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April 2010

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St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church Purpose & Mission Statement

Our Purpose “To Grow in our relationship with God, ourselves, and others. To carry out the ministry of Jesus Christ.” Mission Statement Bring spiritual wanderers and seekers into relationship with Jesus Christ

Grow as disciples in a small group community Serve out of our calling and giftedness

Easter Services Sunday, April 4

Sunrise Service - 6:00a Easter Services - 8:30 & 10:00a

Worship Services are held Sundays at 8:30 and 10:00 a.m.

Easter Celebration

Easter Sunrise Service 6:00a

Easter Worship Celebration 8:30 and 10:00a a.m.

Music Directed by Kory Reid Accompanist, Arian Galavis

Sanctuary Choir, with guest musician

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April Birthdays

4-02 Christa Lamb 4-02- Pat Mohn 4-04 Lynda Starman 4-05 Rev. Joe Lewolt 4-07 Maren Jacobson 4-07 David Chow 4-10 Delia Kellogg 4-12 Robert Pond 4-12 Helen Blum 4-13 Joelle Saute 4-14 Allan Boone 4-15 Allisa Zimmerman 4-18 Joyce Wheatly 4-19 Mike Summers 4-21 Marvin Jacobsen 4-23 Judy Saute 4-26 Janice McMahon 4-30 Gayle MacNish 4-30 Tom DeCuir 4-30 Morgan Blanck

April Anniversaries

4-6 Pat and Bob Mohn 4-6 Patty and Bob Biery 4-16 Sharon Helson and David Chow 4-23 Rob and Sili Jacobson

Praise Prayers of celebration for the marriage of Jeff Miyasaka and Monica Wu on Saturday, March 27 in Hawaii. (Marcia and Ed Miyasaka)

New Angela Schott - Admitted to the hospital and diagnosed with terminal cancer, prayers for comfort. (the Schott and Kellogg families) Dorothy Lewolt - Prayers for healing and comfort from fractured shoulder.

Continue to pray for: St. Matthew’s Children’s Center - Prayers to find a new Children’s Center Board Chair person to help lead our Children’s Center forward. Wil - Comfort and healing and decisions for the future. (Nancy Liedblad) Jovie - Undergoing medical tests at Kaiser. Prayers for wisdom of doctors to find diagnosis. (Christine McEachern) Dan Overton - Prayers for comfort as he awaits hip replacement surgery. (Casey Goldberg) Skylar Atkins - Continued prayers for growth development. (Bev. Atkins) Deanne - Now in Northridge Rehab center. Prayers for continued healing. (Kathy Martin) Kathy Martin’s mother - Diagnosed with first stages of dementia. Ann Chiarella - Prayers of healing for broken hip. (Elsie Figueroa) Polly Hans - Prayers for healing for repetitive shoulder complications. (Dana DeCuir’s mother) Lauren Stone - Continued prayers dealing with eating disorder. (Joanne Stone’s grand daughter)

Barbara Thaden - Continued healing from brain surgery.

Prayer Chain

To put a request on the prayer chain, contact the church office or Lynne Hartley (498-6365),

Prayer Chain Coordinator.

SPECIAL EVENTSSPECIAL EVENTSSPECIAL EVENTS Weddings St. Matthew’s has a variety of venues for wedding services. If you are interested in holding a wedding service, call the office for information. We offer a full service wedding coordinator as well.

Baptisms Contact Pastor Bob to arrange.

Housewarmings Housewarmings are a wonderful time to have a Blessing of the Home.

Please Contact Pastor Bob.

Pray for those in cancer treatment: Shirley Lightfoot - (Cheryl Qualls) Pooran Rowhani - (Judy Abraham) Candi Howard (Pam McDonald) Mia Stoutenborough (Paul and Judy Stoutenborough) Eddie Callens (Jim and Suzanne Ford) Jean Arndt- (Ramona Hallit) Vincent Beltz - (Carol Riggins)

Verita Hooker (St. Matthew’s) Elsie Figueroa (Beth Ferguson) Carol Phillips - (Christa Lamb) Zona Strathearn - (ChrisMcEachern) Alex - (Detweiler Family) Katie Floyd - (Saute Family) Jane Cosarelli (Patti Adams) Marvin Whisman (Christy Whisman)

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Bulletin Board

SNACK ITEMS FOR OUR CHILDREN’S CENTER

Our children at the center are always in need of snack items. If you would like to help sup-

port this vital ministry of St. Matthew’s, gift cards from Albert-sons are always welcome. Gift cards may be dropped off at the Children’s Center or may be placed in the Children’s Center mail box in the church office. Below is a list of items that are most needed: Ranch Dressing ( 3 large bottles) Granola Bars ((200+) Peanut Butter (3 large jars) Raisins (l large bag a week) Crackers (8 large boxes/bags) Bananas (3-4 bunches) Oranges (1 large bag) Carrots (l large bag) Grapes (2 lbs) Canned Peaches (1 lrg can) Mandarin Oranges (2 large jars) Costco List: 5oz. Paper cups (2 bags Paper plates (1 box) Cleaning Wipes (1 set) Baby Wipes (1 case) Spoons and Forks (500) Trash Bags ( kitchen & yard)

OUR CHILDREN’S CENTER IS OPEN FROM 7:30A - 6:00P MON - FRI.

Pre-school ages: 3-5 years After school age: K-6th Grade

The Center is staffed with loving, caring and patient teachers. We are committed to keeping our ratios below 10 children per teacher. Our teachers work with after school age children to have almost all homework completed before going home. If you have a preschool child or school age child or know of someone who is looking for a Center for their children, please contact our Center at 480-3805 and speak to Narima Latif, our Children’s Center Director.

“GOOD NEWS” NEWLETTER CAN BE FOUND ON OUR CHURCH WEBSITE As you know our church Newsletter is

being sent via e-mail. You can also find the monthly News-letter on our church website: newburyparkchurch.com/

news/GoodNews/Apr2010.pdf If you do not have internet access, copies of the Newsletter can be found in the Narthex.

ANNUAL TALENT SHOW

SATURDAY, APRIL 17

at 6:30p The annual talent show will be on Saturday, April 17, from 6:30 – 8:30 PM. The theme is “Cher’s USO Show,” combin-ing patriotism and great entertainment. We’ve got a lot of great acts, but we can always squeeze in a couple more, so if you’d like to perform, contact Mike Summers (499-4488). Tickets will be available ahead of time and at the door, just $7 for adults and $3 for children (extra donations welcome!). So please save the date and come see a lot of very talented people (and a few who are just silly!).

WOMEN’S RETREAT FRIDAY, APRIL 23 - SUNDAY APRIL 25 St. Matthew’s women will once again meet for their annual Women’s

Retreat at Aldersgate Lodge in Pacific Palisades on Friday, April 23 - 25. The cost is $190 for two nights lodging with 3 meals on Sat-urday and two on Sunday. Our guest speaker is Inga Boldt, a pas-senger of the Ship St. Louis, telling her story about how her ship was not allowed to dock in the US during WWII and was sent back to Europe where many faced concentration camps. If you would like to participate in this year’s retreat, please see Linda Norberg (Lsn65@aol.com) or Casey Goldberg (kclou54@gmail.com).

CAROL AWAY FROM THE OFFICE APRIL 19 - MAY 10

Carol will be on vacation from April 19 - May 10. We are looking for volunteers to help in the office by answering the phone and welcoming visitors. If this is something you would like to

do, please contact the church office, 498-6910.

“THANK YOU” FROM OUR SUPERINTENDENT THE REVEREND CATIE COOTS Reverend Catie Coots thanks St. Matthew’s for giving 100% of our 2009apportionments. St. Matthew’s and other churches of the Santa Barbara District met their 100% apportionments as well. Thank you, St. Matthew’s, in these difficult times, that is truly re-

FRIDAY AFTERNOON WOMEN’S STUDY ON SPRING

BREAK

The Friday afternoon women’s study will be taking a Spring break. The study will resume on Friday, April 16.

GAD-ABOUT ACTIVITY ON WED, APRIL 21 The Gad-Abouts will be taking a trip to the J. Paul Getty Mu-seum. We will meet at the church by 9:00a to carpool and have lunch at the museum café. If you would to attend, please contact Ruth Bushart or Kathy Nubling.

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Worship Staffing for April

April 4 - Easter Sunday Acts 10:34-43 Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24 1 Corinthians 15:19-26 John 20:1-18 or Luke 24:1-12 April 11 - 2nd Sunday of Easter Acts 5:27-32 Psalm 150 Revelation 1:4-8 John 20:19-31 April 18 - 3rd Sunday of Easter Acts 9:1-6 Psalm 30 Revelation 5:11-14 John 21:1-19 Native American Ministries Sunday April 21 - 4th Sunday of Easter Acts 9:36-43 Psalm 23 Revelation 7:9-17 John 10:22-30

April 4

Preaching Pastor Bob Ferguson Worship Leader Jack Doman 8:30am Liturgist Georgia Forbes 10am Liturgist Georgia Forbes 10am Ushers Randy Holzer Vern Wojciechowski Acolyte Kelly Chow/ Jordyn Alexander Counters Jan Gauwain/Ceil Adler Nursery Volunteer Needed Flowers Randi Berry Coffee Sign-up Sound/Recording Ryan Blanck Welcome/Greeter Jack/Donna Doman SS Teachers Easter/No Sunday School

April 11 Preaching Pastor Bob Ferguson Worship Leader Jack Doman 8:30am Liturgist Beth Ferguson 10am Liturgist Chuck Qualls 10am Usher Harry Lamb/ Ralph Matthews Acolyte Jordan Alexander Puppeteers Kelly Chow/ Tabitha Dyer Counters Joanne Stone/Tim LeRoy Nursery Tanya Inouye Flowers Bob and Pat Mohn Coffee Sign-up Sound/Recording John McDonald Welcome/Greeter Pat/Bob Mohn SS Teachers Lynne Hartley/ Charlene Wardell/ Dana DeCuir

April 18

Preaching Pastor Bob Ferguson Worship Leader Jack Doman 8:30am Liturgist Beth Ferguson 10am Liturgist Cheryl Qualls 10am Ushers Nathan Inouye/ John Fletcher Acolyte Tabitha Dyer Counters Barbara Crowdis/ Randi Berry Nursery Joyce Wheatly Flowers The Holzers Coffee Sign-up Sound/Recording Bill Hartley Welcome/Greeter Carla Von Zell/ Betty Johnson

SS Teachers Lynne Hartley/ Janice Kakazu/ Charlene Wardell

April 25

Preaching Pastor Bob Ferguson Worship Leader Jack Doman 8:30am Liturgist Christy Whisman 10am Liturgist Jackie Heinemann 10am Ushers Nancy Liedblad/ Marv Jacobsen Acolyte Matthew Chow Puppeteers Nancy Liedblad/ Ceil Adler Counters Marv/Judy Jacobsen/ Mike Summers Nursery Carolyn Sylvester Flowers Joanne Stone Coffee Sign-up Sound/Recording Ralph Matthews Welcome/Greeter Gayle/Tom MacNish SS Teachers Lynne Hartley/ Janice Kakazu/ Charlene Wardell

May 2

Preaching Pastor Bob Ferguson Worship Leader Dan Overton 8:30am Liturgist Georgia Forbes 10am Liturgist Georgia Forbes 10am Ushers TBA Acolyte Lark Detweiler Counters Jan Gauwain/Randi Berry Nursery Georgia Forbes Flowers Casey Goldberg Coffee Sign-up Sound/Recording Randy Holzer Welcome/Greeter Jack and Donna Doman SS Teachers Kristin Bertrand/ Janice Kakazu

Sign-ups for Coffee Fellowship

Needed We have new sign up charts

for Flowers and Coffee Fellowship for the up-coming new year, so please take a mo-ment to sign up. This is a great opportunity to celebrate a loved one’s Birthday or Anni-versary.

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St. Matthew’s Enjoyed a Baked Potato Bar On Sunday, March 14, Everybody had fun fixing potatoes their way with an array of topping choices. Randi Berry brought a fresh

salad; field picked fresh from her home garden. The potluck was polished off with a number of scrumptious desserts. The new kitchen made this event move smoothly. A special, “thank you”, to the Gad-Abouts who sponsored this event. Save the Date: A Tostada and Burrito bar will be held on Sunday, May 2 after 10:00 worship; where you can create your own tostada and burrito. RVers In Mission – The RVers In Mission arrived at St. Matthew’s on Sunday afternoon, March 21. They helped paint the church and put in new landscaping. There was a celebration “thank you” potluck held on Thursday, March 25. All Church Work Day – St. Matthew’s was spruced up for Easter on our All Church Workday on Saturday, March 20. Thank you to all who participated. Confirmation Class – Started on Sunday afternoon, March 14 and will conclude in mid June. Crop Walk – The annual Crop Walk was held on Sunday, March 7 at California Lutheran University; twelve of St. Matthew’s members participated in the walk. Thank you, Jack Doman, for encouraging St. Matthew’s to participate in this event. Money raised goes to feed the hungry and 25% of the proceeds stay in the area to feed the hungry in the area. The Servant Ministry Team – was able to send 44 boxes to the Children’s Hungry Fund. Thank you to the generosity of St. Matthew’s. Also, there are blue baskets in the Narthex where food dona-tions may be left for the local food pantry. Six family unites will be recipients of an Easter dinner due to the food dona-tions from these donations. The Servant Ministry Team also coordinated this event. The Gad-Abouts – Attended “Symphonic Passion” at California Lutheran University, with the CLU’s Symphony at Samuelson’s Chapel. Coffee Fellowship – The Congregation enjoys a coffee fellowship after our 10:00a worship. We need volunteers to sign-up and bring refreshments each Sunday. There is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board set up each Sunday in the patio area.

The Shepherd’s Pen

This month is the month in which we will be celebrating the Resur-rection of Jesus the Christ from the dead. What does that mean to us who are still alive in this world? Well, it holds a great hope and promise for both the now and the future. For the present it holds the hope of coming alive in ways we may not have considered possible. In the present we may be facing a dead end job or a failed relationship or business going out of business or a diagnosis which threatens life itself. The scripture offers these words of hope after the resurrec-tion of Jesus from the dead. “No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor an-gels, nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 8:37-39 NSRV Now I can confidently say that Paul who wrote those words, died and is no

longer in the earthly tent he used to live in. In fact, this could be said of all those who lived in that time. But, I can also say that those who believed as he did not die in vain. There are many historical writings to substantiate their testimony and their willingness to die for their faith. Why were they willing to die for their faith? They believed in the resurrec-tion of the dead because of the testimony of Je-sus and his disciples who followed him.

Now, for those of us who need something more substantial to be-lieve in, there are con-temporary witnesses to how faith in the resur-rected Jesus Christ gave them new life in the here and now as well as hope for the there and then of the future. There are many books written by people, some of whom have extraor-dinary stories to tell. However, I am re-minded of the story Jesus told about a cer-tain man named Laza-rus. No, not the Laza-rus he raised from the dead (see John 11). This was a story about someone else. The bot-tom line of the story was this. If the rich man’s brothers would not believe Moses and the Prophets, then nei-ther would they believe if someone came back from the dead.

Where does that leave us? It leaves us with a choice of what to be-lieve. Life itself is not possible without faith. It takes faith to have fam-ily and children. I work because I believe that work will bring to me the things I desire and hope for. I save for the future and retirement. Not because the future is certain, but because I believe the future is possible and that sav-ings will help. I would venture to say that noth-ing that has happened or will happen without faith. It becomes a mat-ter of what you believe. It is for the Christian a matter of who you be-lieve in. If I believe in myself, I can fail my-self. If I believe in you, you may fail me. If I believe in nothing or nobody, then nothing or nobody will fail me but what does that accom-plish? No, I suggest to you that the only faith which offers a real hope of the future is in the one who will not fail you, Jesus Christ of Nazareth, Son of God and Son of man, Resur-rected Savior.

So celebrate the resur-rection this Easter, April 4, 2010, and have faith for faith and life for life eternal.

Together in Christ, Pastor Bob Ferguson

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MORE REASONS TO PREPARE By Jack Doman

Since I composed the article for last month’s newsletter, a dev-astating earthquake in Chile has brought the truth of the title of that article, which was NOT “IF” BUT “WHEN”. If we can’t prevent an earthquake, then we need to be ready for it. The arti-cles that have run in our newsletter should be a good start to getting our families ready for whatever nature has in store.

We have covered water, food, first aid and clothing. This month we want to look at the tools and supplies that the American Red Cross suggests that we have on hand. 1. Mess kits or paper plates and plastic utensils

2. Cash or traveler’s checks

3. A non-electric can opener

4. A utility knife

5. Pliers, screw driver, hammer, crowbar and assorted nails and wood screws

6. Shutoff wrench to turn off household gas and water 7. Duct tape

Most of the items on this list are likely in your garage already, so it is really a matter of organizing them. I pray that there will be no more tragic disasters this month, but if they come to us, I pray that we are prepared.

Food Donation Matching Bonus! Nonperishable food donated between now and the end of April will help our local food banks earn a portion of the $1,000,000 being donated by the Alan Shawn Feinstein Foundation for hunger programs. The more food items we collect the more money we earn. Food donations may be placed in the container near the entrance of the sanctuary any Sunday. This is a great way to double our giving. Let's take advantage of this opportu-nity!

St. Matthew’s Feeds 64 People in February On February 21, St. Matthew’s completed the winter shelter and dinner program by providing a warm, nutritious meal for 64 of our brothers and sisters. Thank you to everyone who helped make our dinners so successful as we prepared food for larger numbers of people during these trying economic times. We will be moving back to St. Julie Billiart Catholic Church for the summer homeless dinner program. As before, we will pro-vide dinners on Saturday nights at St. Julie's. Our first dinner will be April 10. Hope to see you there!

Youth, Do You Have Any Plans This Summer? Sierra Service Project Need You!! The Sierra Service Project will be sending youth teams to South Los Angeles, Northern California, Nevada, Arizona, Idaho, and Honduras this summer. The youth will build porches, wheelchair ramps and complete other home repairs and maintenance on Native Ameri-can Reservations and for senior citizens. Join High School and Junior High School youth from other areas on a life-changing mission experience this summer. Days are filled helping people, and evenings provide opportunities for city tours, singing, speakers and wor-ship. Visit the SSP website at www.sierraserviceproject.org to learn more about this opportunity. Each trip is one week long, running from June 27 to Aug 7. Conejo Valley CROP Walk St. Matthew's had 12 walkers in the 2010 Conejo Valley CROP Walk. There are more that 2000 CROP Walks held throughout the year in the United States. Church World Service Organization sponsors them all. Seventy-five percent of the revenue collected at all walks sup-ports Church World Service and its work in more than 80 countries worldwide. Immediate assistance is being focused on Haiti in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake. Money raised goes directly to help in deal-ing with natural disasters, hunger, famine, displacement and poverty. However, 25% of what is raised in the Conejo CROP Walk comes back to 5 local charities: MANNA Food Bank, local Meals on Wheels, Lutheran Social Services, and Catholic Charities. This year, the need is ever so great. The Conejo Valley CROP Walk is held every year at the beginning of March. If you didn't make it this year, be sure to join us next year!

Upcoming Opportunities to Serve

Homeless Dinner – April 10 Blood Drive – May 16 ACTION Day of Caring – June 5 Feed the Hungry Dinner – June 12

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If you have an up-coming event and would like to

share that news with St. Matthew’s, please submit it

to the church office or Beth Ferguson.

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Congratulations Ashlee Walker – Ashlee Walker, our Nursery Attendant, gave birth to a 3rd Son, Travis Walker, early in March. Ashlee provides nursery care for our babies and toddlers at St. Matthew’s. Ashlee is currently on leave and Tanya Blanck is our interim Nursery Attendant. Celebrating the Life of Anne Baker - Our dear friend, Anne Baker passed away at the end of February. A memorial service was held at St. Matthew’s to celebrate her life on Sunday, Febru-ary 28th. The Reverend Lynne Austin and Reverend Bob Fergu-son officiated at the service. Betty Johnson, our Circle of Friends coordinator, provided refreshment after the Memorial Service. Sunday School Enrollment is growing – Our Sunday School Program has been growing. If you can volunteer to teach or as-sist with classes, please see Pam Pond, our Sunday School Super-intendent. Beth Ferguson is presently teaching the 5th – 8th grade class, but will be retiring with Pastor Bob on June 28th. A leader or teacher will be needed to teach this class. If you are inter-ested, visit the class to see if you may have the calling to volunteer to teach this wonderful class. St. Matthew’s Prayer Chain – We have an on-going prayer chain at St. Matthew’s, coordinated by Lynne Hartley. If you

would like to join our prayer chain, please see Lynne; she would be happy to add you to the chain. We want to thank Dorothy Lewolt for filling in while Lynne has been away. Also, keep Dorothy in your prayers as she heals from a fractured shoulder. Pastor Bob and Beth on Retreat – Pastor Bob and Beth will be away attending a Retirement Retreat on April 6, 7, and 8 at the Mary Joseph Retreat Center in Pales Verdes. Young Family Group – Our Young Family group and the Gad-Abouts gathered at St. Matthew’s to dye and decorate Easter Eggs. The Seder Dinner scheduled for April 1st has been canceled. Casey Goldberg who has coordinated this event the past few years, will not be able to do it, as Dan is having medical tests during this time and facing hip replacement surgery. Please keep Dan in your prayers.

On Membership Sunday, March 14, Pastor Bob brought into membership, Sheryl Jacobs and Scott Culler. Shown below is Scott Culler with faith friend Linda Norberg and Sheryl Jacobs with faith friends Pam and John McDonald.

Shown above is the Culler family Scott, Bonnie, Brook and Cassie (Kyle Culler not shown). Welcome to St. Matthew’s church family.

Happenings cont’d from page 5

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RV’ers in Mission at St. Matthew’s

SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

1 Maundy Thursday 11:00a - Men’s Study (FR)

2 Good Friday Pastor’s Day Off Church Office

Closed 7:00p Tenebrae Service (SA) 7:00p - Moving Forward (FR)

3 8:00a - Men’s Breakfast (DN) 2:00p - Chinese Art Class (WR)

4 EASTER SUNDAY 6:00a - Sunrise Service 8:30a & 10:00a - Easter Service Celebration (SA)

5 Church Office

Closed 7:15p - Trustees (FR) 7:30p - Venturers (SA) 7:30p - BSA Comm. (3/4)

6 11:30a - Children’s Chapel (SA) 7:30p - BSA (SA)

7 6:00p - Handbell Choir (SA) 7:30p - Choir (SA) 7:30 - Venturers (FR)

8 11:00a - Men’s Study (FR)

9 Pastor’s Day Off Church Office

Closed

10 8:30a - Women’s Breakfast (DN) 2:00p - Chinese Art Class (WR) 6:00p - Homeless Dinner @ St. Julies (NP)

11 8:00 & 10:00a Worship 10:00a - Sunday School 11:15a - Cherub Choir (WR) 4:00p - Confirmation Class (FR)

12 6:45p - Cub Pack Comm. (WR) 7:00p - Finance (FR) 7:00p - Servant Ministry (?) 8:00p - Stewardship (FR)

13 10:30a - Women’s Study (FR) 11:30a - Children’s Chapel (SA) 7:30p - BSA (SA)

14 6:00p - Handbell Choir (SA) 7:30p - Choir )SA)

15 NEWSLETTER DEADLINE 11:00a -Men’s Study (FR)

16 Pastor’s Day Off Church Office

Closed 12:30p - Women’s Study (FR) 7:00p - Moving Forward (FR

17 2:00p - Chinese Art Class (WR) 6:30p- Talent Show (SA)

18 8:00 & 10:00a Worship 10:00a - Sunday School 11:15a - Cherub Choir (WR) 1:00p - Eagle Court Cere-mony (SA) 4:00p - Confirmation Class (FR)

19 7:15p - Children’s Center (FR)

20 10:30a - Women’s Study (FR) 11:30a - Children’s Chapel (SA) 7:30p - BSA (SA)

21 6:00p - Handbell Choir (SA) 7:30p - Choir (SA)

22 11:00a -Men’s Study (FR)

23 Pastor’s Day Off Church Office

Closed

12:30p - Women’s Study (FR)

24 2:00p - Chinese Art Class (WR)

25 8:00 & 10:00a Worship 10:00a - Sunday School 11:15a - Cherub Choir (WR) 4:00p - Confirmation Class (FR)

26 6:30p - Cub Pack (SA) 7:30p Venturers (3/4)

27 10:30a - Women’s Study (FR) 11:30a - Children’s Chapel (SA) 7:30p - BSA (SA

28 6:00p - Handbell Choir (SA) 7:30p - Choir (SA)

29 11:00a - Men’s Study (FR)

30 Pastor’s Day Off Church Office

Closed 12:30p - Women’s Study (FR)

ROOM KEY

(SA) Sanctuary (WR) Wesley Room (FR) Fireside Room (PS) Pastor Study (YR) Youth Room (CL) Classroom (DN) Denny’s

Restaurant Newbury Park

Carol Away on Vacation

Carol Away on Vacation

Women’s Retreat

Women’s Retreat

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Sunday Worship: 8:30 am Informal Service 9:30 am Nursery Available 10:00 am Traditional Service with Choir and Child Care 10:00 am Sunday School - Children and Youth

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April 2010

St. Matthew’s in Ministry

Bob Ferguson Pastor

All the People of St. Matthew’s Ministers

Rev. Dr. Mary Ann Swenson Resident Bishop

Rev. Ms. Catie Coots District Superintendent

Carol McClellan Administrative Assistant

Kory Reid Music Director

Arian Galavis Accompanist

Narima Latif Children’s Center Director

Ashlee Walker Nursery Attendant

Linda Norberg, Chair Administrative Council

Barbara Crowdis & Jack Doman Lay Members to Annual Conf.

Dan Overton Lay Leader

Nathan Inouye, Chair Staff Parish Relations Comm.

TBD, Chair Stewardship Committee

Bill Hartley, Chair Board of Trustees

Bob Biery, Chair Finance Committee

Joanne Stone Treasurer

Delia Kellogg Financial Secretary

Barbara Crowdis Membership Secretary

Ben Kuo, Chair Children’s Center Board

BRING GROUP

Beth Ferguson, Team Leader Radical Hospitality

Carla Von Zell Wedding Hostess

Beth Ferguson, Team Leader Outreach/Communication

GROW GROUP

Barbara Crowdis, Leader Membership Care Team

Pam Pond, Team Leader Education & Youth Team

TBS, Leader Discipleship Ministry Team

Denise Curtis, Leader Worship Team

SERVE GROUP

Rod Womer & Barbara Karplus Servant Ministry Team

St. Matthew’s Mission is to BRING spiritual wanderers and seekers into relationship with Jesus Christ, to GROW as disciples in a small group community and to SERVE out of our calling and giftedness.