Earth Day Chicken Curry Recipe

At the Synod Earth Day event at St. Matthew's, there were requests for the recipe for Chicken Curry served that evening. To access, click here. For more information about St. Matthew's Caring For Creation initiative click here.

Adult Forum Time

May 4 and 11: Pr. Margaret will be leading two classes on women “spiritual masters.”
May 4, Hildegard of Bingen – a German nun and abbess (1098-1179) – writer composer and artist.
May 11, Teresa of Avila - a 16th century Carmelite nun who struggle in prayer for nearly twenty years before being inspired to work for the transformation of her order across Spain. Pr. Margaret will be joined by Sr. Mary Carroll, Associate Director, Pastoral Formation at Sacred Heart School of Theology in Hales Corners. Sr. Mary Carroll has done extensive study on Teresa of Avila and will be sharing her insights with us.

May 18: Who is Jesus? Christ as a Role Model, Especially for Men - Gerhardt Fisher will share his faith journey as one who acts out of his faith to share what it means to follow Christ... especially as a role model. Both he and his wife Lucy have been avid workers for justice especially in areas of race and peace.

Special Worship May 11 -- Mother’s Day, Pentecost Sunday

This is a first or at least a once in a lifetime experience to have Pentecost and Mother’s Day on the same Sunday. Pentecost, the celebration of the Holy Spirit and the birthing of the church, and Mother’s Day, the giving thanks for mothers and the birthing of life, are both events to be celebrated on May 11th. And a celebration it will be! On this day, we will:

• Read about Pentecost from the books of Acts and John
• Celebrate the Holy Spirit, God’s living presence among us.
• Remember Mothers and Families
• Hear the Senior Choir, Praise Kids, New Creation Choir and their moms, Embellishments bell choir
• Bless Stitches of Love quilts and display of quilts
• Baptize children
• List of Gifts to Sojourner Truth House in honor of mothers
• Observe Myrtle Fisher’s 100th birthday
• Hold Healing Prayer Service at 10:00 a.m.

Come, celebrate Mother’s Day on Pentecost Sunday at St. Matthew’s... as the Holy Spirit moves and gathers us into families, especially as a congregational family! Make church a part of this day.

Membership Class Offered for June 8, New Member Sunday

Perhaps you have had the opportunity to worship at St. Matthew's for the past few weeks or months and now would like to join our congregation. We welcome you and list the next series of classes coming up. If you have any questions, please contact the pastors or the church office (call 414-774-0441 or e-mail stmattswi@sbcglobal.net). A mailing will be sent to those known to be interested in joining St. Matthew's.

Sunday, May 18, 6:30-8:00 PM: Pastor Chris and Sue Swing will lead a discussion of our faith stories and help us get to know each other in small groups. Learn how being part of a small group can grow your faith and connect you to your church community.

Thursday, May 22, 6:30-8:00 PM: Sue Swing, Coordinator of Volunteer Ministries, will guide us in exploring our spiritual gifts and how God has gifted each of us for ministry. Meet others who serve through St. Matthew's and find out how you can get connected to the church through a serving opportunity.

Tuesday, May 27, 6:30-8:00 PM: Pastor Gary will give some history on St. Matthew's Evangelical Church and will discuss who we are as the people of St. Matthew's.

Sunday, June 1, 9:45-10:45 AM: Pastor Margaret will discuss what is means to be a Lutheran. Come with your questions about the Lutheran faith!

Membership Sunday is Sunday Morning, June 8 at the 8:30 AM worship service.

If you are interested in membership at St. Matthew's, please contact one of the Pastors or the Church Office (call 414-774-0441 or e-mail stmattswi@sbcglobal.net).

Summer Worship Schedule
Begins June 15

Sundays, 8:30 & 10:15 AM
Worship in the Park: Date TBA

Vacation Bible School

VBS this year will be held August 4-8. Please mark your calendars. Don’t miss out on this fantastic summer program. More information will be available soon. Contact Donna Gardner Manke with any questions.

Family Camp Returns,
Friday-Sunday, August 8-10

Sign up now to reserve your family’s spot for FAMILY CAMP. We have once again reserved the entire facility of Imago Dei Lutheran Camp for the weekend of August 8-10. Look for a bright orange brochure and sign up with your deposit now. (Weekend is led by Pastor Chris and Donna Gardner Manke.)

Summer Fun for St. Matthew’s Youth

Looking for fun events to keep you occupied this summer? Make sure to check the Voice and the bulletin for youth events throughout the summer. In June there will be a Jr. and Sr. High trip to the Dells, and on August 21-22, Jr. High Youth are invited to an over night camp out. Watch for more details about these and other summer events at St. Matt’s.