Saturday, May 2

Don't forget!

Tonight is our Cinco de Mayo Dinner Celebration beginning at 5:00 pm

$20 donation per adult requested.

Children free.

Margaritas $2.

John 14: 1-14

Our Gospel reading for this Sunday is John 14: 1-14. This reflection was distributed by The Episcopal Network for Stewardship.

Jesus speaks these words to disciples who are anxious, confused, and afraid of what comes next. “Do not let your hearts be troubled,” he says — not because trouble is imaginary, but because trouble is not ultimate. In his Father’s house there are many dwelling places. There is room enough in God’s life for them, room enough for their fear, room enough for their questions, room enough for their future. This is not only a promise about heaven someday; it is a revelation of God’s abundance now. The household of God is not cramped, anxious, or transactional. It is spacious, generous, and prepared with love.

This matters for stewardship because fear narrows our imagination. When we are troubled, we cling tightly to what we have and wonder whether there will be enough. Jesus invites us into another way: “I am the way, and the truth, and the life.” Stewardship begins when we trust that Christ is not merely pointing us toward abundance, but drawing us into it. Our resources, relationships, and responses become signs of that roomy grace. We give, serve, welcome, and risk because we already belong to a household where there is enough room, enough love, and enough life for all.

Sunday, May 3

Celebrate our choir's final Sunday of the season with a hot dog lunch hosted by the Hospitality Committee after the 10:30 am service on Sunday, May 3.

No First Sunday Breakfast on Sunday, May 3.

Beginning May 10

Sundays in May (5/10 thru 5/31) at 9:15 am

Episcopal Church & Anglican Tradition: “Exploring the Faith”

At Church

Gary Zumwalt will have his fancy camera with him this Sunday to take (or retake) your picture for our upcoming on-line church directory and also for the member gallery to be located in the undercroft.

Please find Gary if you have not yet had your picture taken or if you would like a new photo.

PS: Gary is a professional photographer!

Sign-up in the Narthex

Sign-up in the Narthex to see the matinee showing of Cactus Flower on Saturday, June 27 at the New Theatre & Restaurant in Overland Park.

Cost per person is $43.50. Payment is due to the church by May 24.

Saturday, May 9

There's a little something for everyone to buy or sell at St. Matthew's on May 9.

Artist/Crafter/Maker = Craft Fair

Accumulator/Collector/Hoarder = Garage Sale

And of course, if you aren’t one of them …

Shopper

10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church

9349 E 65th Street, Raytown, MO 64133

For Garage Sale and Vendor information contact: Christina Brooks at: cdbrooks73@hotmail.com