All people should wear masks for all activities inside the building.
- For eating or drinking, masks may be pulled down briefly.
- Social distancing should continue to be practiced, included spacing out at the altar rail during communion.
- Activities for children and youth will follow the guidelines of the Moorestown School District as closely as possible.
IMPORTANT: The ability to hold any indoor event may be impacted by restrictions due to COVID.
Monday Morning Bible Study Fellowship ~ (MMBSF) 10:30AM
(No Mtg. 9/6)
Study Leader: Rev. Dr. Richard Herman.
For Zoom info, contact Wayne Becker, Waynewbecker@comcast.net
Tea & Talk,Thursdays 10:30AM
For Zoom info, contact Karen Widin.
Outdoor “Lunch & Learn” ~ Sunday, Sept. 12, 12:30PM
Sponsored by The Green Team
Featuring a special guest speaker from Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge
Pack a small (maybe meatless?) lunch, your reusable beverage container, and a folding chair or blanket, and join us as Cedar Run staff tell us about the important work they do in habilitating wildlife in our area. Even more interesting, they will be bringing a few of their live animals as special guests to participate in the discussion! This will be a fun, informal and informative fellowship for children, and children of all ages, and so we sincerely hope you are able to join us. If you are interested in attending, please RSVP to Brian Lestini.
Ministry Night Meeting
Monday, September 13, 7PM
For Zoom info, contact Pastor Eric, pastor@stmatthew-lutheran.org
Red Cross Blood Drive
Friday, Sept.17, 2-7pm
Donors will be receiving a free haircut coupon from Sport Clips via email as well as a limited edition college football T-shirt!! For more info, contact Jack Horton, coordinator.
Critical need for blood donors during disaster season. Did you know widespread wildfires, record-breaking heat and a busy hurricane season may impact the nation’s blood supply? On top of the toll extreme weather events take on lives of millions, disasters big and small cause the closures of American Red Cross blood drives in communities throughout the year. The Red Cross is experiencing a critical need for blood donors. Eligible donors can help ensure blood is readily available by making an appointment to give now.
What’s New? Beginning Sunday, Sept. 19
Fellowship Time ~ Beginning Sept. 19 after worship service.
Hopefully, you have heard about the new schedule for Sunday mornings.One of the enhanced activities is to have fellowship during the 20-30 minutes after church ends. We hope to have a team for each Sunday. We will provide guidance on where and how the event will be set up, and each team can add their own flair. More info to come. If you would like to be part of this fun service time, please reach out to Peggy Marks or Karen Widin. There will also be a sign-up sheet in the narthex.Help Wanted: We are looking for a chair for this activity, along with volunteers for teams.
9:30AM: Children’s Chapel for 4th-6th grade after the Children’s Time during worship service
Help Wanted! An Assistant Leader & high school students to help for Children’s Chapel; contact Melissa Feeney.
Fellowship Time following worship service.
Help Wanted! For info, contact Rev. Marks or Karen Widin
11AM: In-person Sunday School for 3-yr. olds thru 3rd grade & Congregational Activity Time for 4-yr. olds to 104 yr. olds
Help Wanted! Looking for one more teacher to help. Contact Melissa Feeney.
Installation for Pastor Eric
Tuesday, Sept.21, 7PM
The Reverend Dr. Eric J. Trozzo will be installed as Pastor of Saint Matthew Lutheran Church in Moorestown, New Jersey on Tuesday, September 21, 2021. Bishop Tracie L. Bartholomew will be presiding at the 7pm Worship Service.
Co-chairs for this activity are Sue Kuhn and Ruth Fausak. After a brief kick-off meeting with Peggy and Karen, Sue and Ruth have jumped in with both feet and are diligently making plans. The Installation Service begins at 7PM with a cocktail-style celebratory event to follow. This will include finger foods, savory and sweet, along with wine and non- alcoholic beverages.
OLDER WISER LUTHERAN SENIORS
Thursday, Oct. 7, 1pm
As promised, the Rev. Dr. Eric Trozzo will speak to us about his ministry experiences in Malaysia. Please bring your own sandwich or salad to the
As promised the Rev. Dr. Eric Trozzo will speak to us about his ministry experiences in Malaysia.We will hold this discussion in the sanctuary. A short business meeting will precede the program. Hope to see you there.
Thursday, Sept. 9, PICNIC is CANCELLED due to COVID.