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April 30 -- May 7, 2006
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Use this link to reach the on-line Lectionary readings
| Sun. Apr. 30 | 8:00 am | HE II |
| 9:15 am | Christian Education for all ages | |
| 10:30 am | HE II | |
| Noon | Newcomers’ Coffee—Library | |
| Noon | Shrine Mont planning—CR | |
| Noon | Youth Mission team meeting—FR | |
| 3:00-5:00 pm | Gen. Convention 2006-PH-Rev.Richard Crocker | |
| 6:30 pm | Contemp. Worship—Youth Worship Team-PH | |
| 7:30 pm | Sr. Hi Youth Group | |
| Mon. May 1 | 7:00-9:00 pm | Marriage Mentors—PH |
| 7:00 pm | Jr. Choir | |
| 7:30 pm | Wannabees—Rectory | |
| Tue. May 2 | 9:00 am | Morning Prayer/Staff Meeting |
| 9:15 am | Women’s Bible Study Brunch | |
| 7:15 pm | Line Dancing—PH | |
| 7:30 pm | Men’s Small Group—CR | |
| Wed. May 3 | 6:30 am | Christian Men’s Fellowship—Library |
| 11:15 am | VBS planning meeting—CR | |
| 5:00 pm | Cherub Choir | |
| 7:00 pm | Jr. Hi Youth Group | |
| Thurs. May 4 | 7:00 am | HE II |
| 4:30 pm | Women’s Small Group Bible Study—FR | |
| 6:15 pm | Bell choir | |
| 7:30 pm | Chancel Choir | |
| 7:30 pm | Sr. Hi Bible study | |
| 7:30 pm | Finance Committee—CR | |
| 8:00 pm | Al-Anon | |
| Fri. May 5 | SHRINE MONT PARISH RETREAT begins | |
| 7:00 am | Men’s breakfast Bible Study (TGIF)—PH | |
| Sat. May 6 | 8:00-4:30 pm | LPM closing ceremony |
| Sun. May 7 | 8:00 am | HE II |
| 9:15 am | No Sunday School | |
| 10:30 am | HE II | |
| 6:30 pm | Contemporary Worship—-PH | |
Chuck will be out of the office from May 1-7 at Clergy Conference and Parish Retreat at Shrine Mont.
INTERCESSIONS AND THANKSGIVINGS WE PRAY FOR THE SICK AND THOSE RECOVERING: Priscilla Abbitt, Tom Allder, Caroline and Tim Baldwin, Michael Bourne, Jack Bruce, Hugh Byrd, Judy Cahill, George Eschert, Frank Faulhaber, Robert Hancock, G. Harwood IV, Eliza Heitmuller, Bea Johnson, Justine Kosher, Ricky Lewis, Bruce Marshall, Joyce Mayo, Gay Plack, Kimberley Richbourg, Keenan Smith, Margaret Stoneman, Blanche Thurmond, Deane Wettstone and Luther White.
We pray for those who cannot join us physically for worship: Erna Mae Behrend, Flo Clark, Polly Clark, Henry and Doris Dunbar, Mary Jane Johann, Ellen Loving, Margaret Martin, Harry Taliaferro, Margaret Vilcins, and Eunice Wells.WE PRAY FOR OUR FAMILY MEMBERS AND FRIENDS IN THE ARMED SERVICES: especially Lori Cronin, Jamie Moseley, Bryan Phillips, Justin Luckey, Regan Simmons, Roy Edward Murray Jr., Kevin Pugh, Ryan Gitchell, Adam Noorigian, Bill Robinson, Paula Smith, David Escalera, Neil Thomson, Louis Henkel, Christopher Hayes, Paul Habenicht, Douglas Robinson, David S. Smith, Jesse L. Martin, Brandon Garrett, Eric Johnson and Mike Lockard.
THE FLOWERS ON THE ALTAR ARE GIVEN BY: Beverley and Jeffrey Dale in loving memory of their grandparents—Mr. and Mrs. James Henry Stone, Mr. Eugene Craighead Caldwell, Jr., Mr. and Mrs.. Hugh Jefferson Robinson, Mr. James Vernon Dale, Sr., and Mrs. Louise Meador Boschen.
ANNOUNCEMENTS WELCOME VISITORS: Please take a moment to fill out a visitors card and place it in the offering plate. Join us today for a special Newcomers’ coffee in the Library after the 10:30 service.
COFFEE AND FELLOWSHIP follow the service in the Parish Hall.
CONFIRMATION: On April 24th, the Rt. Rev. Peter Lee confirmed Tyler Allin, Meg Beattie, Meg Mason, Bryan Miller, Meredyth Plack, Todd Rich, Mack Rich, Hank Rich, Tommie Rochelle, Merrielle Schreck and Donald Sutherland into the Episcopal Church. Bob Relyea was received. Please welcome these newest members.
There is no Sunday School next Sunday, May 7th.
GENERAL CONVENTION 2006: Do you want to know what’s going on? Want to ask questions—be informed? Join us today at 3 pm in the Parish Hall. The Rev. Richard Crocker from the VA Chapter of the AAC (American Anglican Council) will be our guest speaker.
WANNABEES! Any ladies interested in crafts/needlework are invited to join us on Monday, May 1 at 7:30 pm at the Alley home for fun and fellowship as you work on your projects. For more information please contact Debbye Silva, at 747-0022 or Scottie Alley, 673-7212.
WALK FOR SUDAN Please join Hope for Humanity’s Third Annual “Walk for Sudan” on Sun., May 7 at 2:00 pm. The walk is 2 miles (or however long) at the Deep Run HS track (4801 Twin Hickory Rd, Glen Allen, VA) Registration begins at 1:30 pm. See the big bulletin board for more information and on how to make a tax deductible contribution.
BIBLE STUDIES:
Women's Bible Study will resume in the fall
Vachet Group - Proverbs
2nd & 4th Monday 7:15 - 8:30 pm - Library
Men's Small Group - Galatians
Tuesday 7:30 pm—Conference Room
Women's Small Group - Psalms (12 week study)
Thursday 4:30-5:30 pm - Fellowship Room
Christian Men's Fellowship - Romans
Wednesday 6:30 - 7:30 am - Library
Men's Breakfast Bible Study aka TGIF
Friday 7:00-8:00 am - Parish Hall
THE CRISIS PREGNANCY CENTER will hold its 2006 Walk for Life at 10 am on Sat., May 13, departing from Immanuel Baptist Church (corner of Thompson and Monument). Help support this local mission by walking and asking friends and family to make pledges to sponsor you, or sponsor someone you know who is walking. Proceeds from the walk allow the center to provide assistance free of charge to women facing crisis and unplanned pregnancies. For a brochure on how to participate, call the CPC, 266-9555. For sponsor sheets or to sponsor a walker call Marianne Micks, 288-4487.
UTO: Mark your calendars and count your blessings! The United Thank Offering (UTO) ingathering will be in four weeks from today, on May 21st. Begin filling the blue boxes found in the Narthex, or the blue envelopes in the pews on UTO Sunday.
YOUTH NEWS
Jr. High Bible Studies begin Mon., May 15, 7-8:00 pm. Join your 6th-8th grade friends each week as we study the Gospel of Mark. We’ll meet in the library together, then boys and girls will attend separate bible studies. Email or call Jill and Todd Rich, 740-1541, therichfamily5@verizon.net.
Bible Reading Program: Today break, Mon. Micah 1, Tues. Micah 2, Wed. Micah 3, Thurs. Micah 4; Fri. Micah 5, Sat. Micah 6. Revised reading schedules are available in the Narthex, along with the Micah outline.
COLLEGE STUDENTS AND HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS — We would love to have the latest info on you! Please fill out the forms located in the Narthex and Parish Hall so we can stay a part of your busy lives. We also would like to honor our Graduates and welcome home our College students at the 10:30 service, June 4th. Parents please help us. Forms can be returned to the church, or faxed to 288-6554.
ADULT MISSION TRIP to New Orleans July 15-22. Sign up in the Parish Hall after the 10:30 service, or see Mario Gonzalez.
THE 2006 VBS GOSPEL EXPRESS is rolling at St. Matt’s July 24-28. Watch this space for more info.
DIRECTOR of CHRISTIAN EDUCATION: We are currently accepting resumes for a part-time (20 hours a week) Director of Christian Education The job description is on our website. If you know of someone who would be interested in the position, please encourage them to submit a resume to the church.
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We welcome you to our worship service and invite you to join us for refreshments following the service. Please use the beige pew cards and tell us about yourself!
Anyone interested in joining St. Matthew's or just learning more is asked to attend the DISCOVERY class offered regularly throughout the year. Please indicate your interest on a pew card and drop it in the offering plate or hand it to one of the clergy. St. Matthew's is part of the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia. The Rt. Rev. Peter James Lee is Bishop. The Rt. Rev. David Colin Jones is Bishop Suffragan. All baptized Christians who would receive communion in their own church are welcome to receive communion here. |
CHURCH OFFICE HOURS Weekdays, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Closed legal holidays
SUNDAY SCHEDULE
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| STAFF | |
| The Rev. Charles D. Alley | Rector |
| The Rev. Mario Gonzalez del Solar | Assistant Rector |
| Ken Langley | Youth Minister |
| B. J. Barlow | Music Minister |
| Megan Barlow | Organist/Accompanist |
| Mark Hopkins | Interim Parish Administrator |
| Marti McLelland | Parish Secretary |
| TRUSTEES | ||
| Andrew H. McCutcheon | Peter W. Runkle | C. David Vachet |
| OFFICERS | ||
| Lissa Power-deFur, Senior Warden; Frank McCarthy, Junior Warden; Betty Helms, Register; Bill Ward, Treasurer; Calvin Easter, C. David Vachet, Assistant Treasurer. | ||
| VESTRY | ||
| Class of 2007 Tim Lough Jim OBrion Clint Ray |
Class of 2008 Deanne Wettstone Glen Knowles |
Class of 2009 John Aliotti Mark Bruch Stu Gitchell Richard Schreck |