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ST.MATTHEWLUTHERANCHURCHChurchOffice:717-637-7101
SixthSundayofEasterSunday,May9,@10:45a.m.
WELCOME! ARE YOU NEW? We are a group of people gathered together tomake a difference. We seek to make a difference in ourselves, in ourneighborhoods, and in our world. We are thankful that you are here today.Checkoutourwebsiteatwww.stmattlutheran.org,whereyoucanfindoutmoreaboutusandgetconnectedintoourcommunity.Pleasetearoffandputintheofferingbasketasyouleave:NamesofeveryoneattendingSunday,May9,2021,at10:45a.m.:________________________________________________________________Wouldyouliketobeaddedtoouremaillist?Pleaselistyournameandemailaddress:________________________________________________________________
Wouldyouliketobecontactedbyapastor?Pleaselistphonenumber:____________________________________________
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+CelebratingGod’sLove-ServinginJesus’Name+
SIXTHSUNDAYOFEASTER
PRELUDE AwesomeGod (Mini-MinisterPuppets)ANNOUNCEMENTS
CONFESSIONANDFORGIVENESS Pastor: InthenameoftheFather, andoftheSon,andoftheHolySpirit. All: Amen. Pastor: AlmightyGod,towhomallheartsareopen, alldesiresknown,andfromwhomnosecretsarehid: cleansethethoughtsofourheartsbytheinspirationofyour
HolySpirit,thatwemayperfectlyloveyou andworthilymagnifyyourholyname, throughJesusChristourLord. All: Amen. Pastor: LetusconfessoursininthepresenceofGodandofone
another.Silenceiskeptforreflection. Pastor: GraciousGod, All: havemercyonus. Weconfessthatwehaveturnedfromyou andgivenourselvesintothepowerofsin.
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Wearetrulysorryandhumblyrepent. Inyourcompassionforgiveusoursins,knownandunknown, thingswehavedoneandthingswehavefailedtodo. Turnusagaintoyou,andupholdusbyyourSpirit, sothatwemayliveandserveyouinnewnessoflife throughJesusChrist,ourSaviorandLord.Amen. Pastor: God,whoisrichinmercy, lovedusevenwhenweweredeadinsin, andmadeusalivetogetherwithChrist. Bygraceyouhavebeensaved. Inthenameof+JesusChrist,yoursinsareforgiven. AlmightyGodstrengthenyouwithpowerthroughtheHoly
Spirit,thatChristmayliveinyourheartsthroughfaith. All: Amen.EASTERPROCLAMATION Pastor: Alleluia!ChristisRisen. All: Christisrisenindeed!Alleluia!OPENINGHYMN...................................LoveDivine,AllLovesExcelling–No.631
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APOSTOLICGREETING Pastor: ThegraceofourLordJesusChrist,theloveofGod, andthecommunionoftheHolySpiritbewithyouall. All: Andalsowithyou.HYMNOFPRAISE Halle,Halle,Hallelujah
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PRAYEROFTHEDAY Pastor: OGod,youhavepreparedforthosewholoveyoujoysbeyond
understanding.Pourintoourheartssuchloveforyouthat,lovingyouaboveallthings,wemayobtainyourpromises,whichexceedallwecandesire;throughJesusChrist,yourSonandourLord,wholivesandreignswithyouandtheHolySpirit,oneGod,nowandforever.
All: Amen.FIRSTREADING:Acts10:44-48WhilePetersharesthegoodnewsofJesuswithaGentilesoldierandhisfamily,theHolySpiritcomesuponthem.RecognizingthattheSpiritworksinclusivelyinthelivesofbothJewsandGentiles,PetercommandsthattheseGentilesalsobebaptizedinthenameofJesusChrist. Pastor: ThewordoftheLord. All: ThanksbetoGod.GOSPELACCLAMATION
Pastor: TheHolyGospelaccordingtoJohn,the15thchapter. All: Glorytoyou,OLord.
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HOLYGOSPEL:John15:9-17Onthenightofhisarrest,Jesusdeliversafinaltestimonytohisdisciplestohelptheminthedaysahead.Here,herepeatsthemostimportantofallhiscommands,thattheyloveoneanother. Pastor: TheGospelofourLord. All: Praisetoyou,OChrist.THEMESSAGE PastorKathyVitalisHoffmanMUSICALOFFERING JoyinMyHeart
(Mini-MinisterPuppets)CONFESSIONOFFAITH Apostles’Creed
Pastor: LetusconfessourfaithwiththewordsoftheApostles’Creed. All: IbelieveinGod,theFatheralmighty, creatorofheavenandearth. IbelieveinJesusChrist,God’sonlySon,ourLord, whowasconceivedbytheHolySpirit, bornofthevirginMary, sufferedunderPontiusPilate, wascrucified,died,andwasburied; hedescendedtothedead. Onthethirddayheroseagain; heascendedintoheaven, heisseatedattherighthandoftheFather, andhewillcometojudgethelivingandthedead. IbelieveintheHolySpirit, theholycatholicchurch, thecommunionofsaints, theforgivenessofsins, theresurrectionofthebody, andthelifeeverlasting.Amen.
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PRAYERSEachpetitionconcludes,“Hearus,OGod.”andthecongregationresponds,“Yourmercyisgreat.”
PEACE Pastor: ThepeaceoftheLordbewithyoualways. All: Andalsowithyou.
(Thecongregationisinvitedtogreetoneanotherwithnodsandwaves)
THEMEALGREATTHANKSGIVING Pastor: TheLordbewithyou. All: Andalsowithyou.
Pastor: Li#upyourhearts. All: Weli&themtotheLord.
Pastor: LetusgivethankstotheLordourGod. All: Itisrighttogiveourthanksandpraise.WORDSOFINSTITUTIONLORD’SPRAYER Pastor: Lord,rememberusinyourkingdom,andteachustopray: All: OurFather,whoartinheaven,hallowedbethyname,thy
kingdomcome,thywillbedone,onearthasitisinheaven. Giveusthisdayourdailybread;andforgiveusour
trespasses,asweforgivethosewhotrespassagainstus; andleadusnotintotempta.on,butdeliverusfromevil. Forthineisthekingdom,andthepower,andtheglory, foreverandever.Amen.
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INVITATIONTOCOMMUNION Pastor: TherisenChristinvitesustothistable. Come,eatandbesatisfied. All: Amen. RECEIVINGOFTHEELEMENTSOFBREADANDWINE Pastor: ThebodyofChrist,givenforyou. All: Amen.(Eatwafer) (Pause) Pastor: ThebloodofChrist,shedforyou. All: Amen.(Drinkjuice)POST-COMMUNIONBLESSING Pastor: ThebodyandbloodofourLordJesusChriststrengthenyou
andkeepyouinhisgrace. All: Amen.POST-COMMUNIONPRAYER Pastor:Letuspray.Wellspringofjoy,throughthismealyouhaveput
gladnessinourhearts.Satisfythehungerstillaroundus,and sendusasjoyfulwitnesses,thatyourlovemaybringjoytothe
heartsofallpeople,throughJesusChristourLord. All: Amen.BLESSING Pastor: MayourgloriousGodgrantyouaspiritofwisdomtoknow
andtolovetherisenLordJesus. TheGodoflife,Father,+Son,andHolySpirit,blessyounow
andforever. All: Amen.
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CLOSINGHYMN..............................................................JesusLovesMe!–No.595
DISMISSAL Pastor: Alleluia!Christisrisen. All: Christisrisenindeed.Alleluia! Pastor: Goinpeace.Sharethegoodnews.Alleluia! All: ThanksbetoGod.Alleluia!POSTLUDE
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St.MatthewLutheranChurchPhone:717-637-7101
Generalmailboxext.221Email:info@stmattlutheran.orgwww.stmattlutheran.orgTheRev.KathrynVitalisHoffman,LeadPastor,ext.231TheRev.M.DavidKiel,InterimAssociatePastor,ext.229
TheRev.FayeC.Snyder,VisitationPastorScottG.Fredericks,MinisterofMusic,ext.235
Pleasenote:MusicforthisserviceiscoveredunderCCLI#1000682–
Also#A-708989OneLicense.net
Ourwarmthankstoallthoseassistinginourworshipservicesthismorning:Musicians.......................................Mini-MinisterPuppetswithDirectorDebSmith
JudyPorowskiandHelenSmith,accompanyingonhymns
Ushers(10:45)............................TimPeck,WayneBeck,HunterCrabbs,SteveBell,KevinHankey,MikeKeller,AaronSmith
THEALTARFLOWERShavebeengiventotheGloryofGodandinlovingmemoryofCarlynnNeidererbyherdaughtersMegNeiderer,JulieVanBuskirkandElizabethReese;andinlovingmemoryofClarenceandMarieNacebyMyrtleSatterfieldandfamilyandCarlNaceandfamily;andinlovingmemoryofMinnieB.MummertbyherdaughterMarthaHempfing;andinlovingmemoryofCharlesA.MusselmanandhisparentsCalvinandOlivebyhiswifeNancyandfamily;andinlovingmemoryofourmotherAnnaSullivanbyherdaughtersLoisMillerandMaryMilheim.THEBULLETINSaregiventothegloryofGodandinlovingmemoryofGloriaFrederickwhowouldhavecelebratedherbirthdayonMay11byhersonsJohn,GrantandLanceFrederickfamilies;andinlovingmemoryofClarenceandMarieNacebyMyrtleSatterfieldandfamilyandCarlNaceandfamily;andinlovingmemoryofourmotherEleneEpleyLittlebyherdaughtersJudy,Joan,JaneandLinda.
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WECELEBRATEwithRyleeBaxterasshereceivedherfirstcommuniononSunday,May2,2021.
THISWEEKwecelebrateGod’sloveaswehonorandremembermothersandthosewhoprovidemotherlycare.Muffinswillbeofferedatallservices.
ASERVICEOFCELEBRATIONANDCHRISTIANBURIALwasheldforDorisKrugonTuesday,May4,2021,atMurphy-BeckFuneralHome.ThoughwecelebrateherdeparturetobewiththeLord,wealsoincludeinourprayersofsupportthemembersofherfamilyandallwhoarebereaved.ASERVICEOFCELEBRATIONANDCHRISTIANBURIALwasheldforRobertC.MartinonFriday,May7,atKenworthyFuneralHome.ThoughwecelebratehisdeparturetobewiththeLord,wealsoincludeinourprayersofsupportthemembersofhisfamilyandallwhoarebereaved.Attendance: (05/01) Saturday5p.m.service...................................31 (05/02) 9:00a.m.Drive-inservice.............................165 10:45Worshipservice..................................105 (04/26-05/02)Onlineviews..........................................134 Total..............................................................434PRAYERLIST:FredBaberPaisleeBingelYvonneBixlerLouiseBradyGregBreighnerJoanBreighnerSueCerifkoEvelynHenryDavidKehr
VickiMaloneyAnnaMarchioBobMartenNathanMartinMikeRiceMarySchuchartLarryShowersBillSmithDeniseSmith
LindsayKastnerSmithBevStevensEmilyStewartCooperStormJoyceStrausbaughLindaWheelerRenieWagner
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RECOMMENDEDSCRIPTUREREADINGSfortheweekofMay9,2021: Sunday:John15:9-17 Thursday:Luke24:44-53 Monday:1Timothy6:11-12 Friday:Revelation1:9-18 Tuesday:1Timothy6:13-16 Saturday:John16:4-11 Wednesday:Mark16:19-20
St.MatthewCalendarMay9-16,2021
Sun. Drive-InWorshipwithHolyCommunion......................................9:00a.m. WorshipwithHolyCommunion(Nave)......................................10:45a.m.Mon. DiscoveryPlaceClasses......................................................8:45-11:15a.m. GirlScouts............................................................................6:30-8:00p.m.Tues. DiscoveryPlaceClasses......................................................8:45-11:45a.m. VariousCommitteemeetings......................................................7:00p.m.Wed. DiscoveryPlaceClasses......................................................8:45-11:45a.m. BibleStudy(UpperRoom)................................................10:30-11:30a.m. Primary&JuniorChoirsMini-Golf.......................................4:45-5:45p.m. BibleStudy(Zoom)...............................................................7:00-8:00p.m.Thurs. DiscoveryPlaceClasses......................................................8:45-11:45a.m. PreschoolChoir....................................................................6:15-7:00p.m. St.MatthewRingers#1........................................................7:00-7:35p.m. St.MatthewRingers#2........................................................7:40-8:15p.m.Fri. DiscoveryPlaceClasses......................................................8:45-11:45a.m.Sat. WorshipwithHolyCommunion(FellowshipHall).......................5:00p.m.Sun. Drive-InWorshipwithHolyCommunion......................................9:00a.m. WorshipwithHolyCommunion(Nave)......................................10:45a.m. ConfirmationClass(FellowshipHall)..........................11:45a.m.-1:00p.m. YouthGroup.........................................................................6:00-8:00p.m.
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APRAYERCHAINMEETINGwouldbescheduledonJune2.DuetotheCovidrestrictions,theywillnotmeetinperson,butifyouhaveanychangesorupdatesfortheprayerchain,pleasenotifyGloriaKoontz,717-637-7434,bySunday,May30.Personsorsituationsaddedtotheprayerchainarekeptonthelistforthreemonths.Atthattimetheyareremovediftherehavebeenno
callsaskingtoextendtheirstayonthelist.Ourpray-ersdoliketohearaboutprayersansweredso,pleasekeepthemupdatedastotheperson/situation.Thankyoutoallwhoassistinthisministry.SCHOLARSHIPAPPLICATIONSforSt.Matthewscholarshipsareavailableinthechurchofficeandonthechurchwebsiteatwww.stmattlutheran.org.Generalcollegescholarships,amusicscholarshipandscholarshipsforanyonepursuingaChristianvocationareallthereforyoutoapplyfor.ApplicationsmustbecompletedbyFriday,June4,2021.Youareeligibletoreceivetheundergraduatescholarshiptwiceandonceatthegraduatelevel.
CARINGCUPBOARD–OurYouthwillpickupdonationsfortheCaringCupboarddirectlyfromyourcarnextSunday,May16,atthedrive-inserviceifyouwouldliketodonate!Donationsoffoodcanalsobeputdirectlyinthecupboardordroppedoffinthechurchoffice.
FORTHEMID-WEEKBIBLESTUDY,PastorDavidwillbeleadingtheBibleStudyonnextweek’sGospelreading,John17:6-19.WemeetintheUpperRoomat10:30a.m.andbyZoomat7:00p.m.Pleasee-mailtheofficeatinfo@stmattlutheran.orgorcall717-637-7101tosign-up.
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St. Matthew Youth Group
Dinner Fundraiser Food Prepared by Miller’s Barbecue
Saturday, June 19, 2021
10:30am - 1:00pm (or until Sold Out)
If you do not pick up your pre-ordered meal by 1pm, it will be donated Pickup Location: St. Matthew Lutheran Church
30 West Chestnut St. Hanover
$10 Meal includes: ½ BBQ Chicken, Baked Potato, Apple Sauce and Roll w/butter
Orders and Money Due by Sunday, June 6 Pre-orders are Recommended – make checks payable to “St. Matthew Lutheran Church”
with “chicken barbecue” in the memo line. Bring orders in an envelope to the church office, put into collection plate or give to youth group
*Baked Goods and Beverages will be available for additional donations*
Number of dinners purchased: ___________________
Keep top ticket for redemption
Return bottom ticket with payment to church
Sold to: ________________________________________________________________
Phone number: _________________________________________________________
Number of dinners purchased: _____________
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Sunday,May23
atDrive-inWorship
FILLOURTRUCKWITHYOURDONATIONSFOR
PLEASEHELP...
bydonatinganyofthefollowingitems...LaundryDetergentDryerSheetsDishDetergentComputerPaper
EnvelopesStampsTapePaperTowelsToiletPaper
PuddingorJelloCakeorCookieMix
Snacks-IndividualpacksorLargebagsDVDofoldMoviesorShows
Fortheindoorservices,therewillbeaboxintheGatheringPlaceandintheElevator
Lobbyforyourdonations.
Checksmadeoutto‘St.MatthewLutheranChurch’with'GoldenVisions'inmemoline
Thankyouforhelping!
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DAYCAMPISCOMINGTOST.MATTHEW!St.MatthewwillbehostingDayCampthissummeronourchurchproperty.DayCampisaprogramforchildrenwhowillbeentering1stthrough6thgradeinthefallof2021.StafffromCampNawakwawillbeatSt.Matthew
theweekofJuly19-23from9:00a.m.–3:00p.m.Whileatcamp,childrenwilllearnaboutGod’slovethroughplayinggames,singingsongs,doingcrafts,andworshipping“campstyle.”Inaddition,St.Matthewwillhostchildrenwhoneedtocomeearlierthan9:00andstaylaterthan3:00uponrequest.ThisisawonderfulopportunityforyoungchildrenthatwillnotonlybeofferedtoSt.Matthewchildren,butchildrenwithinthecommunityaroundSt.Matthew.CostforDayCampis$50perchild.Adepositof$15isrequireduponregistrationthatwillbeappliedtothetotalcost.Scholarshipswillalsobeavailableuponrequest.Ifyouareinterestedinregisteringyourchild,fillouttheformonthenextpageanddropofforsendtothechurchofficetoholdaspot.Allregistrationformscanbefoundonthewebsite,www.stmattlutheran.org.Spaceislimitedto32childrensodon’thesitateinregisteringyourchild.SPONSORINGACHILDFORDAYCAMPSt.MatthewishostingDayCampalongwithCampNawakwatheweekofJuly19-23.TotalcostforDayCampis$125perchild.Wewantthiswonderfulexperiencetobeaffordableforyoungfamiliesandwealsoseethisasanopportunityforoutreachinthecommunity.WeareseekingfolksinthecongregationtosponsorachildatDayCamp.Anydonationwillbeaccepted,howeverwearespecificallylookingforapartialsponsorshipof$75and/orafullsponsorshipat$125.IfyouwouldliketosponsoraDayCamperatanyoftheseamounts(orwhateveryoucanafford),pleasecontactKitCurlen(ourcongregationalcoordinator),orthechurchoffice,717-637-7101orinfo@stmattlutheran.orgassoonaspossible.Ifyouwouldliketocontribute,pleasemakeyourcheckoutto“St.MatthewLutheranChurch”with“DayCamp”inthememoline.
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SUMMERFUNFORELEMENTARYAGEYOUTH!What:DayCamp,a5-dayprogramatSt.MatthewLutheranChurch,alongwithCampNawakwaLutheranBibleCampforfun,worship,Biblestudy,games,nature
study,singing,recreation,meetingnewfriendsandsharing.
Where:St.MatthewLutheranChurchlocatedat30W.ChestnutStreet,Hanover,PA
When:July19-23,2021
9:00a.m.to3:00p.m.eachday,MondaythroughFriday
St.Matthewwillhostchildrenneedingtobebroughtbeforestartingtimeandkeptafterendingtimeuponrequest.
Ages:Childrenenteringgrades1through6intheFallof2021
Cost:$50perchild(Scholarshipsavailable)
AnopportunitytomeetthestaffwillbeofferedatSundayworshiponJuly18,atthe9:00drive-inserviceintheparkinglot.(Spaceavailableforlawnseating.)
Preregistration:A$15registrationdepositperchildisdueJune1,2021.Depositfeesarenon-refundable(untilspacesarefilled)butwillbeappliedtowardregistration.Allpertinentformswillbemailedtothosewhohavepaidthedepositandsentinregistrationfee.Fillouttheformbelowandmail,alongwithacheckpayableto“St.MatthewLutheranChurch,”with“Daycamp”inthememoline.
CamperName:_____________________________________
Parent/GuardianName:______________________________
Address:___________________________________________
Phone:_____________________________________________
Email:______________________________________________
Willbeenteringgrade______intheFallof2021
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”Lord,WhenDidWeSeeYouHungry?”
THECARINGCUPBOARDNEEDSYOU
Duringthepastyear,theCaringCupboardhasprovidedemergencyfoodrelieftocountless families and individuals in our community, 24 hours a day/7 days aweek, thanks to the tireless efforts of the Social Ministry Team and fooddonations from members of St. Matthew. Because the Caring Cupboard hasdemonstrated repeatedly the very deep need for this ministry, we are in theprocessoftransitioningtheresponsibilityoftheCupboardtotheChurchatlarge.
The Caring Cupboard now has a Coordination Team consisting of BarbaraStrangfeld, Jill Keeney andAndreaHirsch, andwe are currently seeking churchfamiliesandindividualstovolunteeronedaypermonthtomonitortheCupboardtoassurethecontinuedsupplyofemergencyfood.Monitorsareaskedtocheckthe Cupboard on their assigned day and insure it is reasonably stocked bybringing donations of food or by using the food stockpile closet located in theAdministration Building. The stockpile closet is available during regular officehours,Monday-Thursday8a.m.-5p.m.andFriday8a.m.-4:00p.m.
TheCoordination Teamhas developed a backup system so that backuphelp isalways available for volunteers. We hope you will consider joining us in thismuchneededcommunityministry.ifyouareabletohelp,signbelowandreturnintheofferingbasket,oremailtheofficeatinfo@stmattlutheran.org.DonationsoffoodtotheCaringCupboardarewelcomeatanytime.
Name:______________________________________________________
Email:______________________________________________________
Phone:____________________________________________________
⃝My(Our)Preferreddayoftheweekis:_______________________
⃝AnyDayoftheWeekWillWork
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SAVETHEDATE-ScottFredericksisplanningtohavetwoSt.Matthewmusicdaysthissummer.Theyoungerchildren,age3tograde2,willmeetonTuesday,June22,andtheolderchildren,grades3-7,willmeetonWednesday,June23.Thetimewillbe9:30a.m.–12:30p.m..Wewillmeetinthechildren’srehearsalroominthebasementofthechurch.ThisisopentoallSt.Matthewchildren,notjustthosecurrentlyinourchoirs.Wemaybeabletowelcomefriendsandneighborsofourchildrenifspaceallows.WewillsingavarietyofsongsfromBibleSchoolfavoritestoactionsongs,contemporaryChristiansongs,evenafewDisneyfavorites.Wewillplaymusicalgames,havealittleoutsidefuntimeorgymtimeiftheweatherdoesn’tcooperate,ringourbells/chimes,haveapuppetshowandwewillhavelunchtogether.Thiswillbeafunandeducationaleventforourchildren.Aregistrationletterwillbemailedtoourfamilies.
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GOTAGREENTHUMBANDAHEARTTOSERVE?Springishere!Youknowwhatthatmeans?Timeforthegarden—theHealthyHanoverCommunityGarden,thatis.St.Matthewisseekingvolunteerstotakeaone-weekturntohelpweed,waterandharvestproducefromourplotalongChestnutStreetneartheporteco-chere.AllvegetableswillsupporttheHanoverAreaCouncilofChurches,withextraproducedonatedtootheragenciessuchasGod’sMealBarrelandNewHopeMinistries.Norealexperiencenecessarybutwewillbeplantingsoon,sonowisthetimetoact!Ifyouareinterestedinhelping,pleasecontactGailMummert,717-574-6992.
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“CHOOSEKINDNESS”YardSignsarestillavailable!InspiredbyourYouth,theseattractiveandmeaningfulsignsmaybeplacedinyouryardtospreadthemessageofkindness.ThesignsincludeourchurchnameandwebsiteandaremembranceofBryanDoll,Jr.Purplewashisfavoritecolor.Eachsignisasuggesteddonationof$10.ProceedsgotoOlivia’sHouse,ourlocalgriefcenterforchildrenandtheirfamilies,andtheBryanDoll,Jr.Foundation.Signsareavailableinthechurchofficeorfollowingweekendworshipservices.Pleasemakecheckspayableto“St.MatthewLutheranChurch”with“YardSign”onthememoline.Thankyouasyou“ChooseKindness!”
PENTECOSTISMAY22/23-YoumayagainpurchaseredgeraniumstobeplacedintheChanceltohighlightthisimportantfestivalforjust$4.50perplant.Youwillhavetheoptionofdonatingyourgeranium(s)tobeplantedaroundtheChurchandEducationBuildingortakingyourplant(s)home.PleasereturntheformtothechurchofficebyMay21.Nolistingwillbeprinted.
____________________GeraniumsforPentecost
__________#ofplantsTotalenclosed_______________Pleasecheckone:____Usemyplant(s)asneeded.____Iwilltakemyplant(s)immediately
afterthe10:45service.____Iwillhelpplantgeraniumsaroundthechurch.Theflowerswillbe
placedaroundthechurchbuildingsandyoucanplantatyourleisure.
____Iwillhelpwithsummergardening(deadhead/watering)onarotatingbasis.
Name____________________________________________________Phone__________________________EnvelopeNo.____________
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INORDERTOBEWORSHIPPINGINSIDETHEBUILDING
DURINGTHISPANDEMIC,WEMUSTOBSERVETHESEGUIDELINES:
--Wearyourmaskthroughoutyourtimeinthechurchbuilding.If
youforgotamask,onewillbeprovidedforyou.Makesureitisoverbothyournoseandmouth.
--Practicesocialdistancing(atleast6feet)always.--Berespectfultoallandhelptheusherswhoaretryingtoseat
everyoneproperly.--Donotconsideryourselftobeanexceptiontotherules.--SeatingwillbeasdirectedbytheUsherswithsocialdistancing
beingpracticed(onehouseholdunitperpewor2individuals.)Pewswillbemarkedforseating.Pleasebekindandcooperatewiththeushers.
--Bulletins,communioncupswithwafersandZiplocbaggies(foremptycommunioncups)willbehandedoutasyouenter.Awastebasketforthecommunioncupbaggiesisplacedattheexits.
--Everyonewillexitasdirectedbytheushers.Attheconclusionoftheservice,waittobeusheredout.Theusherswillreleaseeveryonearowatatime.
--Therewillbenonurserycareavailable.--PleasedonotstandinFellowshipHall,thehallwaysorthe
GatheringPlacehavingconversationwithanyone.--Offeringplateswillnotbepassed.Thereisabasketateachdoor.
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