Seeing the crowds, [Jesus] went up on the mountain,

and when he sat down, his disciples came to him.

And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying:

Matthew 5:1-2

The Fifth Sunday After Epiphany

Saturday, February 4, 2023

4:00pm - Classic, Casual Worship Service

Sunday, February 5, 2023

8:00am - Classic Worship Service

10:45am - Contemporary Worship Service*

*New Member Welcome*

All Services are in-house and are streamed live via Facebook, YouTube and www.stmatts.net 

• John Schockmel, Carol Andrews, Kristin Peterson-Wischer, Leon Hapke, Marvin Sneller, Elinor Francisco, Pam Best, Linda Weir, John Mueller, Rosemary Schmidt, Marilyn Ellinghusen, Lorraine Selsor, Duane Stavnes
• Our military personnel currently serving our country: Justin Brown, Adam Imaoka, Scott Karas, Elise Neilson, Steve & Ice Sandy, Bob Hamilton, Chandler McClain 

ALTAR FLOWERS - Given to the Glory of God.

• In the celebration of Janet Schockmel’s 85th birthday. 

OFFICIAL ACTS

• The funeral and burial of Kathryn Bresen took place at St. Matthew on Thursday, February 2, 2023.   

PLEASE inform the church office when a pastoral call or visit is desired – the hospitals and rehabilitation centers do not make contact with us. If you or a loved one is receiving medical treatment, please make contact with the Church office (847) 438-7709.

UPCOMING EVENTS

FEBRUARY

4 - Leadership Workshop, 8:30am-Noon

5 - Valentines For Seniors

7 - Stitched Together, 1:00pm ** See Below

17 - ST. MATTHEW CAMPUS CLOSED 3:30PM-8:30PM

22 - Ash Wednesday, Services @ Noon & 7pm

25 & 26 - Guest Pastor, Pastor Kris Whitby

MARCH

Mid-Week Lenten Services 5:30pm Meal 7:00pm Service

March 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29

17 - Pocket Circus - see below

APRIL

1 - Sharing the Joy Easter Egg Hunt

1– Sharing the Joy Youth Event (More details to come)

2 - Palm Sunday

6 - Maundy Thursday, 7:00pm Service

7 - Good Friday, Noon & 7:00pm Service

8 - Holy Saturday, 4:00pm Service

9 - Easter Sunday, 6am, 8am & 10:45am Service

9 - Easter Breakfast - More Details to Come

For more upcoming events and monthly meetings, go to:

Www.stmatts.net and view the church calendar

Sharing the Joy Ministry College Outreach - Do you have a  family member (Child, Grandchild, Niece, Nephew) that is currently going to college? If so, Sharing the Joy would like to include them in our College Outreach Program. Please contact Cheri Selimos @ selimos@stmattsonline.com or 847/438-7709 for details.

Watch "The St. Matthew Minute", Tuesday’s and “Boundless Hope” Monday & Friday

www.stmatts.net or Facebook & YouTube

Pastor Blonski has a new Podcast called

"Coffee and Word Reflection.” 

Join him live @11am on Wednesdays

@www.stmatts.net, Facebook, or YouTube

BIBLE STUDY OPPORTUNITIES

SUNDAY MORNING ADULT BIBLE STUDY - 9:30 a.m. in the Krueger Hall Bible Study Area. 

ADULT DISCIPLESHIP CLASS - This is an informational class for those desiring to study the teachings of the Lutheran Church. The study is designed for those seeking membership in our congregation, and is encouraged as a review for all current members. 

THURSDAY EVENING LADIES’ LIFE GROUP  -

*** 2/2/2023 - Study will be virtual ONLY. ***

This study meets in person in the Krueger Hall Bible Study Area at 6:30pm. This study is also available virtually.  Please contact Nancy Blonski for details: Email NancyBlonski1@gmail.com or call/text 224/822-5662. 

SATURDAY MORNING MEN’s BIBLE STUDY  at 9:00 a.m. in Krueger Hall.

YOUTH BIBLE STUDY (Jr. & Sr. High) - For more information, please contact the church office.

SUNDAY SCHOOL - Classes meet on Sundays at 9:30am in the Sunday School Classrooms. Go to: www.stmatts.net/Sunday-school to register or email: stmatthwsundayschool@gmail.com

YOUTH CONFIRMATION MINISTRY FOR 6th, 7th AND 8th GRADERS— For details, please go to:

www.stmatts.net/youth-confirmation for details.

SADDLEBROOK BIBLE STUDY - is offered on the 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month at 10:00am, at Saddlebrook in Grayslake.

MONDAY, LUTHERAN CHURCH CHARITIES BIBLE STUDY - Monday’s at 9:30am & 6:00pm in the Krueger Hall Bible Study Area. Join Tim Hetzner for an in-depth Bible Study, “Follow the Compassion”

St. Matthew thanks the Donna Grund family for providing materials for our Bible Studies.

Click here to see all our Bible Study Opportunities!

C.O.O.L. (Christian Outreach of Lutherans) -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 the bins in Luther Hall. February food item is Cereal. This past Tuesday, our COOL Volunteers sorted and delivered 48 loaves of bread and 232-lbs of food. Thank you for supporting this outreach ministry.

APRIL 14 - 23, 2023

MORE DETAILS TO COME...

EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER 

We had a wonderful week in preschool! We culminated our study of Winter.

The 3 year old classroom discovered animals that live in the arctic, continued using their large motor muscles for winter  inspired sports, and worked on their fine motor skills through a variety of winter inspired activities. 

The four year old classroom, enhanced their graphing skills as they surveyed each other and the church staff about groundhogs day. They used their scientific skills as they worked with flashlights to make shadows. In literacy the children worked hard at practicing syllables, rhyming words,   symmetry, and things like "how many are hiding." In religious studies the children discovered the baptism of Jesus.

During chapel, Mr. Duval led us in songs, story and dance revolved around the baptism of Jesus. He also showed the children the baptismal fount and explained its importance!

*Calling all church members*

We are always looking for people to come in and read to the children, do an art activity or help prepare upcoming activities for the children. If this interests you, please reach out to Becky Connolly via phone 847-438-6103 or email connolly@stmattsonline.com

  *Registration for the 2023-2024 School Year will Open on January 10th.

St. Matthew is a play and faith based Early Childhood Center.

We are accredited through the National Lutheran School Association.

Flexible scheduling is available for our 3 and 4 year old Preschool Program.

Next year St. Matthew Early Childhood will be offering a full time Kindergarten Program!

For more information regarding registration, please email Rebecca Connolly at connolly@stmattsonline.com or call 847-438-6103.

Bible / Devotional Readings for the week starting February 5. 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.

A Spiritual Pilgrimage to the Land of the Bible – Israel and Jordan

October 27-Nov. 10, 2023

Host and Leader: Tim Hetzner

Ambassador for Spiritual Growth

Lutheran Church Charities

This is a Spiritual Pilgrimage to the Land of the Bible

This is a Bible Study tour – group size is limited to 25 people – to study the Land of the Bible and visit and study the sites where Jesus lived and taught. It is NOT a tourist trip but a Biblical Study so only those that have an active study of the Bible should consider.

Tim has led study tours over the last 35 years and has studied in Israel and worked on an archeological dig at Tel Dor. Consider joining Tim on this Spiritual Pilgrimage to the land of the Bible .

Click here for brochure and if you have questions please contact Tim at TimHetzner@LutheranChurchCharities.org

Church Office Hours

Monday - Friday 8:00am-3:00pm

847-438-7709

 If you need to contact the Church Office after hours,

please call one of the following: 

Pastor Blonski 909-373-7936

Doug Duval 847-707-1676