Sunday Worship October 18, 2026

Sunday Worship

October 18, 2026

Worship Schedule

8:30AM Spoken Liturgy

9:00AM Vocal Choir Rehearsal

9:15AM Adult Forum (Library) — The History of MEND

9:30AM Sunday School

10:30AM In-person & Live Stream – Youtube worship with Pastor Margaret Marks and Minister of Music Sarah England Baab. (19th Sunday after Pentecost)

11:30AM Fellowship

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October 18, 2026 Readings

First Reading: Isaiah 45:1-7
Psalm: Psalm 96:1-9 [10-13]
Second Reading: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10
Gospel: Matthew 22:15-22

Worship Assistants

Assisting Minister: Jana Frable
Communion Assistants: Dennis Lawrence, Kim Villani
Reader: Chris Cassel
Virtual Assistant: Ethan Geehr
Healing: Sue Kuhn
Greeter: Joyce Schultz
Ushers: Cunningham Team
Altar Guild: Kuhn Team
Foodies: Celeste Chamberlain
Worship Assistant Calendar

In Our Prayers

MEMBERS: Cookie Davis; Jeanne Grayson; Mary Humphrey; Brian Schultz; and Tom Tanger.

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, Aaron Graybill, Lissa Herman, Doris Marks, Steve Oldroyd. 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.

MILITARY: Benjamin Simpson

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

Adult Forum

Today, Oct. 18 – History of MEND

Explore MEND’s history, mission, and future with Board Member Joel Boehmler.
Adult Forum

Adult Forum

Reformation Sunday, Oct. 25, 9:15 AM (Library)

A dialogue with “My Friend, Pope Bob!”—a seminary friendship spanning decades and Catholic-Lutheran churches.
Safety First

Safety First

Have you noticed Officer John from Moorestown Police on Sunday mornings? Our police are checking in to make sure all is safe. You will see them driving around all church campuses. Thank you!

Ministry Site Profile (MSP) Feedback

Last Call! The Ministry Site Profile Surveys (MSP) are due Oct. 26

What is that poster with the dots on the glass window outside the OFFICE hallway? That poster is an additional means to get feedback for constructing the Ministry Site Profile (MSP), specifically on what gifts/talents a new pastor should possess. Directions are on the poster, and each member is encouraged to provide their feedback by placing two stickers to submit their choices. This is in addition to the survey, so please make sure over the next few weeks you place your stickers! If there are any questions, please reach out to Tom Coceano.

Taking Faith Home

“Taking Faith Home” is designed to bring themes from worship on Sunday into your daily devotional life.

Children’s Bulletin

Healing Prayers

Healing Prayers are now offered by team members during communion. Come take part in this caring ministry.

Pick up the Seasonal Bulletin along with the Weekly Insert 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.