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St. Matthews Messenger 1 June 2018

St. Matthews Lutheran Church St Matthews Messenger 416 E. Dover Road Princeton, IL 61356-9551 (815) 879-6491 Change Service Requested

Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage

PAID Princeton, IL

Permit No. 449

JUNE 2018

Bring your items to St. Matthews by Wed, June 14


Explorers Bible Study

Thank you for Sharing your church for our Explorer Bible Study. We appreciate it!

Dear St. Matthews

Thank you for your generous contribution of $150. We really appreciate your support of our clients and their children.

Freedom House

Thank You

Olivia Alter Keegan Fogarty Jake May Audrey Nelson Victoria Segerstrom

Oliva, Keegan, Jake, Audrey & Victoria will all be continuing on with their education at Princeton High School.

Johnathon Allen - a graduate of Princeton High School. Johnathon is looking to attend Blackhawk College for Vet Assistant.

Conner Alter - a graduate of Princeton High School. Conner will attend University of Iowa.

Colin Joseph Nelson - a graduate of Princeton High School. Colin will attend Olivet Nazarene University and plans on studying Physical Therapy.

Brady Michael Snethen - a graduate of Princeton High School. Brady will attend IVCC in the fall.

Ian Patrick Puebla—a graduate of Princeton High School.

Bryanna Segerstrom—a graduate of LaSalle Peru High School. Bryanna will attend IVCC and will work towards a degree in Zoology.

Seth Horras a graduate of University of Michigan Law School.

These names were given to us by family. If their is a name missing please let us know.

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF OUR GRADUATES.

MAY GOD BE WITH YOU.

Middle School Promotion

College

St. Matthews Graduates

High School Promotion

FAREWELL PARTY for Emily & Brandon Stover

Sunday, July 15 after Worship Service.

Watch for details.

CAMP 56 will be at St. Matthews

June 18-29, 8:30 to 3:00pm Monday—Friday in the

Fellowship Hall.

Registration forms are in the Narthex or on-line (see above)


CONSIDERING GOING TO A CHRISTIAN CAMP THIS SUMMER? St. Matthews would like to be a partner with you. We are blessed with campership money to encourage youth to attend a place like Lutheran Outdoor Ministry Center (LOMC), Lutherdale or a similar camp. Contact the office for information.

W ars and issues of violence fill our newspapers, social media, smart phones and TV screens. This new age of constant “live” coverage can

consume us and leave us filled with fear and anxiety. You might say it is hard not to be troubled. If I then say to you, “Focus on the Good News of Jesus Christ. Do not be alarmed!” — you might say, “But, Pastor, just look and listen... the violence, the shootings!” Yet, the words “do not be alarmed” are not mine. It is Jesus who said, “Do not be alarmed… this is but the beginning of the birth pangs.”

Jesus’ own Mother might even question this advice. Jesus says “do not be alarmed” just after he triumphantly entered Jerusalem on what we now call “Palm Sunday.” Jesus knows he is facing his own horrific death on a cross (for our sins) on what we now call “Good Friday.” Mary recalls the “birth pangs” that once came in a stable in Bethlehem while she now watches her son on Good Friday, the words “do not be alarmed” might seem inappropriate. Instead she likely yearns for words of life, of comfort, of hope.

The hymn I Was There to Hear Your Borning Cry has words of comfort that seem to come from

our Lord, “When the evening gently closes in and you shut your weary eyes, I”ll be there as I have always been with just one more surprise.” That surprise of eternal life is like the warmth of a new born child, but first there is the painful experience of birth pangs. Today, we may feel financial, economic, societal, and political “birth pangs,” but we do have the Good News and a strong future.

Despite trauma and turmoil we have the promise of new life beyond our daily problems and even the tomb. This is why Jesus could face the true “rumors” of his own death on Good Friday. (He knew there is new life in the Easter resurrection!) This is why we have comfort and hope in the very midst of our fears and troubles, the violence and natural disasters, the economic and financial concerns, and the wars and rumors of wars. We have new life! Jesus confidently commands you and me, “Do not be alarmed; don’t be led astray.” Because of Christ’s death and resurrection, we too have the promise of our own eternal “surprise,” which is new life in Jesus, which begins today! Alleluia!

Pastor Scott Schmidt

A Note from Pastor Scott Schmidt: As [Jesus] came out of the temple, one of his disciples said to him, "Look, Teacher, what large stones and

what large buildings!" Then Jesus asked him, "Do you see these great buildings? Not one stone will be left

here upon another; all will be thrown down. " When he was sitting on the Mount of Olives opposite the

temple, Peter, James, John, and Andrew asked him privately, "Tell us, when will this be, and what will be

the sign that all these things are about to be accomplished?" Then Jesus began to say to them, "Beware

that no one leads you astray. Many will come in my name and say, 'I am he!' and they will lead many

astray. When you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be alarmed; this must take place, but the end is

still to come. For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom; there will be earthquakes

in various places; there will be famines. This is but the beginning of the birth pangs. Mark 13:1-8

We supported

Another Child Foundation (ACF)

as part of our mission outreach

with school kits for children

attending ACF’s Point of Hope

School in Romania.

Thanks to you we have reached

our goal of 165 School Kits.


CONGREGATION GIVING FINANCIAL REPORT through April 2018

YTD Budget: $77,696 YTD Giving: $76,630; YTD Expenses:$75,676 YTD Expenses under Budget $(2,000);YTD Giving over Expenses by $954

CONGREGATION COUNCIL Tuesday, May 8, 2018

Evangelism: Jeannine May will head up the Homestead Float committee. If you can help with this please see her. Worship & Music: Next meeting is May 16th Bureau County Chorus will practice at St. Matthews through June. Stewardship: Stewardship Emphasis Schedule will be ready soon. Agreed to have a soft push for Lutheran Social Services of Illinois & Another Child Foundation. Opted to not commit to more campaigns at this time but would consider the Synod’s Generosity Sunday (for new mission congregations) as a future recipient of bequest funds. First We give of Ourselves year 2 is being worked on now. Finance: $100 per week repayment of Small Loan from Foundation to begin June 1st.

Memorial: Will be meeting soon to discuss some future purchases with memorial monies. Property: New mulch was put down by Charlie Waca and Jeff Martin. Still more outside clean up needed. Education/Youth & Family: Ann Sapp is going to a VBS meeting on Monday, May 14. Social Ministry: No report Fellowship: We are in need of hosts & sponsors for Sunday Fellowship. Chris Nesbitt has volunteered to fill in if no one signs up. Executive Committee Meetings: June 5, 2018 @ 6 pm Council Meeting: June 12, 2018 @ 6 pm Minutes are pending approval at next Congregation Council meeting.

Youth and Family Ministry Corner June is a busy month for youth with our annual Workcamp expedition. A group of us are going to Greeley, CO June 23-July 1 to repair and repaint homes while spreading the word of Jesus to those in the area. Join us June 17 for a special send off service and remember to keep us in your prayers as we share God's work with others. Those attending are Johnathon Allen, Nathan Allen, Samantha Buelvas, Kathryn Freiburg-Nesbitt, Charley Korey, Jake May, Anna Morton, Allison Morton, Sandy Rose, Kiley Schenck, Brandon Stover, and Emily Stover.

On June 21 all are invited to see the Peoria Chiefs play. The game starts at 7pm, and we will leave Princeton around 5:15pm. Tickets are at most $13. There are fireworks after the game and that evening is Taco Bell night, so you can get buy one get one free entrance tickets with a taco bell receipt that is less than a week old. The other promotion that evening is $2 sodas and $3 brats.

Youthfully ~ Brandon


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JUNE 2018 WORSHIP LEADERS “…from whom the whole body, joined and knit together by every ligament with which it is equipped, as each part is working properly, promotes the body’s growth in building itself up in love” Ephesians 4:16.

June 3 June 10 June 17 June 24

ACOLYTE Jake May Gabriel Buelvas

Jack May

Josie Edlefson

ALTAR GUILD Kathy Waca & Pam Clementz

Kathy Waca & Pam Clementz



CANTOR Worship Team Barb Miller Alice Ehmen OPEN

COFFEE HOST Sue Garvin OPEN OPEN OPEN

COFFEE SPONSOR Barb Miller

Tim & Theresa Oloffson

Gary & Joelle Crockett OPEN

COMMUNION ASSISTANTS

Betty Peterson Mike Herro Teri

Schlindwein Tommy Rose

FLOWERS OPEN Gail & Betty

Peterson Shirley May

Nancy Bloomstrand

GREETERS Dave & Pam Castner

Tommy & Sandy Rose

Harlan & Alice Ehmen

Elizabeth Woolley &

Jackie Woolley

READERS Jeannine May Leota Carlson Trish Schmidt Kathy Waca

SOUND SYSTEM Brad Snethen Pam Clementz Brian

Huffstodt Brady Snethen

USHERS Ken May Jim Eble

Jim Miller

Gail & Betty Peterson

Brandon Stover Emily Stover

Jim & Jeannine May Mike Herro

Brad Snethen Pete Heiden

Theresa Oloffson

LAWN MOWERS Kenny May June 3-9

Brian Huffstodt June 10-16

OPEN June 17-23

Brian Huffstodt June 24-30

Library Update We are in need of volunteers to help update our library. We have had some new additions from the book sales and need to get them filed properly. Please contact the office.

Phone System Our new system is now working! You are now able to call the church and if no one is able to answer, you can now leave a voicemail. Thank you for your patience.


FOR THOSE WHO HAVE REQUESTED PRAYER:

From St. Matthews: Jim Dye, Alberta Clayton, Irene Hildebrand, Inga Albee, Steve Lange, Peter Lange, Shirley Schmidt, Norma Lorenzen, Diane Eble, Judy Dyke, Doris King, Shirley Carter, Shane Hultine, Alyce Dall, Jane Gronwald, George Dall, Margaret Rauh, Marian Wolf.

Friends and Family* Dana Freese (daughter of Jackie Woolley), Beth Woolley (cousin of Jackie Woolley & Lynda Fenwick), Debra Dahl (daughter of Shirley May), Sally King (Shirley Schmidt’s cousin), Danny Lins (son of Mavis Lins), John McCarthy (friend of Shawn & Pam Haslam), Tim Cass (friend of Shirley Olin), Tom Giehl (friend of Wendell & Pam Nelson), Marissa Marquis (friend of Waca’s), James Braida (faither-in-law of Donna Braida), David Evermon (Steve Lange’s Cousin), Laura Chastien (friend of Shirley Olin), Elizabeth Heath (friend of Sara Edlefson) Jonah Taylor (friend of Andy & Katie Dye), Michael Reed (sister of Sean Hobson) Pat Thorpe (friend of Peter Lange), Craig Cooper (friend of Gail Peterson & Kenny May), Students, Teachers & Families at Dixon High School & Santa Fe, TX High School..

THOSE IN MOURNING:

Family & friends of Betty Goers on her passing.

Family & friends of Enid Eckberg (Gary Eckberg’s mother) on her passing.

Family & friends of Rod Etter on his passing.

SPECIAL JOYS:

CHURCHWIDE CONCERNS:

Those involved in military conflict throughout the world, especially Kelsey Haslam (daughter of Pam & Shawn Haslam and granddaughter of Bob & Marilyn Haslam).

PRAYER CHAIN: If you would like to share a prayer request for our Prayer Chain, request cards and a drop box are outside Pastor’s office or email a request to [email protected].

OUR TABLE St. Matthews will be hosting Our Table meal on Monday June 18th at the First United Methodist Hall, serving from 5:00 - 6:00 pm. Sign up sheets for food and help will be in Narthex beginning May 27th. Thank you once again for all you do to continue this mission to feed the hungry and lonely of our area. Gary & Joelle Crockett

ST MATTHEWS PRAYER PENNY JAR

Pennies placed in the jar through

July 1 will go to “Bureau County Food Pantry”.

DON’T FORGET OUR SHUT-INS AND HOMEBOUND

LIBERTY VILLAGE AT HOME

Irene Hildebrand

Alberta Clayton

Norma Lorenzen HEARTLAND HEALTH

Judy Dyke Inga Albee for rehab

Fran Ahrens GREENFIELD

COUNTRY COMFORT Margaret Rauh

Diane Eble Pat Hultine

Eddie Gross Marian Wolf

Jane Gronwald

A reminder—

If you or a family member enter the hospital and would like a visit from Pastor Scott Schmidt, please call:

Church Office (815-879-6491) or

Pastor Scott’s cell (1-779-537-4811).

BUREAU COUNTY CHORUS Is meeting at St. Matthews to practice on

Mondays from 6:30-8:00 pm through June 18. All are welcome to join. The chorus will be performing at Beef & Ag Days on June 23.

NORTHERN ILLINOIS

SYNOD ASSEMBLY

June 15-16

St. Matthews Voting Members: Tommy Rose - Male Voting Member Sandy Rose - Female Voting Member Emily Stover – Young Adult Voting Member Pr. Scott Schmidt

Please keep all voting members in your prayers

Please pray for the upcoming Another Child Foundation Mission

trips to Romania June 7-17 & July 5-16


BLOOD PRESSURE CHECK

Blood pressure check will be June 17 @ 10:15 am

in the Sharer Room.

TUESDAY

MORNING

BIBLE

STUDY Will take a

break for the

summer

EXPLORER BIBLE

STUDY Will take a

break for the

summer.

Lutheran World Relief

Summer is upon us and time to get to work on Lutheran World Relief donations for 2018. We had a successful year in 2017 with 129 school kits, 60 baby kits, 20 fabric kits and 37 personal care kits as well as soap and a monetary gift of $500+ toward shipping. July & August are always our months for school kit collection. June would be a good month to concentrate on making personal care kits. Of course we are happy to receive them and soap anytime. Personal care kits include: 1 bath towel (dark color preferred), 2 bath size bars of soap, one adult toothbrush, one sturdy comb and one metal nail clipper. We will put a list on the entrance table. There is always a need for these kits with so many natural disasters. If you don't have a chance to make an entire kit but run on to bargains of any of the items just put them in the LWR box and we will work at making up the kits. Our quilters are busy and have a goodly number completed. We would love to have some new faces join us. You need not be a sewer, there are many jobs for you to do. We also are asking for flannel material like old sheets, etc. We need them for making diapers for the baby care kits.

"LWR continues to be deeply thankful for the work of faith and labor of love and steadfastness of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ as lived out through your Congregation"

Princeton Church League Softball

1 - St. Matthews 2 - Bureau Township 3 - Methodist 4 - Bunker Hill 5 - St. Louis/Covenant 6 - People’s Church

7 - Princeton Bible

1 - St. Matthews

DATE 5:30 pm Saturday

7:00 pm Saturday

8:30 pm Saturday

June 2 3 - 7 5 - 1 2 - 6

June 9 4 - 3 1 - 2 5 - 6

June 16 2 - 7 1 - 4 6 - 3

June 23 5 - 3 7 - 1 6 - 4

June 30 3 - 2 5 - 4 7 - 6

July 7 4 - 1 2 - 7 3 - 6

July 14 4 - 2 3 - 1 7 - 5

July 17 Tuesday 1 - 5 6 - 7 X

July 21 3 - 4 6 - 5 2 - 1

SUNDAY MORNING EDUCATION TAKES

A BREAK FOR THE SUMMER SEE YOU IN THE FALL.

SEEKERS SUPPER

CLUB

Will take a break for

the summer.

Two programs through Thrivent Financial that benefit St. Matthews are Thrivent Choice Dollars and Thrivent Action Cards.

By directing Choice Dollars® through Thrivent Choice, eligible members recommend where Thrivent Financial distributes some of its charitable outreach grant

dollars among thousands of participating nonprofit organizations and congregations. Thrivent Action Teams. Think about an unmet need in your community and how you could help. Apply to lead your volunteer team in a one-time fundraiser, service activity or educational event that can be completed within 90 days.

QUILTERS MEETING

Tuesday, June 5 at 1:15 pm at Greenfield. Tuesday, June 12 at 1 pm at St. Matthews

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