Next Week At St. Matthew In The Know SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25 Traditional Service Jubilee Service MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27 6:30pm GriefShare 6:30pm UMW Call to Prayer & Self Denial WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28 THURSDAY, MARCH 1 6:30pm Intercessory Prayer VOLUNTEERS SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25 LITURGY HELPERS Dot Cooke LAY READERS Toni Dickerson Dave Sanders CHILDREN S CHURCH Janice Espenan OUTSIDE GREETERS Pat Schmidt Carroll Corder 6017 Camphor Street, Metairie Louisiana 70003 504-888-1155 www.stmatthewsumc.com February 22, 2018 VOLUNTEERS SUNDAY, MARCH 4 LITURGY HELPERS Ken Putfark LAY READERS Toni Dickerson Helen Williams CHILDREN S CHURCH OUTSIDE GREETERS Rita Hellemn Shannon Gort COMMUNION SUNDAY WILL BE THE SECOND SUNDAY IN MARCH SUNDAY, MARCH 11 During the Lenten season, the sanctuary will be open from 9:00a.m. to 11:00a.m., and then from 5:00p.m. to 7:00p.m., Monday through Friday. Anyone wishing to add some solitude to their Lenten journey, can stop in between those hours for reading, self -examination, and/or prayer. St. Matthew s UMW will hold a general meeting Tuesday, February 27 at 6:30 PM. There will be a light supper of soup served, and then Olivia Kloth will share our Call to Prayer and Self-Denial program with us. All ladies of the church are invited to at- Did ya know? You can. Fast from anger...and be filled with patience Fast from pessimism...and be filled with hope
St. Matthew s UMC Journey through the Labyrinth Elizabeth Circle s journey through the Labyrinth. St. Matthew s UMC Outside on the green space Between the sidewalk and Sanctuary on Auburn Street. Starting February 18 All are welcome! 6017 Camphor Street Metairie LA 70003 504-888-1155 www.stmatthewsumc.com 2
Outreach Ministries Collection Campaigns Youth Earth Day. For this event we are collecting plastic bottle tops of all sizes, exp. water bottle tops, milk bottle tops, etc. Earth Day will be celebrated here at St. Matthew s UMC on Sunday, April 22. UMW Treasures & Trinkets. Was your New Year s Resolution to clean out, de-clutter and organize your home. If so, the UMW Treasure & Trinket s Garage Sale is March 10 and we will gladly take those unneeded items off your hands. Some items we can use are jewelry, purses, belts, shoes, accessories, collectibles, decorative items, furniture, books, games, tools, sporting equipment, glassware, holiday items, appliances, toys, pictures, wall art, etc. (We cannot accept computers and computer accessories or adult clothing.) We can also make arrangements to pick up your items if needed. All proceeds go to the UMW local missions. Mardi Gras Beads. We will once again be collecting Mardi Gras Beads to raise airfare money for the youth who signed up to go on the Mexico Mission Trip. So catch all that you can this Mardi Gras and St. Patrick s season and bring your loot to the church. Beads, trinkets and stuffed animals can be placed in the designated box in room 101. Thanks in advance for your contributions! HYGIENE BAGS FOR THE HOMELESS!! The youth are making hygiene bags for the Homeless. We would like the hygiene bags to be gender neutral. We are collecting donations of the following items: Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Mouthwash, Shampoo, Conditioner, Soap, Lotion, Deodorant, Comb/Brush, Chap stick, Pocket sized Kleenex or bacterial wipes, Any feminine products You may write words of encouragement or bible verses to go in the bags if you wish! Money donations will be accepted but not preferred. Thank you for your support and help! If you have any questions or concerns please contact Mitzi Amato. Phone number: (601) 400-2928. REYNOSA, MEXICO VBS TRIP. We have an awesome group of youth at St. Matthews. Five of them desire to be part of the mission team to Mexico. They need your help! The cost of the airfare will be approximately $500 each. This is the biggest expense. You can change the life of these young people as well as the lives of the children in Reynosa Mexico by becoming a monetary sponsor! Any amount donated toward this worthy cause is greatly appreciated. A faith community who serves GOD through fellowship, discipleship, & missions. 3
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13 14 ASH WEDNESDAY Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 4 Traditional Service 11 Traditional Service 4:30pm Tweens 18 Traditional Service 25 Traditional Service 4:30pm Tweens 5 12 19 10:00am Elizabeth Circle 26 February 2018 6 9:30am Mary Ruth Circle 10:00am Rebekah Circle 7:00pm Rachel Circle 7:00pm Nikolai Illin 20 6:30pm Griefshare 7:00pm UMW Executive Meeting 27 6:30pm Griefshare 6:30pm UMW Call to Prayer & Self Denial 7 7:00pm Trustee Meeting 6:00pm Ash Wednesday Service 21 28 1 6:30pm Intercessory Prayer 8 7:00pm Finance Meeting 15 6:00pm Cursillo 22 2 10:00am Hope Circle 3 9 10 16 4:30pm VBS Fish Fry 17 23 24 7:30am Church WithOut Walls 5