July

St. Matthew’s News
The Newsletter of
St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church
WWW.Sml-Lex.org
July 2016
VBS
Sunday, July 17th – July 21st
Meal at 6 pm
Classes start at 6:30 pm
Join us on Sunday July 17th for a
cook-out kick-off!!!
Dear Family and Friends of St. Matthew’s:
Named after Julius Caesar while he was still a general officer July
has always been one of my favorite months. If for no other reason
it is the month we celebrate the birth of the United States of
America.
Many scholars of the English language believe that the Declaration
of Independence contains the most powerful statement in the
English language:
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created
equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain
unalienable Rights that among these are Life, Liberty and the
pursuit of Happiness.
Join us this July 17-21 for Vacation Bible School for “Surf Shack”
where we will “Catch the Wave of God’s Amazing Love!” Surely
in our pursuit of Happiness we will learn of God’s Amazing Love.
The Adult class will focus on a “Virtual” tour of the Holy Land
and the evidence that Biblical Archeology has provided us.
July is also a time for vacations. School is out beaches, lakes and
mountains call. For those who are travelling this month please be
careful, enjoy God’s beautiful creation, be refreshed and come
back to us invigorated for God’s mission.
See you in Church
Pastor Bob
Seth Ewing, Myrtie Heywood, Cooper Hardy, Ann Trivison,
Norma & Harold Williams, Larry and Carolyn McCartha, Harry
Keisler, James Jumper, Cromer Jumper, Jeff Hall, Nina Watts,
Minnie Monts, Nettie Bell Alewine, Tiffany Shealy, Harlow
Piszcz, Jeff & Amy Liptak, Bill Rivers, Barbara Fisher, Carl
Enlow Sr., Gene Backman, Dorothy Craps, Annette Stafford,
Martin Watts, Elizabeth Harvey, Connie Carter, Roy &
Olivia Whittle, Rosetta Leaphart, David Rhimer, Jim Huggins,
Ava Dibenedetto, Laura Beck, Wayne Keisler, Diane
Caughman, Jenny Owens, Al Stevenson, Susan Wingard
Lattimer, Parker Cowherd, Brady Hicks, Helen Harman, Lydia
Lindler, Lindsey McCartha, Ginny Tawzer, Amy Price, Phil
Carter, Michelle Nugent, Jennifer Lineberger, Kaylin Zimms,
Dustin Johns, Dorothy Smith, Donna Roof, Carolyn Hammond,
Roger Williams Annie Wannamaker, and Alice Harmon.
We pray for all who serve in our armed forces,
especially Patrick Mason, Clynt Campbell, Amy Shelby Storrs,
D.J Hoover, Joe Mason, Gus Monaco, Chris Basquil, Trevor
Dean, Dustin Dean, Jeff Shuler, Jeff Hoover, Eric L. Baker,
Mason Frier, Madison Leitner, Travis Mann, Jacob Robertson,
Mason Cox, Dallas Moses, Douglas Vance, Carrie Fink, Megan
Asbill and Brant Thibault.
Special Offering in July is for Reed Craps
Scholarship Fund. Please mark your gift in the
“other” portion of your envelope and designate
“Scholarship”. Thank you for your assistance.
July 17, 2016 - LMM Breakfast Meeting at 7:45 a.m.
Cooks: Howard McCartha and Pastor Bob
The WELCA group will not meet for July!!
Special Offering in July is for Reed Craps Scholarship
Fund. Please mark your gift in the “other” portion of
your envelope and designate “Scholarship”. Thank you
for your assistance.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
1- Sandy Alewine
2- Coolidge Steele
2- Karen Smith
5- Ann Black
6- Lynn Balch
6- John Gruber
7- Pam Stocker
7- Brenda Snyder
7- Zachary Blackburn
9- Joann Keisler
9- Kevin Kyzer
10- Joyce McCartha
10- Kaye Steele
10- Laurie Owens
11- Ronald Norris
12- Randy Smith
12 - Rodney Desjarlais
12- Kevin Richmond
13- Adam Piszcz
16 - Nancy Watson
17 - Kylie Steele
17 - Mark Cothran
19- LaVern Steele
19- Lance Lowman
20- Dianne Kyzer
20- Kathy Trock
22- Verlene Jumper
23- Melvin Whittle
23- Joshua Smith
23- Franklin Keisler
24- Jamie Aldsworth
25- Sherill Asbill
25- Nolan Pollard
26- Ivory Smith
28- Curt Brown
28- Deidre Smith
28- Justin Murray
29- Rhonda Birchmore
29 - Angel Richmond
30- Holden Roof
31- Phil Stocker
31 - Daniel Jones
31 - Nathen Shumpert
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY
10Jr.
11121520-
Charles & Crystal Morehouse 21- William & Judy Rivers
Marvin & Tammy Smith
Barry & Kaye Steele
Kevin & Dotti Steele
Charles & Jill Hanna
22- Daniel & Sharon Settles
28- Eddie & Donna Roof
29- Don & Gale McCartha
29- Jeremy & Lauren Harmon
LAY ASSISTA2T
3 - Stefni Smith-King
10 - Miranda Cox
17 – Ronald Norris
24 – Doug Whittle
31 – Cheryl McCarthy
ACOLYTE FOR MO2TH
McKayla Lowman
CRUCIFER
3 – Karlie Steele
ALTAR FLOWERS
3 - Marvin & Tammy Smith
10 - Michael & Amanda Hicks
17 24 31 - Roger & Jamie Shumpert
GREETERS
3 – Delores Lowman
10 – Kaye Steele
17 – Beth Whittle
24 – Bruce Smith
31 – Ann Smith
USHERS
Mark Cothran, Head Usher
Kevin Steele
Rusty Williams
Ronald Norris
ALTAR GUILD/
WASH COMMU2IO2 WARE
Gale McCartha
Lois Roof
Allison Taylor
OFFERI2G COU2TERS
3 – Jeffery & Delores Lowman
10 - Doug & Beth Whittle
17 – Michael & Amanda Hicks
24 – Roger Shumpert & Charles Norris
31 – Karen Smith & Sandra Page
If you are available to fill-in any of the blanks listed above, please
sign up or call the church office. Thank You!!
Needed each month for expenses
May receipts (Current)
May over/under variance (Current)
YTD over/under variance (Current)
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$ 14,370
$ 14,584
$
214
$ -6,835
We continue to take food for the LICS Food Pantry every
Sunday. Below is a list of foods for this month:
July 3 – Canned/dry soup
July 10 – Rice/rice products
July 17 – Tomatoes/spaghetti sauce
July 24 – Breakfast foods
July 31 – Pork & beans, canned fruit
The Happy Quilters will meet every 2nd and 4th Tuesday. We will
have a morning group that meets from 9 am - noon, and an
evening group that meets from 6 – 9 pm. We will gladly accept
donations of yarn, fabric, old sheets, and old blankets, etc.
VBS
Sunday, July 17th – July 21st
Registration Form
Child’s Name ___________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Name: __________________________________________
Address _______________________________________________________
___________________________________________________
Email Address _____________________________________________
Phone numbers: Home _________Cell _____________work ________
Age Information
Date of birth__________________ age__________________
Last school grade completed _____________________
Home Church ___________________________________________
Allergies/Medical Information/other
________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
Emergency Contacts
Name ______________________ Phone _______________________
Name ______________________ Phone _______________________
Dismissal Information
Name(s) of person(s) who may pick up this child from VBS
__________________________________________________________
Are parents helping with Surf Shack VBS? ____
If yes where? __________________
Volunteers are needed in many areas!!
Mark you calendar for our Annual Church Picnic at Camp Kinard.
Our picnic will be held on August 28th. More information coming
soon!!
As a reminder, we record every Sunday Service. Please
contact Linda Singley at 359-2366 if you would like a copy or
know of a shut-in in need.
We extend our heartfelt sympathy to Mr. Robert and Mrs. Doris
Lindler in the death of their son; Keith and to Mrs. Sam Grainger
in the death of her husband; Laverne. Our thoughts and prayers
are with you during such a difficult time.
St. Matthews Family,
I wanted to thank each of you for the many cards and prayers
for me during my illness.
Barry Steele
Have a safe and happy July 4th!!
St Matthews WELCA is collecting books to donate to Lutheran
Services of the Carolinas. These books may be new or slightly
used. They are needed for children of all ages, 3 to 18. These
books will be given to children who receive services from this
organization. If you have books to donate, please place them on the
short pew in the children's choir. Books not deemed suitable or in
good shape will be donated to LICS.