Sunday Worship
August 2, 2026
Worship Schedule
9:30AM Pastor Margaret Marks will lead In-person & Live Stream – Youtube worship with Minister of Music Sarah England Baab.
August 2, 2026 Readings
First Reading: Isaiah 55:1-5
Psalm: Psalm 145:8-9, 14-21
Second Reading: Romans 9:1-5
Gospel: Matthew 14:13-21
Worship Assistants
Assisting Minister: Ethan Geehr
Reader: Barry Grahn
Virtual Assistant: Mike Rieker
Healing: Karen Widin
Greeter: JoAnn Lawrence
Ushers: Schultz Team
Altar Guild: Jacobs Team
Foodies: Meany Team
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: Rev. Eric Trozzo, Rev. Wendolyn Trozzo, Caedmon Trozzo, Dante Trozzo, Adriana Uhlig, Audra Uhlig, Brandon Uhlig, Talia Uhlig, Joyce Valore, Beth Van Fossen, Bill Van Fossen III, Joe Villani, Kimberly Villani, and Carmen vonWrangell.
MILITARY: Benjamin Simpson
MISSION PARTNERS: Bridge of Peace; NJ Farmers Against Hunger; and ELCA Global Mission.
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Help stock the Little Free Food PantrySupport our community! Bring non-perishable food, snacks, and personal care items to church over the next two weeks. Let’s share in God’s abundance together. Read More & View Food List. |
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Youth “Brain Freeze” OutingAugust 9Main Street (walk/drive) following service. For more info, contact Heather Lerch. |
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Youth Tie-Dye Event in Parking LotAugust 25thBring your own item. For info, contact Heather Lerch. |
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Grow With UsWe need Your Help Growing Our Gardening Ministry, Volunteers are needed to commit to one hour at a time throughout the year. For more info. contact Kim Villani. |
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Healing PrayersHealing Prayers are now offered by team members during communion. Come take part in this caring ministry. |
Pick up your Bulletin and additional church announcements on the table in the narthex.
Note Prayer Requests for friends of Saint Matthew will remain for one month. Members may request prayers again afterward.