YOUTH MINISTRY (Grades 6-12) 2019 LCMS National Youth Gathering July 11-15 in Minneapolis MN If you are in 7th grade (2017-2018) 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 often called a once in a life time event. Questions talk to Greg. EDUCATION & EDIFICATION... Issues, Etc. is a radio talk show and podcast hosted by LCMS Pastor Todd Wilken and produced by Lutheran Public Radio in Collinsville, IL. This week's topics include: Men & Church, Christian Privilege, Making the Case for Life to Millennials, Megachurch Pastor Mark Driscoll's Return, Deaf Ministry and more. You can listen live or at your convenience at www.issuesetc.org and on the LPR mobile app. GUEST PREACHER: REV. GARY BAUCH Pastor Gary Bauch currently lives in the Rochester, NY area. He is a graduate of Concordia Theological Seminary in Ft. Wayne, IN and was ordained a pastor in the LCMS in 1987. Rev. Bauch has served parishes in Gary, IN, New Kensington, PA, West Henrietta, NY and Hamilin, NY. In addition to parish service, he has also served as a chaplain in the Veteran s Administration, Monroe County Hospital, Rochester Presbyterian Home and Unity Health System. Pastor Bauch is married to Jean and they have three sons, two daughters-in-law, and four grandchildren. If you need a large print bulletin or would like to use a hearing impaired device, please speak with an Usher or Lay Assistant. ATTENDANCE LAST WEEKEND Saturday 5:30 54 Sunday 11:00 72 Sunday School 12 Adult Bible Study 26 St. Matthew Lutheran Church 115 West 12th Avenue, Milan IL 61264 Phone ~ 309.787-4295 Fax ~ 309.787.4312 Email ~ stmatthewmilan@gmail.com Web ~ www.stmatthewmilan.org The Rev. Leonard A. Astrowski, Jr. (Vacancy) Mr. Gregory G. Mueller, DCE pastrowski@gmail.com dcehog@derbyworks.net 989.326.0199 (cell) 309.236.8826 (cell) Mr. Joel Chapman, RN, Parish Nurse joelchapman1955@yahoo.com 309.948.4652 (cell) Second Sunday of Easter April 14 & 15, 2018 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. 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 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 329-330 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.
Altar Guild: Vicki Lude, and Audrey Gale Flowers: Solomon & Lacey Stroup in Memory of Bridget, Nichole & Melissa Bedford John & Cindy Leonard Celebrating their Wedding Anniversary Saturday, April 14 Guest Preacher: Rev. Gary Bauch Food For The Poor Sunday, April 15 Third Sunday of Easter Guest Preacher: Rev. Gary Bauch Food For The Poor Monday, April 16 Tuesday, April 17 Wednesday, April 18 Thursday, April 19 Friday, April 20 Lay Assistant Ushers Saturday, April 21 Guest Preacher: Rev. Mark Eddy Sunday, April 22 Fourth Sunday of Easter SERVANTS IN THE LORD S HOUSE 5:30 p.m. 11:00 a.m. Ron Gress Terry Oetting THIS WEEK THE LORD WILLING Office Hours Mon. Fri. 9-12:00 5:30 p.m. 11:00 a.m. 12:45 p.m. 8:30 a.m. Review of information to Call for a Pastor Sunday School Review of information to Call for a Pastor Voter s meeting to issue a Call to a Pastor Home School Group 11:00 a.m. Ladies Bible Study 2nd Year Confirmation Lay Assistants 8:30 a.m. Bulletin Assembled 5:30 p.m. 11:00 a.m. Nick Bull Jill & Randy Tharp Kelly Stevens Organist Sally Brockway Sally Brockway Sunday School/Adult Bible Study LWML NEWS Creative Crafters will meet on the 3 rd Thursday, and the LWML Bible Study and LWML meetings will combine on the 1 st Thursday together at 9:30am. The next LWML Bible Study gathering will be May 3 at 9:30am. Creative Crafters will meet Thursday, May 17 at 9:30am. All are welcome. THANK YOU! Serve the Lord with Gladness Psalms 110:2 is the motto of the LWML. What a blessing to be part of a congregation that lives this Psalm! The Annual Spring Salad Committee for 2018 wish to thank all the volunteers and attendees who made this year s luncheon a success. This annual event would not have been possible without the many hands that; set up the tables, stage and displays, donated salads and other food, decorated tables, donated door prizes, worked in the kitchen before and after, acted as hostesses and servers, and shared their messages and musical talents with us. Thanks to all who attended and for all the generous donations to the Love Like Lorraine mission. There were 122 purses, 6 drawstring bags for boys, and boxes and boxes of personal items that will be used to fill the bags and purses to be given to the homeless. A Big Thanks to all who helped make this a fun and memorable day! LIFE THOUGHT FROM THIS WEEK S READINGS Almighty God calls us, even us, His own children (1 John 3:1). He accepts us, adopts us, and adores us as helplessly dependent little ones. Indeed, He made Himself just such a child to show us how special this is! Can we also look upon helpless and dependent persons like embryos or incapacitated patients not in pity or competition but with Father-like appreciation? If we see Him as He is, we shall become like Him (3:2)! Omnipotent and gentle God, let no one deceive us about the value Your love gives all humankind. Amen. LIFE QUOTE FOR THIS WEEK When people question the value of a life lived with disability, I share God s Word concerning the body of Christ in 1 Corinthians 12:22 (NIV): On the contrary, those parts of the body that seem to be weaker are indispensable. Note it does not say those that are weaker, but those that seem to be weaker are indispensable! Mona Fuerstenau, director of Lutheran Ministry Partnerships, Bethesda Lutheran Communities A Life Quote from Lutherans For Life www.lutheransforlife.org OUR CHRISTIAN CALLING John 20:19 Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, Peace be with you. The peace we have in Jesus is what makes a life of good works possible. Since we know that it is Jesus who saved us, and not our works, we are now free to do good works not out of self-interest, but for the right reasons: out of thanksgiving toward God and love for our neighbors.
CALL COMMITTEE UPDATE St Matthew s Call Committee would like to update the congregation on the Call process and share the Call schedule. The Call Committee has identified 4 Pastoral Candidates that meet the criteria St Matthew set in our congregational survey. Pastor Hagen has contacted each one by phone and as of March 26, 2018 they would be open to consider a Call. Pastor s for Consideration: Pastor John Henry III Jonathan Misch Kent Scaaf Colin Duling Whiting, IN Tempe, AZ Grass Valley, CA Racine, MN Schedule: Saturday, April 14, 6:30pm, The Pastor s information/packets will be available and discussion time will be in the Gathering Room after worship service on Saturday, April 14. Sunday, April 15 Voter s Meeting to issue a Call. Sunday April 15, 9:45-10:45 The Pastor s information/packets will be available and there will be discussion in the Gathering Room. VOTERS MEETING We will gather after worship and will have a light lunch (around 1:00pm). There will be a brief discussion followed by a voting process to issue a Call to a Pastor. **The Pastor s information/packets will also be available during Karen s regular office hours. It would be helpful if you would call Karen 787-4295 before you come. These packets can be viewed only at the church, they cannot leave the building. TRIVIA FOR MILAN CHRISTIAN FOOD PANTRY????What is the name of Tony Stark s (Iron Man) father??? Like trivia? Like to have fun? Want to help raise money for the Milan Christian Food Pantry? Come to our 1st trivia night fund raiser Saturday, April 28 at 7:00 pm. At St. Ambrose Parish Center. This is a collaborative effort of all 6 churches supporting the Food Pantry. Sign up on the bulletin board C in the hallway. Let s represent St. Matthew with a full table or 2 or 3! Hurry, time is short to reserve tables. REPORTS AVAILABLE Copies of the monthly congregational financial report as well the recorded minutes of the Church Council meetings are available by request and may be obtained by contacting Karen in the church office (787-4295, stmattkarenb@gmail.com) SUNDAY SCHOOL AND ADULT BIBLE STUDY Sunday School Abraham s Visitors from Heaven Genesis 18:1-15; 21:1-7 High School Bible Study TBA Adult Bible Study: The book of Mark LUTHERAN WITNESS If you would like to get a subscription to The Lutheran Witness, please let the church office know. The cost is $15.96 ($1.33 per issue 12 issues). The subscription runs from July 2018 through June of 2019. Let the Church office know by April 22, if you are interested. USHERING The Lay Assistants would like to set up a family ushering schedule for the year starting in May thru December for the Saturday and Sunday services. The following will be needed when you sign up to serve:. Family Name Number of person serving Dates you will serve Phone number. See signup sheets on Bulletin board. WOMEN S TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY Espionage. Fraud. Identity theft. Why are these stories of bad-to-the-bone crimes in the Bible? And what do they have to do with your life today? This criminally good Bible study, explores Bible stories that are often excluded from other studies. Every story points back to Christ and His ultimate heist stealing our sin and giving us His righteousness instead! Tuesday lesson: Prophet Profit 2 Kings 5. Come join us on Tuesday Mornings at 11:00am. See you there! KICK OFF 2018 CHRISTMAS SHOE BOXES The plan is to catch things on sale. Soooo be on the lookout for socks, hats, gloves and t-shirts. Start bringing your items in and there will be a box out in the hall. We packed close to 200 boxes last year let s start now and see what God and St. Matthew can accomplish for the kids this year! Think of all the lives that were changed because of the shoe boxes! This exciting ministry is possible because of God s blessings and your involvement Thanks again Congregational Life and Outreach Committees.
ST. MATTHEW AT PRAYER NEW/UPDATED requests this week Verna Oetting (recovering from pneumonia at Silver Cross) Hollyne Wagner & unborn baby (good health during pregnancy) Wally, friend of Jill Tharp (diagnosed with Parkinson's disease) Sue Parchert, mother of Lisa Martens and Tom Parchert (undergoing tests) Tom Reed, brother of Char Gress (pancreatic cancer) Ken Williams (preparing for surgery on 4/17) Those who Mourn Family & Friends of Eldon Whitmire, grandfather of Zach Campbell Family & Friends of Janice Bruhnke, cousin of Ken Brown Family & Friends of Janice Sample, sister of Carole Appelquist Other continuing request Alyssa Anders, (missionary at St. Petersburg Russia) Arlene Astrowski, mother of Pastor Astrowski (recovering from surgery) Marge Attwood, Mother of Sherry Teggatz (recovering from surgery) Andy Cortez, father of student of Linda Tobin (health problems) Yvonne Cox, friend of Eileen Leonard (health problems) Ron Elliott husband of Karen Elliott (recovering from heart procedure) Erika Fisher (recovering from auto accident) Baby Lane friend of Janet Meeks (waiting for heart transplant) Ann Liggett, Mother of Jill Tharp (Lung Cancer) Lynnette, daughter-in-law of Don & Nancy Mueller (cancer) Tammy Robinson (preparing for surgery) Randy Viager, son of Sally Riddell (preparing for surgery) Everyone s invited to Vacation Bible School at St. Matthew Lutheran Church. The five-day program will be held June 25-29, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Children who are three years old through 8th grade graduates are invited along for the journey. Call Greg Mueller-DCE at 309-236-8826 or the church at 787-4295 with questions. You may register online at www.stmatthewmilan.org. 2018 VBS Registration Student s name Age Age: 3yrs 4/5yrs OR School grade completed K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7,8 Allergies or other medical problems Parents Address Zip code Home telephone PRAYER LIST GUIDELINES Below are the prayer list guidelines that the Board of Lay Assistants adopted some time ago. New entries for the prayer list in the weekly bulletin will appear in the bulletin and be mentioned in the Prayer of the Church in s for 4 consecutive weeks. Please inform Karen if you wish to have a name appear for a shorter period of time. Also, some entries, by their nature (e.g. births, deaths, anniversaries, etc.), will appear for a shorter period of time. Work telephone Emergency telephone Brothers and sisters (names and ages) Family church Special Needs Please note that the first of these 4 weeks will be the week that the entry EITHER first appears in the bulletin OR is announced verbally by Pastor in the worship service. Existing entries may be placed in the weekly bulletin for up to an additional 4 weeks by contacting Karen. (Additional forms are available by the VBS Poster in the hallway) Please initial: you have my permission to use my child s picture on St. Matthew s Web page or Facebook page.
VBS 2011 JUNE 25 29 Has God put on your heart the desire to help with VBS this summer? If so, then give Greg Mueller-DCE a call and let him know that you would like to join the great staff and be part of this exciting ministry at St. Matthew. If you have any questions give Greg a call at 309-236-8826 or dcehog@derbyworks.net. Please start praying about this important opportunity we have to share the Good News of Jesus with so many young people and then ask God if He wants you to join the staff. VBS 2011 JUNE 25 29 Has God put on your heart the desire to help with VBS this summer? If so, then give Greg Mueller-DCE a call and let him know that you would like to join the great staff and be part of this exciting ministry at St. Matthew. If you have any questions give Greg a call at 309-236-8826 or dcehog@derbyworks.net. Please start praying about this important opportunity we have to share the Good News of Jesus with so many young people and then ask God if He wants you to join the staff. VBS June 25-29 9:00am 12:00 Do you have the dates on your calendar yet?? Why not go over to the calendar and write them it? Then give Greg Mueller-DCE a call and let him know that you would like to join the great staff and be part of this exciting ministry at St. Matthew. If you have any questions give Greg a call at 309-236-8826 or dcehog@derbyworks.net. Please start praying about this important opportunity we get to share the Good News of Jesus with so many young people and asking God if He wants you to join the staff. I would like to help this year at VBS VBS June 25-29 9:00am 12:00 Do you have the dates on your calendar yet?? Why not go over to the calendar and write them it? Then give Greg Mueller-DCE a call and let him know that you would like to join the great staff and be part of this exciting ministry at St. Matthew. If you have any questions give Greg a call at 309-236-8826 or dcehog@derbyworks.net. Please start praying about this important opportunity we get to share the Good News of Jesus with so many young people and asking God if He wants you to join the staff. I would like to help this year at VBS Teacher, grade Co-Director Teacher, grade Co-Director Craft Music Craft Music Refreshments Classroom helper, grade: Refreshments Classroom helper, grade: Office support Child care Office support Child care Work on Closing program Recreation Work on Closing program Recreation Work on materials/crafts before VBS to get them ready for the students Work on materials/crafts before VBS to get them ready for the students Donate cookies/food Donate money for craft Materials Donate cookies/food Donate money for craft Materials Pray for VBS asking God to send the students and bless the teachers in sharing the Gospel Pray for VBS asking God to send the students and bless the teachers in sharing the Gospel Name Phone: Return this to Greg Mueller-DCE or place in the offering plate. Name Phone: Return this to Greg Mueller-DCE or place in the offering plate.