Renewal Works at Saint Matthew's
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Our goal is to have opportunities for fellowship, learning, and spiritual growth. Mark your calendars for these events:
November 17th Coffee Hour - St. Matthew's Parish Bible Bowl: Our topic will be the Gospel of Luke. This event is designed to us to have fun, to learn, and to deepen our spiritual friendships. Study Guides are available below, by email, and on Sundays.
All Parish Advent Read: Waiting for the Wonder By Katerina Kasarka Whitley
Parish Discussion: Sunday December 8th – Coffee Hour
Waiting for Wonder is a collection of brief stories about the birth of Jesus told from the point of view of various characters created from biblcal accounts. For example, the prophet Amos explains the circumstances of his own vision, the angel Gabriel describes his encounter with Mary, the innkeeper’s granddaughter recounts his version of the story of Jesus’ birth. Each story is just 3-4 pages long, and they can be read in any order. You can learn more about Katerina Whitley at her website https://katerinawhitley.net
The Spiritual Formation Committee: Liz Kilpatrick & Cathy Goodwin, co-Chairs; Linda and Ben Albinson, Paula Buonomo, George Gailor, Festus Konneh, Kelly MacGregor, Wendy Piscitelli, and Nancy Smith
November 17th Coffee Hour - St. Matthew's Parish Bible Bowl: Our topic will be the Gospel of Luke. This event is designed to us to have fun, to learn, and to deepen our spiritual friendships. Study Guides are available below, by email, and on Sundays.
All Parish Advent Read: Waiting for the Wonder By Katerina Kasarka Whitley
Parish Discussion: Sunday December 8th – Coffee Hour
Waiting for Wonder is a collection of brief stories about the birth of Jesus told from the point of view of various characters created from biblcal accounts. For example, the prophet Amos explains the circumstances of his own vision, the angel Gabriel describes his encounter with Mary, the innkeeper’s granddaughter recounts his version of the story of Jesus’ birth. Each story is just 3-4 pages long, and they can be read in any order. You can learn more about Katerina Whitley at her website https://katerinawhitley.net
The Spiritual Formation Committee: Liz Kilpatrick & Cathy Goodwin, co-Chairs; Linda and Ben Albinson, Paula Buonomo, George Gailor, Festus Konneh, Kelly MacGregor, Wendy Piscitelli, and Nancy Smith
Bible Study & Christian Formation
We offer several opportunities for Bible Study and Christian Formation for Adults.
We have Bible Study after our service of Holy Communion at 10 am on Wednesdays.
The Episcopal Church offers an online study group that includes study questions, the Sunday lessons and opportunity to post and read comments and participate. www.episcopalchurch.org/107902_116094_ENG_HTM.htm
First Annual St. Matthew’s Parish Bible Bowl
Sunday November 17th 11:30am – 1:00 pm
The Gospel of Luke
The Bible Bowl will be a competition between teams of up to 4 people who will answer questions about the Gospel of Luke.
Study Guides are available below , by email, and on Sundays
The Bible Bowl is designed for EVERYONE to learn and laugh together: No one is an expert . . . . We are all beginners in learning God’s Word
St. Matthew’s Parish Bible Bowl
November 17th Coffee Hour:
11:30pm -1:00 pm
4 Teams will compete:
1.Rob Ermanski, Millie Cummings, Bengt Albinson, Festus Konneh
2. George Gailor, Stephen Smith, Paris Gailor, Jaiden Shekoni
3. Emmanuel Ndebeh, Marsayde Berry, Esther Konneh, Siadee Doe,
4. Rebecca Kasenge, Lauren Gingo, Kyrah Gingo, Anita Konneh
What will the competition look like?
There will be 3 rounds of questions, all taken from the 7 Study Guides that are available below.
Round 1: 20 questions that follow the order of the gospel narrative; teams will have 30 seconds to answer each question. Teams that earn at least 15 points will advance to the second round; If only 1 or no teams earn the minimum number of points, all will advance to the second round. Round 2: 20 questions chose randomly from the gospel narrative. Teams with at least 30 points after 2 rounds will compete in a final “Lightning Round. If no team earns 30 points, the teams will be ranked according the their points.
Lightning Round: 5 questions, drawn randomly from the gospel. In the Lighting Round, teams will compete to be the first to present an answer. If that answer is correct, the team earns 1 point; if it is not correct, no points will be awarded and we proceed to the next question. In case of a tie, we will continue with groups of 5 questions until one team earns more points than the others.
A light lunch will be served, and we will have a table where our younger children can do a craft related to the gospel
Many thanks to the Planning Team: Cathy Goodwin, Liz Kilpatrick, Nancy Smith, and George Gailor.
This event has been developed and designed by the Spiritual Formation Committee in response to the RenewalWorks surveys, which expressed our congregation's wish for more opportunities to study and to develop deeper spiritual relationships. This promises to be a very special day when we learn and laugh together.
Study Guides:
We offer several opportunities for Bible Study and Christian Formation for Adults.
We have Bible Study after our service of Holy Communion at 10 am on Wednesdays.
The Episcopal Church offers an online study group that includes study questions, the Sunday lessons and opportunity to post and read comments and participate. www.episcopalchurch.org/107902_116094_ENG_HTM.htm
First Annual St. Matthew’s Parish Bible Bowl
Sunday November 17th 11:30am – 1:00 pm
The Gospel of Luke
The Bible Bowl will be a competition between teams of up to 4 people who will answer questions about the Gospel of Luke.
Study Guides are available below , by email, and on Sundays
The Bible Bowl is designed for EVERYONE to learn and laugh together: No one is an expert . . . . We are all beginners in learning God’s Word
St. Matthew’s Parish Bible Bowl
November 17th Coffee Hour:
11:30pm -1:00 pm
4 Teams will compete:
1.Rob Ermanski, Millie Cummings, Bengt Albinson, Festus Konneh
2. George Gailor, Stephen Smith, Paris Gailor, Jaiden Shekoni
3. Emmanuel Ndebeh, Marsayde Berry, Esther Konneh, Siadee Doe,
4. Rebecca Kasenge, Lauren Gingo, Kyrah Gingo, Anita Konneh
What will the competition look like?
There will be 3 rounds of questions, all taken from the 7 Study Guides that are available below.
Round 1: 20 questions that follow the order of the gospel narrative; teams will have 30 seconds to answer each question. Teams that earn at least 15 points will advance to the second round; If only 1 or no teams earn the minimum number of points, all will advance to the second round. Round 2: 20 questions chose randomly from the gospel narrative. Teams with at least 30 points after 2 rounds will compete in a final “Lightning Round. If no team earns 30 points, the teams will be ranked according the their points.
Lightning Round: 5 questions, drawn randomly from the gospel. In the Lighting Round, teams will compete to be the first to present an answer. If that answer is correct, the team earns 1 point; if it is not correct, no points will be awarded and we proceed to the next question. In case of a tie, we will continue with groups of 5 questions until one team earns more points than the others.
A light lunch will be served, and we will have a table where our younger children can do a craft related to the gospel
Many thanks to the Planning Team: Cathy Goodwin, Liz Kilpatrick, Nancy Smith, and George Gailor.
This event has been developed and designed by the Spiritual Formation Committee in response to the RenewalWorks surveys, which expressed our congregation's wish for more opportunities to study and to develop deeper spiritual relationships. This promises to be a very special day when we learn and laugh together.
Study Guides:
| bible_bowl_study_guide_1-chapters_1___2.september_22_2019.pdf |
| bible_bowl_study_guide_2-chapters_3___4.september_2019.pdf |
| bible_bowl_study_guide_3-chapters_5-9.october_6_2019.pdf |
| bible_bowl_study_guide_4-chapters_10-14.october_21_2019.pdf |
| bible_bowl_study_guide_5-_chapters_15_through_18._october_21_2019.pdf |
| bible_bowl_study_guide_6-_chapters_19_through_21._october_21_2019.pdf |
| bible_bowl_study_guide_7-_chapters_22_through_24._october_21_2019.pdf |
Christian Education & Youth Group
About our Church School
Sunday School Superintendent: Karen Baldwin
Sunday School Superintendent: Karen Baldwin
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Important: SAINT MATTHEW’S CHURCH SCHOOL REGISTRATION FORM 2019-2020. Please complete at your earliest convenience.
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Our curriculum this year will be DonutForget Bible Lessons.
Teachers:
Grades Pre-k – 5 – Karen Baldwin and Kim Rossi
Grades 6-12 – Tim Rossi and Festus Konneh Jr.
Youth Group – Staci MacGregor & Kelly MacGregor
Mentors: Kelly & Steve MacGregor
Monthly Schedule:
1st Sunday Family Service – no classes
2nd Sunday Classes & Youth Group @ 11:30am
3rd Sunday Classes with Children’s Chapel
4th Sunday Classes & during Coffee hour our children will decorate place cards for the Friendship Dinner to be held later that day.
The Worcester African Ministries sponsored to important events this spring: the Bible Quiz Contest and the Essay Contest.
BIBLE QUIZ CONTEST
This year the Worcester African Community Ministry (WAC) 2019 Bible Quiz Context on May 5 included non-Episcopal Churches, as well as other Episcopal Churches from Worcester. The Bible Quiz Contest involved grades 6-12. The Bible Quiz Contest was intended to motivate students to learn and understand the Bible. This year, we read the entire Gospel of Luke from which questions were drawn. Congratulations to our 2019 winters: Jaiden Shekoni and Lauren Gingo.
ESSAY CONTEST
The Essay contest includes presently enrolled college students ages 18-24. The topic for 2019 was “Imagine a church where you and your friends grow spiritually. Describe the program and worship of that church.” Congratulations to our 2019 winners: Amanda Baldwin, Nicholas Baldwin, Alisa Gailor, and Emmnanuel Freeman.
Teachers:
Grades Pre-k – 5 – Karen Baldwin and Kim Rossi
Grades 6-12 – Tim Rossi and Festus Konneh Jr.
Youth Group – Staci MacGregor & Kelly MacGregor
Mentors: Kelly & Steve MacGregor
Monthly Schedule:
1st Sunday Family Service – no classes
2nd Sunday Classes & Youth Group @ 11:30am
3rd Sunday Classes with Children’s Chapel
4th Sunday Classes & during Coffee hour our children will decorate place cards for the Friendship Dinner to be held later that day.
The Worcester African Ministries sponsored to important events this spring: the Bible Quiz Contest and the Essay Contest.
BIBLE QUIZ CONTEST
This year the Worcester African Community Ministry (WAC) 2019 Bible Quiz Context on May 5 included non-Episcopal Churches, as well as other Episcopal Churches from Worcester. The Bible Quiz Contest involved grades 6-12. The Bible Quiz Contest was intended to motivate students to learn and understand the Bible. This year, we read the entire Gospel of Luke from which questions were drawn. Congratulations to our 2019 winters: Jaiden Shekoni and Lauren Gingo.
ESSAY CONTEST
The Essay contest includes presently enrolled college students ages 18-24. The topic for 2019 was “Imagine a church where you and your friends grow spiritually. Describe the program and worship of that church.” Congratulations to our 2019 winners: Amanda Baldwin, Nicholas Baldwin, Alisa Gailor, and Emmnanuel Freeman.
Youth Group completes the 30-hour famine to END WORLD HUNGER!!
The Last Supper presented by the Senior Sunday School Class.
Since the beginning of the new year, an all church school communion instruction has been offered for all classes. Church school students are learning about Passover, about Jesus’ Last Supper with his disciples, and about the Sacrament of Holy Communion, and the Breaking of the Bread that we share in Jesus’ name. Please speak with Mother Judith regarding preparation for First Communion and Confirmation.
Since the beginning of the new year, an all church school communion instruction has been offered for all classes. Church school students are learning about Passover, about Jesus’ Last Supper with his disciples, and about the Sacrament of Holy Communion, and the Breaking of the Bread that we share in Jesus’ name. Please speak with Mother Judith regarding preparation for First Communion and Confirmation.
Classes are offered for children ages five through high school. Nursery care available for younger children.
"First Sunday" Family Services are held on the first Sunday of the month (with few exceptions) and the "extended day" programming on the third Sunday of each month (children stay in church school for the entire morning, receiving Communion in the Chapel at the close of the worship service, and rejoining their families in the Parish Hall). If you have a child you would like to enroll in Saint Matthew’s Church School, please speak with Karen Baldwin, Church School Superintendent.
A note to parents: ALL of our Church School Staff are required to attend “Safe Church” Training, and to encourage “Safe Church” practices, to help keep ALL of Saint Matthew’s children safe. If you would like to know more about the “Safe Church” training and policies, please speak with the Rector.
"First Sunday" Family Services are held on the first Sunday of the month (with few exceptions) and the "extended day" programming on the third Sunday of each month (children stay in church school for the entire morning, receiving Communion in the Chapel at the close of the worship service, and rejoining their families in the Parish Hall). If you have a child you would like to enroll in Saint Matthew’s Church School, please speak with Karen Baldwin, Church School Superintendent.
A note to parents: ALL of our Church School Staff are required to attend “Safe Church” Training, and to encourage “Safe Church” practices, to help keep ALL of Saint Matthew’s children safe. If you would like to know more about the “Safe Church” training and policies, please speak with the Rector.
Youth Group
Advisors: Staci MacGregor and Kelly MacGregor
For all youth in grades 6-12.
Youth Group Schedule
November 10th making sweet pops and cupcakes to sell at November's 4 Corners Friendship Dinner & packing Samaritan's Purse boxes
December 8th packing gifts to be taken to South Worcester Neighborhood Center
December 22nd - Serving at the 4 Corners Friendship Dinner [2-6:30pm]
January 5th- Epiphany Family Service with the Christmas Pageant
January 12th - Social time with lunch
February 29th - March 1 - 30-hour Famine & Parish Quiet Day
Advisors: Staci MacGregor and Kelly MacGregor
For all youth in grades 6-12.
Youth Group Schedule
November 10th making sweet pops and cupcakes to sell at November's 4 Corners Friendship Dinner & packing Samaritan's Purse boxes
December 8th packing gifts to be taken to South Worcester Neighborhood Center
December 22nd - Serving at the 4 Corners Friendship Dinner [2-6:30pm]
January 5th- Epiphany Family Service with the Christmas Pageant
January 12th - Social time with lunch
February 29th - March 1 - 30-hour Famine & Parish Quiet Day
We hosted the 2017 CROP Walk in Worcester and raised over $10,000 to help end hunger both around the world and in our neighborhood. It was a great day!
We held another successful Breakfast with Saint Nicholas and the children and grandchildren of the Parish enjoyed visiting with Saint Nicholas, crafts and delicious breakfast! We had the largest crowd ever and everyone had a blast!!
We held another successful Breakfast with Saint Nicholas and the children and grandchildren of the Parish enjoyed visiting with Saint Nicholas, crafts and delicious breakfast! We had the largest crowd ever and everyone had a blast!!
JOIN THE FUN...JOIN THE YOUTH GROUP!!!
Photos from 2017