St. Matthew's Messenger, July 27, 2025

NO Wed Healing Eucharist July 9 thru 30.

(Resumes Aug 6)

NO Walking with the Word Bible Study

in July (resumes Aug 6)

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Church office hours:

Monday - Thursday

10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Closed Fridays

From this Sunday's readings:

Surely, it is God who saves me; *

I will trust in him and not be afraid.

For the Lord is my stronghold and my sure defense, *

and he will be my Savior.

From Canticle 9, The First Song of Isaiah

July 27, 2025 - In This Issue

Canning Peaches with the ECW Saturday, July 26

Backpack Blessing August 3

Christian Formation Registration/Ministry Fair Aug 3

Christian Formation Classes Start Aug 10 (All Ages)

Ticket Sales OPEN! Mystery Dinner Theater Aug 23 & 24

Youth Retreat Aug 15-17: Registration OPEN on Realm

Fellowship: Fox Theater Mighty Mo Organ Tour with Recital Aug 9

Service Snip--check it out!

Fall Vintage Bazaar Sept 20

Outreach: School Supply Drive; Co-Op Needs for July/August

Episcopal Relief and Development: Texas Flood Relief

Walking Group, Men's Trivia, Restaurant Foyers, Lunch Bunch

Save the Dates

Sunday, July 27, 2025

Seventh Sunday After Pentecost

8:00 a.m. Morning Prayer

9:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast

10:30 a.m. Morning Prayer**

Service Bulletin

July 27 Bulletin Announcements

**Nursery available for young children

Please note that Children's Chapel is taking a break and will resume Aug 3.

View the service on Facebook

View the service on YouTube

Feature Photos of the Week:

Flat Matt Cools Off!

Flat Matt visited the Snellville Splash Pad with Esther and Joshua R. last week to beat the heat!

More photos of his travels are on St. Matt's website .

Got a minute?

Check out this music snip of the Lord's Prayer from our regular Sunday worship service!

Blessing of Backpacks & Christian Formation Registration

Sunday, August 3 at the 10:30 service

Children (of all ages!) are invited to bring their backpacks to the 10:30 a.m. service to receive a blessing and a backpack tag as they prepare to start the new school year.

This will also be Christian Formation Registration for the 2025-26 school year for all ages, between services in the parish hall. Information about all classes and ministry opportunities will be available in the parish hall between the two services. Don't miss it!

Christian Formation Classes for all ages begins Sunday, August 10 at 9:30 a.m. See you there!

Outreach

BACK TO SCHOOL! School Supplies Drive

With school starting soon, many families will struggle to provide the necessary supplies to help their children succeed in class. Outreach is beginning a drive to collect basic classroom items to help provide some of these items.

They will be collecting items such as notebook paper (both wide and narrow ruled), Sharpened pencils (not mechanical), Crayons and markers, Crayola colored pencils, 3-prong folders, Composition books, and supplies like tissues, ziplock bags (all sizes), hand sanitizer, Lysol spray and the like for the classroom. Thank you!

JULY CO-OP NEEDS -

for the Southeast Gwinnett Cooperative Ministries.

This month the Co-op has asked that we center our July donation item on toilet paper.

(other food and non-perishable items also badly needed due to increased need)

Coming Co-Op request for August: Bar soap and body wash.

Contact: Cheryl Wheeler or Dottie Merrifield if you have any questions.

For more information about the SE Gwinnett Co-Op or to volunteer, please visit their website.

Thank you for your continued support in helping the Co-Op feed those in need.

FLASH FLOODS IN TEXAS HILL COUNTRY. PLEASE HELP. The death toll continues to rise, and dozens remain missing following the recent flash flooding in Texas Hill Country. Episcopal Relief & Development is working with the Diocese of West Texas to provide support in the coming days and weeks. Many in Kerrville, in their diocese and across Texas have personal connections to the missing campers and staff members impacted by this devastating crisis. As the scope of the disaster continues to unfold, we need your help. Please make an urgent tax-deductible donation to Episcopal Relief & Development today. Give Now.

Around St. Matt's

Fox Theater, The Mighty Mo Theater Organ

Tour with Recital.

Date: August 9 Tour Time: Arrival at 10:45 with tour starting at 11 AM.

Carpooling departs from St. Matthew’s at 9:30 AM. (Tour begins at 11am)

Cost: $25.00 per person, pay via Realm or by check.

The Mighty Mo tour is fascinating, as most people aren’t familiar with theatre organs and how Mo has influenced and been a part of the Fox. This tour is spent entirely at our theatre organ and is conducted by the house organist, Ken Double. Ken plays a private concert for tour guests, explaining the different organ effects as he goes, and also delves into the history of the organ, how it works, and what it’s like to be a theatre organist. He even takes requests!

After the tour, we will have lunch at Mary Mac’s Tea Room prior to returning to St. Matthew’s.

For more information or to answer any questions, please contact Warren Drury.

Youth Retreat August 15-17th @ Camp Mikell!

Get ready youth! The annual youth retreat approaches.

On August 15th - 17th we will be making our mark on Camp Mikell! We have games adventurers and plenty of things to talk about! Registration is open on realm, please sign up before August 12th! Retreat fee is $150 (scholarships are available). I can’t wait to see you there!

Please be at the church at 4:30 p.m. on the 15th We will return to the church on August 17th at 3:00 p.m. A Packing list will be going out shortly.

Scholarships are available. Please speak with Mandy Johnson for more information.

HELP! This exceptionally dry weather means extra watering for the church gardens. Please help keep the the gardens alive through this dry spell. We need a few more garden angels to help with this—pick your day and time schedule—can you help get us through the next few weeks till rains pick up again? Please contact Janis Williams.

Canning Peaches with the ECW!

The ECW (Episcopal Church Women) will be canning peaches and other seasonal fruit:

When: THIS SATURDAY, July 26 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm in the parish hall.

Come join us for fun and fellowship. No experience needed.

Questions, please contact Dee Dee Craver.

St. Matt's 2nd Annual

Fall Vintage Bazaar

is coming

Saturday, September 20th, 2025

We are looking for both volunteers and vendors!

Contact: Beth Fisher

For more information and a vendor application, click here.

Don't forget to take Flat St. Matt with you this summer!

Flat Matt loves to meet people. Who is your neighbor? Who’s the grocery clerk at your supermarket, or friends & family at the park, or the pool? And your pets—don’t forget them!

Who will he meet, or what will he be up to this summer with you? YOU might be the one to win a coveted Matty Award on St. Matthew's Day in September, so take up the challenge, and send your best pics to the church office, and watch for them on the bulletin board or in the newsletter this summer. Don’t have a Flat Matt? Speak to an usher, or check in the church office during the week.

Men's Trivia 1st & 3rd Wednesdays each month @ 7:00 p.m.

Next dates: Aug 6 & 20 at 7:00 p.m.

McCray’s Tavern, 100 N. Perry St. L’ville

All men of the parish are invited. Contact: Levi Livermont, Jay Jones

Restaurant Foyers once per month at various restaurants in the area

Next date: August 15, at 7:00 p.m.

Taqueria Los Hermanos, 4774 Lawrenceville Hwy, Lilburn GA 30047

Individuals and couples. Great fellowship and food.

Lunch Bunch the third Thursday of each month at various restaurants in the area

Next date: Aug 21, at 12:00 p.m.

Mah Jong Chinese Restaurant, 1905 Scenic Hwy N., Snellville, GA 30039

All are welcome. Great fellowship and food.

Please sign up on the bulletin board in the main hallway or speak with Joan Kengla to let her know you will attend.

Looking for a walking group?

The walking club meets on

Monday, Tuesdays and Fridays at 7 AM during the summer, at

Alexander Park (800 Old Snellville Hwy, Lawrenceville, GA 30044.)

We will meet near the children's play area and restrooms. All are welcome to join us!!

Please contact Kim Beasley for more information.

Birthdays and Anniversaries July 27-Aug 2

Birthdays: Kira Coats, Tim Richards, Lindsay Wheeler, Elliot Griffiths, Diane Eberhart, Nick Faircloth, Jimmy Piechowiak, Nadira Desamu-Thorpe, Neema Desamu-Thorpe, Liam Fitzpatrick, Dennis Doane, Shona Morris

Anniversaries: Amanda & Levi Livermont.

Sunday Breakfast Host Sign Up –

Thank you for all who have signed up!

Breakfast this Sunday morning: Brotherhood of St. Andrew.

Did you know there are 3 ways you can sign up to use your time and talents to help with Sunday Breakfast?

You can contact Trisha Voiles, you can Sign up on the list in the office hallway bulletin board, or you can click on the below links for sign up genius.

If you can help one Sunday in August, please click here.

Thank you to all who signed up to host breakfast one Sunday!