Sunday Worship

January 25th

Snow Emergency Alert

Due to the pending snowstorm on Sunday, a decision will be made on Saturday whether to cancel in-person Worship. Please look for an email.

Worship Schedule

8:30AM Worship with Spoken Liturgy
9AM Choir Rehearsal
9:30AM Sunday School
10:30AM Pastor Eric Trozzo will lead In-person & Live Stream - Youtube worship with Minister of Music Sarah England Baab.

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11:30AM Fellowship

January 25th

First reading: Isaiah 9:1-4
Psalm: Psalm 27:1, 4-9
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 1:10-18
Gospel: Matthew 4:12-23

Worship Assistants

Assisting Minister: Peggy Marks
Reader: Ben Campbell
Virtual Assistant: John O’Meara
Healing: Carmen vonWrangell
Greeter: Leon Hageman
Ushers: Paul Otto, Drew Fennema
Worship Assistant Calendar

In Our Prayers

MEMBERS: Mary Cross; Jo Dietrich; Rachel Feeney; Barbara Good; Kyle Krosnodowski, Charlie Lange; Lisa Merrill. Continued prayers for Gary Duda; Marian Duda; Ursula Evans; Joan Gebhardt; and Tom Tanger.
IN MOURNING: The family and friends of Tyler Christopher Lukridge
FRIENDS: Keaney Baird, Lissa Herman, Greta Hall, Mark Merrill, Jim Morgan, Howard Cohen
HOMEBOUND: Nancy Beth Abele; Rachel Cooper; Karen Koch; John Parkin; Alexis Schoenhofer; Dave Stewart; and Patricia Sullivan.
FAMILY PRAYERS: Andrew Cross; Mary Cross; Henry Cunningham; Diane Cunningham; Gloria Davis; Walter Davis.
FRIENDS: Keaney Baird; Lissa Herman; Mark Merrill; Jim Morgan
MISSION PARTNERS: Bridge of Peace; NJ Farmers Against Hunger; and ELCA Global Mission.

Annual Congregational Meeting

February 1st, 11:45am

Join us for our annual meeting to approval the annual budget.

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 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.

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Weekly Updates

January 20th, 2025

Sights & Insights

Devotion

Start your week with a devotion.
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Community Dinner for Pantry Guests

Monday, January 26 from 5-7pm

Volunteers needed to prepare chicken casseroles, green bean casseroles, and desserts, and help with setup and cleanup. Recipes in narthex.Contact Peggy Marks.

Annual Meeting

Sunday, February 1st at 11:45am

The financial meeting includes adopting the 2026 budget. All members are urged to attend. A Zoom link will be included in the email Friday January 30.

Owls Luncheon

February 5th 12 noon

Join OWLS to hear Pastor Eric Trozzo discuss international ELCA ministry. Bring your lunch; desserts and drinks provided.

Youth Group Outing Planned

February 21st from 1-3pm

The Youth Group is planning an ice skating outing to Winterfest at Cooper River Park on Contact Meghan Campbell for information.

Zoom Events

Monday Morning Bible Study Fellowship: 10:30AM

Study Leader: Rev. Dr. Richard Herman.
For questions, contact JoAnn Lawrence.

Tea & Talk: Thursdays, 10:30AM

For Zoom info, contact Karen Widin.

Are you having trouble connecting to Zoom for Meetings? Contact Karen Widin for a quick reference checklist.

This Week in the Church

View Church Calendar.
Announcements & fliers can be picked up on the table in the narthex.

WEEKDAYS
9AM–2PM Office Hours
9AM-3PM Family Circle Playgroup

TUESDAY
9AM Property Team
7PM Boy Scout Troop 42
7PM Congregational Council
WEDNESDAY
10AM Knitting & Crocheting Ministry
7PM BSA Troop 42 Committee Meeting
THURSDAY
10AM Meeting – Pastor’s Conference Room
1-3PM, 7-9PM HOPE

SATURDAY
9AM Meditation, New Life AA
11AM New Life AA (FH)
SUNDAY
9:15AM Sunday School
9:30AM Worship
11:30AM CCL Services (Fellowship Hall)
MONDAY
5-7PM Community Dinner
7PM Overeaters Anonymous

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