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WELCOME TO
ST. MATTHEW'S

1615 Wauwatosa Ave.
Wauwatosa, WI 53213
Phone: (414) 774-0441

office@stmattslutheran.org
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Sunday Worship

7:30, 8:30
& 11:00 a.m.

Education Hour:
9:45-10:45 a.m.


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El Salvador
Mission Trip
January 2012
[here]


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Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany, Jan. 29, 2012

Holy Communion: 7:30 a.m
Sunday Worship: 8:30 and 11:00 a.m.

El Salvador Mission Trip Suday

Introduction for the day: In Deuteronomy God promises to raise up a prophet like Moses, who will speak for God; in Psalm 111 God shows the people the power of God’s works. For the church these are ways of pointing to the unique authority people sensed in Jesus’ actions and words. We encounter that authority in God’s word, around which we gather, the word that trumps any lesser spirit that would claim power over us, freeing us to follow Jesus.

 

Education Hour: 9:45-10:45 a.m.

Adult Forum, Jan. 29: El Salvador Mission Trip ... Adult Education information [here]

Annual Meeting of the Congregation

The Annual Meeting of St. Matthew's Congregation was held Sunday, Jan. 22. Among the items on the Agenda:

• Election of new council members - Elected: Danette Braun, Charles Crook, Peggy Heuler, Dylan Mann
• Approval of the 2012 Budget
• Report from the MET Team - first meeting held January 8 [more]
• MET team congregation meeting schedule announced [more]
• Report from the Building Committee including architect selection [click for overhead projection to see details, pages 12-19]

Annual Meeting presentation (overhead projection during meeting) [here]

Annual Report 2011 [here]

More about the Annual Meeting [here]

St. Matt's Mission Trips

  • Photos of El Salvador Mission Trip, Jan. 5-13 here>>
  • Mission Trip sharing with congregation, Sunday, Jan. 29
  • An additional meeting has been scheduled for the Youth Mission Trip Sunday, Feb. 12, 12:15 p.m. more>>
  • Youth Mission Trip Dinner Auction, Friday, Feb. 17, 5:30 p.m. more>>
  • See photos of the Adult Mission Trip to Joplin here>>
  • Read about the 2011 Youth Mission Trip to New Orleans here>>.

ROTB Women's Respite Room -
You can help!

Heidi Fendos of our congregation has been spearheading this project to build a Women's Respite Room at Repairers of the Breach. Now it needs furnishing and she is setting up the collection of those items. Also, the Women's Wellness event will have a 'shower' portion to accept donations of items on that day. more>>

January and February St. Matt's Ministry events

  • Rise With the Guys Men’s Breakfast, Saturday, Jan. 28, 7:30-9:00 a.m. more>>
  • New Member classes begin, Sunday, Jan. 29, 9:45 a.m. more>>
  • Blood Drive at St. Matt's, Monday, Jan. 30, 3:000-7:00 p.m. more>>
  • Wednesday morning Bible study continues, Feb. 1, 10:00-11:00 a.m. more>>
  • Yoga classes continue, Wednesday, Feb. 1, 7:00-8:000 p.m. more>>
  • Stitches of Love Quilt Blitz, Saturday, Feb. 4, 9:00 a.m. more>>
  • Photos for the Pictorial Directory will be taken Sunday, Feb. 5, 9:30-11:00 a.m. more>>
  • First Communion for 5th Graders, Sunday, Feb. 5, 1:30 p.m. more>>
  • Baptism class, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 7:00 p.m. more>>
  • Women’s Wellness “Heart Secrets” Saturday, Feb. 11. more>>
  • Men's Ministry special event: Milwaukee Bucks game, Saturday , Feb. 11, 8:00 p.m. (vs. Orlando Magic). more>>

Women's Wellness Event, Feb. 11

Women, Give Yourself a Valentine! Women’s Wellness Day, " Bless Your Heart", a multi-faceted approach to heart health, Saturday, Feb. 11, 8:00 a.m. - Noon. more>>

Women's Wellness Brochure and Registration form [here]

Youth and Children's Ministry

  • Confirmation students are collecting items for ROTB. more>>
  • Sr. High Youth Forum meets Sundays at 9:45-10:45 a.m., more>>
  • DOC ("Disciples of Christ", Grades 4-5): Sunday, Jan. 29 12:15-2:00 p.m. more>>
  • First Communion for 5th Graders, Sunday, Feb. 5, 1:30 p.m. more>>
  • Mission Trip Dinner Auction, Friday, Feb. 17 - auction items needed. more>>
  • The Youth Drama Group will meet Sunday, Feb. 19, 12:15 p.m. more>>
  • Youth Ski Trip, Saturday-Sunday, Feb. 25-26 more>>

St. Matt's Music Ministry

All are welcome to join in singing or ringing. Choir and handbell schedules are available for the new year here>>

      • St. Matt's January Music News is online here>>
      • All are welcome to join in singing or ringing: When do vocal choirs and handbells resume? more>>
      • Historic photos of our choirs here>>
      • Join a choir; stay warm this winter more>>
      • Children and Music: Why Join a Children’s Choir? more>>

Israel pilgrimage
April 30-May 10, 2012

Join us for an exciting and enlightening pilgrimage to Israel next Spring. Details, forms and other helpful information is online. more>>

Israel 2012 itinerary here>> - Israel 2012 registration form here>>
More St. Matt's News

"Town Hall Meeting" Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011:

      • Kristen Charlson gave an overview of the upcoming transition process and shared plans for Pastor Gary's retirement celebration. Handout of slides for the meeting describing the transition process here>>
      • Introduction of Pastor Fran Odden. more>>
      • The Building Renovation Committee reported on where we are with this process. more>>
      • "Request for Proposals" (RFP) distributed to arhictectural firms [here].
      • Video [here] ...More information [here]

Click [here] for St. Matt's Happenings

More current News and Events can be found online [here]

Covenant with Creation 2011 to download and print [here]

Activities and Ministries booklet 2011 to view, download or print: [doc] or [PDF]

Can't find items on the website? We can help!

• Several items have been moved to the "News and Events" page [here].
• Also, remember, there is a HELP page to assist in navigating the website if you're having problems [here].
• You can search for items on the website -- a great "search box" is at the top of each page, right below the main menu.
• There's also a list of some "new" items on the website [here].
• The Groups and Ministries Guide (at the bottom of each page) is an alphabetical linked listing to St. Matt's ministries [here].
• If you're having problems, you can get assistance: email the webmaster [here].
• There are also phone and email listings to contact the church office [here].

Current news & events are always online
Be sure to check News & Events for additional St. Matthew's information [here]