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Volume 71 Number 46
November 16, 2014
Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost
ST. MATTHEW BROADCASTER (USPS 516-380) – Published each week by St. Matthew Lutheran Church, York, PA. Publication office:839 West
Market St., York, PA 17401-3607. Susan Masenheimer, Editor. Periodicals postage paid at York, PA 17405. POSTMASTER: “ADDRESS SERVICE
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WELCOME TO ST. MATTHEW EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH
11/16/14
Traditional Worship – 8:00 and 11:00 AM (Nave)
Contemporary Worship – 9:00 AM (Auditorium)
If you are our guest this morning, we welcome you!
Please sign the attendance register and include your address.
Worship at 11:00 AM
Broadcast Live on Radio WOYK 1350 AM
or www.woyk1350.com
HEARING ASSISTANCE RECEIVERS are available and are located at the
West entrance to the Nave prior to worship services. LARGE PRINT
WORSHIP MATERIALS are also available at all entrances. An usher will
assist you. CHILD CARE PAGERS are available for parents of small
children. See a member of the child care staff.
Prelude
Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring-JS Bach
Welcome
*Confession and Forgiveness
*Hymn # 876
Let the Whole Creation Cry
*Greeting & Prayer of the Day
First Reading
Zephaniah 1:7, 12-18
Psalm 90
Second Reading
1 Thessalonians 5:1-11
*Gospel Acclamation
*Gospel Reading
Matthew 25:14-30
Children’s Dialogue
Sermon
“Publishers’ Clearing House”
Pastor Shively
*Hymn # 818
O Master, Let Me Walk with You
*Apostles’ Creed, p. 105
*Prayers & Peace
Offering
Voluntary
My Faith Looks Up to Thee-Albrecht
*Offering Acclamation
*Offering Prayer
*Dialogue & Preface
*Communion Acclamation
*Thanksgiving Prayer
*Lord’s Prayer
Communion Distribution
Hymn # 810
O Jesus, I Have Promised
*Prayer & Blessing
Lord, Speak to Us, That We May Speak
*Hymn # 676
*Dismissal
*Postlude
Recessional on ‘St. Anne’-G. Young
DON’T FORGET SUNDAY CHURCH SCHOOL 10:00
AM FOR ALL AGES
ASSISTING MINISTERS: 8:00, 9:00 & 11:00 AM
Musicians: (8:00) Beth Gross, guest organist; Theresa
Kell, cantor; Rise & Shine Choir
(9:00) Danelle Newman, Jerry Mascaro, cantors;
Contemporary Choir; Praise Band
(11:00) Beth Gross, guest organist; Ken Mummert, cantor
Acolytes: (8:00) Bryce Marquard, Nathan Marquard
(11:00) Kate Easterday, Brooke Delp
Altar: (8:00) Cheryl Brenneman, Linda Knotwell
(9:00) Kay Reigart, Brenda Scripko
(11:00) Ann Dattisman, Jennifer Steel
Lector: Chuck Long
Communion Assistants: (8:00) Denny Reigart, Alice Marie
Boustead (9:00) Deb Goodling, Ben Olewiler, Connie
Campbell, Cliff Lynd
(11:00) Evie & Chuck Long
Ushers: (8:00) Saundra & Robert Akers, Sandra & Paul
Hershey, Pam & Mark Paules (9:00) Barb & Jim
Adelsperger, Barb & Chuck Fisher, Michele & Robert Rife
(11:00) Connie & George Ames, Ann & Ron Dattisman,
Diane & Phil Frey, Clair Krone, Bobby & Karen Traynham,
Colton Traynham, Clayton Traynham
Children’s Dialogue: Debbie Frey
Library Aide: JoAnn Kump
Coffee Fellowship: Lorraine & Ray Hovis
Welcome Team: Carol Weaver, Phyllis Frey, Susan & Cliff
Lynd, Cindy Gochoco, Kay & Denny Reigart
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COATS AND HATS
It’s coat wearing time again! Please make sure you
take the same coat, hat and scarf home that you came
here with. Thank you!
As a good steward of God’s creation, St. Matthew Lutheran Church recycles paper. Please help us by
leaving paper worship materials at your seat or by using the blue recycling bins located at the exits.
RADIO MINISTRY SPONSORS
11:00 AM BROADCAST ON RADIO WOYK
1350 AM AND WWW.WOYK1350.COM
To the Glory of God and:
In loving memory of my husband Lester Billet
and my parents Marlet and Norma Spangler.
Sponsored by Diana M. Billet.
In honor, gratitude and love for our family,
Jennifer, Robin, Samantha and Marcus Adams;
Joseph, Ichiko and Joichiro Russell Long,
Daniel, Jennifer, Jacob Daniel and Harrison
Nicholas Long. Sponsored by Chuck and Evelyn
Long.
THIS WEEK’S BROADCASTER
To the Glory of God and:
In loving memory of my wife, Gloria J.
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Spangler, for her birthday on November 22 .
Sponsored by her husband Bill, sons, Mitchell,
Brent, Bill and grandchildren Aaron, Ava, Brady,
Carley, Heather, Jesse, Kelsey, McKenna and
Sophie.
In loving memory of Catherine L. Mundis.
Sponsored by Earl Mundis.
THIS WEEK’S FLOWERS
To the Glory of God and:
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In celebration of our 52 wedding anniversary
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which is November 18 . Placed by Bessie and
Marvin Fink and family. Thanks be to God for
His many blessings.
AUDITORIUM FLOWERS
In loving remembrance of Becky
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Dennis on her November 20 birthday.
Placed by the family.
THANK YOU!!
I wish to thank you for your prayers and Pastor
Sowers for his visit during my recent hospitalization.
Your thoughtfulness is greatly appreciated.
PKS CORNER
Again this year, PK will run in the Turkey Trot on
early Thanksgiving morning. However this year it will be
PK1 (Pastor Shively) that will be doing the “trotting!”
This is an opportunity on this day of thanks to participate
in a community outreach prior to our Thanksgiving Day
Worship service at 10 AM! I hope that many members
and friends of St. Matthew will join me in both events! It
is good to give thanks to the Lord with our time, talent
and treasure! Register at www.yorkcoymca.org.
KTS
CONGREGATION MEETING
A special Congregation Meeting will be held on Sunday,
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November 16 following the 8:00, 9:00 and 11:00 AM
services for the purpose of nominating persons to the
Congregation Council. The following persons have been
nominated to serve: Jerry Mascaro, David Weaver, Amy
Tomassone, Thomas Leader, Barbara Paxson, Rebecca
Bankert, Kelly Ott, James Crimmel, and Melissa Markey.
The Congregation Council election will take place on
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Sunday, December 14 . Absentee ballots will be available
for voting members of the congregation upon request to the
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church office beginning, Sunday, November 30 . Absentee
ballots must be returned to the church office no later than
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Friday, December 12 , 2014 at 4:00PM.
COOKIE WALK
St. Matthew Youth Group is having a cookie walk on
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Saturday, December 13 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM in
the Parlor. What is a cookie walk, you ask? Well, people
(YOU) donate 6 dozen cookies and then people (YOU)
buy a box of the cookies for $10.00. Donations can be
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dropped off in the kitchen Dec. 11 or 12 All proceeds
go to the 2015 Youth Gathering in Detroit. Sign-up sheet
is on the bulletin board across from the Auditorium.
Frederick Sprenkle
Please be aware, from time to time St. Matthew photographers will be taking photos or videos of church events.
These could be used in church publications and the St. Matthew website.
PERIODICALS
THIS WEEK AT ST. M ATTHEW
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SUNDAY NOVEMBER 16
7:15 AM: Praise Band Rehearsal, Auditorium
8:00 AM: Contemporary Choir Rehearsal, Auditorium
8:00 AM: Poinsettia Sponsorships, Gathering Space
8:00 AM: Christmas Decorating Sign-Up, Lobby
9:00 AM: Orchestra Rehearsal, Room 6
9:15 AM: Grace Notes Choir Rehearsal, Parlor
10:00 AM: New Member’s Conference, Parlor
10:00 AM: SCS Elective – Vibrant Faith, Room 13
4:30 PM: Kingdom Choir Rehearsal, Room 6
4:30 PM: League Choir Rehearsal, Room 7
5:30 PM: Luther League, Fellowship Hall, Lobby
5:30 PM: Kids Kingdom – Youth Center
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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17
1:45 PM: Custodial Staff Meeting, Room 10
6:45 PM: Women’s Volleyball, Gym
7:00 PM: Boy Scouts Troop # 23, Room 13
7:00 PM: Long Range Planning Meeting, Room 12
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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18
6:45 PM: Grief Share Support Group, Room 12
7:00 PM: Congregation Council Meeting, Parlor
7:00 PM: Men’s Basketball, Fellowship Hall
7:00 PM: www.ChristCare.God, Member’s Home
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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19
7:00 AM: Men’s Faith Sharing Breakfast, Lyndon
10:15 AM: Wednesday Morning Bible Study, Room 6
1:00 PM: Staff Meeting, Room 12
1:30 PM: St. Matthew Painters Class, Room 6
2:00 PM: Budget Committee Meeting, Room 14
5:45 PM: Carillon Choir Rehearsal, Room 16
7:00 PM: WELCA Circle #6 Bible Study, Room 203
7:00 PM: Men’s Bible Study, Gathering Space
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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21
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BROADCASTER INFO DUE FOR NOVEMBER 30
KID’S KINGDOM NEWS
Kid’s Kingdom is accepting free turkey coupons for
their Thanksgiving Basket Project. Please see Debbie
Frey if you are able to help.
ST. MATTHEW VISION STATEMENT
St. Matthew Evangelical Lutheran Church is a
Congregation of people created by God in Christ,
empowered by the Holy Spirit, called and sent to bear
witness to God’s creative, redeeming and sanctifying
activity in the world.
PASTORAL STAFF
Rev. Kevin T. Shively
Lead Pastor
Rev. Keith C. Fair
Associate Pastor
Rev. William C. Sowers
Interim Visitation Pastor
ASSOCIATES IN MINISTRY
Debbie N. Frey
Christian Education Director
Jonathan A. Noel
Music Director/Organist
Danelle M. Newman
Youth Director
PASTOR EMERITUS
The Reverend Dr. E. Gordon Ross
DAILY BIBLE READINGS
Mon: Psalm 9:1-14
Tues: Zechariah 2:1-5; 5:1-4
Wed: Matthew 24:45-51
Thurs: Psalm 95:1-7a
Fri: Revelation 22:1-9
Sat: Matthew 12:46-50
Considering the deficit, committees and staff
have been asked to closely review all
expenditures
and
freeze
non-essential
spending.
Lori Smith, Financial Secretary
FINANCIAL REPORT AS OF 10/31/2014
Year to Date
Current Income
$ 566,491
Current Expenses
$ 813,981
Balance
$ (247,490)
ST. MATTHEW EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH
839 West Market Street
York, PA 17401-3607
Visit us on the web at www.stmatt.org
(717) 845-2721
FAX (717) 845-3476
e-mail us at [email protected]