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St. Matthews Messenger 1 February, 2017
Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Princeton, IL Permit No. 449
Church Calendar
Worship Assistants
Note from Pastor
President’s Letter
Stewardship
Fellowship
Shepherding
Church Council
Youth & Family Month FEBRUARY 2017
ST. MATTHEWS LUTHERAN CHURCH
ST MATTHEWS MESSENGE R
416 E . Dover Road Princeton, IL 61356 -9551 (815)879-6491 Change Service Requested
YOUTH & FAMILY BOWLING DAY. Monday, February 20 is President’s Day so our Youth & Family Ministry is planning a Pizza & Bowling Party. We will meet at the church at 12 pm for pizza and then head over to Pinsetter Lanes in Princeton for bowling. See Brandon Stover for details.
CONGREGATIONAL RESOURCE EVENT - Saturday, March 11 We will carpool from St. Matthews parking lot @ 7:30 am and return approx. 4:30 pm. RSVP to the office by February 22.
YOUTH & FAMILY BOARD GAMES NIGHT Saturday, March 4 at 6-9 pm will be Board Games Night at St. Matthews. Come join the fun and fellowship and play some games together. See Brandon Stover for more details.
www.StMatthewsPrinceton.org [email protected] Office email
[email protected] Pr Scott Schmidt Join us on Facebook
YOUTH LEAD WORSHIP SERVICE - Sunday, February 26 our Youth will lead the worship service.
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FEBRUARY 2017 WORSHIP LEADERS “…from whom the whole body, joined and knit together by every ligament with which it is equipped, as each part is working properly, promotes the body’s growth in building itself up in love” Ephesians 4:16.
FEBRUARY 5 FEBRUARY 12 FEBRUARY 19 FEBRUARY 26 YOUTH LED WORSHIP
ACOLYTE Tara Ford Zach Wendling Jake May Audrey Nelson
ALTAR GUILD Youth TBA
Youth TBA
Anna Morton & Allison Morton
Youth TBA
CANTOR Worship Team Barb Miller Emily Stover Tara Ford
COFFEE FELLOWSHIP
OPEN OPEN OPEN Sunday School Class
COMMUNION ASSISTANTS
Gail Peterson Linda Berry Sue Garvin
Charlie Korey, Adrienne Snethen,
TBA
FLOWERS Mavis Lins Bob & Deb Harrison
OPEN OPEN
GREETERS OPEN Chris & Kathryn
Nesbitt & family
Laura Allen & family
Amy Wendling & Zach Wendling
READERS Nate Edlefson Tommy Rose Sue Garvin Anna Morton & Allison Morton
SOUND SYSTEM Charlie Waca Pam Clementz Tom
Christianson Brady Snethen
USHERS
Tom & Diane Christianson
Jim Eble Shawn Haslam
Nate Edlefson Brian Huffstodt
Gary Morton Brad Snethen
Pam Clementz Jack Gross
Jim & Jeannine May
Charlie Korey Adrienne Snethen
Nathan Allen Johnathan Allen
Thank you for serving!
CONGREGATION GIVING FINANCIAL REPORT through December, 2016
YTD Budget: $227,334; YTD Giving: $220,238; YTD Expenses:$214,018. YTD Expenses under Budget $(13,316); YTD Giving over Expenses by $6,220
St. Matthews Messenger 4 February, 2017
FOR THOSE WHO HAVE REQUESTED PRAYER:
From St. Matthews: Jim Dye, Alberta Clayton, Georgia Fay, Irene Hildebrand, Inga Albee, Matt Compton, Steve Lange, Peter Lange, Shirley Schmidt, Lee Dyer, Norma Lorenzen, Diane Eble, Judy Dyke, Doris King, Josie Edlefson, Shirley Coates, Virgil Gross, Shirley Carter, Nedda Simon.
Friends and Family* Viola Lange (mother of Steve Lange), Dana Freese (daughter of Jackie Woolley), Mary Christianson (mother of Tom Christianson), Beth Woolley (cousin of Jack ie W oolley & Lynda Fenwick), Riese Baker (great granddaughter of Fenwick’s), Debra Dahl (daughter of Shirley May), Sally King (Shirley Schmidt’s cousin), Marge & Carl Cordasco (friend of Orloff’s), Danny Lins (son of Mavis Lins), David & Melissa Carlson (son & daughter in law of Leota Carlson), Sue Thompson (friend Pam Clementz), Jennifer Hartwig (daughter of Fran Lewis).
THOSE IN MOURNING:
Family & friends of Gerald Eckard (father of Quinta Naffziger) upon his passing.
Family & friends of Carl Orloff upon his passing.
Family & friends of Mary Jo Sims upon her passing.
Family & friends of Joyce Woods upon her passing.
SPECIAL JOYS:
CHURCHWIDE CONCERNS:
Those involved in military conflict throughout the world, especially Matthew Oldham (grandson of George and Dorothy Dall) and., Scott Hlvain (nephew of Peggy Vladika) And…
PRAYER CHAIN: If you would like to share a prayer request for our Prayer Chain, request cards and a drop box are outside Pastor’s office or email a request to [email protected]
DON’T FORGET OUR SHUT-INS AND HOMEBOUND
A reminder— If you or a family member enter the hospital and would like a visit from Pastor Scott Schmidt, please call: Church Office (815-879-6491) or
Pastor Scott’s cell (1-779-537-4811).
LIBERTY VILLAGE IL VA HOME-LASALLE
Irene Hildebrand Virgil “Buzzie” Gross
Alberta Clayton
Norma Lorenzen AT HOME
Jean Yates Inga Albee @ Stacy Headley’s home
Judy Dyke Arlene Richards @ In-Home Care
Fran Ahrens
Betty Goers COUNTRY COMFORT
GREENFIELD Diane Eble
Pat Hultine Eddie Gross
Marian Wolf COLONIAL HALL
SPRING VALLEY NURSING HOME
Don & Nedda Simon
Georgia Fay Shirley Coates
ST MATTHEWS PRAYER PENNY
JAR
Pennies placed in the jar from Jan through Dec. 2017
will go to Our Table
If Pr Scott Schmidt is away from the office, and you are in need of pastoral care, please contact: the office (815-879-6491) or after hours Council President Sandy Rose (815-303-1983) who will contact the pastor on call for St Matthews.
St. Matthews Messenger 5 February, 2017
A Christmas WRAP! Christmas week is always a busy time with last minute details. It was no different at our Point of Hope Development Center in Romania as they prepared for a very busy week of ministry. The Fundatia Buckner staff was buying all of the supplies needed to distribute Christmas meals to each of the 97 families who have children attending the development center. A special thanks to Immanuel Lutheran in Compton, Illinois and First Lutheran in Lee, Illinois for providing the prayers and funds for this special meal. ACF would also like to thank each of the child sponsors who donated for some special gifts to their Romanian child. These extra gifts were delivered later in the week. The Fundatia Buckner staff was blessed to be in your prayers as they gave so generously of their time the week. On Tuesday of Christmas week the staff delivered the Christmas meals to as many families as possible. On Wednesday, the completion the delivery of the Christmas meals as families came to the Point of Hope to pick-up. On Thursday, the preschool kids performed a special skit for parents and were given Christmas gifts from Samaritan Purse & child sponsors. On Thursday, a very special Women’s ministry event took place at the Point of Hope. Finally, on Friday, Christmas gifts were delivered to kids that attend our after-school program from child sponsors. It was a very busy week but everyone was blessed and learned of the reason for the season! ACF could not do this ministry without the St. Matthew’s members and leaders. You all are SUPER-HERO’S in the eyes of our children. Thank you!
Reaching, Teaching, Transforming
WEDDING COORDINATOR—POSITION
St Matthews Church Council is seeking individuals who are interested in the new position of Wedding Coordinator. Applications will be available beginning February 16. Council will check out the applications and decide on 3 people for the position with staggered 3 year terms. Please leave the applications in the office. Here is the description from our Wedding Guidelines Booklet:
To ensure that every detail of your wedding is properly planned and follows our church policies, the wedding coordinator will work closely with you. The wedding coordinator will meet with you as you begin planning and again one to three weeks prior to the wedding date. The wedding coordinator will be available to answer questions as they arise, as well as review our Wedding Guidelines provided to all couples. Every wedding which includes music and invited guests in our church facility must include the services and guidance of our wedding coordinator.
For off sight weddings we also recommend using our wedding coordinator to assist the presiding pastor. At the wedding rehearsal, the wedding coordinator and the officiating pastor will lead the participants through every detail of the wedding and insure that each person understands what is to happen on the day of the wedding.
On your wedding day, the wedding coordinator will see that everything runs smoothly from the time you arrive until after the wedding.
St. Matthews Messenger 6 February, 2017
CHURCH COUNCIL Tuesday, January 10, 2017
Discipleship: No report Fellowship: No report
Shepherding: No report.
Resource: Elevator issues have been fixed. Hydraulics for the Sacristy door have been repaired and are back in place Proclamation: No report.
Pastor’s Report: Bureau County Pastor’s Luncheon was at St Matthews on Thursday, January 5. Pastors discussed the Community Worship Service. Vice President’s report: No report President’s Report: Andy Dye presented the list of Council Nominations. Reported that we had Quentech Computer Service come and look at some issues with the church computer and Pastor’s laptop. They have been
taken care of. Quentech recommended we have a little better Anti-Virus program on the computer. Andy also thanked the council for all of their hard work this year and for their service.
Executive Committee Meetings—Thursday, Feb 2 at 6 pm, Tuesday, March 7, at 6 pm.
Council Meetings—Tuesday, February 14 at 6 pm, Tuesday, March 14 at 6 pm.
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St Matthews 2016 Church
Council
Andy Dye President
Sandy Rose Vice President
Charlie Waca Discipleship
Mike Herro Fellowship
Dick Volker Proclamation
Brian Huffstodt Resource
Karen Miller Shepherding
Tina Reinhardt Treasurer
Barb Miller Secretary
Jill Snethen
COUNCIL PRESIDENT St. Matthews Family,
Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through
Christ who strengthens me. This is one of my favorite bible verses. It provides me comfort in many ways. As I start this month as your new Council President, I admit I am a little nervous. Yet when I go back to this verse, I am assured that Christ will give me strength and help guide me through this coming year.
Our new Constitution and our Long Range Vision Plan are now in place. I am excited to be involved in this journey with all of you! As Andy Dye mentioned a few Sundays ago, the Vision plan will not happen overnight. It will take time and patience on our part for all of this to come together.
In Sunday School, Sarah and I are teaching the children the fruits of the spirit. They are love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness and self-control. A few weeks ago we learned about patience. To give the children an idea of patience, I told them how Tommy and I had to wait around 29 years for something we had wanted. Christ gave us the strength to wait, and when it happened it was a pure blessing. It was all worth the wait. Same thing with our visions we have for St. Matthews. They will happen. They will take time, and they will take patience.
St. Matthews is an exciting place to be. Let’s work together with Christ and watch amazing things happen.
Sandy Rose
2017 Congregation President Nominee
A NOTE FROM PASTOR SCOTT SCHMIDT “For surely I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord,
“plans for your good and to not for harm, to give you a future with hope.” Jeremiah 29:11
T his Bible verse (from Jeremiah 29:11) is part of a painting behind my desk. It was a gift to me from a member of a congregation I
previously served because I frequently quoted this verse. For that person this verse not only gave hope for that congregation, but also for them personally.
May this Bible verse give us hope, because I do believe God has a plan for our future. As I see the enthusiasm among people here, as we begin doing
ministry with a new Constitution and our new Long-Range and Strategic Plan, this all points to a future here of Proclaiming and Living the Good News of Jesus Christ. The Lord has a plan with hope for our days and years to come. Thanks and praise to God!
In Jesus' name,
Pastor Scott Schmidt
St. Matthews Messenger 7 February, 2017
SUNDAY MORNING EDUCATION FOR ALL AGES @ 10:15 AM
GRADE SCHOOL SUNDAY SCHOOL
IS USING DEEP BLUE
CURRICULUM
Monday Feb 20
Noon–3 pm
Youth & Family Ministry Pizza & Bowling
Sunday, February,26 Family Service Event: Youth Lead Worship Service
Youth & Family Potluck Luncheon February
26 @ 11:15 am
Confirmation—February 2017
Feb 5 Ruth AND Esther
Feb 12 Youth Service Planning
Feb 19 Youth Service Planning and Practice
Feb 26 Samuel and Saul
February 2017 High School/Young Adult
Feb. 5 Youth Worship Prep -
Feb. 12 Youth Worship Prep -
Feb. 19 Youth Worship Runthrough
Feb. 26 HS Fun Day/Family Meal
February 2017 Adult Faith Forum at 10:20 am
Feb 5 Making Sense of Scripture - Where Did the Bible Come From?
Feb 12 Making Sense of Scripture - How Can I Read the Bible with Greater Understanding?
Feb 17 Making Sense of Scripture - Is There a “Center” to Scripture?
Feb 26 Making Sense of Scripture - What Kind of Authority Does the Bible Hold?
TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY
You are invited to join our group that meets
every Tuesday morning resuming January 10 @ 10 am.
It is a Bible Study on the next Sunday’s Gospel lesson.
ESTHER CIRCLE: Meeting was Thursday, January 19 at 7 pm in the Sharer Room. We had dessert and caught up with one another from the holidays. Our next meeting is Thursday, February 16 @ 7pm in the Sharer Room. We will work on the February Bible Study from “Gather Magazine”. Everyone is welcome to attend.
OUR TABLE St Matthews next service date is Monday, February 20. Please watch for details of items needed and volunteer list. Thank you again for all of your donations in 2016. Gary & Joelle Crockett
EXPLORER’S BIBLE STUDY
meets 7 pm Thursdays.
NEEDED FOR LUTHERAN WORLD RELIEF: Needed for making sleepers for babies, ZIPPERS, new or used, any length 10” or more, any color, metal or nylon. Also, assorted buttons, 1/2” - 3/4”. Leave in the church office. Thank you, Marilyn Haslam
Saturday March 4 6-9 pm
Youth & Family Board Games Night
Proclaiming and Living
The Good News
of Jesus Christ
St. Matthews Messenger 8 February, 2017
Congregational Resourcing Event
The 2017 CRE will be Saturday March 11 at Kishwaukee Community College in Malta, IL.
The 2017 event will focus on the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. Keynote Presenter will be the Rev. Dr. Winston Persaud, Wartburg Theological Seminary Professor of Systematic Theology, The Kent S. Knutson & UELC Professor in Theology & Mission
Director of the Center for Global Theologies. His keynote will be titled: “Christian Witness in a Pluralistic World – Cross Cultural Challenges,” which will bring insights from our Lutheran heritage and discuss ways in which we may respond to the contemporary crisis of defining and confessing the Gospel.
Sponsored by the Northern Illinois Synod Congregational Life Committee, the Congregational Resourcing Event (CRE) is one of this synod’s finest yearly events. Church council members, teachers, musicians, staff, volunteers, and leaders – just about everyone in a congregation – can take advantage of this learning event to strengthen skills, gather resources, network with others, and discover new ways to enhance congregational and individual ministries. Come, experience and bring home new ministry tools.
The Congregational Resourcing Event offers many varied educational workshop selections for you, your key congregational leaders, and other interested congregation members. Many groups, agencies, and institutions have displays.
Supervised child care in Kishwaukee College’s on-campus Early Childhood Center is provided with pre-registration. A free-will offering will be accepted to cover child-care costs.
In addition to workshops from the keynote speaker and NIS Bishop Jeffrey Clements, other workshops feature topics including: Administration/Council/Treasurers, Education, Evangelism/Outreach/Hospitality, Global/Inter-Faith, Leadership, Social Justice, Spirituality/Prayer/Health & Wellness, Stewardship, and Youth/Young Adult/Family Ministry.
Bring everyone from your congregation to attend different workshops. Then get together and learn from each other!
Session and room assignments will be based on how many people register for each workshop. This information and any updates will be posted here by March 1.
Kishwaukee College is located at 21193 Malta Road, Malta, IL 60150 between DeKalb & Rochelle on IL Route 38.
Kishwaukee College is handicap accessible.
Schedule 8:30–9:10 am – Registration & coffee
9:15–10:00 am – Welcome/Worship
10:00–10:30 am – Keynote
11:00-12:00 pm – Workshop Session a
12:00–12:45 pm – Lunch
1:00–2:00 pm – Workshop Session b
2:15–3:15 pm – Workshop Session c
We will carpool from St. Matthews. Leaving the church parking lot at 7:30 am and returning approximately 4:30 pm. Please contact the office or Pastor Scott Schmidt if you would like more information. Registration deadline is February 22. See list on table by Pastor’s office for workshops to attend. You can chose 3 workshops.
