St. Matthew Lutheran Church & School e-News
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Fourth Sunday after Pentecost
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This weekend we celebrate the
Fourth Sunday after Pentecost & Father's Day.
The theme of our worship will be
"Heart – Courage – Wisdom – Hope - Power"
based on
Psalm 34:14b (CEB).
Worship Services this weekend:
Thursday - 7:00pm
Classic Worship
Saturday - 5:30pm
Classic Worship
Sunday - 8:00am & 10:45am-
Classic Worship
with Holy Communion
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HEARTWORK
Psalm 34:14b (CEB)
Do good! Seek peace and go after it!
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BIBLE/DEVOTIONAL READINGS
– For the week
starting
June 17
, Bible readings are provided to assist you in daily reading and prayer. Click on the Bible passage to read the Scripture lesson at BibleGateway.com.
Sunday
The use of parables
Monday
Israel to return from exile
Tuesday
Living by faith
Wednesday
Trusting in God
Thursday
The meaning of faith
Friday
The tree of life
Saturday
A song for the sabbath day
Sunday
Jesus calms the sea
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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
- Thank you to all who volunteers and participated in this year's VBS!
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SUMMER WORSHIP
- The Thursday Night Service returns! A casual "come as you are" worship service begins at
7:00pm
in the Sanctuary. This is a great opportunity, especially for those who plan on being out of town on the weekends!
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THE BENSON FAMILY SINGERS
will be giving a
Gospel Concert at St. Matthew Lutheran Church & School, Hawthorn Woods, Illinois on Thursday, June 28, 2018 at 7:00 p.m.
The Benson Family Singers
are a family music group from Faribault, Minnesota. Peter and Rachelle, along with their four sons, David, Aaron, Luke, and Paul have a unique ministry consisting of barbershop, bluegrass, and gospel music. They specialize in tight, a cappella harmonies and also play a variety of instruments, including guitar, banjo, bass, violin, and mandolin. Together they have performed for many shows, festivals, fairs, churches, and private events throughout the Midwest.
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2020 EUROPEAN TRIP & OBERAMMERGAU
is
an 11 Day Classic Classic European Tour (September 20-30, 2020) which will include Budapest, Bratislava, Prague, Nurnberg, Rothenburg, Heidleberg, a Rhine River Cruise, the Neuschwanstein Castle and culminating in Oberammergau for the 2020 production of the Passion Play.
The Passion Play is produced by the citizens of the Village of Oberammergau every ten years in thanksgiving to the Lord for keeping the Black Plague away from them ever since 1634.
See Pastor Kinne for more information or to sign up for the trip.
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FACILITY REQUEST
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Just a friendly note to ask all groups and organizations to please fill out a facility request for your activities. This information assists us in the set up, programming of the electronic doors and the safety of all involved.
CHRISTIAN OUTREACH OF LUTHERANS (COOL) -
A food pantry for some of the neediest families in Lake County. Please bring a can of food/box of cereal with you when you worship and place them in Luther Hall. Thanks for helping those in need.
June food item: canned fruit. Bread For Life Sunday will be June 24.
HELPING HANDS MINISTRY
of St. Matthew Lutheran Church & School (formerly called the Pastor’s Poor Fund, then Benevolent Fund) is intended to provide critical emergency financial support. Please contact one of the Pastors if such support is needed. Contributions to this ministry are also welcome.
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VIDEO RECORDING AND EDITING
- Do you have a passion for making videos? We are looking for people to record our sermons and devotional moments and edit them for broadcast on Facebook and Youtube and elsewhere. If you are interested, contact
Pastor Blonski by email
here or call him in the church office at 847/438-7709.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
June 11-15 Vacation Bible School!
June 19 -
Early Childhood Center Open House.
June 28
- 7:00pm Benson Family Music Concert.
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BIBLE STUDY OPPORTUNITIES
SUNDAY BIBLE STUDY
Beginning
THIS SUNDAY
at 9:20am in Krueger Hall.
Christianity and It's Competition
. A video-based study featuring Paul Meier. This 8 sessions study will include:
The Credentials of Christianity; The Far East; The Middle East; Islam; Western Religions; Other Cults; and finally, our Christian response.
SUNDAY SCHOOL
- will resume September 9, 2018
TUESDAY EVENING LADIES BIBLE STUDY
– will return later this summer.
Contact Nancy Blonski at
[email protected]
or call 847-847-1945.
THURSDAY MORNING LADIES BIBLE STUDY
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Meets on Thursday mornings at 8:30 in Luther Hall.
The current Bible study is
Twelve More Women of the Bible
and led by Deb Kinne
.
MEN'S BIBLE STUDY
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Our Saturday morning Bible study and Prayer Breakfasts will resume in September.
DEVOTIONAL RESOURCES
–
Taking Faith Home
is available each week in the service folder and as an attachment with the Weekly e-News.
In My Father’s Footsteps
is provided by Pastor Blonski and is a bi-weekly devotion available via
email here
.
Monday Bible Study Leader
Tim Hetzner also offers a daily devotional via
email here
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NATIONAL LUTHERAN YOUTH GATHERING
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Held every 3 years since 1980, the LCMS Youth Gathering provides thousands of youth and adults the opportunity to come together as a community of God’s people to learn more about Jesus Christ, the Christian faith and their Lutheran identity. The next Gathering will be held on July 11-15, 2019 in Minneapolis, MN. During the five days of the Gathering, youth spend time together in God’s word, worship, service, and fellowship with others from across the synod.
If you - or your youth - is interested in going and will be 14 years old at the time of the Gathering OR entering his or her ninth grade year at the time of the Gathering - sign up in Luther Hall or contact Pastor Blonski.
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SUNDAY NIGHT LIVE
- Pastor Blonski messed up!
We do have Sunday Live this Sunday!
It is NEXT Sunday that we do not.
6-8pm
in the Fire Pit Patio outside of Krueger Hall.
We're looking for adult volunteers to help grill food and lead devotions or a speaking topic. Contact
Pastor Blonski
if you are interested!
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YOUTH HELP SHARING THE JOY
- All youth are encourage to help the Sharing the Joy women's group on
Sunday, June 24 at 5:00pm
in Luther Hall. Enjoy a movie in your PJ's as we partner with LOVE Inc. in making blankets for children in Lake County who do not have beds.
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LUTHERAN DAY SCHOOL NEWS
Early Childhood Center Open House
- Come meet our new preschool teacher Lynda Leonard! T
uesday, June 19 - 5:00pm - 7:30pm
. Please enter through Door Number 1 (main school entrance). If you cannot attend this event, contact the office and make an appointment to meet with Lynda at 847/438-7709.
The 2
nd
Annual Golf Outing
“FORE” the Kids event will be held on
Sunday, July 29
at Renwood Golf Course in Round Lake Beach. Donations of goods and services for Raffle baskets and Hole Sponsorships are now being accepted. Golfer registration and sponsorship forms are available in the school office.
Important Dates:
June 19
- Early Childhood Center Open House
July 29
- Golf Outing “FORE” the Kids
September 4
- First Day of Preschool and Prekindergarten
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