Upcoming Events and Opportunities at St. Matthew’s

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 EEC program—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, and Capri Sun empty foil packs.

Today:  February 12, 2012

8:30 a.m. Worship Sanctuary
9:45 a.m. Sunday School all ages Various
9:45 a.m. Green Church Class Fellowship Hall
9:45 a.m. Parenting Class Room 106
11:00 a.m. Worship Sanctuary
11:00 a.m. Children’s Choir Room 124
11:00 a.m. Youth Choir Fellowship Hall
11:30 a.m. Children’s Church Room 126
12:00 p.m. Children & Families Valentine’s Day Party Fellowship Hall
1:00 p.m. Confirmation Class Room 222
6:30 p.m. Middle and High School UMYF Sanctuary

UMW Dinner Dance and Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper tickets on sale after each service by Fellowship Hall

This Week: February 13 – February 18

Monday 6:30 p.m. Gloria Ringers Room 124
7:00 p.m. Green Church Make-up Session Room 126
7:30 p.m. Evening Circle Room 102
7:30 p.m. Communications Room 127
Tuesday 9:45 a.m. Pastor’s Bible Study & 11:00 a.m. Angel Gang Room 126

Wednesday 9:00 a.m. UMM Breakfast at Rips in Bowie

10:30 a.m. Bible Study for Health Room 126

1:00 p.m. Knit Wits Room 126

7:00 p.m. Environmental Stewardship Room 226

7:00 p.m. Susanna Wesley Circle at the home of Debbie Gammill

7:00 p.m. Musical Troupe Rehearsals Fellowship Hall

7:30 p.m. EEC Board Room 126

Thursday 2:30 p.m. Crochet-O-Rama Room 126

7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir & 8:30 p.m. SpiritMove Room 124

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

Saturday 9:30 a.m. Musical Troupe Rehearsals Fellowship Hall

Mark Your Calendars!

Sunday, Feb. 19 9:30 a.m. UMW Book and Jewelry Sale Fellowship Hall
Monday, Feb. 20 CHURCH OFFICE AND BUILDING CLOSED
Tuesday, Feb. 21 5:00 p.m. Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper Fellowship Hall
Wednesday, Feb. 22 7:00 p.m. Ash Wednesday Worship Service Sanctuary
Friday, Feb. 24 7:00 p.m. UMW Dinner/Dance at the Crofton Country Club

 

Inclusive… Vibrant… LIFE AT ST. MATTHEW’S

Sunday, February 12, 2012

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 109); Children’s Bulletins and crayons (available at center doors to sanctuary)

 

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.

 

Today’s Altar Flowers are given to the Glory of God.

Our Prayers*
When adding names to our prayer list, please specify whether you want them for one or two weeks:   John Still, Millie Hobbs, Emily Long, Sandy & Richard Hill, Nancy Perry, Lurene Chen, Megan Riley Keppler, Christina Schuliger, Rose & Ugo Gervasio, Bibi Haynes, Suzanne Davis, John Skotz, Wendy Hein, Betty High, *Mark Tipton & family, *George Pullicino & family, Stanley Goldstein, *Jonathan Smock, Brett, Ruth Clark, Michael E., Darlene & Sam Jones, Carol Miller, Heidi Shultz, Ronnie Dicken, Melissa & Reginald Arnold, Frank Lane, Mike B., Eric, Kim Hutton,   Tristen Dawson, David & Jody Rudd, Kelsie, Rena Silbert, Eric Granahan & family, Danielle, Lesley Cogan, Steve & Sally Dale, Verlinda Heppler, James Blevins, Duncan Scott,  Mary Dell Wickham, Mary McClurg,  Mary Novicke, Rosemary Whitson, Robert & Phyllis McNeill, Kress family, Beverly Westcott, Dave Kimmel, Christy Streetman, Dorothy & Jack Whalen, Dwaine & Lori Kronsor, Mary Hearn, *Jason Webb, Laurie Clark, Bob King, Ilana Rothberg, Harold Jennings, Joyce Taylor, James Goddard, Ava DelRicco, Sara Ward, Wendy Waller, Chad Esh, Charlotte Seigler, Daniel Broxterman, Richard Conner, Carl Pekala, Zeki & Dee Dee, Reynolds family, Ann Nitsch & family, Tracy Bowman, Ray Strawser & family, Bill Schneider, Arjay Sexton, Ruth Kominicki, Jane Miller, Ann Fauconnet, Stanley A. Jacknewitz, Carol Galden, Dr. Carol Pressey, Carol Vogel, Lew and Jane Dodd, Ursula and David Unnewehr, Betty Miles, Ann Moyer, Priscilla Foote, Sharon Etridge, Trevor Lazarus.

*Denotes Military

 

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

Christian Formation and Spiritual Growth

Lenten Study:  Ways to Pray – Explore different ways to pray using basic practices of Christian spiritual formation such as prayer, meditating on the Lectionary Scriptures, journaling and soulful listening.  Each week in class, learn and practice a different way to pray.  Come nurture your relationship with God and grow in your faith and discipleship.  Rev. Kathy Wadsley will lead the six week study, starting on Sunday, February 19, at 9:45 a.m., in Room 113, and ending on Sunday, April 1.  They will NOT meet on March 11.  Bring your Bible.  All are welcome.

Children’s Church – Volunteers needed during the 11:00 service each week except for Communion Sundays.  Parents whose children participate in Children’s Church as well as all church members are encouraged to volunteer.  Contact Rev. Kathy for more information or sign up at the Tower of Opportunity in the narthex.

 

Mission and Service

Bowie Food Pantry – NEXT SUNDAY is St. Matthew’s designated collection day for the Bowie Food Pantry.  However, drop-offs can be made at anytime to the shopping cart which is located in our coat room.  Please bring all non perishable items to the coat room and place in the grocery cart. Your faithful support of the Food Pantry is greatly appreciated.  As always, monetary donations are welcome – write your check to St. Matthew’s UMC and put “Food Pantry” on the memo line.

 

Stewardship

What is Green Church? – It’s about people; people who make up the church, the Body of Christ.  All Creation reveals God’s glory and offer praise to the Creator, but sin, the way we treat Creation, casts a shadow on the festivities.  Green Church is about people who can make a difference in preserving God’s Creation.  The next session will be TODAY, at 9:45 a.m., in Fellowship Hall and will explore our God-given role as stewards of creation as well as discover how to reclaim it.

 

Congregational Life

REMINDER:  Deadline for the MARCH Circuit Rider is February 15.  Email your items to circuitrider@stmatthews-bowie.org or submit to the church office.  Please call to verify our receipt of any faxed or e-mailed articles.

Youth News – Both UMYF groups will meet at 6:30 this evening.  Middle school will be planning the worship service for February 26 and High school will be continuing with Dinner Theater rehearsal.
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper will be on Tuesday, February 21, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., in Fellowship Hall.  Tickets are $6 for adults and $3 for children.  (Children 2 and under are free).  All proceeds will help send our youth on their ASP mission trip this summer.

Children and their families are invited to the Family Valentine Party TODAY after the 11:00 worship service in Fellowship Hall.   Enjoy light refreshments; make valentine cards to share with your family and a Lenten devotional egg for your family.  Everyone is welcome.  Bring your friends!

Annual Used Book Sale – NEXT Sunday, February 19, in Fellowship Hall after each service.  Proceeds from the book sale will support various mission projects.  Thank you for your continued support of this project.

Fabulous Used Jewelry Sale returns NEXT Sunday after each service in Fellowship Hall.  All items will sell for $3.00 and will help to defray printing costs of our 2013 50th Anniversary Memorial Book.

Black and White Society Ball Dinner/Dance sponsored by the UMW, Friday, February 24, 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. at the Crofton Country Club – It’s that time of year again.  So men, get out your Top Hat, White Tie, and Tails (or regular suits) and Ladies, get out your Black and White Gowns (or other frocks) and join us for a fabulous evening.  This fun evening is designed for ALL adults – singles, couples and groups.  Tickets are $50 per person and include your choice of entrée, appetizers, salad and dessert.  TODAY is the last day to purchase tickets.  This is a wonderful chance for you to spend some quality time with your church family, so don’t miss out!  Please contact Karen Hastings at 301-464-6961 with any questions.  See you there!

 

Parent Reminder

• Nursery I in Room 116 is for infants and toddlers who are not potty trained.
• Nursery II in Room 109 is for two-year-olds who are potty trained through first grade.

 

 

As per our Safe Sanctuary policy, and child to adult ratio, a volunteer is needed to help the Nursery Team Leader in each room at each hour.  Please volunteer by signing up at the Tower of Opportunity in the narthex.  Help us have a red carpet welcome for our existing and new families!  Contact Rev. Kathy for more information or sign up at the Tower of Opportunity in the narthex.