Welcome to worship this winter morning! As we gather to worship, let us remember that God wants us to “do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly” with him (Micah 6:8, NRSV).Introduction for the Day: This weekend commemorates the life and ministry of Martin Luther King Jr., who called his nation to a new vision of justice. The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity began this past week on Wednesday, January 16 and was first observed in January, 1908. Celebrated in the chapel of a small Atonement Franciscan Convent of the Protestant Episcopal Church, on a remote hillside fifty miles from New York City, this new prayer movement caught the imagination of others beyond the Franciscan Friars and Sisters of the Atonement to become an energetic movement that gradually blossomed into a worldwide observance involving many nations and millions of people.

Please wear a Nametag today: The first and third Sundays when you wear a nametag, you give others the opportunity to know your name. In so doing, we can become better acquainted as a church family. Greet someone new today!

Hunger Baskets to be passed today: During the offering, a basket will be passed following the offering plate. The second collection will be directed toward local and world hunger. St. Matthew’s has always had a faithful focus on alleviating hunger in our world, and dedicating this collection on the 1st and third Sundays of each month helps to carry out that commitment. Also much appreciated are food items for Reformation Lutheran Church’s Food Pantry, which can be placed in the collection area in the parking lot entrance.

St. Matthew’s Annual Meeting of the Congregation will take place on Sunday, January 27 at 12:15 p.m. in the Sanctuary. This year the meeting includes a potluck lunch. The meeting will include a report on 2012 business, election of new council members, presentation and approval of the 2013 budget, and a presentation and vote to begin a comprehensive fund appeal for a building program in 2013. All are invited. The 2012 Annual Report is available for pick-up today at the Welcome Center and also across from the church office.

Announcements for Sunday, January 20, 2013St. Matthew’s Ev. Lutheran Church, Wauwatosa

www.stmattslutheran.org

Preliminary Building Plans &

Comprehensive Fund AppealInformation Meetings

Sunday, January 20, 2013 at 9:45 a.m. – or –

Sunday, January 20, 2013 at 12:15 p.m.-- or –

Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.

A Packet was mailed to your home with details about this plans as well as the proposed Comprehensive Fund Appeal.

Bring this packet to the meeting.

A Vote will take place at the Annual Congregational Meeting and

Potluck Luncheonon

Sunday, January 27, 2013at 12:15 p.m.

in Fellowship Hall

Come to the Info Sessions to Ask Questions Come to Share Ideas, Opinions and Suggestions

Children’s Book Drive for Next Door Foundation in progress:Did you know in Milwaukee’s lowest in-come neighborhoods it has been estimat-ed that there is only one book for every 300 kids? St. Matt’s is hosting a gently used and new children’s book drive January 6-26 in the hope of changing this startling statistic. Our goal is to collect over 2,000 books and we need your help! Please tell your friends and family about this drive! A collection box will be located by the main office. All donated books will be given to the Next Door Foundation who will be distribute them to some of Milwaukee’s poorest children.

Yoga Classes continue this winter and spring offered by Kelly Kirtley. The class meets each Tuesday evening at 6:00 p.m. beginning Tuesday, January 15th and continuing through April. There is no charge, and everyone is welcome.

Two more Choir Start Dates in 2013All are welcome to join in singing or ringing.The EmBELLishments Bell Choir Tuesdays starting 1/22 from 9:30 to 10:30Praise Kids! For children in 4K-2nd grade Thursdays starting 1/24 from 4:00-5:00

“Hey Hockey Fans!” Join the Men’s Ministry Group at the Milwaukee Admirals game on Sunday, February 10th for an afternoon of Fellowship and Hockey. Game time is 3:00 PM, but we’re planning on meeting at Turner Hall across the street from the Bradley Center @ 1:30 for some pregame festivities. Tickets are $20 and will be available for pickup at Turner before the game (food and beverages not included in ticket price). Sign up in the church office or at the Welcome Center by Sunday 2/3 so we can secure tickets. Hope you can join us!

Been visiting St. Matthew’s?Consider joining our congregation -New Member Classes begin in FebruaryIf 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. Classes will be held on Sunday mornings from 9:45-10:45. Childcare is available in the Nursery.Class dates are February 10th, 17th, 24th and March 3rd. Here is what we will cover in class.

Fellowship and Small Groups at St. Matthew’s -Spiritual Gifts and ServingWhat Does it Mean to be Lutheran?Who We Are at St. Matthew’sSunday, March 10th is New Member Sunday at the 8:30 a.m. service

We celebrate as our new members will be welcomed into membership during the 8:30 A.M. service. For more information please contact us at office@stmattslutheran.org or sue@stmatthewslutheran.org.

2012 Special Funds ReportResults as of 12/31/2012 are

Balance in Bldg. Improvement Fund to date $251,426Hunger baskets, year-to-date, for Hunger $15,841Hurricane Sandy Collection, year-to-date $8,0482012 Benevolence through December 31 $381,100

including Kingdom Account Distributions

Ongoing Groups

The Caregivers’ Support group will meet twice monthly on Mondays. Anyone is welcome to attend, and share the joys and challenges of caring for others on a regular basis. The meetings begin at 1:00 and are located in the Upper Room.

Mondays January 28thFebruary 11th and 25thMarch 11th and 25th

Wednesday Morning Bible study goes royal with 1 Kings study We’ll continue with our reading of I Kings at 10:00 a.m. each Wednesday as we learn about King Solomon and all the kings of ancient Israel. Come and join in the joy of learning what the word of God has to say to us today through these ancient books. No prior experience is necessary.

Habitat for Humanity Workers needed for the 1st Saturday of each month. The next work day is February 4. If you can help on this day, please contact Jerry Wirtz at 414-350-2338. Any skills are appreciated.

First Fridays Book Discussion Group meets monthly Here are the remaining books up for discussion for the second semester. Join the discussion for any of the books which you would like to read. The meeting times begin at 7:00 p.m. on the dates listed below, in the Upper Room at church.Feb. 1 Still Alice by Lisa Genova (295 pages)Mar. 1 The Blackboard Jungle by Evan Hunter (310

pgs)Apr. 5 Fathermothergod: My Journey Out of Christian

Science by Lucia Greenhouse (300 pages)May 10 The Pleasures of Reading in an Age of

Distraction by Alan Jacobs (160 pages)This is the remainder of the list for the 2012-2013 schedule.

Crafters and Crafting Ideas Wanted! We need your ideas and hands for recycling clothing, metals, corks, fabrics, yarns into beautiful and practical items that we can sell at special events and our sustainability fair to raise money for specific needs of partner congregations. We’ve contributed a hoop greenhouse, solar small ovens, and cows for Tanzania. We work from our homes individually or meet at church monthly for a crafting session. On Saturday, February 2nd we’ll have coffee and muffins at church (regular and gluten-free) and plan out the year. We’ve received many items as donations that need to be turned into new treasures. Please join us for what ever time you are available on the 2nd between 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. If you have questions, please call Marge Crawford (414.774.4120).

Healing Services offered monthly: 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. The dates for the next healing services are:Wednesday, February 13: Ash Wednesday following

the 10:30 a.m. and 7:15 p.m. services

Thursday, March 28: Maundy Thursday following

the 10:30 a.m. and 7:15 p.m. services

Game Night and Chili CookoffSaturday, Jan 26 from 5-7:30PMJoin us for a fun night of lively games, good food and fellowship! Bring your favorite chili in a crockpot to be sampled and voted on. The winner will get a small prize, and bragging rights! If you prefer not to bring chili, you can simply be a taster. Chili serving, eating and voting will be from 5-6PM and then game night will follow from 6-7:30. Bring your favorite card game or board game too. Please sign up in the church office if you plan to attend and indicate if you will be bringing a chili and if a babysitter is needed. Chili fixings, beverages, and ice cream dessert will be provided. Please bring $5 per child for babysit-ting and $3 per person for beverages and fixings.

Journeys Through Revelation: Apocalyptic Hope for TodayWednesday Evenings 7:00-8:30 PM on January 23, 30 and February 6thLed by Pastor MargaretThe book of Revelation is one of the most difficult books of the Bible filled with mys-terious symbolism. This study will help us to see the overall message of this book as a message of hope. Participants are encouraged to read the entire book out loud before coming. Revelation promises a blessing to the person “who reads aloud the words,” as well as to “those who hear” (Rev 1:3). You may also want to read Revelation 21-22 first. The promise of the renewed earth - “the Tree of Life, the river of life and the city of God” - will help to sustain you throughout the long journey of this book.

Bibles for Sale at a discounted price in the Commons on Sundays in January!

Don’t Miss Our “Bright Lights, Big City” Dinner Auction!Event on February 8th Will Support Youth Mission Trip Step under the bright city lights as we remake Fellowship Hall into the bustling metropolis of New York City, complete with the Broadway theatre district and Coney Island. Our dinner auction on February 8th will offer entertainment from Broadway melodies to carnival games. Dinner will feature New York favorites. Come early to view and bid on the many auction items that will be on display. Auction viewing is from 5:30 – 6:30, with bids closing at 6:30. Dinner and entertainment begin at 6:30. Suggested donation for the meal is $5 for adults, and $3 for children 10 and under. All proceeds from this fun event will support next summer’s mission trip to the east coast, where we will join the clean up and rebuilding efforts in communities damaged by Hurricane Sandy.

Today’s Worship Assistants:Acolytes: 8:30, Peter Hewett, Silas Rudig. 11:00, Madeline Staff, Michael Staff, Logan & Tessa Schmidt.Hospitality: 7:30, Fred & Roylee Pflughoeft. 8:30, Patti Cimermancic, Frank Cimermancic, Stephen Dupee, Chris & Alissa Schneider, Brian and Bridget Smith and family. 11:00, Conor & Lisa Williams, David & Karen Johnson, Casey & Laura Murray, Kathy Narlock, Taylor Nelson.Ushers: 7:30, Bill Dermody. 8:30, Jim Bowen, Joe Bechtel, Max Brovarney, Rob Sholl, John Charlson, Chuck Crook, Carolyn Hintz, Dave Fagerberg. 11:00, Paul De Young, Mark Bjorgo, John & Claire Geertsen, Steve & Jack Mielke, Don Reynolds, Dave Rotgers, Natalie Hanson, Matt Doberstein./Lay Assistant: 11:00, Linda Young.Lay Readers: 7:30, Diann Lebow, Scott Falk, Linda Young.Communion Preparers: 11:00, Judy Sayrs, Kate Wilson. Communion Assistants: 11:00, Linda Young, Lou Jane Gatford, Jane Sandstrom.Communion Bread Baker: Steve & Kathy Mannebach, Mary Krueger.Nursery: 8:30, Mia O’Leary Zovic, Emma Murphy, Tim & Dara Greene. 9:45, Sarah Began, Mike & Astrid Fossum. 11:00, Erin Merklein, Moriah Mucha, Caitlin Van Lith.Coffee Hosts: Dale & Dollie Kirchner, Marion Heinz, Shelly Jones, Karen Freiberg.Library Assistant: Judy Holmes.

This Week:Sunday: 7:30, Worship 8:30, Worship Service 9:30, Church Library Open 9:45, Comprehensive Fund Appeal Info Mtg.11:00, Worship Service with Holy Communion12:15, Comprehensive Fund Appeal Info Mtg.12:15, Kids for Christ 2:00, First Communion Retreat for

5th graders and ParentsMonday: 6:30, Mon. Morn. Men’s Bible Study 9:00, Just One More Meal Ministry11:00, Staff MeetingTuesday: 9:30, Embellishments 6:00, Yoga Class on 3rd floor 6:00, Godsbells 7:00, Righteous Ringers 7:00, Celebrate Recovery 7:00, Comprehensive Fund Appeal Info Mtg. 7:15, Lutheran A Cappella ChoirWednesday:10:00, Wednesday Morning Bible Study11:00, Fallen Angels11:00, Lunch at Cross Lutheran Church 5:30, WOW - Dinner before Confirmation 6:00, New Generation Coir 7:00, 7th/8th Grade Confirmation Big Group 7:00, New Creation Choir 7:00, Revelation Bible StudyThursday: 9:30, A cabella Ringers 4:00, Praise Kids 6:15, Bells Angels 7:30, Senior ChoirSaturday: 9:30, Bells Angels Handbell Concert Reh.

2:00, Vocal Arts Academy Rehearsal

St. Matthew’s Christmas PageantWould you like to see yourself or a family member once again the Christmas Pageant? Maybe you were in the Pageant and a family member could not join us to watch. Or maybe you just want to view it all again, well, here’s your opportunity. “The Nativity” is now avail-able for on-line viewing. Here’s the link you can use to take you right to the glory of the Christmas Pageant. http://youtu.be/DMQIpk7DYuk

Cross Lutheran Lunch ProgramWe 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, January 23, 2013. Pick up a card in worship on the Sunday prior to the meal to donate food.

Guest House:Sincere thanks to Heather Deaton, Eric Oquist, and sons Colin and Elliot, for serving dinner on January 13, and to Niki Moore for baking cooking and Wicked Hop Restaurant for providing enchilada ingredients. We need 4 or 5 volunteers to prepare and serve a nutritious and delicious meal for 70 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 for February 10 and March 10.

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 February 12, please contact paul.braun@velux.com or 704-907-7464. Thank you to all who participate in this special ministry.

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.

The St. Matthew’s Meal Outreach Ministry

Repairers of the Breach - Lunch Coordinators Needed! Help out by making sure lunches are packed on Sunday mornings. You don’t need to bring the food items; just coordinate set-up and packing! Contact Tom Geib - 321-3391

***********Cross Lutheran Lunch Program - Servers and Helpers are needed at Cross! Join us now to assist with providing and serving this meal on the 4th Wednesday. We can reach out and connect more closely with our partner church with more volunteers. Contact Tom Geib 321-3391 or the church office.

Chancery Gift Certificates Available in Church Office Don’t forget to pick up Chancery gift certifi-cates from the church office before your next visit there. Certificates are $5 a piece, and each certificate is good for $5 at the Chancery. This is a fundraiser that doesn’t cost you extra! Chancery gifts certificates also make great teacher gifts. We also offer Jose’s Blue Sombrero certifi-cates for this popular restaurant in Brookfield and Racine. Check it out at www.josesbluesombrero.com.

For Youth, Children and Families

7th and 8th Grade Confirmation Schedule Change: Due to scheduling conflicts, a revised schedule has been issued.Wed. Jan. 23 Big Group at 7:00-8:15 p.m.Wed. Jan. 30 Final ExamWed. Feb. 6 Service Night at Hunger Task ForceDuring Lent, confirmation students are asked to attend midweek services with their families.

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 and food. Friends can also come along. The meeting dates and times are:January 2013 dates:KFC: Sunday, January 20, 12:15-2:00February dates:KFC: Sunday, February 10, 12:15-2:00DOC: Sleepover on Friday, Feb. 22 from 7 p.m. - 8:00 a.m.

First Communion Retreat Today!5th graders and parents will gather at 2:00 p.m. for time together to learn about the sacrament of Holy Communion. Bring $5 for dinner.Fifth Grade First Communion Servicewill be Feb. 3rdSunday, February 3 at 1:30 p.m. is the special service for children receiving their First Communion. Fifth graders and their families who have attended the January 20 retreat are cordially invited to attend this special service. Questions may be directed to Pastor Chris.

Jr. and Sr. High Ski Trip Coming Up in FebruaryPlease Note, The Date has been Changed!!! This year’s annual ski trip to the Upper Peninsula will take place the weekend of February 22nd-24th, not February 15th – 17th as previously publicized. We’ll leave St. Matthew’s on Friday afternoon, February 22nd, and return Sunday evening, the 24th. 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, the office, and on the website. If you have any questions, talk to Gretchen.

Prayers for PeaceIn the wake of the terrible tragedy that happened in Sandy Hook, it is hard to know how to respond – and the ultimate answer is complex. But as we celebrate the birth of the Prince of Peace, we can lift our prayers for peace – peace in the world, peace in our communities, and peace for troubled souls.As a visual reminder of our prayers, the tree next to our sign on the corner of Wauwatosa and Milwaukee Avenues is hung with peace doves, 1 for each of those who died in last month’s massacre. The tree is wrapped in gold to represent the lifting up of prayers for the souls and families of those who died as well as for peace in our world. May peace come to all of us. Thanks to Chuck Shantz for making the doves.

Gifts of Stock are WelcomeGifts of stock are always welcome at St. Matthew’s. Our brokerage account is with Robert W. Baird here in the Milwaukee area. The contact person is Curt Brewer, 262-523-5644. He can arrange to have your gift transferred directly from your account to St. Matthew’s brokerage account. Consult with your tax advisor to see if this has significant advantages for you. As always, feel free to contact Holly in the church office with questions.

Simply Giving: St. Matthew’s Stewardship Committee partners with Thrivent Financial for electronic transfer of contributions from parishioners’ checking or savings accounts directly to St. Matthew’s bank account. For more information or to request enrollment documents, contact Holly in the church office, 414-774-0441 or holly@stmattslutheran.org.

Women’s Wellness Day to focus on mental health“The Resilient Spirit” - Sat., Feb. 23All women are invited to attend this year’s Women’s Wellness Day on Saturday, February 23, from 8 AM to 1 PM to explore this year’s theme, “The Resilient Spirit: Nurturing Mental Health.” The morning will include a welcome breakfast, keynote address, several break-out sessions, information displays, hands-on activities, opportunities for sharing, and a light lunch. Sue McKenzie, director of Rogers Memorial Hospital’s InHealth program, will present the keynote speech tailored to women’s mental health concerns. She will include strategies for increasing our own resiliency and transferring resiliency to our loved ones as we encounter heartbreak and healing throughout our lives. Break-out sessions will offer opportunities to learn about and discuss teen-age mental health issues, especially depression and anxiety, as well as age-related concerns such as memory loss and depression. Participants will be invited to experiment with art therapy and journaling. Women may register for the Wellness Day between services on Sunday mornings, February 3, 10, and 17. Cost of the event is $10.

Repairers of the Breach Cold Weather NeedsIf you are able to help with any of these items for Repairers of the Breach Homeless Out-reach Center, bring them to the collection box outside the church office.

Athletic socks and warm socks in adult sizesHats, scarves and glovesAdult clothing including hooded sweatshirtsBoots and walking shoes made for rugged wear and in good conditionFanny packs, book bags, suitcases on wheelsAfrican-American hair productsFeminine productsDisposable razors, mini-kleenex packs, chap-stickBlankets and sleeping bagsT-shirts in sizes XL, 2X and 3XRain ponchos in pouchesMen’s and women’s coats, especially big and tallMen’s and women’s underwear, all sizes, esp. extra large

New prayer shawl kits for Froedtert Hospital are available near the church library. Please sign the sheet indicating your name, telephone number and the date. When you return the completed shawl please also indicate the return date. Froedtert Hospital is most grateful for your caring ministry.

St. Matthew’s Trip to Springfield, May 6-8, now taking names for a waiting list. Although we have a maximum trip capacity currently signed up, we are taking names for a waiting list in the case of cancellations in the next four months. The trip with guest participant Pr. Gary Erickson will cover many major sites in Springfield Illinois significant in the life of Abraham Lincoln. Sign up at the Information Center for the waiting list. For questions or informaiton, contact Linda Levengood, 414-427-9672 or llevengood@sbcglobal.net or Jane Sandstrom jane@stmattslutheran.org

Consider a CSA subscription for the growing season - Known as CSAs (Community Supported Agriculture) there are a number of sites around the Milwaukee area that offer “shares” in their farm in exchange for boxes of produce throughout the summer. Sign up for the 2013 season is beginning. 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 will be a drop off site for TIPI Produce CSA. For more information on that farm check www.tipipro-duce.com. Joining a CSA is a good way to support local farmers and enjoy fresh sea-sonal 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)

Child care needed: Beginning 4/1 we are looking for child care for our twin girls (14 months old). We need care on Tuesdays and Thursdays for approximately seven hours a day. Please call Jennifer for further information, 414-378-7223.

Ash Wednesday Services are February 13, 10:30 a.m. - 7:15 p.m.Each service is followed by a Healing ServiceWe begin our faith journey on Ash Wednesday, February 13. Holy Communion services, based on the ELW service for Ash Wednesday, will be offered at 10:30 and 7:15 with a Healing Prayer Liturgy after each service. The tradition of imposition of ashes will be offered for those desiring to receive them.

4th Annual Mardi Gras Ball sponsored by Cross Lutheran ChurchThe date is Saturday, February 16 at the Hilton Garden Inn, 11600 Park Place, Milwaukee (I-45 and Good Hope). Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for an evening of dinner, dancing and friends. Tickets are $75 per person.We will have a St. Matthew’s group attending this event. Sign up on the sign-up panel if you are interested in attending. There is a St. Matthew’s contribution toward the ticket cost.

Great Decisions Foreign Policy Institute: The Great Decisions discussion group meets on the second Thursday of the month at 10 a.m. in the Upper Room. The next meeting is on February 14 and the topic is “The Future of the Euro.” We watch a video and then have an hour-long discussion. The topics are different each month and they help us stay involved on global issues. Although sponsored by the League of Women Voters, the program is open to all. Questions may be directed to Gloria Weiskotten, a participant in the group.

Quilt Ministry Blitz - January 19th at St. Matthew’s

Join the Stitches of Love Quilt Ministry for a Quilt Blitz on Saturday, January 19th from 9:00-1:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. Come when you can; leave when you must. The ministry will cut, create and sew baby quilts from the bins of fabric, batting and simple patterns. Bring your quilting supplies and option to bring your sewing machine. Don’t have quilting supplies? Not to worry, tools will be provided. No experience needed. The Quilt Ministry, in its 10th year, is a blend of church members, friends and family. Come share in the fun and see results by the end of the session! Bring your own lunch/veggie salad provided. No sign up necessary. Questions? Contact Bev Etzelmueller at #262-250-3969.

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Second Timothy tells us that “All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that all God may be competent, equipped for every good work.”

That is a remarkable phrase: “every good work!” Everything good that God expects us to do, the Scriptures equip us to do. That is an amazing claim. How does it work? How does the Bible equip us for “every good work”?

It’s not by supplying specific lists that cover all possible situations. Thinking that way would be a mistake. The Bible does not equip us for every good deed by telling us the specific choice to make for every new situation. Good works are done from a heart that treasures God and his help and from a heart that loves to display the glory of Christ.

So here’s my answer to how the Scripture equips us for “every good work.” The Scripture, day after day, reveals to us the greatness and the beauty and the power and the wisdom and the mercy of all that God is for us in Christ so that by the power of the Spirit we find our joy in God, and the ways of sin become distasteful.

Yes, the Bible gives us many specifics as pointers how to live, but most deeply the way the Bible equips us for every good work is by changing what we find satisfaction in so that our goodness comes from within - freely - not by coercion from without. The Bible does this when we read it and meditate on and over it every day.

How does the Bible

Equip us for

“Every good work”?

St. Matthew’s Annual Congregational MeetingSunday, January 27, 2013

12:15 p.m. - After the last worship serviceNew This Year!! A Potluck Lunch to be held During the Meeting

This Year’s Meeting will Include: 1)AreportonSt.Matthew’s2012business 2)Electionofnewcouncilmembers 3)Presentationandapprovalofthe2013budget 5)DiscussionofstaffingatSt.Matthew’saswellastheformationofacall

committee for an additional pastor 4)Presentationandvotetobeginacomprehensivefundappealforabuilding

programin2013** Please bring a dish to share at the potluck:

Last Names A-G Desserts H-O Fruitsalads,Jello,PlainFruit P-Z Salads of any kind

** What is the Comprehensive Fund Appeal to be voted upon at the Annual Meeting?

In the past three years a Building Committee has been meeting to gatherinformation and make preliminary plans for a Building Renovation project. A thorough process for gathering information (a needs assessment) wascompleted and an architect hired to make preliminary building plans for athree-phasebuildingrenovation.Informationonthispreliminarybuildingplanand comprehensive fund appeal has been mailed to the congregation onJanuary2,2013.

Please plan to attend one of three Information MeetingsinregardtotheBuildingPlansandComprehensiveFundAppealon:

• Sunday, January 20, 2012 at 9:45 a.m. • Sunday, January 20, 2012 at 12:15 p.m. • Tuesday, January 22, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.

A printed Annual Report to the Congregation willbeavailableforyourreviewbeginningonSunday,January20th,2013.

St. Matthew’s Weekly Sign-Up PanelJanuary 20, 2013

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 would like to receive information on the New Member classes which begin on February 10th. (Please provide address below.)

My child will attend the KFC Gathering for grades 1-3 on Sunday, February 10 from 12:15-2:00. Number attending _____

My child would like to attend the DOC Sleepover for grades 4-5 on Friday evening, February 22 from 7 p.m. to 8 a.m. Saturday morning.

Yes, I’d like to attend Game Night and Chili Cook-Off sponsored by the Fellowship Committee on Saturday, January 26 from 5:00-7:30 p.m.

. Number attending _____ I need child care for _____ children.

Yes, I’d like to attend the Milwaukee Admirals Hockey Game on Sunday, February 10 at 3:00 p.m. with the Men’s Ministry Group. Number attending _____

I’d like to attend the Cross Mardi Gras Ball on Saturday, February 16 with the St. Matthew’s group. Number attending _____

Yes, I can help occasionally to coordinate the packing of the Repairers of the Breach bag lunches on Sunday mornings during the Education Hour. Please call me with details.

I would like more information about the ________________________ choir.

I can help to serve lunch occasionally at Cross Lutheran Church on the fourth Wednesday of each month.

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.MargaretSchoewePastor TheRev.EliasKitoiNasariMusicMinister/Organist/NewGeneration&AdultHandbellChoirs JohnR.ParadowskiChurchLibrarian(volunteer) BevEtzelmuellerDirectorofOlderAdultMinistries JaneSandstromDirectorofYouthMinistries&Children’sEducationCoordinator GretchenHaugseChildren’sMinistryCoordinator DonnaGardnerMankeSeniorChoirDirector DavidMohrYouthHandbellChoirs JeffreyReevesNewCreationChoir JeffreyReevesandJohnParadowski;HeideHughes,accompanistPraiseKids!Directors(Jr.K-2grades) JeffReevesandAmyDankwardtVolunteerMinistries/SmallGroups/AdultEducation SueSwingFinanceSecretary 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)