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The GrapevineSt. Matthew's Episcopal ChurchOur mission is to preach, teach, heal and make disciples.1 Timothy 3:1515If I am delayed, you will know how people ought to conduct themselves in God'shousehold, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth.Come Worship with usSunday - 9:00 AM & 11:15 AMSunday - Spanish Spoken HolyEucharist - 5:00 PMWednesday - Healing & EucharistService @ 6:30pmRector's tive Asst. E-mail:bboyd@stmatthewsepiscopal.orgChristian Formation Director:rmoore@stmatthewsepiscopal.orgParish Phone Number:864-576-0424Mia McDowellwill be ordained a Deacon atTrinity Cathedral at 11am thisSaturday.All are invited.Our Church HomeOur St. Matthew's family and thecommunity at large have been blessed bythose that have come before us that haveprayed, planned, toiled, and donated timeand money to create a beautiful worshipspace and purposeful buildings. It is ourresponsibility to maintain this special giftthrough respectful use and care. After all, itis OUR church home. Over the past coupleof years I have become more familiar with
Visit our WebsiteServer ScheduleMonthly CalendarDiocesan SpotlightOn-Line GivingSingle-page ChristianFormation Calendar,2014 - 2015the church buildings and have concernsabout its security and care.Please: lock the door behind you, turn offthe lights when you leave a room, be certainthe toilets are not running before you leavethe rest room, put supplies back where theybelong after you have used what you need,clean up after yourself by wiping down acounter or putting plates, utensils, etcaway. When you make a pot of coffee, turnit off and clean out the pot afterwards.Placing items back where you found themwill make it easier for the next person tofind them.June 7, 14 & 21, 2015We do not have full time custodial staff andeven if we did they would not be availableafter hours. When there is a reception,please take out the garbage before you leave,especially if they are overflowing and full offood.Try not to tamper with ourthermostats as they are difficult tounderstand and manage.Father Paul Abernathypreaching at both services.June 7th sermon: Choose!Let's all pitch in to make our churchbuilding safe and clean.Free Medical ClinicWednesday, June 3, @ 6:008:00pm.St. Matthew's VeteransJoin us for lunch on Friday,June 5th, at noon at The Clock.Vestry MeetingJune 8, @ 7:00 pm.Brotherhood ofSt. Matthew'sAll men of the Parish areinvited to join our meeting inthe Conference Room onTuesday, 6:30pm, June 9th.PrimetimersMeet for lunch on Thursday,June 18, @ Apollos.Preschool Summer Session Begins!St. Matthew's Preschool has a summersession starting on June1st through August7th. Themes include: Bubbles, Fathers,
June 28, 2015Father Charles Smithpreaching at both services.Holy YogaMeet with Katy Corbin to relaxand meditate every Tuesday at5:30pm - 6:30pm in the largeclassroom.Pinterest FansGet on the Board!Share your ideas showing thegrowth of the Spirit of Godwithin us.www.pinterest.com/SaintMatt.June Birthdays &Anniversaries345(A)679(A)11(A)Phil & Lynn Halford (A)Peggy EwingJane OvendenElizabeth GriffinBill & Suzanne Searson (A)Bill & Martha GriswoldPreschool Year 2015-2016 is coming up!We continue to enroll for the new preschoolyear, which starts on August 19th. There arespaces available for 3 and 4 year-olds at thistime. More information can be found atwww.stmatthewsepiscopal.org. FindLearning on the top bar and click onWeekday Preschool. We offer a morningpreschool and all day programs. Check usout!Merry Widows" Hue Who" Calling allMerrywidows. "Primarily", Sat,June 13, is a celebration ofour daughters, grandAshley Pettitdaughters, stepdaughters, daughters-in-lawAngie Nicholsor special lady friends. So "color" us proud,Jay & Joy Hope (A)"color" us grateful, "color" us joyful. Let usMary Clark"paint" pictures from our memories of hairTerry Fordbows, ruffles, first events, bedtime storiesEllouise TowerJames & Jane Ovenden (A) learned and passed down. Twelve o'clockBob Ewingnoon at the City Range banquet room. IfShep & Kathy Miller (A)possible bring a box of crayons and coloringMartin & Courtney Gilesbook that we can donate to the food pantryfor the children.Alice ClarkDavid & Debbie RutledgeCall me for details Louise Tower 595-3525Lewis & Rosemary Moore(A)13Summer, Red-White and Blue, Extreme Art,Beach, Camping, Circus, and Water Fun.There are spaces available for the summersession. If you are interested, email BarbaraColeman for more information atheadofschool@stmatthewsepiscopal.org.Laura Rhoden
1415(A)161718192021222325282930Steve & Kitty Peahuff (A)Louise TowerDianne RiceMike & Helen Pettit (A)Charlie & Mignon WhiteDebbie TownsendKatie WilliamsMolly TierneyMike MillerAl & Jean Wales (A)Tom & CynthiaRickenbaker (A)Shep MillerJohn RhodenNikki GoElise ReedNick RhodenBarbara ColemanMarie TewkesburyOlivia WhitworthLaura ClarkJim & Kim Whitt (A)Kristi WrightSusan McCarterLouise WickersheimRichard SmithDave PretulakAlex PintoMary VannPlease consider purchasingSinging Rooster Coffee foryour use at home and forgifts for friends andfamily. Singing Roostersupports free trade in Haitiand 3 from each bag soldgoes directly to the BonSaveor School that ourdiocese supports. Contact Bob or PeggyEwing (864-357-4624) with anyquestions. You can order on the order formin the foyer at St. Matthew's. We must haveyour purchase amount before we can placethe order. Thank you for your support!June is Protein & Starch Month in theFood PantryPlease donate canned tuna and chicken, ricein 1 or 2 pound bags, pasta and mac andcheese.Be prepared to assist the Food Pantry withpick up trucks and strong backs. We willalert the church when we need your help tomove 4 pallets of food.Dear God,Take my life and let me livefor you today. Open my
mind to happy thoughts. Take away myself-pity, I don't want it. Take away myill-will towards others. Make it possiblefor me to feel love, joy, and compassion.Help me to accept what is, to hold mytongue, to do MY daily tasks, and to letgo with love. Take away my worry aboutthe future. Make me realize that in yourhands, everything will be provided, thatI have no control over anything butmyself, that today is precious and willsoon be gone. Thank you for yourwillingness to accept my burdens andlighten my load. In your dear son,Jesus Christ's name. Amen.Thank you, Rini Ewing, for sharing thisprayer with us.Let's Try Sermon Binge Watching:An Overheard Prayer - 2015/05/17Sermon by The Rev. Paul AbernathyLife and Possibility - 2015/05/24 Sermonby The Rev. Rob Brown Things That Make God Smile Youth Sunday - 20Rini
Servers for 9:00AM service for the month of sterLessonsPrayersJune 7June 14June 21June 28Kathy AmickKC PriceKay HendersonDebbie RutledgeDavid RutledgeDebbie RutledgeSarah ArnoldJim GuerrantHazel CannonSusan PretulakCarol WishardLouiseWickersheimHalle PriceRob RhodenAlexis HowlettJohn Richardson
CruciferTorch BearersEucharisticVisitorsGreetersUshersDavid & DebbieRutledgeErwin & AmyHolbeinDave PretulakJohn McArthurCarol WishardAlison PhillipsOpenRobinFileZachPretulakOpenAltar FlowersIn honor ofEllouise Towerby Louise TowerNurseryVolunteersWed. ace KellerJune10GotautasNetwork ofCareVestry of themonthPatMike GeorgionAngela VineyTom & EnaStapletonDeweyHalford AaronPretulakIn memory ofMadisonWoodward bySarita ShipmanPretulakLucien RichardsonJim GuerrantDon DavisJune 17Pat GotautasJune 24GotautasRon ColemanJeff JenningsOpenPricePatJohnny KimballServers for the 11:15AM service for the month ofJune, essonsPrayersCruciferTorch BearerGreetersNurseryVolunteerUshersApril 5April 12April 19April 26Michelle PierceLynn KerfootAllie FowlerSally GalbraithLisa FowlerLouise RamboMichelle PierceLynn KerfootJean WalesJean WalesRichard SmithRichard SmithDanny SheltonDanny SheltonLouise RamboLouise RamboRon & SusanMcCarterSafritMike GeorgionJoe & Kathy EllisBob & Peggy EwingVolunteer NeededGilesCarrollShepMiller WillMcCarterBrandonTurner JohnKimballHughRambo DanielCudeRonMcCarterLarry DoddSheltonDanny
Jr. UshersVestry of themonthHarrison MooreChris PriceRon McCarterMay Worship Service Attendance9:00 AM11:15 AM5:00PMMay 310458N/AMay 1011558N/AMay 1710142N/AMay 2412050N/AWednesday6:30 pmMay 620May 1321May 2018May 2724Monthof AprilYear-to-DateOperating Revenue & ExpenseTotal Revenues *Total Expenditures 27,52531,968 149,802128,808Net Revenue / (Expense) * (4,444) 20,994May 311019110Note: Total Revenue Includes Donations for Pledge Offerings (Capitaland General), Non-Pledge, Cash Collections, Food Pantry, ShroveTuesday and Other MinistriesNote: Total Expenditures Includes: Salary and Benefits for ChurchEmployees; Diocese Quota; Utilities; Building and GroundsCosts; Worship and Education Expenses; and Ministries Pass Throughand Expense (Food Pantry, Shrove Tuesday and Other)*YTD includes 15K of Memorials / Estate Contributions that cannot be used for Operating.St. Matthew's 2015 Vestry583-8112574-3281Johnny KimballMiller Safrit415-4161
Father Rob Brown, RectorRon McCarter, TreasurerAngela Viney, Sr. WardenWill Boyd, Jr. WardenDan Cude803-360-9622327-6101809-5856Lisa FowlerGrace KellerAaron PretulakK. C. outh Co-representatives:AllieFowlerHarrison MooreForward this emailThis email was sent to cwishard@outlook.com by bboyd@stmatthewsepiscopal.org Update Profile/Email Address Rapid removal with SafeUnsubscribe Privacy Policy.St. Matthew's Episcopal Church 101 St. Matthew's Lane Spartanburg SC 29301
The Grapevine St. Matthew's Episcopal Church Our mission is to preach, teach, heal and make disciples. 1 Timothy 3:15 15If I am delayed, you will know how people ought to conduct themselves in God's household, which is the
