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Welcome to _______ Church! May you be as blessed by your time here as we are by your presence.

Everyone is precious in the Lord’s sight. Thank you for blessing us with your presence. All are invited to a time of fellowship following the service.

“This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it” (Psalm 118:24, KJV). Welcome, in the name of the One who created this day for our enjoyment!

Our fellowship is enriched by your presence. Thanks to each of you for being with us today! Whether you’re visiting for the first time or have been coming here all your life, we hope your time of worship and fellowship is a blessing.

Directories AvailableWhere are the bulletin announcements? The bulletin announcements are available as a separate set of pages and are available at the Welcome Center or near the ushers. To make good use of our resources, consider reading the announcements on our website - www.stmattslutheran.org - or email the church office to be added to the list of people receiving the announcements in advance, on Fridays. Office@stmattslutheran.org.

Welcome to St. Matthew’s today! November 17, 2013

Everyone is precious in the Lord’s sight. Thank you for blessing us with your presence. “This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it” (Psalm 118:24, KJV).Introduction for the Day: The end is near. There is no doubt about it. The warnings are dire. The tone of today’s texts is ominous. But the baptized

know how to live in the “meantimes.” The baptized are strengthened for the living of these days in word and sacrament. The baptized rally around the invitation of the apostle: “Brothers and sisters, do not be weary in doing what is right.”Please wear a Nametag today: The first and third Sundays when you wear a nametag, you give others the opportunity to know your name. In so doing, we can become better acquainted as a church family. Greet someone new today!Hunger Baskets to be passed today: During the offering, a basket will be passed following the offering plate. The second collection will be directed toward local and world hunger. St. Matthew’s has always had a faithful focus on alleviating hunger in our world, and dedicating this collection on the 1st and third Sundays of each month helps to carry out that commitment. Also much appreciated are food items for Reformation Lutheran Church’s Food Pantry, which can be placed in the collection area in the parking lot entrance.Flowers at the altar are given by Donna and Jim Koeble in memory of their mothers, Yvonne Connelly and Signy Koeble.A library book has been given to the church library by Robert and Heide Hughes in honor of Jameson Dankwardt’s baptismal anniversary.Pizzeria Piccola Fundraiser is THIS SUNDAY! Save your cooking efforts for Thanksgiving, and eat at Pizzeria Piccola on today, November 17th, from 4:00 – 9:00. A portion of all proceeds on that day will be donated to the St. Matthew’s Summer Mission Trip to Washington, D.C., so bring your family in for good food, a good time, and a good cause. The fundraiser also applies to carry-out orders, which can be completely baked or par-baked. Carry-out orders can be phoned in ahead of time. We hope to see YOU there!

Weekly Bulletin Announcements - Nov. 17, 2013St. Matthew’s Ev. Lutheran Church - www.stmattslutheran.org

Adult Forum - 9:45-10:45 a.m.ÒT he Hunger GamesÓTodayOn November 17, retired high school English teacher Eileen Lund will look at some of the dark themes presented in The Hunger Games, discussing their application beyond the literature and their relationship to biblical themes.

November 24Time with Bishop Jeff Barrow; Our Synod LeaderJoin us for a conversation with Bishop Jeff Barrow as he shares on the work of the Greater Milwaukee Synod. What is the mission of the greater church in our area? Who is part of the Synod staff and how do they work together together to set and meet goals for all of the churches that make up the Synod? St. Matthew’s is a strong supporter of our Synod. This is an important session for all the members of our congregation. Come with your questions!Bishop Barrow will also be giving the Sermon at each worship service. We look forward to his visit and hope you can be in attendance on this day.

Weekly Adult Forum - Join the class in the Upper Room today 9:45 - 10:45 a.m.

Plan to attend these upcoming Adult Forums!

We have a great line-up of topics.

December 1What is... The Affordable Care Act?Joy Tapper, St. Matthew’s member and executive director of the Milwaukee Health Care Partnership, is working to improve communication and coordination of resources among health care organizations. The Milwaukee Health Care Partnership has taken the lead in organizing the push to get people signed up for insurance coverage in the next six months under the Affordable Care Act. Learn more about the Affordable Care Act and how it is intended to help the uninsured.

December 8Sacred Word, Broken Word:Making Sense of the Bible’s Troubling TextsIt goes without saying that the Bible is a source of faith and the lens through which Christians glimpse the divine. But the good book also contains passages that appear to endorse ethnic cleansing, torture, slavery, sexism, homophobia and various sexual offenses. What are we to do with these texts? How are we to develop an honest and modern understanding of scripture? This class will be led by Dan Bice.

2013 Special Funds ReportResults as of 10/13/2013 are

Balance in Bldg. Improvement Fund to date $63,416Hunger baskets, year-to-date, for Hunger 8,8782013 Benevolence through August 31 $283,500

including Kingdom Account Distributions

‘Building for the Future’ Annual Stewardship Program now underway. This year’s theme, ‘Building the Future,’ describes much about St. Matthew’s - ‘building’ in terms of construction, in terms of faith, and in terms of building community. As you complete your commitments, please consider how you can ‘Build for the Future,’ whether thru financial commitments or deeper involvement in our many activities and ministries. Questions can be directed to the church office.

Baptism Class offered for those welcoming a baby into the family There will be a class about the sacrament of baptism on Tuesday, November 19 at 7 p.m. Those who have recently added a baby to their family, or those who are expecting babies in the next few months are invited to attend. During this class, there will be information shared about what baptism is and what it means in the Lutheran Church, as well as the opportunity to meet other people with children the same age. It is helpful to call the church office if you plan to attend so that there will be enough materials for all.

Ministry Scheduler ProSunday morning volunteers are scheduled utilizing Ministry Scheduler Pro (MSP), an on-line scheduling program. If you are a Sunday morning volunteer and need the log-in information please contact Sue Swing; sueswing@sbcglobal.net. MSP Tip for the WeekOur Thanksgiving Eve service is November 27th at 7:00 P.M. and volunteers are needed! Login to your profile. Click on Full Schedules. Click on Thanksgiving Eve Service. Click Volunteer Now for the position you’d like to volunteer for. You need to be a “qualified volunteer” for the system to acknowledge you. For example, this means to volunteer as an Usher you need to already be an Usher in the schedule system. If you’d like to help out on Thanksgiving but don’t want to be part of the regular Sunday morning schedule just contact Sue Swing at sueswing@sbcglobal.net or 414-774-0441.

O come all ye faithful. Our SAINTS will be marching in for our annual Advent Potluck The SAINTS will gather in Fellowship Hall on December 4th. Please note. this is a different date than previously announced. We will begin at 11:30 AM. This will allow those of you who attend Pastor Margaret’s Wednesday morning Bible Study to join us after the class.We have found through experience that we just enjoy being together and sharing a meal. No specific program is scheduled but we will have time to focus on what Advent means in our lives.Please bring either an appetizer or dessert to share. Or, if you prefer, a small cash donation could be made to help provide beverages and other fill-in items. No signup is required and guests are always welcome.

Needed

Responding to Typhoon Haiyan: One of the most powerful storms ever recorded, Super Typhoon Haiyan crashed across the central islands of the Philippines. With winds of over 200 mph and torrential rains, it has caused massive destruction, loss of lives and forced millions of people to flee their homes. Your prayers are especially needed. Your financial help is also needed to make a difference in affected areas. Through partnerships with a variety of progrems, Lutheran Disaster Response is responding to the most urgent needs of food, water, clothing, shelter, sleeping materials and medicine. Possible assistance may also include helping those whoselivelihood of fishing or farming has been destroyed. If you wish to make a donation (100% goes to those needing help), make a check out to St. Matthew’s and mark it “Typhoon” or “Philippines.”

Advent Calendars available in the church library: Advent season begins Sunday, December 1st. The Church Library offers traditional children’s Advent Calendars for the family to observe the Advent season. The calendars will be available starting Sunday, November 10th. Library hours are Sundays from 9:30-11:00 a.m.

Chocolate Advent Calendars are available for purchase at the Chocolate Sales table on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month in the Commons. We have a limited number of them so buy yours soon. Nov. 10 and 24. Advent begins December 1st!

Upcoming Dates and EventsThe First Fridays Book Group meet each First Friday of the month at 7 p.m. in the Upper Room. Pick up the complete list at the Welcome Center. The December 6 book is A Year of Living Biblically: One Man’s Humble Quest to Follow the Bible as Literally as Possible by A.J. Jacobs. You don’t need to read each book in order to come to the discussion; pick and choose the ones you like. The list is also on our website - www.stmattslutheran.org - go to “Connect & Grow” then “Adult Classes and Bible Studies”

Monthly craft workshops plannedWe welcome all to come The Sustain-able Crafters will be meeting on the third Wednesday of each month from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Bring your lunch. We’ll be creat-ing items to sell at a Christmas sale. Next session: November 20, 2013.

Sustainable Crafters will be selling their creations at the Women’s Club holiday sale on November 22 and 23. The Wauwatosa Women’s Club is located across the street from St. Matthew’s at 1626 Wauwatosa Avenue.

Social MinistryReformation Store Needs Your Help at the storeThe store is in great need of people to sort and stock. They welcome volunteers on Mondays from 10 a.m. to noon or Thursdays from 1 to 3 p.m. All ages are welcome. If you have a few hours to spare, please call Diane Roznowski, Store Volunteer Director at 414/807-7451 to say “Yes! I’ll be a part of this wonderful ministry!” for a morning or afternoon.

These bulletin announcements can be seen beginning each Friday on our website: www.stmattslutheran.org. If you wish to be added to the Friday bulletin email list, please sign up on the bottom of the Events Sign-Up panel in today’s bulletin (or contact Sonja Mohr at sonjamohr@me.com) and you will begin receiving the announcements as well as other notices on Fridays.

Thanksgiving Eve Worship: Come, you thankful people, comeGive thanks - we are abundantly blessed - November 27, 7:00 p.m. Join the community of St. Matthew’s for a festive Thanksgiving Eve service with adult, youth and children’s choirs and other special music. Bring canned food items as a response to all our blessings. We will bring the food up to the altar during the time of the offering. Your Thanksgiving offering will be directed toward our Special Benevolences including World Hunger.Stay for the Pie Social after Thanksgiving Service:Following the Service on November 27, the Fellowship Committee will host a Pie Social. We ask those who wish to bring a pie to share and the Fellowship Committee will provide the rest, coffee, juice, whipped cream and ice cream. You are invited to stay even if you don’t bring a pie.

Saturday, December 7, 8:30 – 11:00 a.m. Women’s Advent BreakfastPlease join us (and bring a friend!) for this event with a special program being prepared by Annette Olson, Pat Engelhardt and Ginny Cleppe featuring songs, writings, and prayers relevant to the season from different heritages—Italian, German, Algonquin, and more! Sign up in the narthex on Sundays beginning November 17, or call the church office to let us know you are coming. Give yourself this “present” of being present to the wonderment of the season and new insights on its meaning and purpose in our lives. If you are able to help prepare breakfast, and/or help with table décor and set up, please call church or let us know when you sign up! Sign up today in the Commons.

Homemade Apple Pies!Mark your calendars for November 24 (but order ahead!) to buy a homemade apple pie just in time for ThanksgivingProceeds to benefit 2014 women’s retreat Sunday, November 24 you can take a pie (or two or three) home. Please order them ahead on Sundays November 10 and 17. These yummy pies will be fresh and ready to bake or freeze - baking instructions included. They will be sold on a pre-order basis for $10 each. Since we will be preparing onlly 100 pies, place your order soon!The proceeds will support women who would like to attend our women’s retreat in the spring. Your Help is Needed! Saturday, November 23, you will have the opportunity to assemble apple pies. There will be two 2-hour shifts to make the pies beginning at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 23. (But any amount of time you can spare will be greatly appreciated.)Please sign up to help and/or place your order at the Welcome Center or in the church bulletin. If you have any questions, please contact Karen Crook at 414-455-3905 or karenjcrook@gmail.com

Caregivers Group meets 2nd and 4th Monday afternoons - Sharing joys and challenges The caregivers group will meet on the following dates at 1 p.m. in the Upper Room. The group is facilitated by Sharon Thiel, and you are welcome to attend. November 25 December 9 and 23

Church Decorating: Mark your calendar for decorating the church for Advent and Christmas. This date is Friday, December 6 at 6:30 p.m. More details soon.

“Holy Light” Christmas Concert to be presented at St. Matthew’s on Friday, December 13thOn Friday, December 13th at 7:30pm, the St. Matthew’s Senior Choir, under the direction of David Mohr, will present “Holy Light”, a Candlelight Service of Lessons and Carols. Written by Robert Hobby, “Holy Light” features fresh arrangements of well-known Christmas carols and hymns, a number of which the audience will be invited to join in on. The work will be accompanied by the Bells Angels, a brass ensemble, percussion and organ. The readings interspersed between the carols include passages from the Bible as well as poetry from Susan Palo Cherwien. The Bells Angels, under the direction of John Paradowski, will also be featured in two selections of their own. This will be the first time in five years that the Senior Choir has participated in a Christmas Concert at St. Matthew’s. There is no admission charge - a free-will offering will be taken. Make plans now to attend what is shaping up to be a most exciting and memorable Christmas musical event here at St. Matthew’s. A reception with cookies, coffee and punch will follow.

Nursery VolunteersThank you so much for caring for the children in the Nursery on Sunday mornings at St. Matthew’s! We appreciate you very much! You will soon be receiving the 2014 Activities & Ministries sheet. Nursery Helper was accidentally left off the form this year. Please let me know how you want to serve in the upcoming year by...On the Activities & Ministries sheet write in Nursery Helper and the time(s) you wish to serve - 8:30, 9:45, 11:00 or Send an e-mail to sueswing@sbcglobal.net to confirm that you would still like to be a Nursery volunteer and specify service times you’d like to be scheduled- 8:30, 9:45 11:00Questions-please contact Sue Swing at sueswing@sbcglobal.net or 414-774-0441.

Has your 1st - 5th grader come to KFC/DOC? It’s a blast!Kids for Christ and Disciples of Christ Children’s Ministries Groups meet monthly. Our children’s ministries KFC (Kids for Christ - grades 1-3) and DOC (Disciples of Christ - grades 4-5) come together for fun, fellowship, devotion and food. Friends can also come along. Bring $4 for lunch. Led by Donna Gardner Manke. The meeting dates and times are:Kids for Christ (grades 1-3) Friday, December 6th, 6 - 8 p.m.Disciples of Christ (grades 4-5) Sunday November 17, 12:15-2:00 Friday, December 6, 6-8 p.m.

Healing Service: Each month you are welcome to attend a healing prayer service. Come to one of the healing stations, describe the prayer concern, and members of the healing prayer team will gather around you and offer a healing prayer. The prayer can be for someone else or yourself. Upcoming dates are:

Sun. Nov. 17 after the 11:00 serviceSun. Dec. 22 at the 8:30 service

December Youth Event is ÒU p in the AirÓSky Zone Adventure Set for December 7thLooking for a something fun on a winter afternoon? Then join us for a session at Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park followed by pizza on Saturday, December 7th at 2:30. We will meet at St. Matthew’s and carpool to the park, spending an hour at the park and then heading to a local restaurant for pizza. The event is open to middle and high school youth. Please sign up at this link, so that we can make a reservation Sky Zone: http://tinyurl.com/mw7eac3.We will need a few parents to drive and chaperone. If you can help, please contact Gretchen Haugse

A note about your valuable items: A reminder to our members and guests that each week as you come to church, any valuable items should be kept with you and not left in coat pockets or in an unlocked space. These bulletin announcements can be seen beginning each Friday on our website: www.stmattslutheran.org. If you wish to be added to the Friday bulletin email list, please sign up on the bottom of the Events Sign-Up panel in today’s bulletin (or contact Sonja Mohr at sonjamohr@me.com) and you will begin receiving the announcements as well as other notices on Fridays.

Holiday Folk Fair ÒC elebrate the Culture of CommunityÓ If you are looking for a very entertaining time with great music, costumes, culture and delicious foods from around the world why not come and...Ò CELEBRATE THE CULTURE OF COMMUNITY “AT THE 2013 HOLIDAY FOLK FAIR!Friday, November 22,

2 pm - 10 pmSaturday, November 23,

10 am - 10 pmSunday, November 24,

10 am - 7 pmWisconsin Exposition Center at State Fair ParkDoris Mueller of our congregation has advance discounted tickets for $10/each. Call her at 414-778-1108 or by email calldm@gmail.com

The St. Matthew’s Meal Outreach Ministry

Serenity Inn: Volunteers prepare and serve 6-8 residents the second Sunday of each month. Volunteers carpool meeting at church at 5:15 returning at 7:15. If you are available and would like to participate on December 8, please contact coordinator Christopher Bartelt at <Barteltcm@gmail.com>.

Cross Lutheran Lunch Program We serve 300-400 people on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 12 noon at Cross Lutheran Church, 1821 N. 16th Street. We carpool from St. Matthew’s at 10:45 a.m. and serve from 11:30-1:00. Next Meal: Wednesday, November 27, 2013. Pick up a card in worship on the Sunday prior to the meal to donate food.

Just One More: Volunteers assemble packaged meals to be picked up by area churches and programs on Monday mornings at 9:00 a.m. Call Larry Jurss at 414-257-3595. Many volunteers are needed each Monday; you don’t need to come every week in order to participate.

Guest House: Many thanks to Carl and Petey Lund and Del and Susan Worden for serving dinner at the Guest House on November 10. Also thanks to Balestrieri’s Bluemound Inn for providing pizza and salad for dinner. We need 4 or 5 volunteers on the second Sunday of each month to prepare and serve a nutritious and delicious meal for 100 men at the Guest House, a homeless shelter. We meet at the church at 5:00 pm to carpool and finish by 7:00 pm. Sign up at the church, or contact Carl Johnson (johnsoncr@cdmsmith.com), or 414-771-1023. Seeking volunteers to serve on December 8 and January 12.

Repairers of the Breach:We supply 100 bag lunches for the homeless twice a month. We pack the lunches at church on the 2nd and 4th Sunday mornings at 9:45 a.m. Volunteers are needed to provide beverages, fruit, chips and sweets and/or pack the lunches. Contact Tom Geib (414-321-3391).

Ongoing Collection for Guest House: We have updated the list of ongoing needs for the Guest House. Please consider picking up one or two of these items when you’re shopping and drop them off in the box outside the church office. Thanks for your support of this important ministry.

Spray deodorant ShampooBody Wash Foot PowderCologne or aftershaveLaundry Bags Men’s watchesMen’s wallets

Did you know? We are offering printed directories for those who would like them. While our online directory is used frequently by our members, some members are not online, or may prefer a printed copy. These are available in the church office.

Needed: A person or persons to deliver food pantry and neighborhood store items to Reformation Lutheran Church, 2201 N. 35th Street. Each week, the corner of the Educ. Building right inside the parking lot doors, becomes a good-size collection of donated food and household items. Reformation Lutheran Church has certain hours on most days of the week, so you can arrange to make the delivery based on your schedule also. The current volunteer is offering to continue for a few weeks and help to assist any new volunteers in learning more about the task. This is a great way to perform an important service for St. Matthew’s and also for our partners at Reformation Lutheran Church. Sign up on the sign-up panel if this is something you might be interested in.

Celtic Christmas Boutique at the Irish Fest Center: The Celtic Christmas Boutique showcases Irish – and other – wares from vendors, artists and craftsmen, and takes place Saturday, November 23, 2013 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Irish Fest Center, located at 1532 Wauwatosa Avenue in Wauwatosa. Featuring 30 artists and vendors from the Midwest region, items offered include traditional and contemporary jewelry, pottery, soaps, knitwear, artwork, quilts, books, CDs, Irish prints, photography, glassware, ornaments, baskets and more. In addition, guests can tour the Ward Irish Music Archives, home to the largest collection of Irish and Irish American music and memorabilia in the world with more than 40,000 pieces. Also, guests may enjoy a break at Café Celtique, an on-site cafeteria serving scones, potato soup, and McBob’s famous corned-beef sandwiches.The Celtic Christmas Boutique is a free event open to the public. No strollers please. For more information, visit www.irishfest.com or call (414) 476-3378.

Altar Guild Assistants Needed!Volunteers are needed for some cleaning tasks around the Altar and in the Sacristy; once a month or less. Can be done on your own time. Please contact Sue Swing if interested. Sueswing@sbcglobal.net.

Car for Sale: St. Matthew’s member wishes to sell 1993 red Saturn 2-door SC2 (Sport Coupe) with approximately 108,000 miles. New car battery installed. One owner, as is. Call 414-258-4517 if interested.

URGENT: Third World Handcrafts Shoppe, located inside Capitol Drive Lutheran Church on 53rd and Capitol in Milwaukee, is desperately seeking additional volunteers. Third World Handcrafts Shoppe is a non-profit mission ministry, creating a marketplace for artisans from developing countries. We are open Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9:30-12:30 and Saturdays from 9:30-noon. Closer to the holidays, our store hours expand to 9:30-3:00 on those same days. We also have a need for volunteers to help with off-site sales at different churches throughout the metro area. The commitment is minimal (as little as one shift per month) and the work is not hard.Please contact Bridget Smith at bsmith@capitoldrivelutheran.org or 414-445-2065 to volunteer today!

Men’s Shoes Needed at Reformation Store The Reformation Neighborhood Store is in need of men’s shoes in good condition. If you have any outgrown or unused shoes in your closets, please bring them to the Reformation collection area on the first floor of the education wing.

Pop Top Collection: After a hiatus from collecting soda pop can pull tabs, we will resume the collection at this time. These pop tabs are given to the Ronald McDonald House toward the good work they do in housing out-of-town families of patients at Children’s Hospital. The collection spot will be at the entrance of the Education wing, near the other recycling and Reformation pick-up area.

Your Help is Needed to Ship Food to El Salvador! Can You Help Us Raise $20,000? The Salvadoran Lutheran Church needs your help in the fight against hunger. Each year, the church depends on food shipments sent by St. Matthew’s to meet emergency food needs of struggling families and senior citizens. The shipments, which contain packets of nutritionally fortified rice, cost approximately $10,000 to ship (for over $50,000 worth of food). We hope to ship two containers of food in the next 6 months, with the next shipment occurring later this fall. If you can help us reach our goal of $20,000, please make a check to St. Matthew’s, and designate it for “El Salvador Food Shipment.”

The Lutheran A Cappella Choir of Milwaukee under the direction of David Mohr, will present “Arise, Your Light Has Come”, a concert of music of the Advent and Christmas seasons, on Friday, Dec. 6th at 7:30pm, and Sunday, Dec. 8th at 3:00pm. Friday’s concert takes place at Grace Lutheran Church, W196 N9525 Cross View Way, Menomonee Falls, while Sunday’s concert will be at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, 1615 Wauwatosa Ave., Wauwatosa.The concert will feature a setting of eight Lessons and Carols, “On Christmas Night”, by British composer Bob Chilcott, for adult and youth choirs. The youth choir, made up of singers from both churches, will also join forces with the adult choir on three other pieces throughout the concert, including a brilliant arrangement of “Wake, Awake, for Night is Flying” which brings the concert to an exciting conclusion.Tickets for the concerts are $15.00 for adults and $12.00 for Seniors and Students. They can be ordered from our website at www.lutheranacappella.org and can also be purchased at the door.

Confirmation class with Pr. Chris contines each Wednesday from 7:00-8:30 p.m. The schedule is as follows: November 20 - Servant Night November 27 - No Class - Thanksgiving Eve

“Dinner Is Served” also known as W.O.W. Dinner is available from 5:30-6:15 for $5 in the Youth Room. Drop in to eat, do homework, talk to your friends and unwind before Confirmation (7:00) and Choir (6:00). Next date: December 4 and 11. All of the dates are on the church calendar. Questions? See Gretchen.

Needed: Help Transport food and other items to Reformation’s Neighborhood Store: We are looking for one or more persons to help transport donated food and household items to Reformation. These trips can be planned at the convenience of the volunteer during several days and hours during the week when Reformation accepts deliveries. Sign up on today’s sign-up panel. More information available; call the church office. Training and assistance from current volunteer is offered.

Today’s Assistants:Nursery: 8:30, Lorraine Bueckers, Eden Gissibl, Andrea Mabie. 9:45, Marty & Nikki Ring, Breanne Wong. 11:00, Maddy Janisch, Lilly Manke, Miranda Sorenson.Acolytes: 8:30, Lauren Fassbender, Aaron Rockenbach. 11:00, Claire Geertsen, Annaliese Heim, Lexi & Tessa Schmidt.Coffee Hosts: Carri Brewer, John Charlson, Needed.Communion Preparers: 11:00, Rosie Haas, Carrie Haver, Joy Wedel. Communion Assistants: 11:00, Tim Jorgenson, Alec Kirtley, Jeff Kloko. Bread Bakers: Beth and John Geertsen.Greeters: 7:30, Marian Benz. 8:30, Tim Dolan, Stephen Dupee, Dollie & Dale Kirchner. 11:00 Tim & Amy Schmidt, Casey & Laura Murray.Lay Readers: 7:30, Marian Benz. 8:30, Craig Siwy. 11:00, Tim Jorgenson.Ushers: 7:30, Bill Dermody. 8:30, Tom Gordon (captain), Mary Ann Gordon, Daniel Gordon, Chris Herte, Larry Herte, Mark Rutkowski, Tanner Rutkowski, Ralph Templeman. 11:00, John Dobbe (captain), Joel Braunschweig, Taylor and Tim Nelson, Karinna and Kyle Piwek, Connor Schmidt, Emma Sorensen, Brad Stokke, Luke and Tom Templeman.Lay Assistant: 11:00, Danette Braun.Welcome Center Hosts: 8:30, Rob & Erin Weileder. 11:00, Joe Chiesa.Welcome Assistant to the Pastor: 8:30, Harry & Sandy Profio. 11:00, Lisa & Joe Chiesa.Library Assistant: Bridget Smith.

Please note that this listing may not be accurate for any swaps or substitutions that were made on Wednesday of this week or later.

This Week:Monday: 6:30, Men’s Morning Bible Study 9:00, Just One More Meal Ministry10:15, Program Staff Meeting11:00, Staff Meeting 1:00, Caregiver Support Group 6:30, Women’s Bible Study 6:30, Care for Creation MeetingTuesday: 9:30, The EmBELLishments 6:00, Godsbells 6:00, Yoga Class 6:30, Women’s Wellness Meeting 7:00, Baptismal Class 7:00, Righteous Ringers 7:00, Celebrate Recovery 7:15, Lutheran A Cappella ChoirWednesday:10:00, Wednesday Bible Study11:00, Sustainable Crafters11:15, Fallen Angels 6:00, New Generation Choir 7:00, 7th/8th Gr. Conf. Service Night 7:00, New Creation ChoirThursday: 9:00, Retired Pastors in Ministry 9:30, A caBELLa Ringers11:45, Women of Faith 4:00, Praise Kids 6:15, Bells Angels Rehearsal 7:30, Senior Choir RehearsalFriday: 7:00, Middle School Capture the FlagSaturday: 9:00, Apple Pie Making 9:00, Senior Choir Concert Rehearsal 9:30, Brass Rehearsal

Holy Light:A Candlelight Concert of Lessons and Carols

Friday, December 13, 20137:30 p.m.St. Matthew’s Ev. Lutheran Church

Featuring St. Matthew’s Senior Choir and Bells Angels performing music of the Advent and Christmas seasons

1615 Wauwatosa Avenue, Wauwatosa, WIFree Will Offering - Reception following concertwww.StMattsLutheran.org

By Robert A. HobbyReadings by Susan Palo Cherwien

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St. Matthew’s Weekly Sign-Up PanelNovember 17, 2013

If you are interested in any of the following activities/events, please check the appropriate box and place this sheet in the offering plate, or turn it in to the church office. This is your opportunity to be involved in some of St. Matthew’s ministries.

We plan to attend the Baptism Class on Tuesday, November 19 at 7 p.m.

I would be willing to help with cleaning and maintenance of the altar area (Altar Guild) and would like to learn more about it.

I could help with transporting food and household items to Reformation Lutheran Church’s Neighborhood Store. Call me with further information.

I would like to help with the Women’s Ministry Apple Pie Project on Saturday, November 23: _____ 8:30-10:30 a.m. shift

_____ 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. shift

I would like to attend the Women’s Advent Breakfast on Saturday, December 7 at 8:30 a.m. Number attending. _____

I can help with the Women’s Advent Breakfast. _____ Set Up _____ Clean Up

I could serve as a Sunday Morning Nursery Volunteer from 9:45-10:45 a.m., scheduled on a rotating basis.

My child/children would like to attend the Christmas gathering for KFC/DOC groups, for 1st graders through 5th graders on Friday evening, December 6, 6-8 p.m. Number attending _____

Name_______________________________ Phone Number_________________

Email Address ____________________________________________________

For more information on any of these opportunities,please call or email the church office, 414-774-0441 or office@stmattslutheran.org

Ministers ThePeopleofSt.Matthew’sEv.LutheranChurchLeadPastor TheRev.ChristopherJ.P.MankePastor TheRev.MargaretSchoeweMusicMinister/Organist/NewGeneration&AdultHandbellChoirs JohnR.ParadowskiDirectorofOlderAdultMinistries JaneSandstromDirectorofYouthMinistries&Children’sEducationCoordinator GretchenHaugseVolunteerMinistries/SmallGroups/AdultEducation SueSwingChildren’sMinistryCoordinator DonnaGardnerMankePastors’Assistant/SundaySchoolSupport EmilyWanezekChurchLibrarian(volunteer) BevEtzelmuellerTechnologyCoordinator BrianSmithSeniorChoirDirector DavidMohrYouthHandbellChoirs JeffreyReevesNewCreationChoir JeffreyReevesandJohnParadowski;HeideHughes,accompanistPraiseKids!Directors(Jr.K-2grades) JeffReevesandAmyDankwardtFinanceSecretary HollyJurssOfficeAssistant JillDueCommunicationsSecretary SonjaMohrJanitor JohnSwensonPastorEmeritus TheRev.GaryErickson

Vision Statement: Guided byGod’s Spirit andGrace, we are a community ofdisciplesgrowinginfaith,hopeandloveinourLordandSaviorJesusChrist.(What we want to become)

Mission Statement: Called to fulfill the Great Commission, St. Matthew’swelcomesalltofaithinJesusChrist,nurturesourfaithjourney,equipsustoserveothers,andsendsusintotheworldtomakeadifferenceinJesus’name.(What we are going to do)

Values: Wewant to be people who grow in our Spiritual fruitfulness, which isshown through the Fruit of the Spirit: Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness,Goodness,Faithfulness,Gentleness,Self-control.(Who we want to be)