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February 2010

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8:30 a.m. service is “come as you are. This service is more contemporary.

10:00 a.m. is our larger service featuring choirs and more traditional music and singing from the hymnal.

Worship Services are held Sundays at 8:30 and 10 a.m.

St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church Purpose & Mission Statement

Our Purpose “To Grow in our relationship with God, ourselves, and others. To carry out the ministry of Jesus Christ.” Mission Statement Bring spiritual wanderers and seekers into relationship with Jesus Christ

Grow as disciples in a small group community Serve out of our calling and giftedness

Happenings at St. Matthew’s Our Church family at St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church is

very grateful to Barbara Crowdis who served as our Lay Leader

for 7 years. The Lay Leader checks in with or attends all the

committee meetings and is often one of our Lay delegates to An-

nual Conference held every June in Redlands California. Bar-

bara is still continuing to serve as our Church Membership Chair

person. Thank you Barbara for all of your time and dedication.

Dan Overton was officially elected as our new church Lay

Leader at our Charge Conference on January 14.

Thank you Bob Wiles for serving as the chair-

person for our Worship Team committee for the

past two years. Bob has also filled in as our

accompanist when needed and has been a long

time member of the choir at St. Matthew’s.

Bob was our accompanist for both Christmas

Eve services and wrote the script for our 11pm

Christmas Eve worship service. Denise Curtis

will be our new Worship Team chairperson for

2010.

Thank you Scott Spindel for facilitating the Praise Band that

has sung at our worship services. Scott has showed his talents by

playing for our Easter Sunrise Service and other special events at

the church. Scott played an important part in our 11pm Christmas

Eve service. Scott has also participated in the Adult Choir at St.

Matthew’s. Scott, thank you again, for sharing your gift of music

with St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church.

New Neighbor Book If you are aware of anyone who has moved

into your neighborhood, please put this information into the New

Neighbor Book located in the Narthex. Alice Huston sends wel-

come information letters to who ever she is aware of that is new

to the area or is a resident where escrow has closed. A flyer in-

troducing our Children’s Center is also included.

Bob and Beth want to thank the church for the lovely Christmas

card and generous Christmas gift card that was presented to them

at the Christmas Eve service.

The Annual Charge Conference was held on Thursday, Janu-

ary 14 at 7:30pm. If you would like a copy of the report, it can

be picked up in the church Narthex or church office.

GOOD NEWS! Due to budget constrictions, the church news-

letter will no longer be mailed out each month. The church news-

letter can be accessed by going to our church

website at www.newburyparkchurch.com. Cop-

ies of the church newsletter can be picked up in

the Narthex or church office for those who do

not have access to the internet and would like

the church newsletter.

Bible Study We have several Bible study groups that are now in progress; please see times and dates on page 3. Dan Overton is our small study group coordinator. If you would like to lead a

study group, please contact Dan at 492-9623. We would like to start a study group focusing on “Parable and Passion”. If you are interested in leading this group, please con-tact Dan Overton.

The Young Family Group met on Saturday, January 23 at 6:00p in the church sanctuary for fellowship and to assemble disaster kits to be utilized by St. Matthew’s to hand out if we are ever utilized as a Red Cross designated disaster site.

Confirmation Classes will be offered on Sunday afternoons starting March 7th through the first Sunday in June. If you are in fifth grade and up, please let Pastor Bob know if you plan to attend or let the church office know by mid February so confirmation materials can be obtained. See Happenings on page 3

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Church Family www.NewburyParkChurch.com Fax (805) 498-6984

February Birthdays

2-01 Barbara Crowdis

2-03 Sharon Helson

2-04 Kevin Dyer

2-06 Carol McClellan

2-08 Chuck Qualls

2-11 Steve Roe

2-12 Suzanne Ford

2-13 Carla Von Zell

2-20 Matthew Chow

2-20 Jen Kuo

2-22 Patty Biery

2-24 Herb Stamer

2-28 Patti Adams

February Anniversaries

2- 2 - Joyce and Steve Wheatly

2-14 - Roxanne and Pat Szafraniec

2-14 - Jan and Gary Gauwain

2- 21 - Joanne and Loren Stone

2-25 - Susie and Jack Carter

Praise John Fletcher - Has recovered from pneumonia. Ruth Bushart - Doing well after heart complications.

New Fred Collins - Facing upcoming blood vessel blockage surgery. (Kathy Martin’s father) Continue to pray for: St. Matthew’s Children’s Center - Keep in prayer our Children’s Center and its teachers. Ann Chiarella - Prayers of healing for broken hip. (Elsie Figueroa) Shirley - Hospitalized with pneumonia and not doing well. (Cheryl Qualls mother) Dan Overton - Having lower back problems. Prayers for healing. (Casey Goldberg) Polly Hans - Prayers for healing for repetitive shoulder complications. (Dana DeCuir’s mother) Lauren Stone - Continued prayers dealing with eating disorder. (Joanne Stone’s grand daughter) Audrey Feather - Continued healing (Nancy Liedblad’s mother) Barbara Thaden - Continued healing from brain surgery.

Prayer Chain

To put a request on the prayer chain, contact

the church office or Lynne Hartley (498-6365),

Prayer Chain Coordinator.

Pray for those in cancer treatment: Andreas Knickman (Jack Doman) Candi Howard (Pam McDonald) Mia Stoutenborough (Paul and Judy Stoutenborough) Eddie Callens (Jim and Suzanne Ford) Jean Arndt- Ramona Hallit Vincent Beltz - Carol Riggins Victoria - Ruth Bushart

Verita Hooker (St. Matthew’s) Elsie Figueroa (Beth Ferguson) Mother Shirley - (Cheryl Qualls) Carol Phillips - (Christa Lamb) Zona Strathearn - (ChrisMcEachern) Alex - (Detweiler Family) Katie Floyd - (Saute Family) Jane Cosarelli (Patti Adams) Marv Whisman (Christy Whisman)

Please note: St. Matthew’s has a new e-mail

address: [email protected].

SCRIP NEWS Albertson’s has informed me that they are discontinuing the Community Part-ners Program as of January 31, 2010. St. Matthew’s will no longer receive a re-fund when you use your Albertsons Preferred Card. However, we can still bene-fit from shopping at Albertsons by using Albertsons gift cards which can be pur-chased at the Scrip table. They are in $25 & $100 values and we receive 4% from each. In 2009, 74 members were enrolled in the Community Partners Program which paid us $1712.16. We earned $407.00 from only 12 members who purchased gift cards. As you can see, we can earn a lot using the gift cards. If you have questions, please contact Gary Kellogg our Scrip Coordinator.

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Bulletin Board SNACK ITEMS FOR OUR CHILDREN’S CENTER

Our children at the center are always in need of snack items. If you would like to help sup-

port this vital ministry of St. Matthew’s, gift cards from Albert-sons are always welcome. Gift cards may be dropped off at the Children’s Center or may be placed in the Children’s Center mail box in the church office. Below is a list of items that are most needed: Ranch Dressing ( 3 large bottles) Granola Bars ((200+) Peanut Butter (3 large jars) Raisins (l large bag a week) Crackers (8 large boxes/bags) Bananas (3-4 bunches) Oranges (1 large bag) Carrots (l large bag) Grapes (2 lbs) Canned Peaches (1 lrg can) Mandarin Oranges (2 large jars) Costco List 5oz. Paper cups (2 bags Paper plates (1 box) Cleaning Wipes (1 set) Baby Wipes (1 case) Spoons and Forks (500) Trash Bags ( kitchen & yard)

OUR CHILDREN’S CENTER IS OPEN FROM 7:30A - 6:00P MON - FRI.

Pre-school ages: 3-5 years After school age: K-6th Grade

The Center is staffed with loving, caring and patient teachers. We are committed to keeping our ratios below 10 children per teacher. Our teachers work with the children to have almost all homework completed before going home. If you have a pre-school child or school age child or know of someone who is looking for a Center for their children, please contact our Center at 480-3805 and speak to Narima Latif, our Children’s Center Director.

BIBLE STUDY GROUPS We have started several Bible study groups that you may be interested in joining. Tuesday morning, 10:00a Women’s study will begin studying the Book of Colossians, led by Beth Ferguson, meeting in the Fireside Room. All women are welcome. Child Care available. Sunday evening, 7:00p, Studying the Book of Ephesians led by Pastor Bob, meeting at the Parsonage. Monday evenings at 6:00p Studying the Book of He-brews, led by Dan Overton, meeting in the Fireside Room. Thursday mornings at 11:00a, Men’s study, studying the Book of Colossians, led by Pastor Bob in the Fireside Room. All men are welcome. Friday afternoon at 12:30p - Continued women’s study of “One Month to Live” led by Tina Martin meeting in the Fireside Room. All women are welcome Linda Norberg Study

ANNUAL TALENT SHOW SATURDAY, APRIL 17 AT 6:30PM The annual talent show will be on Saturday, April 17 at 6:30pm. The theme is “Cher’s USO Show,” com-bining patriotism and great entertain-ment. So start planning now, and sign up n the narthex or contact Mike Summers (499-4488). An kind of

talent (almost!) is welcome. If you chicken out, please save the date and come see very talented people (and a few who are just silly!)

Annual Talent Show

Women’s Retreat is coming up on April 24th – 26th. The cost for the Retreat is $180. See Casey Goldberg to register. The Re-treat will be held again at Aldersgate Lodge in Pacific Palisades. The Cherub Choir rehearses after church at 11:15a. All children are welcome. Angel Dancers will resume practice on Sunday, January 31 in the Wesley Room at 9:00a and 9:30a; sign ups are in the Narthex. An-gel Dancers will perform on Palm Sunday. The Dangerous Boys Club led by Kent Detweiler will also resume on January 31 at 9:00a. The Boy Scouts of America will be celebrating their 100 year anniversary this year. St. Matthew’s will be having a Boy Scout participate in the 10:00a worship service on February 7, 2010 and then will be serving refreshments following the service. St. Mat-thew’s has helped to sponsor the scouting program in this area for many years.

Upcoming Worship Events - Ash Wednesday service Wednesday night February 17, at 7:00p in the Sanctuary.

Seder Service/Dinner – Thursday, April 1 at 6:30p in the Sanctuary.

Happenings from page 1

See Happenings page 5

In Worship February 2010 - Page 4 www.NewburyParkChurch.com Fax (805) 498-6984 [email protected]

Worship Staffing for January

February 7 - 5th Sunday after Epiphany Boy Scout Sunday Isaiah 6:1-8, 9-13 Psalm 138 1Corinthians 15:1-11 Luke 5:1-11 February 14 - Last Sunday after Epiphany Transfiguration of the Lord Exodus 34:29-35 Psalm 99 2 Corinthians 3:12-4:2 Luke 9:28-36, 37-43 February 17 - Ash Wednesday Joel 2:1-2, 12-17 Psalm 51:1-17 2 Corinthians 5:20b-6:10 Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21

7:00P IN THE SANCTUARY February 21 - 1st Sunday in Lent Deuteronomy 26:1-11 Psalm 91:1-2, 9-16 Romans 10:8b-13 Luke 4:1-13 February 28 - 2nd Sunday in Lent Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18 Psalm 27 Philippians 3:17-4:1 Luke 13:31-35

February 7

Preaching Pastor Bob Ferguson

Worship Leader Jack Doman

8:30am Liturgist Beth Ferguson

10am Liturgist Tina Martin

10am Ushers Mike Summers,

Mike Bertrand

Acolyte Lark Detweiler

Counters Joanne Stone,

Tim LeRoy

Nursery Georgia Forbes

Flowers BSA Troop 730

Coffee BSA Troop

Sound/Recording Randy Holzer

Welcome/Greeter Judy /Marv Jacobsen

SS Teachers Lynne Hartley,

Pam Pond

February 14



8:30am Liturgist Alice Huston

10am Liturgist Jen Kuo

10am Usher John McDonald/

Marv Jacobsen

Acolyte Jonathan Kuo

Puppeteers Matthew/Alex Chow

Counters Barbara Crowdis/

Randi Berry

Nursery Carolyn Sylvester

Flowers Marion Vausbinder

Coffee Doris Williams

Sound/Recording Fred Wardell

Welcome/Greeter Donna/Jack Doman


Charlene Wardell,

Dana DeCuir

February 21



8:30am Liturgist Georgia Forbes

10am Liturgist Carla Von Zell

10am Ushers Randy Holzer/

Vern Wojciechowski

Acolyte Kelly Chow/

Jordan Alexander

Counters Marv/Judy Jacobsen/

Mike Summers

Nursery Tanya Blanck

Flowers Sign-up

Coffee Allan Family

Sound/Recording Ryan Blanck

Welcome/Greeter Bob and Pat Mohn


Janice Kakazu, Pam Pond

February 28



8:30am Liturgist Scott Spindel

10am Liturgist Pam Pond

10am Ushers Harry Lamb/

John Fletcher

Acolyte Jonathan Kuo

Puppeteers Allisa/Austin

Zimmerman

Counters Jan Gauwain/ Ceil Adler

Nursery Tanya Inouye

Flowers Sign-up

Coffee Marion Vausbinder

Sound/Recording John McDonald

Welcome/Greeter Carla Von Zell,

Betty Johnson


Janice Kakazu,

Charlene Wardell

March 7


Worship Leader Dan Overton

8:30am Liturgist Lynne Hartley

10am Liturgist Kathy Nubling

10am Ushers Ralph Matthews/

Nathan Inouye

Acolyte Tabitha Dyer

Counters Dan Overton/

Casey Goldberg,

Dennis Heinemann

Nursery TBD

Flowers Jack and Donna Doman

Coffee Sign-up

Sound/Recording Bill Hartley

Welcome/Greeter Tom/Gayle MacNish

SS Teachers Kristen Bertrand,

Pam Pond

Sign-ups for Coffee Fellowship Needed We have new sign up charts for Flowers and Coffee Fellowship for the up-coming new year, so please take a moment to sign up. This is a great opportunity to celebrate a loved ones Birthday or Anniversary.

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Happenings from page 3 Tenebrae Service – Friday, April 2 at 7:00p

Easter Sunrise Service – Sunday, April 4 at 6:00a

Easter Services - 8:30 and 10:00a Handbell Choir Practice is on Wednesday night at 6:00p in the church sanctuary led by Stephanie Stacy. Adult Choir practice led by Kory Reid is on Wednesday at 7:00p in the church sanctuary. YOUTH ACTIVITY Santa Barbara District, “Brown Baggin It” Straight and Narrow at Westlake UMC Saturday, February 27 - Sunday February 28, 2010. Seminar and Workshops will start at 2:00p with Dinner at 6:30p, Bowling at 9pm with Lodging at UMC Westlake Village. The Cost is $15 per person which covers food and bowling. If you are interested in joining this event, contact Rev. Brian Long at 805-497-7884 ext. 220 or by email: [email protected].

Sierra Madre UMC in October.

For 2010 Beth and I plan to

attend a retirement seminar

April 6-8, 2010. St. Mat-

thew’s has been a wonderful

appointment with a lot of

good members and I con-

sider it a high point in my

ministry to end my career

and retire from here.

In Christ’s Service Together,

Pastor Bob Ferguson

THE SHEPHERD’S PEN

At St. Matthew’s UMC, where the

people are seeing and perceiving

God’s blessing, they remain enthusi-

astic and are working hard. Our

Sunday school continues to provide quality

Christian Education for our pre-school through

high school. Our worship team continues to

provide marvelous programming through our

music program in chancel choir, children’s

choir, and bell choir. Sunday morning worship

is greatly enhanced by our children’s messages

and the puppet program. Our Angel Dancers

became the stimulus for more young families to

attend church. Out of that, came the Young

Families Fellowship and out of that came the

Dangerous Boys Club. And of course all our

ushers and sound teams make sure we have

seating, bulletins, and all can hear the speakers.

Our Bring team continues to do an excellent job

of outreach to new residents, greeting people

on Sunday and providing follow up visits. Our

grow team has promoted growth in relationship

to God, one another and others through two

small group studies and continued support for

our regular study/support groups. And the

membership and visitor tracking has helped in

pastoral care. Our serve team has done a fabu-

lous job of keeping us involved in practical

Christianity by their various community servant

ministries. And lastly a New Neighbor letter is

mailed to those who are new to our neighbor-

hood inviting them to worship at St. Matthew’s.

Administratively the Finance Commit-

tee has done a good job of keeping track of the

receipts. It has also kept records of expenditures

according to our budget and informed our coun-

cil when we needed to check our spending.

Even though the pledge receipts were behind, we

still managed to keep up. For 2010, the pledges

fell short of the proposed budget. Finance

brought it to the Ad. Council and measures

were taken to reduce the budget to pre-2009 lev-

els in most areas for the sake of balancing the

books. This was done in the hope that the Coun-

cil would be able to make changes later in the

year should pledges increase or the offerings rise

above that expected. Staff Parish Relations

Committee has met quarterly this year under

able leadership of its chairman. He became

chairman at the end of the first quarter on elec-

tion by the Council. The Lay Leadership De-

velopment Committeehas met monthly since

September. They have worked hard to fill va-

cancies on our boards and committees. Their

role of doing leadership development has lagged

due to pastoral preoccupation and busy sched-

ules. Their report is elsewhere in this Charge

Conference Manual. The Children’s Center

Board has been busy this year trying to work out

budget and planning issues due to low enroll-

ments the last year and a half. In late summer

task groups were set to enhance the curriculum

and public appeal of our pre-school. It is the

pre-school enrollment which makes the differ-

ence for them financially. The trend in our area

has shown enrollments down all over. Steward-

ship Committee has managed to raise a couple

of thousand dollars through fund raisers. In the

fall they promoted a study in cooperation with

the small group coordinators for the stewardship

campaign. Presently we have no stewardship

chairperson for 2010.

The people of St Matthews are a

dedicated, loving, and giving people. Circum-

stances have challenged their abilities to be there

sometimes and that has made it hard on them

and hard on the ministry to which we are called.

The chief ministry undergirding all of this is our

Prayer Ministry which keeps us all covered,

especially those in crisis. Our church staff also

added to our effectiveness; Carol, my Adminis-

trative Assistant in the office; Narima, our Chil-

dren’s Center Director; Kory our Music Direc-

tor; Arian, our Accompanist, and Ashley, our

Nursery Attendant.

I have tried to give pastoral leadership

to all of the above. I am not sure that I have

been effective in all of these areas. After 33

years of full time ministry, I am tired and have

decided to retire at Annual Conference this June

of 2010. One thing that went very well this year

was the capital campaign. The select commit-

tee made up of Trustees, Finance, Council

representatives followed through. The church

is enjoying a much needed renovated parking

lot and a larger functional kitchen to facilitate

fellowship around meals.

For continuing education I went to

San Diego to attend a Leadership Seminar led by

Dr Kennon Callahan. There was a lot of good

information on discipleship training and ministry

development. In the fall I attended a district

Webinar on leadership dynamics in the local

church, some drawbacks and some break-

throughs. I also attended leadership training at

Don’t Forget Manna! We continue to collect food donations for Manna, the Conejo Val-ley Food Bank. Manna accepts both food and personal items. Please place your donations in the blue container lo-cated in the Narthex.

Servant Ministry January 2010 - Page 6 www.NewburyParkChurch.com Updates and Ideas: Rod Womer & Barbara Karplus, (805) 499-3115, [email protected]

SERVANT MINISTRY NEWS At the end of each year individuals and organizations look back on the year to put things in perspective. The Servant Ministry Team did that as well. We want you to know how you have been the hands of Christ in the last few months. Knit for Kids involves a dozen or so dedicated souls who knit prayer shawls for adults and sweaters for children. So far 54 prayer shawls and 50 sweaters have been knitted with love; 10 sweaters were delivered in January. In the last half of 2009 you sent 22 cell phones to be recycled and used by the organization End Family Violence. In December, 64 homeless were fed as a part of the Winter Shelter Program. This is a significant rise in numbers, especially families.

You provided six Thanksgiving dinners for families here at St. Matthew’s as well as those in the community. The Christmas outreach sent gift cards for food and presents to six families. The Christmas Shoppe is sponsored by ACTION, Area Chris-tians Taking Initiative on Needs. A dozen or so from St. Mat-thew’s including members of the Girl Scout Troop lead by Kristin Bertrand, served 400 families in the community.

As you can see, you have been busy in serving Christ through serving others. Unfortunately there is no end to the need. Please consider these future areas of service: Donations for Hunger Sunday are accepted every Sunday of the month, when you can, bring cans and boxes of food to help our community food pantry. Children’s Hunger Fund is sending boxes of food to the children of Haiti. Winter Shelter Homeless dinner will be on Feb. 21st. One Great Hour of Sharing is the Methodist church wide fund raising effort for UMCOR. By supporting UMCOR on March 14th, we fund the organization so that 100% of gifts to disasters, such as Haiti, go to those in need.

Upcoming Opportunities to Serve

Children’s Hunger Fund Boxes – February Homeless Dinner – February 21

CROP Walk – March 7

NOT “IF” BUT “WHEN” by Jack Doman

The devastation and chaos that we have seen in Haiti should be a wake up call to us all. An earthquake of the magnitude that Haiti experienced is a very real possibility in our area. The lack of water, food and medical supplies that we have viewed is a reality that we could face, if we do not prepare. While international aid is being funneled into Haiti, we could expect that aid would come our way in a similar situation. However, it takes time for that aid to arrive. Remember the difficulties that occurred in New Orleans. I hope that you have been keeping up with the suggested preparations that we have been send-ing through the monthly newsletter. If not, it isn’t too late to start. The steps to preparation have been coming in small doses so that the task isn’t overwhelming in terms of time or money. We are called to be of service to others. Christ said to Peter and also to us, “Feed my sheep”. In a disaster at home, before we can offer aid to our neighbors, we have to be able to provide for our family. Remember the instructions on the airlines, “Put your own oxygen mask on before you try to help an-other”. In Haiti, our United Methodist Committee on Relief has been there from before the beginning of this latest disas-ter. Perhaps you contributed money to UMCOR or other relief agencies. While that disaster fades from the headlines, the slow hard work of recovery continues. If you wish to make a donation to continuing to help the people of Haiti in their struggle, please make a check to: St. Matthew’s UMC and put Haiti Emergency on the memo line. UMCOR, because it is a Methodist agency whose administrative costs are covered by the churches, 100% of all money raised for this any emer-gency goes directly to aiding the victims.

Touched by Roland Roy

I need to wander no more

For I have been touched-

The many hands that came by me

The many voices I sang for thee

The many thoughts that

traveled to and for

The words I’ve said that

gave some guidance grow

The words I’ve said that

moved my spirits free

I’ve touched the sea,

the sun, the leaves the tree

I’ve toughed the stone that

Built my house

and sheltered my family from

natures fury.

I’ve touched the cloth I

made for your dress

I’ve threaded the seams that

held thy breast

I’ve given myself the fullness of me

I’ve given me the me that I see.

For all that I’ve done and

as I look back

No stone I cast upon this

earth thought less of me.

For I stood strong

I gave myself y all

Even if things I’ve left I

couldn’t finish

What I have left is that

part of me to be continued.

I have touched life

and life has touched me with

it’s wonderful rewards.

Rewards that couldn’t have

been reached without touch.

As I approach a new road

My touch will again be willing

to absorb the unknown

For the unknown cannot be known

without touch.

I am touched with peace.

I am touched by love.

I am touched by thee.

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St. Matthew’s Opens Our Christmas Celebration With our Annual Christmas Cantata

Directed by Kory Reid

Sanctuary Choir and

Guest Musicians Kory Reid, our Music Director,

leads Sanctuary Choir, with

Liturgical dance performed by

Angel Dancers

Arian Galavis, our

Accompanist

Angel Dancers perform

choreographed by Juliane Detweiler

SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

1 6:00p Study (FR) 6:45p - Cub Pack Comm. (WR) 7:00p - Study (Norberg)) 7:15p - Trustees (FR) 7:30- BSA Comm. (SA)

2 10:00a Women’s Study (FR) 11:00a - Chapel Time (SA) 7:00p - SPRC 7:30p - BSA (SA)

3 7:30p - Choir (SA)

4 11:00a - Men’s Study (FR) 7:00p - Vision Team (FR)

5

Pastor’s Day Off Church Office

Closed 12:30p - Women’s Study (FR) 7:00p - Moving For-ward (FR)

6 8:00a - Men’s Break-fast (DN 2:00p - Chinese Art Class (WR) 2:00p - Eagle Court Ceremony (SA)

7 Scout Sunday 8:30 & 10:00 Wor-ship 10:00a - Sunday School 11:15a - Youth Choir

8 6:00p Study (FR) 7:00p - Servant Min. (WR) 7:00p Study (Norberg) 7:00p - Finance (FR) 7:30p - BSA Comm. (3/4) 8:00p - Stewardship (FR)

9 10:00a Women’s Study (FR) 11:00a - Chapel Time (SA) 7:00p - Worship Team (FR) 7:30p - BSA (SA) 8:00p - Ad. Council

10 7:30p - Choir (SA)

11 11:00a - Men’s Study (FR)

12


Closed 12:30p - Women’s Study (FR)

13 8:30a - Women’s Breakfast (DN) 2:00p - Chinese Art Class 3:00p - Young Fami-lies (SA) 6:00p - Progressive Dinner

14 8:30 & 10:00 Worship 10:00a - Sunday School 11:15a - Youth Choir

15

Church Office

Closed 6:00p Study (FR)

16 10:00a Women’s Study (FR) 11:00a - Chapel Time (SA) 7:00p - Study (Norberg) 7:30p - BSA (SA)

17 7:00p Ash Wednesday Service (SA) 7:30p - Choir (SA)


19


Closed 12:30p - Women’s Study (FR) 7:00p - Moving Forward (FR)

20 2:00p - Chinese Art Class (WR)

21 1st Sunday in Lent 8:30 & 10:00 Worship 10:00a - Sunday School 11:15a - Youth Choir 6:00p - Feed the Homeless (St. Julies)

22 6:00p Study (FR)

23 10:00a Women’s Study (FR) 11:00a - Chapel Time (SA) 7:00p - Study (Norberg) 7:30p - BSA (SA)

24 7:30p - Choir (SA)


26


Closed 12:30p - Women’s Study (FR)

27 2:00p - Chinese Art Class (WR)

28 2nd Sunday in Lent 8:30 & 10:00 Worship 10:00a - Sunday School 11:15a - Youth Choir

ROOM KEY (SA) Sanctuary

(WR) Wesley Room (FR) Fireside

(PS) Pastor Study (YR) Youth Room (CL) Classroom

(DN) Denny’s Restaurant Newbury Park

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Sunday Worship: 8:30 am Informal Service 9:30 am Nursery Available 10:00 am Traditional Service with Choir and Child Care 10:00 am Sunday School - Children and Youth

Church Office Hours: 9 a.m.- 3:15p.m. Monday-Thursday

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February 2010

St. Matthew’s in Ministry

Bob Ferguson Pastor

All the People of St. Matthew’s Ministers

Rev. Dr. Mary Ann Swenson Resident Bishop

Rev. Ms. Catie Coots District Superintendent

Carol McClellan Administrative Assistant

Kory Reid Music Director

Arian Galavis Accompanist

Narima Latif Children’s Center Director

Ashlee Walker Nursery Attendant

Linda Norberg, Chair Administrative Council

Barbara Crowdis & Jack Doman Lay Members to Annual Conf.

Dan Overton Lay Leader

Nathan Inouye, Chair Staff Parish Relations Comm.

TBD, Chair Stewardship Committee

Bill Hartley, Chair Board of Trustees

Bob Biery, Chair Finance Committee

Joanne Stone Treasurer

Delia Kellogg Financial Secretary

Barbara Crowdis Membership Secretary

Ben Kuo, Chair Children’s Center Board

BRING GROUP

Beth Ferguson, Team Leader Radical Hospitality

Carla Von Zell Wedding Hostess

Beth Ferguson, Team Leader Outreach/Communication

GROW GROUP

Barbara Crowdis Membership Care Team

Pam Pond, Team Leader Education & Youth Team

TBS, Team Leader Discipleship Ministry Team

Denise Curtis, Team Leader Worship Team

SERVE GROUP

Rod Womer & Barbara Karplus Servant Ministry Team

St. Matthew’s Mission is to BRING spiritual wanderers and seekers into relationship with Jesus Christ,

to GROW as disciples in a small group community and to SERVE of our calling and giftedness.

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