feed the hungry!  Contribute non-perishable food items to the Bowie Food Pantry;

End malaria!  make a donation through “Nothing But Nets;”

Care for the earth!—and support our youth ASP trip—by bringing your recyclable paper to the yellow/green bin in the parking lot;

Support the EEC – by bringing in Box Tops for Education,Campbell’s Soup Labels for Education, used ink cartridges, andCapri Sun empty foil packs.

Today:  Sunday, August 07, 2011

7:30 a.m.         Worship                                                           Garden

8:15 a.m.         Shelter Committee                                           Garden

8:30 a.m.         Worship                                                           Sanctuary

11:00 a.m.       Worship                                                           Sanctuary

Coffee and Tea Sales after each service by Fellowship Hall

                        Ticket Sales for UMW Trip to Sight and Sound Theatre after each service by Fellowship Hall

This Week:  August 08 – August 13

Monday           7:30 p.m.         Communications Committee                            Room 127

Tuesday           9:45 a.m.         Pastor’s Bible Study                                         Room 126

11:00 a.m.       Angel Gang                                                      Room 126

Wednesday      9:00 a.m.         UMM Breakfast meeting at Rips inBowie

10:00 a.m        Memorial service for Richard Theuret             Sanctuary

7:00 p.m.         Fall Stewardship Task Force                            Room 126

Friday              7:00 p.m.         Musical Troupe Rehearsal                               Fellowship Hall

Mark Your Calendars!

Friday, August 19        7:00 p.m.         Steel Magnolias Final Fundraiser at the McClurg’s

 Inclusive… Vibrant… LIFE AT ST. MATTHEW’S

Sunday, August 07, 2011

Welcome to all who have gathered for worship today!

We extend a special welcome to all visitors.  Please let us know of your presence by filling out the attendance register that will be passed down the aisle during worship.

We offer the following assistance:  a hearing loop (“T” position); large print hymnals (available in back of sanctuary); Infant Nursery (Room 116) and Nursery (Room 106); Children’s Bulletins and crayons (available at center doors to sanctuary)

Today’s Altar Flowers are given to the Glory of God and in honor of the Baptism of Lucy Isabelle Doan.

Our Prayers*

When adding names to our prayer list, please specify whether you want them for one or two weeks:   John Still, Millie, Christine Furgason, Emily Long, Justine Ameral, Sandy & Richard Hill, Liz Hanna, HB, Pat Cone, Nancy Perry, Martha Sallet, Lurene Chen, Megan Riley Keppler, Christina Schuliger, Patricia Cox, AU,  Rose & Ugo Gervasio, Bibi Haynes, Suzanne Davis, Monica Chaney, John Skotz,  Foote family, Pat & Ron Young & family, Wendy Hein, Chloe, Betty High, Carolyn Menne, David Gray Ross,  ODavid Becker & family, Raina Mooberry, Dennis Conner,  OMark Tipton & family, Denny Hulen, Pat Christman,  Malcolm & John & Marie Jack, Connie Humphreys, Mark Lineberry, Jo Kim, Mike Henderson, Steve Golembiewski, Chris Burkes, Lew Dodd, Laurence Suggs, Steven Marshall, Robert Lindsey, Stanley Goldstein, Tom Keith, Mary Mondonado, OGeorge Pullicino & family, Betty Roberts, Don Walton, Sybil Saddler, Mary Royster Greene, MB, Kathy Tracy, Jason Hammen, Julie Engleman, Jeanette, Lorri Meadows, June Mathis, Alice Theuret, Harlene Alpert, Tommy Antonis, Ruth Clark, John King Hanks, Jane Weintraub, Barnes family, Joseph Krivak, Sam Rainer, Kathleen & Bonnie Jean, Linda Sutton, Edward Christopher Hayes, Jones family, Jean, Stella & Sylvie Sutton.

*O denotes deployed Military personnel

Receiving Holy Baptism this morning at 11:00 is Lucy Isabelle Doan, daughter of Brian and Jennifer Doan, granddaughter of Renee and Kirk Doan, and great granddaughter of Mike and Kay League.

Sunday Servant Leaders (Sign-up to serve at the “Tower ofOpportunity” in the narthex)

8:30 – Pat Clunies,Kathleen Walton, Joyce Gross,Kathy Wadsley

11:00 – Kathy Wadsley, Pat Clark, Jackie GerardCommunion StewardJoanne HaworthMusicianHastings-Jennings Quartet + 2

Christian Formation and Spiritual Growth

Please welcome Rev. Rick Miller, a retired United Methodist pastor to the pulpit this morning for the 8:30 and 11:00 worships.  Rick and his wife Carol, also a retired United Methodist pastor, have recently moved to Upper Marlboro after serving churches in Louisiana, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania.  They are both looking forward to being active participants in the life of St. Matthew’s.

Children in Worship – We invite children ages 5 to 5^th grade and their parents/guardians to attend Children in Worship event on August 28 from 9:45 – 10:45 a.m. in room 126.  Rev.Kathy Wadsley will give children an orientation on how to participate in worship services  and ideas for parental assistance.  Come learn the “why” behind what we do in worship, good times to wiggle and snuggle, and age appropriate ways to be involved.  A parent or adult needs to attend with the child.  Everyone in the family is welcome to attend.

The fall schedule begins Sunday, September 11 with the following events:

• Blessings for all Ministries during the 8:30 and 11:00 worship services
• Church school for ages 3 to 12^th grade from 9:45 – 10:45 a.m.
• Children’s church for ages 7 to 5^th grade at 11:30
• Feast for the Soul potluck in Fellowship Hall after the 11:00 worship service
• Middle and High School UMYF at 6:30 p.m. starting in the Sanctuary

We invite you to bring a friend and join us and see how YOU can make a difference in the world!  Visit our website www.stmatthews-bowie.org for more details.  Please contact the church office at 301-262-1408 or churchoffice@stmatthews-bowie.com with any questions.

Congregational Life

Blessing of the Backpacks, Sunday, August 21 – We invite everyone who is going back to school in the fall (preschoolers through college students, graduate students and teachers) to bring their school bags to the 8:30 and 11:00 services for a back to school blessing.

Family Ministry Back to School Party, Sunday, August 21 – Children and their families are invited to a Back to School Party following the 11:00 service from 12:30 – 2:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall.  Taste back to school lunch ideas, decorate folders, lunch bags, book marks and carabiners, scavenger hunt for school supplies, make new friends and receive back to school tips for a smooth start.  Sign up on the clipboard in the narthex or call the church office 301-262-1408, to reserve a place.  Please give your name, number of children/ages and number adults.  Hope to see you there!

Youth News – All middle and high schoolers are invited to a Pool Party NEXT Sunday, August 14 from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m., at Dick and Jean Baker’s house located at3533 Ashland Drive,Davidsonville,MD.  Our high school UMYF counselors, Annie and Brian Patterson, will be the adults in charge.  Bring a swimsuit, towel and $5 for pizza.

REMINDER:  Deadline for the SEPTEMBER Circuit Rider is August 15.  Email your items to Lorri Meadows at circuitrider@stmatthews-bowie.org.

The mid year giving statements have been mailed.  Please contact Sharon Heidenreich in the Church office 301-262-1408 or Pat Clark, 301-809-9683, if you have NOT received your statement.

The St. Matthew’s Housing Corporation is looking for a donation of a used car, preferably one that will pass Maryland State Inspection, for a resident of the Alpha House.  Please contact Linda Cooper at 301-262-0964 if you can help.