St. Matthew’s United Church eBulletin Dec 29, 2019 The Gate of the Year
News
What's coming up at St. Matthew's (* see below for more information)
Sun. Jan. 5 Epiphany Service, 10:30 am
Thu. Jan. 9 Choir rehearsals resume
Sun. Jan. 12 Worship Service with communion, 10:30 am
- Quarterly meeting Sunday (Session, Stewards, Official Board)
Wed. Jan. 15 Potluck Church, 5:30 pm
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Donating to St. Matthew's: Dec. 31 approaches
As Christmas and year-end approaches, all are encouraged to think about their annual giving to St. Matthew's. Your contributions are very important – this is how we pay the staff, keep the lights and heat on, run the Sunday breakfast program, offer worship services every week, support community groups like Alcoholics Anonymous and the circus. Please ensure your donations are received at the church by Tue. Dec. 31 to qualify for a tax receipt for 2019.
Betsy's email hacked – again
Occasionally Rev. Hogan's email falls prey to some ne'er-do-well who sends urgent messages, requiring a reply, to members of the congregation. These are not from Rev. Hogan. IGNORE any uncharacteristic emails from Betsy asking for assistance, and please do not reply to them.
Pastoral care
in the event of a pastoral emergency, call (902) 423-9209 as messages are checked daily.
Make some New Year Resolutions for St. Matthew's
Choirs – contact Wayne Rogers
Sunday reading – contact Brenda Wallace (choir)
Sunday Breakfast – contact Carol Smillie (choir)
Ushering – Sign up online (see above)
Fellowship Time – contact Linda Campbell (see above)
Sunday School – contact Betsy Hogan
Stewards, Elders, other Administration – contact Laura Stiles-Clarke or Betsy Hogan
Keep in your prayers …
It was nice to see …
Thanks to …
Canadian Church Calendars
2020 Church Calendars can be purchased ($6) from our Minister of Music, Wayne Rogers.
In the Community
RCCO Halifax Centre concert – Sat. Feb. 22 at 7 pm at St. Matthew's. Jean-Willy Kunz, contemporary and jazz organist, in recital.
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Administrative Stuff
Church office: (902) 423-9209, stmatts@ns.sympatico.ca
Pastoral care: Rev. Betsy Hogan, (902) 423-9209, stmatts.betsy@ns.sympatico.ca
Sunday Worship: 10:30 am
Minister of Music: Wayne Rogers, (902) 429-1680, humber@ns.sympatico.ca
Student Organist: Matthew Fraser
On the web: www.stmatts.ns.ca
Ushering – Click this link to open the sign-up page
https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=17186169
EarthSpiritAction Resources for Thinking About God's Green Earth: www.stmatts.ns.ca/about/earth-spirit-action-eco-team
Meeting Schedule 2019-20
Congregational Meeting May 3, 2020 (budget)
Session, Stewards, Board Jan. 12, Mar. 8, Apr. 26
Worship and Music Feb. 2
Regular Activities
Sunday Free Breakfast – Sundays 8:30 am
Thursday Noon Bible Study – TBA
Choir Practices – Thursdays – Handbells 6:15 pm, Sanctuary choir 7:30 pm
Lunch Bunch community choir – Fridays at 12:15 pm
St. Matthew’s Book Club – Third Tuesday
Melville Heights Service – Third Sunday at 2 pm at Melville Heights retirement lodge
Potluck Church -- Wed. Jan. 15
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