Bull Ann Panels = 9Extra PanelsEvents Sign-Up - 1

These two get their own 1/2 page insert

Celebration Panel - 1May 4 - Earth Day, etc. - 1

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.

ÒThis is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in itÓ (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.

Bulletin Announcements May 4, 2014

Christ is Risen! Rejoice and be glad in this special day the Lord has made. Like the disciples, we experience a mixture of joy, fear and disbelief at news of the risen Jesus. Receive us, O God, just as we are.Introduction for the Day: Today’s gospel begins with two disciples walking to Emmaus, overcome with sadness, loss, and disappointment. They had hoped Jesus, who was crucified, would be the one to redeem Israel! Yet the risen Christ walks with them, and then opens their eyes in the breaking of the bread. Each Sunday our hearts burn within us as the scriptures are proclaimed and Christ appears to us as bread is broken and wine is poured. The story of Emmaus becomes the pattern of our worship each Lord’s Day!

Flowers are given by Kathleen O’Leary, Mia and Ava in memory of Peter Zovic on his birthday;

Flowers are given by Robert, Rebecca, Hannah, Lauren and Ethan Forbes in honor of Sandy Forbes.

A library book has been given to the church library by Kevin & Beth Wisniewski in honor of Henry’s 2nd birthday (April 19). Sustainable Craft items available for purchase May 4 - just in time for Mom’s Day A Spring Sale of sustainably crafted items made by members and friends of St. Matthew’s will be available today, 8:00 - 11:00 a.m. Hats, jewelry, totes, garden items, cards, hanging baskets and more using donated and recycled items -- just in time for Mother’s Day, Graduation and hostess gifts. Proceeds benefit the church’s Caring for Creation priorities.

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 3rd 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.

Today and This WeekOngoing 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.Enjoy singing? Want to get involved more in church activities? Consider joining the Senior Choir! It’s a great way to meet other people and sing a variety of music, sharing it on Sunday mornings during worship services. We meet every Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome! For further information you can contact David Mohr, 414-774-1775 or by email: davemohr@me.com. Or, you can simply come to the music office on Thursday night and we’ll set you up with a folder of music. Be a part of the choir! It’s fun and fulfilling.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

Sustainable Craft items available for purchase May 4 - just in time for Mom’s Day A Spring Sale of sustainably crafted items made by members and friends of St. Matthew’s will be available Sunday morning, May 4, 8:00 - 11:00 a.m. Hats, jewelry, totes, garden items, cards, hanging baskets and more using donated and recycled items -- just in time for Mother’s Day, Graduation and hostess gifts. Proceeds benefit the church’s Caring for Creation priorities.

Five-year-old Kindergartners will recite the Lord’s Prayer at Communion time during the 8:30 a.m. service. They learned the prayer during Sunday School this year.

New Member Classes are now underway. If you missed the first class, be sure to come today if you wish to join with this class. Classes will be held on Sunday mornings from 9:45-10:45. Dates of remaining classes are April 27, May 4, May 11 and May 18. New Members will be welcomed into membership on June 1 at the 11:00 service. Child care is available in the Nursery on all class dates.

Congregational Photos being taken Today! We will be taking congregational and new member photos on Sunday, May 4th from 9:30-11:30. This will take place on the west end of Fellowship Hall (downstairs). Come and check it out. Get into the directory!

Kids for Christ (KFC) Children’s Ministry Group for 1st-3rd graders meets today from 12:15-2:00 p.m. Bring $4 for lunch. Friends welcome!

Lutheran A Cappella Choir to Present “Songs of Joy and Comfort” May 4 at St. Matthew’s - The Lutheran A Cappella Choir of Milwaukee will present “Songs of Joy and Comfort” on this afternoon at 3:00 p.m. right here at St. Matthew’s. Under the direction of David Mohr, featured works on the program include J.S. Bach’s double-choir motet “Der Geist hilft unsrer Schwachheit auf” and the very exciting Utrecht Te Deum by George Frideric Handel. Tickets are $15.00, or $12.00 for Seniors and Students. and are available at the door. Come and enjoy the very finest in sacred choral music by the Lutheran A Cappella Choir and orchestra. More information at the poster displayed in the Commons.

Men: A great way to begin your week - The Monday Morning Men’s Bible Study meets each Monday morning at 6:30 a.m. to study, to discuss, to share. All men are welcome. For more information, call Mark Petersen, 476-7299 or Bill Brown, 774-4017.

Sustainable Crafters Sale is being held in the Upper Commons today. Stop by and see what our Crafters have created: hats, jewelry, totes, garden items, cards, hanging baskets and more using donated and recycled items -- just in time for Mother’s Day, graduation parties and to give as hostess gifts

Visit displays in the Commons with tips on how to live “greener’ lives.

Beautiful Hanging Flower Baskets are available for purchase at the good price of $20.00.

Proceeds of all sales will be used to continue replacing incandescent bulbs with LED bulbs in the church building.

Adult Education Forum will be a presentation on Monarch Butterflies with Barb Agnew of “Friends of the Monarch Trail.” Barb has been a tireless and ever-present advocate of preserving and enhancing butterfly habitat in Wauwatosa and Milwaukee County. She will also give a Temple Talk at 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. Hear her at 9:45 a.m. today in the Fellowship Hall. Jerry Wunderlich also will present an update on the LED lighting project.

Children’s Clothing Swap - Stop by the Library Commons area and look through all the children’s items available for the taking. If you see something you like, and you haven’t brought any clothing to swap, you could make a donation to Reformation Lutheran’s Neighborhood Store. Check out the wide variety of items. Thanks to Sarah Scheiber for setting this up.

Today’s worship will hold up elements of water in recognition of water’s role in our lives. We give thanks for God’s gift of fresh water.

Genesis 1:10 - God called the dry land Earth, and the waters that were gathered together he called Seas. And God saw that it was good.

Celebration of Earth Day And Care for Creation Fair

May 4, 2014

Thank you to our members for all the ways you care for creation.

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

Sunday Morning Adult Forum 9:45 - 10:45 A.M.

Sunday, May 4thCelebration of Earth DayBarb Agnew, leader of the Monarch Butterfly Watch will present information on how to create habitats for monarch butterflies. Care for Creation Team members will share recent energy savings achievements at St. Matthew’s.

May 18 Adult Forum:“Greater Tosa Interfaith”Learn about this local organization supporting seniors to stay in their own homes. Diane Euting from Greater Tosa Interfaith will be doing a temple talk and adult Ed explaining the services of Interfaith for Older Adults an organization that serves all of Milwaukee County. Learn how you can help serve older adults in our community or how you as an older adult can use your skills to serve others. Giving older adults rides is only a small part of what Interfaith does. Become a reading tutor in MPS, help with the senior meal program, provide handyman services and more.

Wednesday Bible Study has resumed their weekly discussion at 10 a.m., with the book of Proverbs. All are welcome. No prior experience necessary!

Do We Have Sunday School Today? May 4 and 11 - yes, Sunday School May 18 - Yes, there is Sunday SchoolMay 18 is the last day for the year. Thanks to our wonderful teachers and staff for their dedication.

Bulletin Announcements - May 4, 2014St. Matthew’s Ev. Lutheran Church - www.stmattslutheran.org

4th Annual Sarah Strong Run/Walk is next Saturday, May 10 beginning at 9 a.m. Sarah Pease was 15 years old when she was diagnosed with leukemia in Dec. 2010 and died in July, 2011. For months she endured countless treatments and endless hospital visits. Throughout it all she exuded positivity and strength. Sarah’s friends have begun and continued this run/walk toward a scholarship fund in Sarah’s name. Join the group of supporters by participating in the Fourth Annual Sarah Strong 5K Run/Walk in Hart Park. To sign up, bring a sign-up sheet (available in the church office) or sign up on the website: Sarahstrong5K.com. Cost is $15 for individual participants or $12 for students. Questions? Contact Maggie Swenson at 414-302-1027. You can also connect with the Run/Walk website through the St. Matt’s website: www.stmattslutheran.org

The Caring for Creation Team presents Seventh Annual Children’s Clothing Swap! Today: 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Commons area - outside libraryHow do you participate? Just bring what you can and take what you need. If you have no clothes to swap, you can participate and leave a donation that will be given to Reformation’s Neighborhood Store. All unclaimed items will be given to Reformation’s Neighborhood Store. Come and look at the great selection!

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Simply Giving: St. Matthew’s Stewardship Committee partners with Thrivent Financial for electronic transfer of contributions from parishioners’ checking or savings accounts directly to St. Matthew’s bank account. For more information or to request enrollment documents, contact Holly in the church office, 414-774-0441 or hjurss@sbcglobal.net

Pastoral Call UpdateAre we any closer to having an additional pastor at St. Matthew’s? Yes, we have received some additional names and will be meeting with potential candidates in the next few weeks.Please keep our process in your prayers, asking for God to bring us a pastor who will help guide our service for the next chapter of our ministry. Hopefully, Pastor ChrisMembers of the Call Committee are: Kristen Charlson, Betsy Daniels, Pat Engelhardt, Scott Falk, Mike Gifford, Gordon Moehling, Tom Wanezek, Pr. Margaret and Pr. Chris.

2014 Special Funds ReportResults as of 4/27/2014 are

Balance-Comprehensive Appeal Fund to date 17,208 Hunger baskets, year-to-date, for Hunger $3,9422014 Benevolence through March 31 $119,500

including Kingdom Account Distributions

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 May 11th, 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, May 22, 2014. 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 Tuesday mornings at 9:00 a.m. Food packing takes place at Redeemer Lutheran on 19th & Wisconsin Avenue. Call Larry Jurss at 414-257-3595 for details. Carpooling available from St. Matt’s.

Guest House: 3 or 4 volunteers are welcome each month to prepare and serve dinner for 115 men at the Guest House, a homeless shelter. Meet at the church at 5:00 pm to carpool and finish by 7:00 pm. Seeking volunteers to cook or serve on June 8 and July 13. Please contact Carl Johnson (johnsoncr@cdmsmith.com), or 414-771-1023.

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).

Mt. Meru Coffee is now available in K-cups (regular only). Thank you, St. Matthew’s people, for your continued support of our partnership with our brothers and sisters in Tanzania. Please stop at the coffee table on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month. Together we are making a difference. Questions may be directed to Bruce Johnson at 414-366-5053. Traditional forms of coffee are still avaible with the Kcup.

Just One More Meal Ministry received MANDI Award:The “PNC Trail Blazer award” was given to the Just One More meal ministry recently. MANDI stands for Milwaukee Awards for Neighborhood Development Innovation. This award is on display in the Commons, along with information on MANDI. There is also a video that was created showing just what J.O.M.M. is - look for it in the Commons next to the award.

Deborah Circle will meet on Tuesday, May 13 for lunch at Aliota’s on Hwy. 100 and Burleigh at 11:00 a.m. This is their last meeting until September, when they resume on September 9.

Your Donations are NeededA 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.

Reformation Store Needs Your Help at the store

Shoe recycling is happening now at St. Matthew’s! St. Matthew’s is once again be collecting old, worn out athletic shoes to be recycled through the Nike reuse-a-shoe program. Instead of going to the landfill, the shoes will be recycled into materials for new athletic surfaces. Please participate by dropping your athletic shoes during church hours (a barrel is located near the church office). Also, please Tie your shoes together in pairs! This is a new requirement of the program. Do not, however, put any shoes in plastic bags or contribute shoes that have any metal, cleats or spikes. This program can only work with athletic shoes. The program will will run throughout May. If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer Kramer at jenkqk@yahoo.com

Bottomless Closet clothing drive come to an end:Bring your items by Monday morning because the organizers of this collection will begin early this week. What can be donated? suits, blouses, blazers, pants, skirts, shoes, belts, purses, jewelry, panty hose, toiletries, shopping bags, hangers, etc. Thank you to the many people who have given generously to this collection. There are many women who will be able to use and appreciate these beautiful garments and accessories.

Mother’s Day Diaper Drive - Thank You for your generous donations! Donations are still being collected for our third annual Mother’s Day Diaper Drive at St. Matthew’s. Disposable diapers cost up to $150 per month/ per baby with no government assistance. We ask you to consider donating diapers in sizes 2 through 5¸ diaper wipes and diaper rash cream to St. Matthew’s for distribution to our partner churches. We will be collecting diapers, wipes and creams in front of the church office through Mother’s Day, May 11. Please contact Annie DeArmond at annie.dearmond@gmail.com with any questions.

Begins in JUNE: We will collect books again for the “Milwaukee Working” agency which employs men in urban areas where jobs are scarceThis organization accepts donations of books of all kinds. The newest books, with resale value, are the most helpful to them, as they post them on Amazon.com and resell them. But even old books can be recycled. Milwaukee Working is a faith-based non-profit aimed at creating jobs in the heart of one of the most improverished cities in America. During the month of June bring your books; they will also accept CDs, DVDs, and games in good condition. Tax receipts available.Watch for information about bringing a truck into the parking lot on one of the Saturdays in June, through which neighbors and community members can also donate to this organization. When the Saturday has been set, share the info with your neighbors about this great organization benefiting Milwaukee.

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 next meeting is:Kids for Christ (grades 1-3)Sunday, May 4, 12:15-2:00 p.m.Meet in the Youth Room.

Stop in the Library to receive a FREE book bag!The Ice Cream for BOOKS Reading Program at St. Matthew’s Church Library continues throughout the summer months. Readers will scream for the tasty Ice Cream theme! The current reading program began in September, 2013 and continues through September, 2014. The program encourages children to read 10 books by completing the flyer, receive a small Christian prize and watch the giant cone get bigger and bigger as the kids add scoops of ice cream for time spent reading. Kids can complete as many flyers as they wish. The Library will be open twice each month 9:30-10:15 a.m. on the following Sundays: June 15th & 29th July 13th & 27th August 10th & 24th

Men’s Ministry Events: Put some “spring” in your faith walk!Men’s Movie Night: “Romero”Wed. May 21st (6:30 – 8:30 pm) Join us as we watch the docudrama “Romero,” to gain a better understanding and perspective of our El Salvador partnership. Archbishop Oscar Romero was initially selected as a ‘safe choice’ for the spiritual leader of El Salvador in the 1970’s. His witness to events of fellow citizens and his own personal experiences eventually lead him to speak out against the government. At the heart of his courageous stand is the right of all citizens to basic human freedoms. A short discussion will follow the movie.Light supper, snacks and beverages provided!Contact Brian Due @ 378-7274 or duedrops@sbcglobal.net with any questions.

Men’s Breakfast: Saturday, May 17th, 7:30 am. Speaker: Eugene SchulzTopic: WWII and General Patton’s 3rd ArmyJoin us for a presentation to honor our military. Eugene Schulz will share hisexperiences as a member of Patton’s Third Army headquarters group. His experienceincludes eyewitness account of seeing Nazi Con-centration Camps. He has written abook about his experiences.Breakfasts are always a time for good food, good fellowship and a great message!

Looking ahead to summer: St. Matthew’s Men’s Golf Outing: The third annual Bob Biehn/Tim Ireland memorial Golf Outing will be held on Friday, August 8, 2014, Please save the date for a great time and fellowship. Details will be posted in the Bulletin and Voice when completed. For questions, see Jim Bowen, or call 414-614-2799.

Looking for day care options for 3-month-old infant for Mondays only begin-ning around August 1st. Please con-tact Trevor by email: trevor.ghy-lin@gmail.com

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Grief Seminars offered by Jacquelyn Oliveira, M.A., nationally certified grief counselor:Beyond Death - What do we know? Tuesday, Apr. 22 at the Univ. of Wisc - Waukesha, 1500 N. University Drive, Waukesha. 262-521-5460 Fee required. See www.waukesha.uwc.edu/ceAdult Loss of a Parent: Sunday, April 27, 1:30-4:30 p.m. at United Methodist Church, 819 E. Silver Spring Dr. Whitefish Bay. CAll 414-964-2424.Loss of a Child: Sunday, May 18, 1:30-4:30 p.m. United Methodist Church, 819 E. Silver Spring Drive, Whitefish Bay, 414-964-2424.

May Book Group Meeting to meet at Danette and Paul Braun’s: This coming Friday, May 9th, the book group will meet at the Brauns’, 2445 N. 81st St.. Social Time at 6 p.m., 7 p.m. is when the book Discussion begins. What to bring: Last names A-L: Hot or Cold Appetizers, Salads, etc.Last names M-Z: Sweets/DessertsBook: Blue Highways: A Journey into America by William Least Heat-Moon

Update on the changes at our partner Reformation Lutheran Church: Reformation Store Needs Volunteer Help! In addition to the regular volunteer needs at Reformation’s Store – such as sorting the large volume of clothing donated – they could use additional help as a result of changes resulting from the impending sale of the building. The plan is for the store to lease its current space at the church until a new home is found. That space will also be used to house some of the other ministries at Reformation, so help is needed to rearrange the space. Volunteers are always welcome on Mondays from 10:00 until noon and Thursdays from 1-3. If you would like to volunteer at another time, contact Diane Roznowski, Neighborhood Store Volunteer Coordinator, at diane.roznowski@gmail.com.

Grief Seminars offered by Jacquelyn Oliveira, M.A., nationally certified grief counselor:Loss of a Child: Sunday, May 18, 1:30-4:30 p.m. United Methodist Church, 819 E. Silver Spring Drive, Whitefish Bay, 414-964-2424.

Needed: Golfing buddy for an adult man with special needs. As a part of Special Olympics, there are many opportunities available to this man if he has a person to transport him and even golf with him. The main schedule is golf practice on Monday nights, but there are also games and other events at other times. You can be as involved as you’d like to be - a few Mondays, or other opportunities if you are able to partner with him. This could have shared responsibility, meaning more than one volunteer could help out. If you can help or would like further information, please talk to Pr. Margaret.

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. May 12th; June 9th and 23rd

Needed - Pew Pads for the chair racks in the Sanctuary. The size needs to be 3” x 5” and each pad needs just a small amount of paper, perhaps 20-25 sheets. If you know of a place to purchase these economically, or have access to a person or company that would donate them to us, please contact the church office.

Do you wish that you had signed up for the Saints-sponsored Amish Bus Tour on May 16? Due to a cancellation two seats are available. If interested, please contact Jane Sandstrom at 262-790-1652 as soon as possible.

May Book Group Meeting to meet at Danette and Paul Braun’s: This coming Friday, May 9th, the book group will meet at the Brauns’, 2445 N. 81st St.. Social Time at 6 p.m., 7 p.m. is when the book Discussion begins. What to bring: Last names A-L: Hot or Cold Appetizers, Salads, etc.

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All are welcome at monthly healing servicesHealing services are offered monthly at St. Matthew’s at a variety of times to give all the opportunity to come forward for healing prayer for themselves or others. You can share your concern with the pastor/leader at the altar, and then he/she along with the healing ministries will lay on hands and give a special prayer for your concern. Here are the next dates:

Wednesday, March 5 following the 10:30 a.m. & 7:15 p.m.

Ash Wed. servicesMaundy Thursday, April 17th

following the 10:30 a.m. and 7:15 p.m. Services

Sunday, May 11 - Mother’s DayEducation Time, 9:45 a.m.

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 watches

Join the NAMI Walkin memory of Eric KlothBy Doris and Luther KlothEric, our eldest son, suffered from mental illness for 20 years. NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness played a huge role in his life. NAMI, Greater Milwaukee Chapter helped Eric get better care and housing and gave him a sense of purpose. Eric spoke about living with mental illness to groups all over Milwaukee in the In Our Own Voice program. His mission was to reduce the stigma surrounding mental illness, a stigma he constantly felt. This year we are again continuing Eric’s mission by having a team, Remembering Eric Kloth in the NAMIwalks. The NAMIwalks is being held on Saturday, May 17th at Veterans Park, 1010 N. Lincoln Memorial Drive. Registration is from 9:30 to 11 and the walk begins at 11. We invite you to participate by donating to our team and/or walking with us on May 17. Come to the NAMI Display Table in the Upper Commons on May 4 or 11 to learn more or to give a donation if you wish.

All are welcome at monthly healing services Healing services are offered monthly at St. Matthew’s at a variety of times to give all the opportunity to come forward for healing prayer for themselves or others. You can share your concern with the pastor/leader at the altar, and then he/she along with the healing ministries will lay on hands and give a special prayer for your concern. Your concern can be general if there are concerns you don’t wish to share specifically. Here are the upcoming dates:Sunday, May 11 - Mother’s Day - Education Time, 9:45 a.m.Sunday, June 15 - Father’s Day during the 10:15 a.m. Communion Service

MICAH 26th Anniversary Celebration: Friday, May 23, 2014 with the keynote speaker Pr. Louis Sibley, Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Location is the Italian Confer-ence Center, 631 E. Chicago St., Milwau-kee. The social hour begins at 6 p.m.; the program and dinner at 7 p.m. Tickets are $50/person. Sign up in the church or speak to Pr. Margaret. $25 of the ticket price will be covered by St. Matthew’s, so your cost is only $25/ticket. Call Committee Update: After the congregational meeting on April 27, Pastor Chris provided an update on the call process for a new associate pastor. Three qualified candidates were interviewed over the last several weeks; each interview was a two-day process. Although all three were good pastors, none was the right fit for St. Matthew’s. The call committee considers the fit with our culture, staff, and pastoral staff. Pastor Chris emphasized that we need to be excited about the new pastor.The synod has more names for us. Pastors Chris and Margaret have already conducted one pre-interview with another scheduled. In the mean time, the call committee recommended some help for the pastors.This summer we will have more pulpit support, and we will consider part-time interim help, especially on Sunday mornings, if we don’t have someone by September. Our priority is that we can continue to do ministry, to care for people. We trust that the Holy Spirit is guiding us in this process.

Sunday, June 1st is St. Matthew’s Celebration Sunday!

What is Celebration Sunday? We are celebrating a wonderful year of growing in faith and service with a special worship service and picnic after worship in our west parking lot. We look forward to welcoming new members, our church partners, neighbors and friends as we give thanks for our blessings and rejoice in the spirit-filled community that is St. Matthew’s!

Morning9:45-10:45 a.m.Don’t miss Education Hour! We are hosting guest speaker, Barbie Izquierdo, a single Philadelphia mother who grew up in poverty and is trying to provide a better life for her two children. Barbie’s story is featured in the widely-acclaimed documentary A Place at the Table shown to our adult education audience here at St. Matthew’s in March.

11:00 a.m.Special Jazz Theme worship!

Afternoon 12:15-2:00 p.m.Enjoy Barbecue, Hot Dogs, Delicious Side Dishes and a “Make Your Own Sunday Bar” •GettoknowsomeonenewfromoneofourPartnerChurches-Reformation

and Cross Lutheran •Celebratecreationbymaking“FlowerBombs.” •SpecialGames&FunplannedfortheAdults&KidsCome and celebrate with us! This will be a fun time with one another and an experience ofGodintheopenairthatwillbegoodforyoursoulandawonderfulwaytostartyoursummer!

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Presents its Spring Concert

“Songs of Joy and Comfort”

Friday, May 4 at 7:30 p.m.St. John’s Lutheran Church20275 Davidson Rd.Brookfield, WI 53045

Sunday, May 6 at 3:00 p.m.St. Matthew’s Ev. Lutheran Church1615 N. Wauwatosa Ave.Wauwatosa, WI 53213

Featuring the “Utrecht Te Deum” by George Frideric Handel, accompanied by chamber orchestra, as well as works by Bach, Palestrina, Byrd, Schütz and others.

Tickets are $15.00, or $12.00 for Seniors and Students. Tickets may be ordered at www.lutheranacappella.org or purchased at the door.

This Week:Monday: 6:30, Monday Morn. Men’s Bible Study10:15, Staff Meeting11:00, Program Staff Meeting 6:30, Men’s Ministry CommitteeTuesday: 9:30, The Embellishments 6:30, NAMI Group 7:00, Celebrate RecoveryWednesday:10:00, Bible Study with Pastor Margaret11:00, Fallen Angels12:00, Host Tosa Clergy at St. Matthew’s 1:00, Interfaith Conf. Volunteer RecognitionThursday: 9:30, A Cabella Ringers 4:00, Praise Kids 6:15, Bells Angels 7:30, Senior Choir RehearsalFriday: 6:00, CCO RehearsalBook Group meets at Brauns’Saturday: 9:00, Diocese of Meru-Synod Comm. 4:00, Quilt Blessing set-up 5:00, CCO Set-up 8:00, Concord Chamber Orch. Concert

Ministry Scheduler Pro Sunday 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. The next Sunday morning volunteer schedule will be from June 1, 2014 - September 7, 2014. All volunteers please remember to inform us of any dates you will not be available to serve in this period. Volunteers will receive (2) e-mails in the next several weeks with this reminder as well. Thank you for your service!

Sunday, May 4, 2014Greeters: 7:30, Needed. 8:30, Shelly Jones, Rachel Raasch, Cherie Swenson, Rob Weileder. 11:00, Christine & Robert Mochel, Heide & Robert Hughes, Tom Rowe.Lay Reader: 7:30, Marge Crawford. 8:30, Jim Engelhardt. 11:00, Susan Farrell.Nursery Helpers: 8:30, Emma & Abby Gifford, Madeline Janisch. 9:45, Astrid & Mike Fossum. 11:00, Alyssa Poe, Eliza Soczka, Miranda Sorensen.Acolytes: 8:30, Brian Koebel, Andrea Mabie, Carson Schier, Dillyn Seif. 11:00, Jonah & Hannah Agpoon, Nora Murphy, Gabrielle Procopis.Coffee Hosts: 8:00, Susan Bisswurm & James Moore, Sandy Nichols. 9:30, Anneke, Jim and Karie Clement.Ushers: 8:30, Flash Gordon (captain), Ralph Templeman, Tanner & Mark Rutkowski, Larry Herte, Chris Herte, Mary Ann & Dan Gordon. 11:00, John Dobbe (captain), Tom and Luke Templeman, Brad Stokke, Emma Sorenson, Connor Schmidt, Tim and Taylor Nelson, Trevor Land.Communion Preparers: 7:30, Janet Chandler, 1 more needed. 8:30, Nancy Bowen, Laurie Rutkowski, Jan Templeman. 11:00, Carrie Haver, Ruth Kallio-Mielke, Chris Schroeder.Communion Assistants: 7:30, Marge Crawford, 1 more needed. 8:30, Doug & Lisa Krekling, Martha Schier. 112:00, Ed & Lois Bross, Donna McAllister.Welcome Center Host: 8:30, Judy Van Buskirk. 11:00, Tom Geib.Lay Assistant: 8:30, Al Van Lith. 11:00, Jeffery Kloko.Bread Baker: Terri Uden, Melanie & Greg Ebertowski, Tammi Krueger Poe and Steve Poe.Welcome Assistant to the Pastors: 8:30, David Weinberg- Kinsey. 11:00, Mary Ellen & Don Ralfs.Library Assistant at 9:45: Donna Gifford, Linda Wunderlich.

St. Matthew’s Weekly Sign-Up PanelMay 4, 2014

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.

I will be attending the Men’s Breakfast on Saturday, May 17 at 7:30 a.m. Number attending _____

I plan to attend Men’s Movie Night, on Wednesday, May 21st. Number Attending _____

Yes, I’d like to attend the MICAH Banquet on May 23. Number Attending ____

Yes! I/We would like to attend the Celebration Sunday Lunch on Sunday, June 1. Number attending _____

Name_______________________________ Phone Number_________________

Email Address ____________________________________________________

Please add my email address to the list of people receiving the Friday “Bulletin Update,” a preview of the announcements in the upcoming Sunday’s bulletin.

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)