SAINT MATTHEWS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH August 8, 2021 The Mission of Saint Matthews United Methodist Church is to nurture our members, reach out to others, and witness to the Glory of God through empowerment of the Holy Spirit. 600 East Florida Street Greensboro, North Carolina 27406 Phone: (336) 272-4505 Fax: (336) 272-5677 Email: [email protected] Web Address: www.stmattchurch.com Worship Service Registration (In Person only): https://docs.google.com/forms/ St. Matthews United Methodist Church Rev. Rodvegas Ingram, Pastor Sunday August 8, 2021 Musicians – William Brooker & James Siddle 8:30AM ORDER OF WORSHIP Light of Christ Call to Worship L: We are hungering and thirsting for hope and peace. P: Come, Lord Jesus, come. L: Our hearts long for the nourishing presence of God. P: Come, Lord Jesus, come. L: Give to us the living bread of your peace that we may hunger no more. All: Open our hearts to joyfully receive your life-sustaining love. AMEN. Praise & Worship Progressive Adult Choir Scripture Ephesians 4:25-5:2 (NKJV) Children’s Moments Liturgical Arts Presentation Prayer Sermon Invitational Selection Progressive Adult Choir Invitation Pastoral Prayer Dismissal with Blessing Do the Right Thing Part II. When you know you’ve done wrong, turn back to God. [Recap last Sunday] St. Matthews United Methodist Church Rev. Rodvegas Ingram, Pastor Sunday August 8, 2021 Musicians – Edna Johnson & Rochelle Joyner 11AM ORDER OF WORSHIP Light of Christ Call to Worship L: We are hungering and thirsting for hope and peace. P: Come, Lord Jesus, come. L: Our hearts long for the nourishing presence of God. P: Come, Lord Jesus, come. L: Give to us the living bread of your peace that we may hunger no more. All: Open our hearts to joyfully receive your life-sustaining love. AMEN. Musical Selection “If My People” Sanctuary Choir Scripture Ephesians 4:25-5:2 (NKJV) Affirmation of Faith Apostle Creed (Traditional Version) Children’s Moments Liturgical Arts Presentation Prayer Sermon Invitational Selection “The Lily of the Valley” Sanctuary Choir Invitation Pastoral Prayer Dismissal with Blessing ZOOM Video: https://us02web.zoom.us/s/82293573333, passcode 583845 Audio: Dial 1-929-205-6099, ID 82293573333#, passcode 583845 FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/stmatthewsgreensboro YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7Q7QTHei60HaiaJWc6ZCpQ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/st.matthewsunited/ or @st.matthewsunited UPCOMING EVENTS OUTREACH “FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE” EVENT Friday, August 13th @6pm – 8pm - Fellowship Hall Parking Lot (See the flyer included in this bulletin for more details) VBS WEEKEND EVENT Cookout: Friday, August 13th @6pm – 8pm - Fellowship Hall Parking Lot Classes: Saturday, August 14th @10am – 2pm via Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/s/82293573333, passcode 583845 (See the flyer included in this bulletin for more details) UMM MEETING Saturday, August 14th @8am - Fellowship Hall FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING Tuesday, August 17th @ 6pm https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86195498356?pwd=ZnlNZis0KzhPei9kTlpodDVQMnJCUT09 Dial in +1 929-205-6099, 86195498356#, Passcode: 414779 CHURCH COUNCIL MEETING Thursday, August 19th @ 6:30pm https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88674280570?pwd=MkNDK1A5SjhPNy9rV2FMMHk3eXVndz09 Dial in number +1 929-205-6099, 88674280570#, Passcode: 974776 UMW GENERAL MEETING Saturday, August 21st @10am https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5827011857?pwd=d1dKQkhBNVdpSVFkSTBiWW9uaGtZQT09 (Passcode: smumw) Dial in +1 929-205-6099,5827011857#,0#,566271#, Passcode:566271 NURTURE EDUCATION Tuesday, August 24th @6:45pm https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83045092695?pwd=cEdLbGNzZ1RnUmZtTXJucXVER21tUT09 Dial in number +1 929-205-6099, 83045092695#, Passcode: 668136 BACK TO SCHOOL ICE CREAM BLAST Sunday, August 29th after 10am service – Fellowship Hall Parking Lot UMW GROUP 3 MEETING Tuesday, August 31st @5:30pm https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89189788627?pwd=b3JYNEhhRWlnZFNrQUxtcExXNE5mUT09 Dial in number +1 929-205-6099,89189788627#, Passcode: 282341 WEEKLY ACTIVITIES Fellowship Choir rehearsal: Saturday, July 17th @2:30pm, Sanctuary Men’s Choir rehearsal: Mondays @5:00pm, Sanctuary Progressive Adult Choir rehearsal: Wednesday @7pm, Sanctuary Sanctuary Choir rehearsal: Wednesday @6:30pm, Choir Room MINISTRIES ON SUMMER BREAK United Methodist Women meeting resumes on Saturday, August 21st Adult Bible Study resumes on Wednesday, September 8th Upper Room Bible Study resumes on Thursday, September 9th Boy Scouts meeting resumes on Saturday, September 18th WORSHIP SERVICES -------------------- ATTENDANCE – August 1, 2021 Zoom Viewers: 21 In Person Worship Service: 101 AUGUST 8th ALTAR FLOWERS The Worship Service is enhanced by the presence of flowers. Each Sunday a family member or group provides flowers in memory/honor of a loved one. It is requested that following the last service, the flowers be returned to the family. The beautiful altar flowers are given today in loving memory of Mrs. Betty F. Martin and Mrs. Margaret K. Wright from Pete Wright and family and in loving memory of my husband, Earl Brown, my mother, Alvesta Glover and my brother, Sherman Glover from Honora Brown. ANNOUNCEMENTS CREATION CARE TIP: Don't throw away the peelings or tops of your veggies. Freeze them and when you have a good stash, cook them for veggie broth or stock for nutritious soups and other homemade goodies. Strain the broth and compost any solids or just put them in dirt outside. Food waste is the #3 culprit in damaging the environment. COMMUNION VISITS Pastor Ingram along with Communion Stewards or Witness Committee Members are taking communion on Fridays to homes of those unable to attend worship service in person. If you want to be added to the visitation schedule, please contact the church office. UNITED METHODIST WOMEN continue the summer book club to read the following book. There will be a book discussion on August 28 at 10:00 am. “Finding Peace in an Anxious World” by Erin James-Brown for August 28. You may purchase an electronic copy via Amazon or purchase a hardcopy for $11.02 from the United Methodist Women (only 9 copies available). Contact Michelle Thompson if you want to purchase a copy; make checks payable to St Matthews United Methodist Women. Zoom information below https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5827011857?pwd=K25WT0JJd1JWKzhWUXcyOWV0aDJldz09 Meeting ID: 582 701 1857, Passcode: smumw Dial in number: +19292056099,5827011857#, *055400# BACK TO SCHOOL ICE CREAM BLAST! FOR CHILDREN & ADULTS COME ENJOY AN ICE CREAM TREAT When: Sunday, August 29th Time: Immediately following 10am Worship Service Where: THE SCOOP ZONE ICE CREAM TRUCK Fellowship Hall Parking Lot Cost: Free to those attending the Worship Service (Tickets required) SPONSORED BY ST. MATTHEWS SHEPHERDING MINISTRY (See Shepherds for Ice Cream Truck ticket) “FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE” What: Two Events Sponsored by Outreach Ministry When: Friday, August 13, 2021, 6pm – 8pm Where: Fellowship Hall Parking Lot St Matthews United Methodist Church Book Bag Giveaway We are asking each ministry organization and members to donate at least 1 book bag filled with school supplies. Each book bag should include: • 3 composition books • 1 binder • 1 pack of pencils • 1 box of crayons • 2 glue sticks • 1 pair of student scissors • 3 two pocket folders • 1 pencil pouch • 1 pack of paper • 1 bottle of hand sanitizer You may bring completed book bag or supplies to the Fellowship Hall parking lot on August 13th or turn them into Michelle Thompson or Erica Weaver. We are proud to partner with the Guilford County Division of Public Health to bring you a Community COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic! Register for an appointment at www.GuilfordVaccination.com. Both walk-ins and appointments are available. Appointments are encouraged to ensure the availability of a dose. There will be a limited number of vaccines available for walk-ins. If you have any questions, call us at 336-641-7944. *Children aged 12 and older are eligible to receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. To register for VBS: https://forms.gle/iTKqmxVkuMKzUoc7A 41ST ANNUAL GREATER GREENSBORO CROP HUNGER WALK Sunday, October 3, 2021 Registration and Entertainment begins: 1:30pm Walk begins: 2:30 pm COMING SOON! Important information regarding registration and ordering t-shirts. SAINT MATTHEWS UMC FUNDS REPORT CONTRIBUTIONS COUNTED ON 07/21/21 (online thru 7/28/21) DESCRIPTION AMOUNT PLEDGE $675.00 TITHES $3,267.00 OFFERINGS $1,992.00 FEES OFFSET ONLINE $7.38 FOOD PANTRY $180.00 REFUNDS $177.66 USHER BOARD $128.10 GRAND TOTAL $6,427.14 STEWARDSHIP Proverbs 3:9-10 Honor the Lord with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your produce, then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will be bursting with wine AUGUST BIRTHDAYS Keith Purvis Jr. 8/2 Treana Bowling 8/17 Latasha Bass 8/3 Cheryl Little 8/18 Candun Butler 8/3 Nichelle Curtis 8/20 Rev. Rodvegas Ingram 8/3 Karen Gilliam 8/20 Mary Glover 8/3 Cynthia McCain 8/20 Joshua Lewis 8/3 Janie Wheeler 8/20 Calvin McCain 8/5 Jacqueline Lownes 8/21 Lonnie Phifer 8/5 Sharon Bibbs 8/22 Jennifer Lewis 8/6 Dwayne Mims 8/22 Ashleigh Odom 8/8 Erich Jamison 8/24 Darren Edgerton 8/10 Kristine McNeill 8/24 Shirley Hymon-Parker 8/10 Angela Walden 8/24 Sheila Farmer 8/11 Ernest Allen 8/26 Anne Turner 8/11 Jerrod Hendrick 8/26 Eleanora Caldwell 8/13 Zahra Jarrell 8/28 Albertina McGirt 8/13 Kennedy McLeod 8/28 Michelle Mebane 8/13 Helen Robbins 8/28 Wanda Royal 8/13 Ebone’ Allen 8/29 Ryan Edgerton 8/14 Malik Matthews 8/29 Princess Black 8/17 Jennifer Bowden 8/30 THE FOOD PANTRY “Whenever we have the opportunity, we should do good to everyone.” (Galatians 6:1) The goal of the Food Pantry is more than providing food, it is to demonstrate Christ’s “radical hospitality” by inviting others into the family of God. The relational work of this ministry is to invite people who are food insecure to be part of our church, our ministry and even leaders of our program.