Sunday
Worship
Schedule

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

Sunday
School and
Adult Forums

9:45 - 10:45 a.m.

Join Our Singing and Ringing!

Children, Youth
and Adults are invited to join our Vocal and Handbell Choirs

See the Choir Page
for Information

2008-2009
Music and
Concert Calendar

Sustainability
Summit

Saturday, Oct 11

Holy Trinity Lutheran
11709 W Cleveland
West Allis

Flyer and Information

See also our Caring for Creation page.

Men's Retreat
October 17 & 18

Redemptorist
Retreat Center
Oconomowoc

Click for Flyer and Registration Form or
Contact the Church Office:
414-774-0441

Listen on Your Computer

St. Matthew's Sermons/Worship Services and Adult Education Sessions
[here]

October Fund Drive:
$30,000 Matching Gift Challenge for Budgeted Ministry

In these difficult economic times, we, like many congregations doing active ministry, are facing a larger than expected deficit of about $38,000. Trusting god’s provisions, St. Matthew's does exceptional ministry, especially in the area of outreach. We trust that God provides. We are grateful for a couple in our congregation willing to challenge us to deal with this budget concern by a matching gift of up to $15,000. By raising $15,000 in October they will match it for a total gain of $30,000. Congregational gifts are to be in addition to pledged amounts to the 2008 budget contributions. 
See Pastor Gary's article in "The Voice" [here].

Sunday Morning Forums
[Sunday Morning Education, 9:45 – 10:45 a.m.]

Is America A “Christian Nation?" -- Sunday Adult Forums, October 5-19 (3 Sessions): Where does the idea of “separation of church and state” come from? What did our founders think about the place of religion in society? What do The Constitution and The Supreme Court say about religion? Join us to explore these relevant and often controversial issues.
More information and schedule of Adult Forums is available [here].

Covenant with Creation

Consider making a "Covenant with Creation". A downloadable/printable "Covenant" for families and idividuals is available at this link. See also the St. Matthew's "Caring for Creation" page for more ideas.

World Concerns Sundays Designated for the Fall

Four Sundays this Fall that will center on world concerns and justice issues. Jesus began his ministry in Luke with the words: “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me because he has anointed me to preach good news to the poor... to proclaim release to the captives, to recover sight to the blind and to set at liberty those who are oppressed.” The remaining Sunday schedule:

October 12 - “Racial Captivity,” with Pastor Ken Wheeler
November 16 - “Bread for the World,” with Fair Trade and Sustainability Fair and Feed My Starving Children