Child Care for infants and children through second grade is available every Sunday (including all summer) beginning at 8:45 a.m. Our caregivers Sandy Hayes and Linda Thibault are located in the downstairs Nursery Room directly beneath the Parish Hall.
The Adult Forum meets at 9:00 and 10:30 a.m. in the Parish Hall. Today -The "Problem" of the Old Testament by Pete Enns. March 7 - The "Problem of the Old Testament (#3) by Pete Enns March 14 - The "Problem of the Old Testament (#4) by Pete Enns March 21 - A Rob Bell Nooma Video "Rhythm" March 28 - Palm Sunday - Coffee Hour Fellowship April 4 - Easter Day - NO FORUM or Coffee Hour
Midweek Worship in Lent: The Holy Communion will be offered each Wednesday in Lent through Holy Week at 7:30 a.m. The liturgy is offered simply, quietly, and in 30 minutes time. Each Wednesday in Lent, the lovely service of "Night Prayer" or Compline will be offered at 7:00 p.m. This brief, twenty minute office allows us to gather ourselves to rest in God's peace after a busy and challenging day.
Biblical Seminary in Hatfield is offering a seminar entitled Walk Through the New Testament on Saturday, March 13, 2010 from 8:30 a.m. through 3:30 p.m. Anyone interested in attending this seminar can find more information on the red bulletiin board outside the kitchen.
Day of Quiet Reflection - Saturday, March 20, 2010 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Trinity Church, 708 Bethlehem Pike, Ambler. To register, call JD Lafrance, 215-627-6434 x 151 or jdlafrance@diopa.org. Bring a brown bag lunch. Cost is $10 to $25 as able.
Invest in Pine Ridge! As already announced in the latest Oracle, Share Certificates go on sale beginning today to support Saint Matthew's Youth Mission Trip to the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota. Please visit the display table int he narthex to chat with our Missioners and to see what your money will buy!
Easter Flower Envelopes will be available in the pews beginning today. For those desiring to participate, please use one of the envelopes for your donation and place it in the offering basket. Should you wish to designate names of loved ones or special thanksgivings, please add this information on the envelope or on the Easter Flower sign-up sheet provided on the table in the Narthex.
Reading for Lent: You might find helpful Paul Miller's book, A Praying Life: Connecting with God in a Distracting World or Tim Keller's book, The Reason for God. They are available in the lobby.
Camp Arrow Head, DE - Good News! This summer the Diocese returns to summer camping on Rehoboth Bay in Delaware! Full details will become available at a special presentation, for all interested campers and their parents beginning at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, March 21 at Saint Thomas Whitemarsh, Parish Hall Auditorim. The camp is open to rising 3rd graders through Senior High. No sign ups for the 21st required. Just come!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Women's Group: Will meet on Tuesday, April 13 at 7:00 p.m. at Connie Dee's home to discuss the book Molokai' by Alan Brennert. All women of Saint Matthew's are welcome and encouraged to attend. Contact Connie at 215-997-5538 if you plan to attend. Looking ahead: in May - Altar in the World by Barbara Brown Taylor, and June -Geography of Bliss by Eric Weiner. Dates and places will be announded in future announcements.
ON GOING ANNOUNCEMENTS Praying for Each Other: If you would like to be added to Sunday's Prayers of the People, please call the Office, or email: parsecy@verizon.net with your request. As always, late-breaking requests can be given to either Father Dave or Pastor Linda onSunday mornings. Names that we receive will be listed int he Sunday Bulletins for two weeks--unless you let us know to keep them on for another two-week period. And as always, if you have a prayer request for a longer-term for our Prayer Chain, please contact Chris Strittmatter, 215-412-3321or Judy Ermigiotti, 215-348-2694.
Need a Sitter? Experienced Saint Matthew's Youth are available for baby sitting in your home. Proceeds will go toward thw 2010 Youth Mission Trip. Contact Diane Hitchens dmhitchens@verizon.net to take care of all your child care needs!
Monday Night Bible Study Group/The Gospel of John - Come and join us as we begin to read and reflect on the Gospel of John. Everyone is welcome - no experience necessary! We will gather every other Monday from 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. in the Rector's office. March 8 & 22 is our next meeting. Please feel free to come whenever your schedule allows it. Call Lizanne Newmiller at 215-283-1956 if you have any questions.
Food Bags for Families in Need - This year our Lenten nonperishable food offering will go to the Concerned Parents ministry. Their ministry includes Graterford prison families. The bags will be available all through Lent. and can be returned anytime, but they must be returned by Palm Sunday, March 28. Directions for filling the bags can be found stapled to the bags. Please double bag or donate a cloth bag to keep the groceries together. We have all done a spectacular job in the past - let's do it again. Contact - Laura Meschio, 215-646-6260.
Science and Spirituality at Starbuck's The New York Times Tuesday science section discussion will be held at the Maple Glen Starbuck's on Tuesday evenings at 7:15 p.m. You can read the Times Paper or on line - no need to cover the whole section. Contact John McLaughlin, 215-643-5609 or trevajohn@comcast.net.
