The Rev. Gregory S. Michel, Pastor pastorgmichel@yahoo.com St. Matthew Lutheran Church 115 West 12th Avenue, Milan IL 61264 Phone 309.787-4295 Fax 309.787.4312 www.stmatthewmilan.org Mr. Gregory G. Mueller, DCE dcehog@derbyworks.net 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 Mr. Joel Chapman, RN, Parish Nurse joelchapman1955@yahoo.com 309.948.4652 (cell) Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost LWML Sunday October 1 & 2, 2016 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 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.
SERVANTS IN THE LORD S HOUSE 5:30 p.m. 8:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Lay Assistant Jason Gorski Bruce Hunt Mike Bickle Ushers Mary Donegan Nancy Mueller Regina Hoffman Kitty Dornbier Evonne Kragness Fern Tucker Organist Sue Michel Sue Michel Sue Michel Greeters Connie Neumann Regina Hoffman Kitty Dornbier Acolytes Altar Guild: Nancy Mueller, Deb Toal Flowers: St. Matthew LWML Saturday, October 1 Sunday, October 2 Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost LWML Sunday Monday, October 3 Tuesday, October 4 Wednesday, October 5 Thursday, October 6 Friday, October 7 Saturday, October 8 Sunday, October 9 Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost Claire Henniges Jack Henniges THIS WEEK THE LORD WILLING 5:30 p.m. 8:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 9-11 a.m. 6:15 p.m. 9:30 a.m. 6:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 9:30 a.m. 3-6 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 8:30 a.m. 5:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 8:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Adult Bible Study Sunday School Amanda Munson Arrika Perkins Classical Conversations St. Matthew works Food Pantry Choir Karen leaves at Noon Ladies Bible Study Congregational Life & Outreach Confirmation LWML Bible Study and Meeting St. Matthew works Food Pantry Youth & Education Pastor s Day Off Bulletin Assembled Congregational Hayrack Ride @ Schroeders Adult Bible Study Sunday School CONNECT II / Intergenerational Bible Study LIFE THOUGHT FROM THIS WEEK S READINGS Heavenly Father has both ability and affinity for working mightily through seemingly insignificant and even apparently contrary situations. Humble faith (Luke 17:5; 2 Timothy 1:5), conversational testifying (2 Timothy 1:8), servant tasks (Luke 17:10), and suffering itself (Habakkuk 1:2-4; 2 Timothy 1:12) like broken-bodied Jesus bring life and immortality to light (2 Timothy 1:10). Almighty Maker, establish us in Your simple truth that we may witness and participate in Your LIFE QUOTE FOR THIS WEEK Parents also do well in preparing young men and women for the realities of married life. Because of the Fall, marriage is hard work. It requires appreciation of our differences as male and female, the commitment to work together, trust, friendship, and more agape than eros love. Linda Bartlett, former president of Lutherans For Life A Life Quote from Lutherans For Life www.lutheransforlife.org OUR CHRISTIAN CALLING Luke 17:10 So you also, when you have done all that you were commanded, say, 'We are unworthy servants; we have only done what was our duty.' We can never put God in our debt. Even if we lived in perfect compliance with the Law we would still only be unworthy servants. Our giving to the Lord s work in the Church is a sign that we recognize our role as servants, and our need for that work of the Lord in the Church that blesses us with His Word and Sacraments. HISTORIC, AUTHENTIC CHRISTIAN RADIO You can listen to expert guests discuss topics like: St. Michael & All Angels, Defending the Christian Faith in the Classroom, The Prophet Gideon, Translator of Scripture Jerome, Liturgical Colors and more. Issues, Etc. is a radio talk show produced by Lutheran Public Radio in Collinsville, IL and hosted by LCMS Pastor Todd Wilken. You can listen to what you want when you want at www.issuesetc.org and on the Lutheran Public Radio mobile app. DINING TOUR COUPON BOOKS St. Matthew Youth Ministry is selling Dining Tour Coupon books again this year. In the books are over 200, two-for-one coupons that can be used at local restaurants. The cost of the books are $35.00 and the youth group gets to keep $10.00. The books are good until November 2017.
SIGN-UP TO RECEIVE OUR E-MEMOS In place of the printed Memo we now have E-Memos, which will be distributed via email. You may begin receiving E-Memos by signing up for them through our congregation website. Even though the church office may have your email address, you will not automatically receive the E-Memos you must sign up through our website. To receive E-Memos. Go to the homepage of our congregation s website (www.stmatthewmilan.org) Click on the box Click here to sign up for our E-Memos Follow the directions to sign up for the various email communications of your choice NOT RECEIVING E-MEMOS IN YOUR EMAIL? If you signed up to receive our E-Memos, particularly the one entitled This Week at St. Matthew and are not receiving them in your email inbox each Sunday evening, there is a chance that the messages are being routed into your junk/spam folder. To ensure that the E-Memos arrive in your email inbox and not in your junk/spam folder, you may wish to add our church email address stmatthewmilan@gmail.com to your email contact list. SUNDAY SCHOOL NOTES As our children study the Bible account Noah and the Flood in Sunday School today, they will consider God s messages that He gave through the flood and the rainbow. God promises to provide a Savior to overcome sin and take its punishment for us. Parents could ask, How do God s promises give you comfort? MILAN CHRISTIAN FOOD PANTRY God gives. We give to others. We use what God gives to us to love and serve others. Our joy fills our neighbor s need because God s joy filled ours (see Hebrews 12:2). Our need is great at the Milan Christian Food Pantry for: Personal care items, Detergent Dish soap Bar soap Toilet paper Canned soup And money is always welcome Please give generously. You do make a difference in the lives of our local community. SUNDAY SCHOOL AND ADULT BIBLE STUDY Sunday School Noah and the Flood High School Bible Study Life s Big Questions, God s Big Answers Adult Bible Study Called to Vote: A Christian s Approach to Elections THANK YOU To Karlene Campbell for serving as cantor at Sunday s 8:00 Divine Service. CONGREGATIONAL LIFE CALENDAR St Matthew s Congregational Life Committee is planning events that are open to all ages of St Matthew members and their friends. Please check the dates out, mark your calendars and make plans to join us. If you have any suggestions, please feel free to contact our committee. Saturday, October 8 Congregational Hay Rack Ride For the whole family At 6:30p.m. we will start gathering at Dave & Anita Schroeder s farm (13410 92nd Avenue Coal Valley). If you are at the 5:30pm service on Saturday please join us after service, for about that time we will start roasting hot dogs. We will then go on the ride so come when you can. CHANGE OF ADDRESS Beth Miller 1315 263 Street Sherrard, IL 61281 309-551-0157 James Vrana 104 E 3rd Street Sherrard, IL 61281 Aaron Chapman 6898 S 7000W Rd Chebanse, IL 60922 Amanda Sommers 10322 Knoxville Rd Milan, IL 61264 Virginia Zimmerman 4724 9 Street East Moline, IL 61244-4482 WE NEED YOUR HELP If you have a talent for decorating or just love to decorate at Christmas time, we are looking for someone to take charge of decorating the church for the Christmas Season. If you are interested, please call the church office at 309-787-4295.
JOIN OUR GROUP ATTENDING THE PAUL MAIER SEMINAR Come join us on a trip down to Normal IL. on October 15, 2016 to hear and see Dr. Paul L. Maier speak on the topics Defending the Faith & Christianity and the Competition. Dr. Maier is professor emeritus of Ancient History at Western Michigan University, a four-term Vice-President of the LCMS, and a muchpublished author. Those of you that have attended Pastor s Tuesday Morning Bible studies and the Saturday morning Men s Network studies will remember hearing and seeing Dr. Maier. So come and see and hear him in person on our fall October trip. There is a sign-up sheet in the church hallway on bulletin board C. Please indicate if you need a ride. Contact Bill Burt for further information. (309-799-7503) CALLED TO VOTE SUNDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY IN OCTOBER Join us for Adult Bible study Sunday mornings at during the month of October as we explore the topic: Called to Vote: A Christian s Approach to Elections. Whether you re certain of whom you re voting for this November or still deciding whether to vote at all, this study is for you. While this month-long study will not provide a voting guide it won t lead you to a specific candidate or party platform it will spark thoughtful and biblical conversation about voting in a government such as ours as well as our duty as Christian citizens. So before you head to the polls this November, join us for this study. You ll be convicted, encouraged, and more prepared than ever to participate in the political process. After all, we are all called to vote! This study will help you understand how we do so as a result of being moved by the love of Christ, who first loved us. The author of the study LCMS pastor Ken Schurb reminds us that we go to the polls informed by God s Word and our own best thinking. But we should never forget to distinguish between the two. All are invited each Sunday morning at LWML BIBLE CLASS AND LWML MEETING October 6, 9:30 a.m. Bible Study: Rejoice #3 Gentleness Leader: Nancy Mueller Hostess: Carole Hartley Meet in St. Matthew Gathering Room 10:30 a.m. LWML Meeting following Bible Class PASTOR S TUESDAY BIBLE STUDY We will not meet Tuesday, October 4, as Pastor will be at the District Pastors Conference that day. We will resume Tuesday, October 11. Our current topic is A Man Named Martin-Part Two: The Moment. This videobased study produced by Lutheran Hour Ministries examines the interplay of personalities and events that led to the Protestant Reformation, a theological overhaul set in motion most notably by Martin Luther's nailing of the 95 Theses to the church door at Wittenberg. From Luther s inner struggles of conscience and faith to his call for debate with the Pope to his scathing rebuke of erroneous church practice, we will examine the widespread teachings and doctrines of the late Medieval Church that were not Scripturally grounded, and how Luther addressed them. Among them were purgatory, penance, indulgences, masses for the dead, and the institution of the papacy. A cast of scholars and professional church workers share their expertise on the cultural and religious setting in which Luther operated. All are invited to join us each Tuesday morning at 9:00. LADIES WEDNESDAY BIBLE STUDY Explore the misunderstandings and mysteries about faith-how this relationship effects our culture-and how you can biblically respond. We will be studying Heaven and Hell which uncovers common misunderstandings people have about biblical teaching on life after death. It tells the truth about hell and describes the everlasting joy that awaits all who trust in Jesus Christ as their Savior. Come join us on Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. Hope to see you there! Any questions contact Karen Britton at 787-4295 or 309 838-1059. Where: Join our Lutheran Mix Bowling League Highland Park Bowl, 4204 Avenue of the Cities, Moline (In front of the Hy-Vee on the Avenue) When: Bowling Monday Nights at 6:30 pm Starting Oct. 3, 2016. With a warm-up at 6:15 pm each night. Why: Because our current bowlers are great people to spend the evening with and it s a great way to network with members of other local churches. Also, you can bowl at the newly renovated Highland Park Bowling Alley. Adult bowlers of all ages and skill levels are welcome. Computer software is used to ensure accurate calculations of your seasons statistics, handicaps, standings and end of the season AWARDS. Bowling will take place every Monday except for holidays through April. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Michael Wagner Current League Vice President at (309) 453-7206 or Jim Pearson Current League Secretary at (309) 787-6150 or LMLeague@yahoo.com for more information.
YOUTH MINISTRY (Grades 6-12) Sunday, October 9 from 4:00-6:00 we are meeting at Leah Dodd s home at 13114-92 Avenue, Coal Valley. (If you would like a ride meet at church at 3:30 and let Pastor or Greg know) This Fall we are trying an intergenerational approach which means students, parents and youthful adults are all welcome to come. We will spend part of the time as a whole group and then split up in groups. Pastor will be taking the Jr. High/Confirmation students (parents are welcome to join their student if they want) and Greg will be working with the High School students and other adults. This is a new approach for us at St. Matthew so we are a work in progress. At this time we are planning on meeting once per month. Please join in as we grow in our faith, families and friends. Saturday, October 8 6:30pm Hayrack ride at the Schroeder s Farm Meet at church at 6:16pm or the Schroeder s farm at 6:45pm. We will meet and roast some hot dogs and around 7:15pm we will take a hayrack ride. Sunday, October 23 3:30-7:00pm Servant Event Youth Group We are meeting at church to cook a meal and then take it to the Men s shelter in Rock Island to serve it. ALL WELCOME TO NEW INTERGENERATIONAL BIBLE STUDY This fall we are trying out a new intergenerational Bible study, which means students, parents and adults are all welcome to participate. On Sunday, October 9 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. we are meeting at Leah Dodd s home at 13114-92 nd Ave., Coal Valley. We will spend part of the time as a whole group and then spend time in smaller groups. Pastor Michel leads the Jr. High/Confirmation students (parents are welcome to join their students if they want), and Greg Mueller leads the high school youth and adults. This is a new approach for us at St. Matthew, so this is a work in progress. At this time we are planning on meeting once per month. Please join in as we grow in our faith, families and friends. NOTE: The printed monthly calendar containing also the month s birthdays and anniversaries is available on the table in the hallway outside the Sanctuary. In addition, an updated printed prayer list for those serving in the military is also available. Monday, October 31 Trunk or Treat Youth Group Come and help lead a game or help in other ways. Friday-Saturday November 11-12 CID Jr. High Lock-In Jr. Youth 6-8 graders Meet at church around 6:00pm, go to Washington IL, and join 300+ students from central Illinois for recreation and a speaker. Fund Raiser: Dining Coupon Books are in We are selling Dining Coupon Books which have 2-for-1 coupons for area restaurants. Cost is $35.00 and students get to add $10.00 per book in their student ATTENDANCE LAST WEEKEND Sat. 5:30 p.m. 41 Sun. 8:00 a.m. 54 Sun. 10:30 a.m. 72 Sunday School 16 No Adult Bible Study due to Congregation Breakfast PASTOR OUT OF TOWN Pastor Michel will be out of town Monday morning, October 3 through Wednesday afternoon, October 5. He will be attending the District Pastors Conference in Peoria, Illinois. This is a required conference for all pastors in the Central Illinois District. If a pastoral care emergency arises during this time, you may contact Pastor on his cell phone (309-269-4295). A REMINDER FROM PASTOR Please continue to let me know when you (or a family member) are hospitalized. I am more than glad to visit and share God s Word and pray with you. Most of the time the hospital informs us when a member is admitted. However sometimes this has not happened, and I have been completely unaware of a hospitalization. Please also let me know if you or someone you know desires for me to visit and bring the Lord s Supper. Please keep me informed of your circumstances, and I will be glad to minister to you in Christ s name. Pastor Michel COULDN T MAKE IT ON STEWARDSHIP SUNDAY? We still need your help! Please prayerfully complete your 2017 Estimated Giving Form and place it in the offering plate. Extra forms and envelopes may be found in the back of the church. Many thanks to everyone for your participation! ALSO Many, many thanks to all those who assisted with the congregational breakfast on Stewardship Sunday, and thanks to all who came! We hope to make this an annual tradition!