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1 Sept 10 or 17 YOUTH MINISTRY (Grades 6-12) Prepare and serve a meal at Christian Care Center in Rock Island. What is the best way to communicate Youth Ministry plans to you and your student? This past year we have tried to keep parents informed as to what events are being planned mainly by s. The Youth and Education Committee would like to get your thoughts on the following efforts to improve communicate. (We would continue to parents.) Would it be OK for us to and/or text directly to your child? If so please share your child s /number with Greg It is very hard for the Youth & Ed Committee to plan and schedule events with so many different school districts and student s interest at St Matthew. One thought was to have a quarterly brain storming meeting with both parents and students on Sunday morning before Sunday School like at 8:45am. The goal would be to plan 2 or 3 months ahead. Then the Youth & Ed Committee could meet and work on details. Please let us know what you think. Blessings, Youth & Ed Committee Alex Barrows Brandi Gale Pam Whittington Zach Whitmire Greg Mueller dcehog@derbyworks.net 2019 LCMS National Youth Gathering July in Minneapolis MN If you are in 7th grade ( ) this year and older you will be able to attend. This event usually will have 20,000-25,000 students from around the world. This is often called a once in a life time event. Questions talk to Greg If you need a large print bulletin or would like to use a hearing impaired device, please speak with an Usher or Lay Assistant. TODAY WE CELEBRATE THE LORD S SUPPER At St. Matthew we believe that the Lord s Supper (Holy Communion) is a ministry of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and an expression of our unity in belief and teaching. Therefore, in Christian love we extend this ministry to baptized Christians who Have been properly instructed and confess the teachings of the Bible as taught in The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS); Acknowledge their sins and repent of their sins; Confess Jesus Christ alone as Savior from all sin; Believe with us that Christ s body and blood are truly present in, with, and under the bread St. Matthew Lutheran Church 115 West 12th Avenue, Milan IL Phone ~ Fax ~ ~ stmatthewmilan@gmail.com Web ~ The Rev. Leonard A. Astrowski, Jr. (Vacancy) Mr. Gregory G. Mueller, DCE pastrowski@gmail.com dcehog@derbyworks.net (cell) (cell) Mr. Joel Chapman, RN, Parish Nurse joelchapman1955@yahoo.com (cell) Eleventh Sunday After Pentecost August 19 & 20, 2017 WELCOME TO THE LORD S HOUSE We pray that you are blessed through God s service today. We invite everyone to sign the Record of Fellowship in each pew. Our guests are also invited to sign the guest book on the Welcome Table in the entryway. and wine; Intend, with the help of the Holy Spirit, to amend their sinful lives and forgive others as Christ has forgiven them. Guests who do not hold membership in a congregation of the LCMS are respectfully asked to visit with the pastor before or after the worship service regarding their desire to commune. Martin Luther s Christian Questions with Their Answers on pages in Lutheran Service Book is a good resource to use to prepare oneself to receive the Lord s Supper. NOTES FOR COMMUNION DISTRIBUTION Receive the bread the body of Christ in your hand. You may receive the wine the blood of Christ with either the individual cup or the common cup. Please assist with the common cup. The individual cups in the center of the tray contain reduced alcohol wine for those that need to receive Christ s blood this way. Those not receiving the Sacrament but wish to receive a blessing (including non-confirmed children) are asked to take a wooden cross from the basket next to the baptismal font. Hold the cross in front of you as the communion elements are distributed. As you then return to your pew, please place the cross in the basket next to the collection tray for individual cups.

2 CHANGE OF ADDRESS Cindy Nordstrom Street Rock Island, IL Jennifer Lude-Brandom th Street Moline, IL LUTHERAN MIX BOWLING LEAGUE. We will be having our first meeting Monday August 28th at 6:00pm with our first night of bowling starting at 6:30pm. We welcome all people of any skill to come out and have some fun. One time league fee is due at the start of bowling. The fee is $23 and bowling is $10 a night to bowl not including shoe rentals. If anyone has questions they can call me Michael Wagner at A ONE DAY INSTITUTE ON REFORMATION REVERBERATIONS: The Lasting Impact of Martin Luther s Reforms will be held on Saturday, September 9 from 9 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. This institute will be led by Dr. Erik Herrmann, Director of the Center for Reformation Research and chairman of the Department of Historical Theology at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis. As we celebrate the 500th anniversary of the Reformation join us as we begin with the 95 Theses. Martin Luther s religious reforms have had tremendous and lasting effects upon the Western world, both in the church and in other secular arenas. This institute will examine the long term effects of Luther s influence in three area: religion, politics, and society. This event will be held at Camp CILCA where lodging is available at (not included in the $20.00 registration fee). The cost of $20.00 will include a noon meal. Please register by September 4 so adequate food is prepared. This event is sponsored by the CID LLL Register with Deloris Blessman by Monday, Sept. 4, ECR 1850N, Topeka, IL Phone: delorisblessman@yahoo.com Sponsored by MABAS 54 Fire Chaplain Training Institute CRITICAL INCIDENT STRESS MANAGEMENT ASSISTING INDIVIDUALS IN CRISIS Thursday and Friday, September 28-29, 2017 Thursday 9 AM 5 PM, Friday 8-4 PM 14 Hour Course At Effingham Central Fire Station 505 West Fayette Avenue, Effingham, Illinois Crisis Intervention is NOT psychotherapy; rather, it is a specialized acute emergency mental health intervention which requires specialized training. As physical first aid is to surgery, crisis intervention is to psychotherapy. Thus, crisis intervention is sometimes called emotional first aid. This program is designed to teach participants the fundamentals of, and a specific protocol for, individual crisis intervention. This course is designed for anyone who desires to increase their knowledge of individual (one-on-one) crisis intervention techniques in the fields of Business & Industry, Crisis Intervention, Disaster Response, Education, Emergency Services, Employee Assistance, Healthcare, Homeland Security, Mental Health, Military, Spiritual Care, and Traumatic Stress. Certificate from Critical Incident Stress Foundation provided at completion of the course. Program Highlights Darrell M. Coons, MDiv. CCISM Darrell is a former Belleville area pastor and serves as Fire Chaplain for several local fire departments. Coons is certified by the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation as an instructor. Cost for the two day course is $75 Lunch on your own at a local restaurant For more information, contact Jim Wright at or jimwright1961@gmail.com Detach and mail to: MABAS 54, c/o Effingham Fire Department, Attn: Joan Buzzard, 505 West Fayette Ave., Effingham, IL 62401, ph Fire Chaplain Training on Thursday-Friday, September 28-29, 2017 Name: Organization: Address: City, State, Zip: Telephone Number: Address: Make checks payable to MABAS 54. Payment enclosed $ We cannot provide refunds for those who register but do not attend.

3 SERVANTS IN THE LORD S HOUSE Altar Guild: Joyce Eberhart and Jan Siebke Flowers: Members of St. Matthew Saturday, August 19 Sunday, August 20 11th Sunday after Pentecost Monday, August 21 Tuesday, August 22 Wednesday, August 23 Thursday, August 24 Friday, August 25 Saturday, August 26 Sunday, August 27 12th Sunday after Pentecost 5:30 p.m. 11:00 a.m. Lay Assistant Al Nordstrom Dave Schroeder Ushers Bill & Eileen Leonard THIS WEEK THE LORD WILLING 5:30 p.m. Divine Service 11:00 a.m. Sunday School Adult Bible Study Divine Service 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Classical Conversations 9:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Pastor s Bible Immanuel Rock Island Ladies Bible Study 9:00 a.m p.m. Pastor Astrowski in Office 6:30 p.m. Council at Parsonage 8:30 a.m. Bulletin Assembled 5:30 p.m. Divine Service 11:00 a.m. Jim Bennett James Huisman Tom Krahl Organist Sally Brockway Sally Brockway Greeters Jan Siebke Sunday School Adult Bible Study Worship Service (Camden Park) LIFE THOUGHT FROM THIS WEEK S READINGS Our words of respect and works of protection even for disregarded lives (Isaiah 56:6, Matthew 15:27) often appear to crumble under the force of popular opinion. Nevertheless, our Lord, the Father Almighty, attends to these prayers and effects life-giving mercy through them (Matthew 15:28; Romans 11:15, 29-32). Son of David and Son of God, gather us and all our fellow outcasts into Your holy house forevermore. Amen. LIFE QUOTE FOR THIS WEEK A prayer for parents for their children: Today I rededicate them to You. You designed and fashioned them, Father. Lord Jesus, You redeemed them. Spirit, You live in them. Keep them Yours now and always. Keep their guardian angels on duty, as You have promised. Help them grow into adults who will find joy in serving You and building Your kingdom. Lord, thank You for my miracle children. Pastor Mark Jeske, ( A Life Quote from Lutherans For Life OUR CHRISTIAN CALLING Luke 19:45-46 And he entered the temple and began to drive out those who sold, [46] saying to them, It is written, My house shall be a house of prayer, but you have made it a den of robbers. The sellers in the temple were doing the right thing in the wrong place. Being a merchant is a fine occupation that is pleasing to God. But using the Lord s House for your personal gain? That makes a mockery of what Church is for. This is God s House where we come to hear His Word and offer Him our worship and praise in word and deed. We re not looking for a profit here, we re looking to give back and support the preaching of God s Word and the Church s care for the poor and needy. LUTHERANISM IN THE PUBLIC SQUARE Issues, Etc. is a radio talk show produced by Lutheran Public Radio in Collinsville, IL and hosted by LCMS Pastor Todd Wilken. This week's topics include: Demographics of US Christianity, The Continuing Threat to Religious Liberty, Media Coverage of Religion, Inner-City Ministry and more. You can listen to what you want when you want at and on the Lutheran Public Radio mobile app. PASTOR S TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY Pastor Astrowski s has a Tuesday morning Bible Study from 9:30am to 10:30am at Immanuel Lutheran, Rock Island. All are welcome to attend. Come join in and study God s Word. ATTENDANCE LAST WEEKEND Sat. 5:30 a.m. 62 Sunday School 12 Sun. 11:00 a.m. 85 Bible Study 26 LADIES TUESDAY AFTERNOON BIBLE STUDY The Ladies Bible class is studying Faith on the Edge Series; The Quest for Spirituality which looks at mysticism, psychic phenomena, Wicca, and more. Any questions, contact Karen Britton at or Come join us on Tuesdays at 1:00p.m. Hope to see you then!

4 ST. MATTHEW AT NEW/UPDATED requests this week Ann Liggett, mother of Jill Tharp (Recovering) Susan Francis, friend of the Leonard s (Cancer) Other continuing request Alyssa Anders, (missionary at St. Petersburg Russia) Ray Bennett, (at Silver Cross at Friendship Manor Room 262 (cracked pelvis) Jennifer Crawford (recovering from surgery) Lucille Christopher, mother-in-law of Kris Christopher (starting dialysis) Tim Donner (difficult times) Chloe Drehman, friend of Angi Terrill (medical issues at OSF Peoria) Edna Fiedler, friend of Pat Miller (dialysis problems) Jerry Fisher, Father of Erica Fisher Joan Groene Gary Harmon, son of Barb Harmon (under palliative care) Cara Heppler, friend of Karlene Campbell, (recovering from surgery) Amelia Karstens, friend of Stroups (recovering) Nick Lohmann, nephew of Doug & Sherry Teggatz (helth problems) Mike Manginelli, friend of Bill & Eileen Leonard (health issues) Debbie McCaw, friend of Kerry Nordstrom (undergoing cancer treatment) Jean Miles (recovering) Dave Schumaker (recovering) Shelly Swan, friend of Danielle Mueller (undergoing chemo ) Tony Taylor, father of Toni Chisholm (hospice care at home) The Terry Family (marital struggles) Kalyssa Worden, co-worker of Zach Whitmire (A healthy pregnancy) SUNDAY SCHOOL AND ADULT BIBLE STUDY Sunday School The Parable of the Lost Coin (Special Coin) Luke 15:8-12 High School Bible Study TBA Adult Bible Study-A Man Named Martin: Part 3 The Movement CHRISTMAS CHILD S SHOE BOXES CAN WE FILL 100??? We would like to pack 100 shoe boxes this year so. We need 100 of every item. This would be a great time to pick up paper, pencils, pencil sharpers, color pencils, and school supplies in general. If you have any questions to what items we need to make this goal contact Erin Schroeder. Mark your calendars Saturday Nov 4, 3:00-5:00pm for the packing party. ADDRESS/PHONE CHANGES If you have a new address or have changed to just a cell phone, or have changed your phone number, please let the church office know so we can update our files and keep them current. Questions call Karen at YOUTH CONFIRMATION BEGINS AUGUST 30, 7:00-8:15 PM Youth confirmation instruction will be held on Wednesday evenings, beginning Wednesday, August 30, from 7:00p.m.-8:15p.m. Generally speaking, incoming 6 th & 7 th grade students participate, but participation is not limited strictly to these grade levels. If you know of anyone who would be interested, let Greg Mueller, DCE know at INSTALLATION AT MT. CALVARY, GALESBURG Rejoice in the Lord! He has provided another Shepherd for His sheep. You, members of the Rock Island Circuit churches, are invited to attend the service of Installation of Rev. Steven L. Sommerer at Mt. Calvary on August 13 th at 2:30pm. Afterward will be a light reception provided by our LWML. Come and hear the Word and meet Pastor Sommerer as we, brothers and sisters in Christ, build together on the foundation of Christ crucified. RALLY DAY CHURCH PICNIC AT CAMDEN PARK Mark your calendars Sunday, August 27 is the day for our outdoor service and church picnic to be held at Camden Park. Our service that day will begin at 11:00 a.m. at the park shelter on the northeast end of the park, on top of the hill. You are encouraged to bring lawn chairs. Picnic benches are also available. Also feel free to wear casual clothes for the day. Burgers and hot dogs will be provided along with beverages. Please bring a dish to share. If you would like to help out with this event, please let Greg know.

5 FOOD PANTRY Together We Can Do This The month of August is St. Matthew s collection period for personal care items for the Milan Christian Food Pantry. The following items are needed: Shave cream Dish Soap Shampoo Deodorant Toothpaste & brushes Laundry Soap (The Dollar Tree $1 containers are perfect) Thank you, St. Matthew family, for all your support of the pantry. Al & Kitty SURPLUS SUMMER PRODUCE If you have an abundance of fresh summer produce, please consider donating your excess to the Milan Christian Food Pantry. Take your extra produce to the pantry side door at 8:30 on Monday Mornings or 2:30 on Thursday Afternoons. OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD PACKING PARTY COLLECTION We are collecting items now until the fall when we plan to have a shoebox packing party. Please bring items to the church for collection. There has been a box placed in the entryway along with lists of examples of items to bring in. Toothbrushes, soap, school supplies, toys, clothes, and cups are just a few of the many items to bring in. Ask for donations, look around for sales and look in you own home for things that you just aren t using anymore. If items are brought in every week, just imagine how much our church can collect and use to fill boxes by the fall it will be here before we know it! Together we can make a difference in a child s life. In each box, the ministry adds biblical materials in the child s language so that they can learn about the love of Jesus Christ and then the child shares this Great News with their friends and families. We need your help to make this project a success and pack as many boxes that we can. Questions: contact Hollyne Wagner or Erin Schroeder. WEEKLY FLOWER CHART The weekly flower chart is looking very empty. If you would like to put flowers on the altar for any given weekend please sign the flower chart in the hallway on bulletin board A. The cost is $15.00 per arrangement. Any questions, call Vicki Lude or Mary Donegan. CARD SHOP OPEN Creative Crafters have cards for may occasions. Let us know if you need something we don t yet have available. Thank you for your support. WORKSHOP AT IMMANUEL ROCK ISLAND Immanuel Lutheran Church, Rock Island, is honored to host an Every One His Witness workshop. This special LCMS program's purpose is to familiarize individual believers with the basics of witnessing to the people in their everyday lives. Rev. Dr. Wood will be coming from St. Louis to lead this event. Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 30 to join in a program for our whole circuit. More information will come as we get closer to the event. Neighborhood Hog Roast Sunday September 24, 2017 Time: 4-6 PM Rain or Shine! St. Matthew Lutheran Church 115 W. 12th Avenue Milan, IL Pulled Pork Sandwiches, Baked Beans, Applesauce, Chips and Homemade Goodies. THIS IS FREE