St. Matthew Lutheran Church & School e-News
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The Season of Lent continues with our Lenten Mid-Week Service. Our theme this year is "
Let My People Go" a series based on redemption and freedom from slavery.
Mid-Week Lenten Suppers & Worship Services, Wednesday's at 5:30 (supper) and 7:00 (worship).
Tonight - April 10
5:30 p.m. - Lenten Supper served by the Deacons. Baked chicken and salads will be served.
7:00 p.m. - Service w/Communion - Theme:
"Digging Ourselves Into A Hole"
This weekend we observe the
Sixth Sunday in Lent.
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Worship Services this weekend
April 13 & 14, 2019
“A New Beginning” - Exodus 34:1–8
Saturday - 5:30 p.m.
Classic Worship
w/communion
Sunday - 8:00 a.m.
Classic Worship
Sunday - 10:45 a.m.
Contemporary Worship
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HeartWork: Exodus 34: 6 - 7
“The Lord, the Lord, a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness, keeping steadfast love for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin,
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BIBLE/DEVOTIONAL READINGS
– For the week
starting April 14, 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
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Sunday
Blessed is the King Who Comes
Monday
God's Servant Must Suffer
Tuesday
The Last Supper and Crucifixion
Wednesday
Christ Shows Us True Humility
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Thursday
Jesus Washes the Disciples Feet
Friday
The suffering and Death of Jesus
Saturday
A Prayer For Protection
Sunday
The Resurrection of Jesus
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APRIL EVENTS:
13 - Feed My Starving Children - 2:00-4:00pm
13 & 14 - Palm Sunday Services
14 - Seder Meal 6:00pm
18 - Maunday Thursday Service 7:00pm
19 - Good Friday Services Noon & 7:00pm
19 - Good Friday, Choir from Concordia St. Paul, to sing @
7:00pm service
20 - Vigil of Easter Service - 5:30pm service
21 - Easter Services 6:00am, 8:00am, 10:45am
21 - Easter Breakfast 7:30am - 10:30am
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PASSOVER SEDER DINNER
Will be presented on Palm Sunday evening
April 14, 2019 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Reservations are needed!
Reservation forms are available on the Church Office Counter.
Cost is
$10.00 - Adult / $5.00 - Children (under 12).
The Sacrament of the Altar will also be celebrated at the conclusion of the meal.
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HELPING HANDS MINISTRY
of St. Matthew Lutheran Church & School 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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EASTER BREAKFAST - We are looking for volunteers to help in the kitchen as well as donations of food items. Please see the sign-up sheets on the church office counter. If you would like to give a monetary donation, please use the envelopes provided and leave on the church office desk. Thank You.
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Choir from Concordia St. Paul, Minnesota to sing Good Friday.
The Christus Chorus of Concordia University, St. Paul, Minnesota, will assist in leading the Service of Tenebrae Vespers at St. Matthew Lutheran Church & School, on Good Friday, April 19, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.
The 32-voice choir, under the direction of Dr. David L. Mennicke, will present a variety of music at appropriate times throughout the worship service. The choir is grateful for the opportunity to present some of the great music of the Church and to witness through music as an expression of faith. A freewill offering will be taken to support the music ministry of the choir.
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WILLING WORKERS
LECTORS
- Would you like to read the Old Testament & Epistle Readings in a worship service? Contact the Church Office to sign up for this important worship ministry!
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BIBLE STUDY OPPORTUNITIES
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CSI BIBLE STUDY
- Meets Sundays at 9:20am in Luther Hall
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THE BOOK OF EXODUS: LET MY PEOPLE GO!
The Sunday Morning Bible Class will look at the exciting history and theology connected with the book of Exodus. It will all be very practical and useful!
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SUNDAY SCHOOL
Sunday School meets on
Sunday mornings
at
9:20am.
Please meet in the Sunday School Wing that is located in the lower level school classrooms.
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ADULT DISCIPLESHIP CLASS
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THE ADULT DISCIPLESHIP CLASS
meets
Sunday Mornings during the Education Hour,
9:20-10:20 a.m. in the Upper Level Conference Room. This is an eleven (11) session, one-hour informational class for those desiring to study the Basic Teachings of the Bible from the Lutheran Perspective. The study is designed
for those individuals seeking membership in our congregation, and is also strongly encouraged as
a review for all current members of St. Matthew.
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THE YOUTH CONFIRMATION MINISTRY
There will be a class for the 2nd year confirmation class on Sunday, April 7 @ 6:30pm.
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MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL BIBLE STUDY
Next class meets May 26, 2019
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LCC BIBLE STUDY WITH TIM HETZNER
- “Who is Jesus According to Jesus” bible study is held on Monday's at 9:30am & 7:00pm in Luther Hall.
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TUESDAY EVENING LADIES BIBLE STUDY
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Tuesdays at 7:00pm
in Luther Hall. The topic is:
Our Hope & Our Future: A Study of Jeremiah
. All women are invited to join us.
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THURSDAY MORNING LADIES’
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meets on
Thursday mornings
from
8:30-10:00 a.m.
in Luther Hall.
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MEN'S BIBLE STUDY - LUTHER HALL
The Proverbs Bible Study will begin at
9:00a.m.
To prepare, read chapters 12 & 13.
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UPCOMING BIBLE STUDY
The Gospel is simple, but the world is complex. How do we share the Good News of Jesus in today’s world? Here at St. Matthew, we want to help you be equipped, to be a more active and effective witness of Jesus by participating in
Every One His Witness.
You will learn the
LASSIE
approach to witnessing in specific witnessing contexts.
LASSIE
is:
L
isten,
A
sk,
S
eek,
S
hare,
I
nvite
E
ncourage
Starting April 28th thru June 2nd, We have classes scheduled on six consecutive Sundays in Krueger Hall during the Educational Hour. (9:20-10:20am) We are also open to offering the class at additional days and times. There is a survey sheet on the church office counter, pick your best time(s). If you have additional questions please see Pastor Blonski.
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ST. MATTHEW MINISTRY NEWS
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CHRISTIAN OUTREACH OF LUTHERANS (COOL)
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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. April food item: Juice or Powdered Milk
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SHARING THE JOY
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Are you or somebody you know in need of meals? Sharing the Joy ministry of St. Matthew would like to help. Please contact the church office to set up meal deliveries.
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JOURNEYS OF PAUL IN GREECE - October 5-15, 2019
Pastor Timothy Kinne and his wife Debra, from St. Matthew Lutheran Church & School, Hawthorn Woods, invite you to join them and the Rev. Dr. Greg & Yvette Seltz on a magnificent tour of the Journeys of Paul in Greece, October 5-15, 2019.
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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.
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Taking Faith Home
is available each week on the church office counter. It is also sent via email each Friday afternoon.
Monday Bible Study Leader
Tim Hetzner also offers a daily devotional via
email here
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In My Father’s Footsteps
is provided by Pastor Blonski and is a bi-weekly devotion available via
email here
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This week our Emerging Skills and Interests were: Fire Safety Week. The Letter of the Week was "Z" and was the theme of our Show & Share. In Religious Studies, the preschoolers learned about how the children praised Jesus during Palm Sunday.
The Lake Zurich Fire Department visited our class this week. The children did a fabulous job at both listening and asking wonderful questions. I was really proud of them all!
Classes are forming quickly, so be sure to register for the 2019-2020 school year. Contact the school office to set up a tour or to request a registration packet.
Important Dates
April 19 – Good Friday – No School or Extended Care
April 22 – Easter Holiday – No School or Extended Care
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The chapel offerings collect each week will be for:
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