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Welcome to _______ Church! May you be as blessed by your time here as we are by your presence.

Everyone is precious in the Lord’s sight. Thank you for blessing us with your presence. All are invited to a time of fellowship following the service.

“This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it” (Psalm 118:24, KJV). Welcome, in the name of the One who created this day for our enjoyment!

Our fellowship is enriched by your presence. Thanks to each of you for being with us today! Whether you’re visiting for the first time or have been coming here all your life, we hope your time of worship and fellowship is a blessing.

Directories AvailableWhere are the bulletin announcements? The bulletin announcements are available as a separate set of pages and are available at the Welcome Center or near the ushers. To make good use of our resources, consider reading the announcements on our website - www.stmattslutheran.org - or email the church office to be added to the list of people receiving the announcements in advance, on Fridays. Office@stmattslutheran.org.

Welcome to St. Matthew’s today! February 9, 2014

Welcome to St. Matthew’s Church: Our fellowship is enriched by your presence. Thanks to each of you for being with us today! Whether you’re visiting for the first time or have been coming here all your life, we hope your time of worship and fellowship is a blessing.Introduction for the Day: Light shines in the darkness for the upright, the psalmist sings. Isaiah declares that when we loose the bonds of justice and share our bread with the hungry, the light breaks forth like the dawn. In another passage from the Sermon

on the Mount, Jesus, the light of the world, calls his followers to let the light of their good works shine before others. Through baptism we are sent into the world to shine with the light of Christ.Children for Baptism: (11:00) Everett, Gwendolen, and Theodore Butson, children of Melissa and Christopher Butson, Wauwatosa, celebrate the sacrament of baptism today. Gwendolen and Theodore are seven-month-old twins. Everett is five years old. Sponsors are Matthew & Katherine Barber and Sean & Kathy Butson.Flowers at the altar have been given by Pastor Ray W. Stubbe in loving memory of his paternal grandfather, William Stubbe’s February 22nd birthday.The Prayer Chain continues to faithfully pray for the needs of the congregation and community. If you would like the Prayer Chain to be praying for your needs, please use the blue cards in the pews or contact the church office at 414-774-0441. You may also e-mail the church at stmattswi@sbcglobal.net or sonjamohr@me.com with a prayer request. Coffee Today? Your donations at coffee time are directed toward the cost of the coffee. The price of coffee around the world is rising, so donations are more important than ever. Also, the Mt. Meru coffee we serve is a Fair Trade coffee from our partners in Tanzania which supports small farmers in the Mt. Meru region. There is a donation basket on the coffee table.Where are the bulletin announcements? The bulletin announcements are available as a separate set of pages and are available at the Welcome Center or near the ushers. To make good use of our resources, consider reading the announcements on our website - www.stmattslutheran.org - or email the church office to be added to the list of people receiving the announcements in advance, on Fridays. Office@stmattslutheran.org.

                             

This Friday, February 7th!!!!

5:30 – 6:30: Auction viewing & bidding.

6:30: Dinner and entertainment (Suggested donation, $5/adults, $3/children 3-10)

Hearty soups, salad, bread, and dessert will be served. Sign up in the commons!

 Bidding underway now on many great items, including:

v a week at a Beaver Creek, Colorado condominium

v Four-course dinner for 6 plus entertainment, created, cooked, and performed by St. Matthew’s Sr. Choir Bass Section.

v Pontoon Dinner Cruise on Lake Keesus v Door County Getaway

 New this year - Raffle!

Tickets $5, or 5 for $20, available in the Commons.

Each ticket gives you three chances to win a dinner for 4 at Noodles.

Bulletin Announcements - February 9, 2014St. Matthew’s Ev. Lutheran Church - www.stmattslutheran.org

February 2, 9, 16 and 23; a 4-part seriesLed by John Paradowski, St. Matthew’s Minister of Music & Worship PlannerWorship MattersAn invitation...to explore the why and the how of worship. Have you ever had questions about why we do what we do in worship? What are the foundations and practices of Lutheran worship? This series will help us to grow into a richer understanding of the foundations of Lutheran worship. With a focus on the principal gathering around word and sacrament, we will explore the foundational questions about why we gather, how we encounter God in worship, and how that encounter shapes our response in both our communities and our world. Topics include the church year, the lectionary, holy baptism, holy communion, corporate prayer, worship and culture, and more.

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March 2 AIDS Resource Center of WisconsinMike Gifford; CEO and St. Matthew’s Member The AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin is home to the ARCW Medical Center - Wisconsin’s largest and fastest growing HIV health care system. Through its integrated medical, dental and mental health clinics along with its pharmacy and dedicated social services that include food pantries, a legal program, and social work case management, more than 3,300 HIV patients in Wisconsin gain the health care and social services they need for long-term survival with HIV disease from this organization. ARCW is also a leading provider of innovative and aggressive prevention services to help at-risk individuals stay free of HIV. Join us on March 2nd for inspiration and information on how you can help!

Weekly Adult Forum - Join the class in the

“Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World”

Finding Intimacy with GOD In the Busyness of Life

The life of a woman today isn’t really all that different from that of Mary and Martha in the New Testament. Like Mary, you long to sit at the Lord’s feet...but life gets too busy. Like Martha, you want to serve...but how much more can you do?!In this 8-week DVD study we will learn how all of us - Marys and Marthas alike - can draw closer to God, deepening our devotion, strengthening our service, and doing both with less stress and greater joy. Bring your Bible, sense of humor and desire to form some new friendships! Women’s Study

February 17-April 76:30-8:00 P.M.Cost: $10 (includes par-ticipant workbook)Childcare provided

Sign up at the Welcome Center at church or contact Sue Swing; sueswing@sbcglobal.net or 414-774-0441.

When: Wednesday, February 12 - 11:00 AMWhere: Fellowship Hall Lunch to follow

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Men: A great way to begin your weekThe Monday Morning Men’s Bible Study meets each Monday morning at 6:30 a.m. to study, to discuss, to share. All men are welcome. For more information, call Mark Petersen, 476-7299 or Bill Brown, 774-4017.

Has your 1st - 5th grader come to KFC/DOC? It’s a blast! Kids for Christ and Disciples of Christ Children’s Ministries Groups meet monthly. Our children’s ministries KFC (Kids for Christ - grades 1-3) and DOC (Disciples of Christ - grades 4-5) come together for fun, fellowship, devotion and food. Friends can also come along. Bring $4 for lunch. Led by Donna Gardner Manke. Kids for Christ (grades 1-3) Sunday, February 9, 12:15-2:00 p.m.Disciples of Christ (grades 4-5) Sunday, Feb. 16, 12:15-2:00 p.m.

“Dinner Is Served” also known as W.O.W. Dinner is available from 5:30-6:15 for $5 in the Youth Room. Drop in to eat, do homework, talk to your friends and unwind before Confirmation (7:00) and Choir (6:00). Last Date: February 12

7th and 8th Grade Confirmation classes end as Lent beginsPastor Chris’s confirmation program ends its classes and leads into Lenten Wednesdays. Confirmation students are asked to attend Lenten services at 7:15 Wednesday Evenings, March 12-April 9. Eighth Graders are expected to be working on their mentor packets. The Final exam for this year’s confirmation classes is on Wednesday February 12. Questions can be directed to Pr. Chris.

ADD BACK IN WHENEVER POSSIBLE

Healing Service: Each month you are welcome to attend a healing prayer service. Come to one of the healing stations, describe the prayer concern, and members of the healing prayer team will gather around you and offer a healing prayer. The prayer can be for someone else or yourself. Upcoming dates are:

Sun. Dec. 22 at the 8:30 serviceSunday, Jan. 12 at 9:45 a.m.Sunday, Feb. 16 during the 11:00 service

The First Fridays Book Group meet each First Friday of the month at 7 p.m. in the Upper Room. Pick up the complete list at the Welcome Center. You don’t need to read each book in order to come to the discussion; pick and choose the ones you like. The list is also on our website - www.stmattslutheran.org - go to Ò Connect & GrowÓ then Ò Adult Classes and Bible StudiesÓFebruary 7: Ragtime: A Novel by E.L. Doctorow

Jr. and Sr. High Ski Trip Coming Up in MARCH: This year’s annual ski trip to the Upper Peninsula will take place the weekend of March 7th Ð 9th. We’ll leave St. Matthew’s on Friday afternoon, March 7th and return Sunday evening, March 9th. All middle school and high school students are invited. Friends are also welcome. Cost is $170 to cover the cost of the bus and two days of skiing. (Meals and rentals are extra). Registration slips are available at the Welcome Center and the office. If you have any questions, talk to Gretchen.

It’s not too late to join Praise Kids!4-5 Year Olds & 1-2 Graders: Praise Kids!! begins winter-spring season Praise Kids is held on Thursday afternoons from 4:00 to 5:00. Jeff Reeves and Amy Dankwardt (with Sarah Widder and John Paradowski) lead our singers in age appropriate music education activities and singing.

The Schedule:4:00-4:15: Gathering Time and snacks4:15-5:00: Age appropriate music activities

and singingThe group will sing for worship once a month through May. For more information please contact Jeff Reeves at the church.

All are welcome at monthly healing servicesHealing services are offered monthly at St. Matthew’s at a variety of times to give all the opportunity to come forward for healing prayer for themselves or others. You can share your concern with the pastor/leader at the altar, and then he/she along with the healing ministries will lay on hands and give a special prayer for your concern. Here are the next dates: Sunday, February 16 at the 11:00 serviceWednesday, March 5 following the 10:30 a.m. & 7:15 p.m. Ash Wed. services

Needed

Help with our “Pastor’s Discretionary Fund” - - Pastor Chris and Pastor Margaret look across the congregation and see where there might

A note about your valuable items: A reminder to our members and guests that each week as you come to church, any valuable items should be kept with you and not left in coat pockets or in an unlocked space.

Confirmation packets for recently confirmed 9th graders are available on a table in the Library Commons (outside the library). The packets include a certificate, bulletin from the confirmation service and a photo, if ordered.

Caregivers’ Support

Fish Sticks! Comedy team is coming to St. Matthew’s on Friday, March 28. Come and be prepared to laugh at this family-friendly comedy. Child care is available for smaller children. Proceeds from the evening will benefit the summer’s youth mission trip to Washington, D.C. Check out their website: www.fishstickscomedy.com Plan to make this part of your inside family winter fun! Tickets will go on sale on Sunday mornings soon; or call the church office to register. Cost is $10/adults, $5 for children under 12; and a $30 family maximum. Includes dessert following the show. Come and be part of this fantastic family night.

Men’s Clothing Collection: At the end of March, our men’s ministry will begin collecting men’s business clothing to be given to men at the Guest House working toward em-ployment. More details soon; but begin collecting your clothing and save it until March 30!

Let your light shine! LED the way through Epiphany: See the display in the commons today to learn how you can help St Matthew’s change our lighting, save money and care for God’s good creation.

The St. Matthew’s Meal Outreach Ministry

Serenity Inn: Volunteers prepare and serve 6-8 residents the second Sunday of each month. Volunteers carpool meeting at church at 5:15 returning at 7:15. If you are available and would like to participate on March 9 or April 13, please contact coordinator Christopher Bartelt at <Barteltcm@gmail.com>.

Cross Lutheran Lunch Program We serve 300-400 people on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 12 noon at Cross Lutheran Church, 1821 N. 16th Street. We carpool from St. Matthew’s at 10:45 a.m. and serve from 11:30-1:00. Next Meal: Wednesday, February 26, 2014. Pick up a card in worship on the Sunday prior to the meal to donate food.

Just One More: Volunteers assemble packaged meals to be picked up by area churches and programs on Monday mornings at 9:00 a.m. Call Larry Jurss at 414-257-3595. Many volunteers are needed each Monday; you don’t need to come every week in order to participate.

Guest House: We need 4 or 5 volunteers to prepare and serve a nutritious and delicious meal for 115 men at the Guest House, a homeless shelter. We meet at the church at 5:00 pm to carpool and finish by 7:00 pm. Sign up at the church, or contact Carl Johnson (johnsoncr@cdmsmith.com), or 414-771-1023.Seeking donations of cookies and volunteers for March 9 and April 13.

Repairers of the Breach:We supply 100 bag lunches for the homeless twice a month. We pack the lunches at church on the 2nd and 4th Sunday mornings at 9:45 a.m. Volunteers are needed to provide beverages, fruit, chips and sweets and/or pack the lunches. Contact Tom Geib (414-321-3391).

Caregivers Group meets 2nd and 4th Monday afternoons - Sharing joys and challenges The caregivers group will meet on the following dates at 1 p.m. in the Upper Room. The group is facilitated by Sharon Thiel, and you are welcome to attend. November 25 December 9 and 23

Needed: A small television for a member, preferably be 12 inches diagonally maximum; also it needs to be able to receive stations “over the air” as there is no cable connection. If you have one to donate, bring it to the church office.

Tosa Home for Sale: 3/4 bedroom, 2 bath home, close to schools and church. Newer heating/cooling systems and windows. All appliances included. Call soon for special early-bird pricing. 414-777-0141 or 414-704-8737.

Photo Directory Photography You’re not pictured in the St. Matthew’s Online Church Directory? Now’s your chance to join approx. 375 current households in the directory. This directory has become a popular item among members looking to get to know names and faces better, as well as to find addresses and phone numbers for other members. The photography date is Sunday, February 23. Look for the sign-up sheet at the Welcome Center to choose a time for your photo.

Feeling Disconnected?Does your email from St. Matt’s go to another family member’s inbox? Has your email address changed? Help us recon-nect! Please email your current e-dresses (up to two per family) to office@stmatts.org, and we’ll stay in touch!

An Opportunity to Support the Moore Oklahoma Adult Mission Trip, March 9-15, 2014 - Our Mission Trip team is coming together nicely – about 20 people. The team will be housed at University Lutheran Church in Norman Oklahoma – an ELCA church. Work will be done in nearby Moore to help rebuild after a May 2013, tornado that killed 24 people and destroyed 1150 homes. We’re hoping to keep the cost of the trip at about $250 per participant with scholarships available for 1-2 people. . If you would like to support this work, but are unable to go on the trip, please make your contribution payable to St Matthew’s with Moore Oklahoma Mission Trip in the memo line. And thank you for all your support through prayers and encouraging words.

Men’s Retreat @ St. Matthew’sSaturday, February 22nd

Facilitator: Dr. Fran OddenTopic: “Wholeness”

Stop for a moment and reflect on the quality of your life. Are you feeling: Satisfied? Energetic? Healthy? How can we get the many dimensions of our busy lives working together in ‘harmony’? It will be time for worship, time for fellowship and time for fun. The retreat will be at St. Matthew’s, with registration beginning at 8:00 and ending at 3:30 p.m. Registration has now begun in the Upper Commons or in the church office.Cost is $20 with scholarships available. Join us for a fun time with other St. Matthew’s men on Saturday, Feb. 22.

New Member Classes Begin Today: God has given us the gift of Christian community. It provides for two of our most basic needs. The church can be a place to belong and a place to become. If you have had an opportunity to worship with us and would like to learn more about St. Matthew’s please consider attending our membership classes in February and March. Sessions will be held on February 9, February 16, February 23 and March 2. Childcare is available in the Nursery. Fellowship and Small Groups at St. Matthew’sSpiritual Gifts and ServingWhat Does it Mean to be Lutheran? Who We Are at St. Matthew’sNew Member Sunday will be on Sunday, March 9th at the 8:30 service! Contact Sue Swing or the church office if you plan to attend.

Reformation Store Needs Your Help at the storeThe store is in great need of people to sort and stock. They welcome volunteers on Mondays from 10 a.m. to noon or Thursdays from 1 to 3 p.m. All ages are welcome. If you have a few hours to spare, please call Diane Roznowski, Store Volunteer Director at 414/807-7451 to say “Yes! I’ll be a part of this wonderful ministry!Ó for a morning or afternoon.

These bulletin announcements can be seen beginning each Friday on our website: www.stmattslutheran.org. If you wish to be added to the Friday bulletin email list, please sign up on the bottom of the Events Sign-Up panel in today’s bulletin (or contact Sonja Mohr at sonjamohr@me.com) and you will begin receiving the announcements as well as other notices on Fridays.

A note about your valuable items: A reminder to our members and guests that each week as you come to church, any valuable items should be kept with you and not left in coat pockets or in an un-locked space.

Ministry Scheduler Pro Sunday morning volunteers are scheduled utilizing Ministry Scheduler Pro (MSP), an on-line scheduling program. If you are a Sunday morning volunteer and need the log-in information please contact Sue Swing; sueswing@sbcglobal.net.

MSP Tip of the WeekDo we have the best e-mail address for you? If you haven’t received any schedule information it may be that we don’t have your current e-mail address. Please update the church office; stmattswi@sbcglobal.net or Sue Swing; sueswing@sbcglobal.net.

Has your 1st - 5th grader come to KFC/DOC? It’s a blast!Kids for Christ and Disciples of Christ Children’s Ministries Groups meet monthly. Our children’s ministries KFC (Kids for Christ - grades 1-3) and DOC (Disciples of Christ - grades 4-5) come together for fun, fellowship, devotion and food. Friends can also come along. Bring $4 for lunch. Led by Donna Gardner Manke. The meeting dates and times are:Kids for Christ (grades 1-3) Friday, December 6th, 6 - 8 p.m.Disciples of Christ (grades 4-5) Friday, December 6, 6-8 p.m.

Social MinistryReformation Store Needs Your Help at the storeThe store is in great need of people to sort and stock. They welcome volunteers on Mondays from 10 a.m. to noon or Thursdays from 1 to 3 p.m. All ages are welcome. If you have a few hours to spare, please call Diane Roznowski, Store Volunteer Director at 414/807-7451 to say “Yes! I’ll be a part of this wonderful ministry!” for a morning or afternoon.

These bulletin announcements can be seen beginning each Friday on our website: www.stmattslutheran.org. If you wish to be added to the Friday bulletin email list, please sign up on the bottom of the Events Sign-Up panel in today’s bulletin (or contact Sonja Mohr at sonjamohr@me.com) and you will begin receiving the announcements as well as other notices on Fridays.

Now is CSA subscription time: Consider a CSA subscription for the growing season: Known as CSA’s (Community Supported Agriculture) there are a number of sites around the Milwaukee area that offer Ò sharesÓ in their farm in exchange for boxes of produce throughout the summer. Sign up for the 2014 season has begun. To locate the farms with a drop off convenient for you check out www.localharvest.org/csa/ Once again the home of Kristen and John Charlson (St. Matthew’s members) will be a drop off site for TIPI Produce CSA. For more information on the TIPI farm check www.tipiproduce.com Joining a CSA is a good way to support local farmers and enjoy organic fresh seasonal vegetables. If you have any questions feel free to contact either Kristen Charlson (jkcharlson@gmail.com 414-476-5578) or Dee Birschel (deeb@wi.rr.com 414-476-5971)

2014 Special Funds ReportResults as of 2/02/2014 are

Balance in Bldg. Improvement Fund to date $23,823 Hunger baskets, year-to-date, for Hunger $1,2722014 Benevolence through January 31 $33,500

including Kingdom Account Distributions

A note about your valuable items: A reminder to our members and guests that each week as you come to church, any valuable items should be kept with you and not left in coat pockets or in an unlocked space. These bulletin announcements can be seen beginning each Friday on our website: www.stmattslutheran.org. If you wish to be added to the Friday bulletin email list, please sign up on the bottom of the Events Sign-Up panel in today’s bulletin (or contact Sonja Mohr at sonjamohr@me.com) and you will begin receiving the announcements as well as other notices on Fridays.

All are welcome at monthly healing servicesHealing services are offered monthly at St. Matthew’s at a variety of times to give all the opportunity to come forward for healing prayer for themselves or others. You can share your concern with the pastor/leader at the altar, and then he/she along with the healing ministries will lay on hands and give a special prayer for your concern. Your concern can be general if there are concerns you don’t wish to share specifically.Here are the dates coming up in 2014:Sunday, February 16 at the 11:00 serviceWednesday, March 5 following the 10:30 a.m. and 7:15 p.m. Ash Wednesday servicesMaundy Thursday, April 17th following the 10:30 a.m. and 7:15 p.m. ServicesSunday, May 11 - Mother’s Day Education Time, 9:45 a.m.

HEARTS FOR HEALER’S ART NEEDED!Once again, we are offering the Healer’s Art program for first-year medical students at the Medical College of Wisconsin. Healer’s Art, a program developed by Rachel Remen, MD (author of Kitchen Table Wisdom, and other works) focuses on helping medical students reflect upon and enhance the human qualities of heart, emotions and intuition to complement the science of medicine. During the course, students will be given small, hand-sewn stuffed hearts as a tangible symbol of their journey. We are hoping to get 60 or more hearts this year. At least 6 hearts are needed by Sunday, February 9; the rest by the end of February. If you can help, please see sign-up and directions at the Information Center in the narthex. Thank you!

Enjoy singing? Want to get involved more in church activities? Consider joining the Senior Choir! It’s a great way to meet other people and sing a variety of music, sharing it on Sunday mornings during worship services. We meet every Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome! For further information you can contact David Mohr, 414-774-1775 or by email: davemohr@me.com. Or, you can simply come to the music office on Thursday night and we’ll set you up with a folder of music. Be a part of the choir! It’s fun and fulfilling.

Pfister Concierge to Speak to SAINTS - Older Adults ministry to host event Wednesday Feb. 12: Have you ever wondered what fascinating people appear and what experiences occur during the lifetime of a concierge at a premier hotel? Roc Whitesell, the longtime concierge at the Pfister, will share his life among movie and television celebrities at the Pfister with the SAINTS on Wednesday, February 12th at 11:00 a.m. Mr. Whitesell, who appears in his concierge outfit, is an experienced speaker, who has entertained many groups with tales of his professional responsibilities and personal involvements. You need not be a member of the SAINTS to attend and are welcome to bring a guest. While not required, placing your name on the signup sheet at the SAINTS signup area near the library will help to plan for the lunch to follow and any necessary follow-up due to weather.

Sustainable Crafters will meet on Wednesday, February 19th from 11a.m. to 2 p.m. All those interested in working on craft projects are invited to attend. We plan to meet each third Wednesday. Watch the bulletin for any updates. Questions can be directed to Marge Crawford.

These bulletin announcements can be seen beginning each Friday on our website: www.stmattslutheran.org. If you wish to be added to the Friday bulletin email list, please sign up on the bottom of the Events Sign-Up panel in today’s bulletin (or contact Sonja Mohr at sonjamohr@me.com) and you will begin receiving the announcements as well as other notices on Fridays.

Ongoing Collection for Guest House: We have updated the list of ongoing needs for the Guest House. Please consider picking up one or two of these items when you’re shopping and drop them off in the box outside the church office. Thanks for your support of this important ministry.

Spray deodorant ShampooBody Wash Foot PowderCologne or aftershaveLaundry Bags Men’s watchesMen’s wallets

Did you know? We are offering printed directories for those who would like them. While our online directory is used frequently by our members, some members are not online, or may prefer a printed copy. These are available in the church office.

Enjoy singing? Want to get involved more in church activities? Consider joining the Senior Choir! It’s a great way to meet other people and sing a variety of music, sharing it on Sunday mornings during worship services. We meet every Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome! For further information you can contact David Mohr, 414-774-1775 or by email: davemohr@me.com. Or, you can simply come to the music office on Thursday night and we’ll set you up with a folder of music. Be a part of the choir! It’s fun and fulfilling.

Needed by February 12: Beanie babies, Hot wheel cars and pony beads (for making bracelets and necklaces) would be much appreciated by a couple going to Colombia on a medical mission. Bring these items to the collection box outside the church office. Participants from St. Matthew’s are Luther and Doris Kloth.

Deborah Circle will meet on Tuesday, February 11 at 12:30 p.m. in the Upper Room at church.

Caregivers Group meets 2nd and 4th Monday afternoons - Sharing joys and challenges The caregivers group will meet on the following dates at 1 p.m. in the Upper Room. The group is facilitated by Sharon Thiel, and you are welcome to attend.February 10 and 24March 10 and 24

Greater Tosa Interfaith sent thanks for the Noodles Night on January 16 when many of you showed up with hearty appetities and made $400 for Greater Tosa Interfaith. Your continued support is very much appreciated.

Pop Top Collection: After a hiatus from collecting soda pop can pull tabs, we will resume the collection at this time. These pop tabs are given to the Ronald McDonald House toward the good work they do in housing out-of-town families of patients at Children’s Hospital. The collection spot will be at the entrance of the Education wing, near the other recycling and Reformation pick-up area.

Did you know?Pastor Gary and Susan Erickson Scholarship Fund continues to growYou may wish to consider memorial contributions The scholarship fund was established in 2011 from memorial gifts in honor and memory of Susan Erickson and a large gift in memory of Robert and Elizabeth Froemming. The intent of this scholarship fund is to assist students in pursuing church related professions and enrollment in ELCA college. In order of preference the scholarship grants are offered to St. Matthew’s members who elect to become an ordained minister or to attain an advanced degree in theogical education. Secondly it will be offered to those students seeking a bachelors or a masters degree in a music program with intent to work in church related music. Scholarships may also be granted for students enrolled in an ELCA college with preference given to schools with a matching gift program. The Scholarship fund has grown over the past two years through the generosity of others’ gifts and memorials. All gifts are appreciated as we strive to support and assist students to achieve their goals of attaining their degrees in church related careers. Gifts and memorials and bequeaths in wills and trusts are very appreciated. Gifts should be made out to St. Matthew’s Ev. Lutheran Church which will then transfer to The Rev. Gary and Susan Erickson scholarship fund.

Women, Be Well!Come, nourish your body, mind and spirit

at the Sixth Annual Women’s Wellness Day

“For Goodness’ Sake:Good Food for a Healthy Life”

Saturday, February 15, 20148 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

St. Matthew’s Ev. Lutheran Church1615 Wauwatosa Avenue • Wauwatosa, Wisconsin 53213

414.774-0441 • www.stmattslutheran.org

Stretch your mind

Nourish your body

Refresh Your Spirit

Explore a new vision

Nurture your

Relationships

Our Keynote Speaker, Betty Holloway MNS, RD, CD is a registered dietitian in the area of

preventive cardiology and integrative

medicine. As an instructor for

NuGenesis, she educates children,

adults, and patients on the health

benefits of eating the right foods and

cooking to maximize their nutritional

value. Betty’s mission is to create a

path to greater vitality and freedom

from disease through nutrition,

education and culinary practice. She

believes that fresh whole foods are

therapeutic and taste great.

NuGenesis helps people enrich

their lives through food choices that

maximize health and well-being,

creating a model of education,

sustainable agriculture and research

that can be replicated worldwide.

www.NuGenesisFarm.org

“God saw everything that he had made, and it was very good.” Genesis 1:31

Breakout Selection:

Circle one: A B C

Name__________________________

Phone Number__________________________

Email:__________________________

Is Child Care needed?Yes ____ # of children ______

Cost is $10.00 with checks payable to ‘St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church.’ Return this form and fee to the church office.

The Schedule for the Morning:8:00-8:30 Breakfast and Registration

8:30-8:45 Devotions

8:45-9:45 Keynote Address “Live Your Best Life Now!” Betty Holloway, MNS, RD, CD NuGenesis Instructor

9:45-10:00 Break

10:00-11:00 Breakout Session

11:15-12:30 Closing Reflection and Lunch Venice Williams, “Alice’s Garden”

Special Guest Venice Williams was recently honored by Interfaith Conference of Greater Milwaukee for her 25 years of ministry focused on the connection between food, culture and health through Alice’s Garden. Alice’s Garden is a two-acre, urban, community garden in Milwaukee, WI, nurturing families and organizations to restore cultural/family traditions connected to land & food.

During break time, please visit resource tables and join in a service project in the Commons.

Breakout SessionsA) Food: Medicine & Disease PreventionBetty Holloway, NuGenesis, will teach you how to choose and prepare foods and explain why those choices help you to live your best life. She will prepare a sampling of soup and talk about the nutritional significance of the ingredients. We will provide handouts with information and recipes that can help you get started on your journey.

B) Mediterranean CluesFacilitated by Andrea Moosreiner, RD, CDDiscover the Mediterranean diet: What foods are featured, why health care professionals continue to recommend this way of eating, and how to successfully incorporate it into your life. We’ll also consider other diet trends such as gluten free, low-fat vs low-carb, juicing, and any others in the news. Andrea is a Research Dietitian with the Medical College of Wisconsin and local community center volunteer. She is currently working on a Masters in Public Health and likes to keep nutrition recommendations simple and sustainable.

C) No Time to Say Hello, Goodbye?Facilitated by Katie Karls, RD and Cassandra Sova, MS, RDDo you want to prepare healthier meals for yourself and your family but you don’t have a lot of time to cook? Are you looking for ways to give your family wholesome food at a reasonable price? Do you struggle to find healthy foods in the winter months? If so, come and meet with registered dietitians who have ideas to help!

Katie Karls, MS, RD is a clinical dietitian specialist at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin who works with feeding difficulties. She received her MS in Dietetics from Indiana University.

Cassandra Sova, MS, RD is a clinical dietitian specialist at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin who focuses on children with food allergies and nutrition problems. Cassandra offers community presentations and conducts grocery store tours with families to discuss healthy eating.

“For Goodness’ Sake: Good Food for a Healthy Life”

Yes! I’d like to come to:

on February 15, 2014

Men’s Retreat Registration Form  Name  ___________________________    Address  _________________________    City  ____________________________    State    _______      Zip  _______________    Phone    __________________________      Email__________________________    Retreat  Cost:  $20.00                                Total  amount  enclosed    $_________    Comments/  Special    needs        

 

 

 

 

 

I  came  that  they  may  have  life  and  have  it  abundantly.    John  10:10      

       

★ ★ ★ ★ ★      How  important  it  is  to  take  very  good  care  of  yourself,  of  your  mental  and  physical  and  spiritual  wellbeing;  it's  hard  to  do.  It's  easier  to  be  a  workaholic  than  to  have  a  truly  balanced  life.    Quentin  Bryce    

St.  Matthew’s                Lutheran  Church  

Men’s  Retreat  

“Wholeness”    

Facilitator:  Pr.  Fran  Odden  Saturday,  February  22,  2014  

8  a.m.  –  3:30  p.m.  St.  Matthew’s  Ev.  Lutheran  Church  

1615  Wauwatosa  Avenue  Wauwatosa,  WI  53213  

www.stmattslutheran.org    

What  is  Wholeness?   Stop for a moment and reflect on the quality of your life. Are you feeling Satisfied? Energetic? Healthy?

What are the current signs in your life that indicate that your life is rich and full and healthy? What signs say it is not as full or health-ful as you might wish?

Life includes the physical, emotional, intellectual, social and spiritual dimensions of life, which when working together in harmony, lead to a sense of well being and satisfaction with life.

It has to do with wholeness.

This retreat will look at these dimensions of life. How they inter-relate and interact with each other.

How they involve your mind, your connections with people and family, your sense of hope, your goals and dreams, your satisfaction with work. Hopefully, the time together will give you some tools for understanding yourself.

It will be an interactive time, as well as, a time for worship, a time for fellowship and time for fun.

A time to have a good sense of self-worth and self-esteem.

               Retreat  Facilitator   Pr. Fran Odden was instrumental in developing small group ministry and retreat ministers during his pastorates. While serving at Central Lutheran in Minneapolis, he started over a dozen groups for men, called “Men in Motion.” Retreat leadership centered on themes such as: Faith at Work Self-Esteem Wholeness and Self-Care Marriage Enrichment Couples Communication Pastor Fran worked with the leadership at St. Matthew’s during the Mission Exploration process and pastoral search. Occasionally he has filled in on Sunday mornings.    

                   

 Men’s  Retreat  Agenda   8:00 - 8:30 Registration and Continental Breakfast 8:30 - 9:00 Announcements Opening Worship Service 9:00 - 11:30 Morning Session "Wholeness" 11:30 - 12:30 Lunch 12:30 - 3:00 Afternoon Session "Wholeness" 3:00 Closing Worship Service With Holy Communion 3:30 Departure

Let Your Light Shine: L.E.D the way through Epiphany

St. Matthew’s Lighting Conversion ProgramOur Goal: $10,000 for interior lighting conversions

Here’s How It Works: “Let Your Light Shine” by sponsoring a single bulb for as little as $25 or any other level your heart dictates.

Glow $25-$99

Shimmer $100 - $249

Shine $250 - $499

Radiate $500+

Why: Supports our commitment to Care for Creation and our goal to become an Energy Star rated congregation.

Benefits: Annual energy savings of $4,000 and an estimated payback of just over 2 years.

Our commitment to you: St. Matthew’s will reinvest 50% of the estimated 1st year savings in additional energy savings projects.

To learn more about this initiative, see the Property Committee display in the Commons area. Learn not only about the St. Matthew’s conversion program but also how you can accomplish the same thing in your own home.

Mark your calendar:

During the Educational Hour on April 27th, the Property Committee will provide an overview of the entire St. Matthew’s lighting conversion program. They will also cover the reasons for the program and how you can take advantage of the same savings in your own home.

Please join us: Your sponsorship is truly the gift that will keep on giving. Won’t you please consider helping St. Matthew’s reduce its impact on our planet and reallocate half the savings to future projects to care for God’s good creation?

Clearly mark your sponsorship “LED the Way” and place it in the collection basket or drop it off in the Church office.

“…let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven. Matthew 5:16

Thank you to the Property Committee, especially Jerry Wunderlich, Mark Rutkowski and Ed Bross for their efforts in developing and implementing this program.

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Today’s Assistants:Greeters: 7:30, Marian Benz. 8:30, Tia Castillo, Erin Weileder, James Karls, Patti & Frank Cimermancic. 11:00, Jean Hautala, Jennifer Kramer, Sarah Bolgert & Matthew Frets. Lay Reader: 7:30, Marian Benz. 8:30, Annette Olson. 11:00, Steve Winters.Nursery Helpers: 8:30, Andrea Mabie, Mia O’Leary Zovic, Ava Zovic. 9:45, Kelly & Andy Byrne. 11:00, Meredith Jambura, Angela Tillman, Julia Tennessen. Acolytes: 8:30, Jonathan & Michael Baumler. 11:00, Cassie Smith, Donovan McBride.Coffee Hosts: 8:00, Becky Veum-Baumler, Susan Bisswurm and James Moore. 9:30, Denise Higgins. 11:00, John Dobbe (cap-tain), Joel Braunschweig, Trevor Land, Taylor Nelson, Tim Nelson, Connor Schmidt, Emma Sorensen, Brad Stokke, Luke and Tom Templeman. Ushers: 8:30, Jack Hastings (captain), Tim Dolan, Jeff Higgins, Bret Rockenbach, Connor Schmidt, Don Birschel, Greg Strand. 11:00 John Dobbe (captain), Joel Braunschweig, Trevor Land, Taylor Nelson, Tim Nelson, Connor Schmidt, Emma Sorensen, Brad Stokke, Luke and Tom Templeman.Communion Preparers: 7:30, Marge Crawford, Shelly Jones. Communion Assistants: 7:30, Marian Benz, one more needed.Welcome Center Host: 8:30, Dee Birschel. 11:00, Lisa & Conor Williams.Bread Baker: Needed.Welcome Assistant to the Pastors: 8:30, Harry & Sandy Profio. 11:00, Lisa and Conor Williams.Library Assistant at 9:45: Carol Heim.

This Week:Monday: 6:30, Monday Morn. Men’s Bible Study 9:00, Just One More Meal Ministry Crew 9:30, LaLeche League Meeting10:15, Program Staff Meeting11:00, Staff Meeting 1:00, Caregivers Support Group 3:30, A Place at the Table Mtg. 5:30, Youth Committee 6:00, Human Resources Meeting 7:00, American Heritage Dancers 7:00, Church Council meetingTuesday: 9:30, The EmBELLishments12:30, Deborah Circle 6:00, Yoga Class 6:00, Godsbells 7:00, Celebrate Recovery 7:00, Mt. Meru Coffee Project 7:00, Righteous Ringers 7:15, LAC RehearsalWednesday:10:00, Bible Study with Pr. Margaret11:00, Saints Meeting - Older Adults11:15, Fallen Angels 5:30, Wow - Dinner before Confirmation 6:00, New Generation Choir 7:00, 7th & 8th gr. Confirmation Final Exam 7:00, New Creation ChoirThursday: 9:30, A Cabella Ringers 4:00, Praise Kids 6:15, Bells Angels 7:30, Senior ChoirSaturday: 8:00, Women’s Wellness Event 9:00, Diocese of Meru - Synod Comm. 9:00, Pre-Marriage Workshop

Please note that Assistants list may not be accurate for any swaps or substitutions made after this list was created a few days ago.

Let your light shine! LED the way through Epiphany: See the display in the commons today to learn how you can help St Matthew’s change our lighting, save money and care for God’s good creation.

Yoga Class will continue on Tuesday evenings (at 6:00) through April. Thanks to Kelly Kirtley for leading these free weekly classes.

St. Matthew’s Weekly Sign-Up PanelFebruary 9, 2014

If you are interested in any of the following activities/events, please check the appropriate box and place this sheet in the offering plate, or turn it in to the church office. This is your opportunity to be involved in some of St. Matthew’s ministries.

I can help with Women’s Wellness “Good Food; Healthy Lives” on Saturday, February 15.

_____ Lunch help (11:20-12:30) _____ Clean-Up Help (12:00)

My child would like to attend the DOC gathering for 4th & 5th graders meeting on Sunday, February 16 from 12:15 - 2:00 p.m. Number attending _____

I would like to attend the Women’s Study on Monday evenings, Feb. 17 - April 7. Please reserve a book for me.

I would like further information on the Women’s Retreat, March 21-22-23. I’d like to sign up _____

I would like to attend the Men’s Retreat at St. Matthew’s on Saturday, February 22.

Name_______________________________ Phone Number_________________

Email Address ____________________________________________________

For more information on any of these opportunities,please call or email the church office, 414-774-0441 or office@stmattslutheran.org

Ministers ThePeopleofSt.Matthew’sEv.LutheranChurchLeadPastor TheRev.ChristopherJ.P.MankePastor TheRev.MargaretSchoeweMusicMinister/Organist/NewGeneration&AdultHandbellChoirs JohnR.ParadowskiDirectorofOlderAdultMinistries JaneSandstromDirectorofYouthMinistries&Children’sEducationCoordinator GretchenHaugseVolunteerMinistries/SmallGroups/AdultEducation SueSwingChildren’sMinistryCoordinator DonnaGardnerMankePastors’Assistant/SundaySchoolSupport EmilyWanezekChurchLibrarian(volunteer) BevEtzelmuellerTechnologyCoordinator BrianSmithSeniorChoirDirector DavidMohrYouthHandbellChoirs JeffreyReevesNewCreationChoir JeffreyReevesandJohnParadowski;HeideHughes,accompanistPraiseKids!Directors(Jr.K-2grades) JeffReevesandAmyDankwardtFinanceSecretary HollyJurssOfficeAssistant JillDueCommunicationsSecretary SonjaMohrJanitor JohnSwensonPastorEmeritus TheRev.GaryErickson

Vision Statement: Guided byGod’s Spirit andGrace, we are a community ofdisciplesgrowinginfaith,hopeandloveinourLordandSaviorJesusChrist.(What we want to become)

Mission Statement: Called to fulfill the Great Commission, St. Matthew’swelcomesalltofaithinJesusChrist,nurturesourfaithjourney,equipsustoserveothers,andsendsusintotheworldtomakeadifferenceinJesus’name.(What we are going to do)

Values: Wewant to be people who grow in our Spiritual fruitfulness, which isshown through the Fruit of the Spirit: Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness,Goodness,Faithfulness,Gentleness,Self-control.(Who we want to be)