Sunday Worship

August 16, 2026

Worship Schedule

9:30AM Pastor Margaret Marks will lead In-person & Live Stream – Youtube worship with Minister of Music Sarah England Baab.

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August 16, 2026 Readings

First Reading: Isaiah 56:1, 6-8
Psalm: Psalm 67
Second Reading: Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32
Gospel: Matthew 15:[10-20] 21-28

Worship Assistants

Assisting Minister: Brian Slaugh
Reader: David Harp
Virtual Assistant: Max Frable
Comm. Assistants: Doreen Lawrence, Rose Civitella
Healing: Sue Kuhn
Greeter: Celeste Chamberlain
Ushers: Lange Team
Altar Guild: Roberts Team
Foodies: Pastor Peggy Marks
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In Our Prayers

MEMBERS: Cookie Davis; Mary Humphrey; and Brian Schultz.

Continued prayers for Gary Duda; Marian Duda; Ursula Evans; Rachel Feeney; Bob Ganskopp; Kyle Krosnodowski; Lisa Merrill; Hollis Rulon; Jean Schoenberger; and Tom Tanger.

FRIENDS: Sue Barnum, Lissa Herman. Continued prayers for Howard Cohen; Greta Hall; Neil Lowy; Mark Merrill; Bill More; Jim Morgan; and Mike Rambo.

HOMEBOUND: Nancy Beth Abele; Rachel Cooper; Karen Koch; John Parkin; Alexis Schoenhofer; and Patricia Sullivan.

FAMILY PRAYERS: Eloise Williams, Carl Williams, Michael Williams, Mary Zimmerman

MILITARY: Benjamin Simpson

MISSION PARTNERS: Bridge of Peace; NJ Farmers Against Hunger; and ELCA Global Mission.

	Last Call! September Messenger Articles Due Articles for the September Messenger are due. Please email Kim at stmatthew@stmatthew-lutheran.org.
	DEI Storytelling with Barbara Duffy Sunday, Aug 23, 10:30 AM in the Lounge Barbara will be speaking about her life growing up on a farm in northwestern Ohio, 4th generation living in that same location.
	Youth Tie-Dye Event in Parking Lot Tuesday, Aug 25, 7:00 PM Bring your own item. For info, contact Heather Lerch.
	Grow With Us We need volunteers to commit to one hour at a time throughout the year. For more info, contact Kim Villani 609.410.1372.