ARCW Make A Promise Dinner Gala
Enjoy a spirited reception, scrumptous dinner, Milwaukee's best silent and voice auctions, entertainment and dancing at this gala celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the AIDS Resource Center Wisconsin (ARCW), Saturday, April 17, Midwest Airlines Center, Milwaukee.

For more information about attending the ARCW Dinner Gala, contact the church office [here].

The AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin is among the largest and most comprehensive AIDS service agencies in the country. We provide comprehensive health care services and a vast array of social services to more than 3,000 Wisconsin residents living with HIV disease. Through aggressive AIDS prevention programs we make more than 150,000 prevention contacts every year with people who are at risk for HIV.

Read more about ARCW online [here].

Plan your Christmas Shopping: 1st & 3rd Sundays in December
LWR Fair Trade Chocolate Project Divine Chocolate:
3.5 oz bars $2.75 ea 1.5 oz bars $1.50 ea
Look for the display near the Commons windows on the 1st & 3rd Sundays in December. Divine Chocolate is made with Fair Trade Certified Cocoa beans grown by Kuapa Kokoo, a 45,000 member, farmer owned cooperative in Ghana. Not only do these farmers receive Fair Trade premiums for their cocoa beans, they are part-owners of the Divine Chocolate brand processing co. Contact Rosie Haas (414-259-1747, or email: rmhaas1@sbcglobal.net)

Mmmm... it’s so good
MT MERU COFFEE is available the 1st & 3rd Sunday in December in the Commons. Be a part of supporting coffee farmers in Tanzania with “Fair Trade” coffee, which pays the farmers a fair price for their coffee and their living needs. The price of Mt. Meru coffee is 12 oz. @ $9 and 4 lb. @ $40. The Mt Meru Coffee Project has been supported generously by St. Matthew’s congregation, and we thank you for that support. Your purchases of Mt Meru coffee have benefited the lives of many. Try some today. “Justice Never Tasted so Good!”

St. Matt's helps others through collections of many items
Opportunities abound at St. Matthew's for us to help those in need. One of the ways we can do this is through the various collections of food, clothing and other items that are conducted for a limited time or are an ongoing part of our ministry. Thank you for your support of these wonderful ministries!

A list of our current collections at St. Matt's to view, download or print [here].

Please also remember our many recycling opportunities through the Care for Creation team. Information about our recycling collections is [here].

Benedict Center needs your help
A collection for the Benedict Center has been set up outside the church office. Anything you donate will be most appreciated:

• Women’s hygiene products
  
• Weekly bus tickets (can be purchased at P’n S, Sentry, CVS)
  
• Paper plates, paper cups, plastic silverware,
  
• Sugar and cream

Serenity Inns: Thank for your donations
Many thanks to all who brought in office and school supplies for Serenity Inn. This is a residential treatment program and healing ministry for alcohol and drug addictions. Most residents are moving into employment in 7-8 months.

We also appreciate St. Matthew’s participation in the fellowship suppers once a month. Bill Brown of our congregation has been coordinating this. Please continue coming to share the meal and discussion of leading questions offered by the Inn Keepers. Youth are also welcome as well as younger children. Simply announce their coming in advance. We are very grateful for the combined participation of St. Matthew’s along with many other congregations in support of Serenity Inn’s ministry of healing.