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40 Year Worship Celebration
Congregation...Congregate!!! Come together as a whole, to visit, worship, experience life together and elect our next Deacons and Elders on November 20, at 5:32pm
Dinner, music, election of Deacons and Elders, Worship and more; make the ARC a special place to be on November 20.
BRING - LARGE SIDE DISH TO SHARE WITH OTHERS |
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FOR GOD SO LOVED THE WORLD
that he gave his only SON...
by Rick Owen
John 3:16 is the most famous verse in the Bible, known by believers and unbelievers alike. It is plastered on billboards, websites, t-shirts, jewelry and bathroom walls. It is everywhere except where it matters most, in our character.
John 3:16 is not a secret password to be repeated before entering into heaven. Neither is it an I.D. to be carried in our purse or pocket so we can get out of speeding tickets or a discount from a sister Christian. John 3:16 reveals the very character of God himself and it identifies those traits that will be found in us as we become more and more like Jesus.
"For God so loved the world that he gave......." We are never more like God than when we love and when we give. I think that is why I love Christmas. Men, please don't take away my man card, but One of my simple pleasures is to slip off and spend the whole day shopping for Dallas. Yes, you heard me, I like shopping for my wife! Maybe this will help men. Listen again. I don't like shopping. I like shopping for Dallas, for DALLAS. Why? Please continue article @ http://stmattcpcpastor.blogspot.com/
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SERVE IT UP - FOR GOD
There are so many opportunities for you to serve in and out of church. Here are a few:
- Holiday Friends - Sign Up online and be here on Dec. 10, to help serve the needs of those in our community that cannot provide a nice Christmas for their children.
- Stephen Ministry - Become a Christian caregiver. Are you good at listening and understanding others? Contact Sherrell Manning @ sdman@swbell.net).
- Audio-Visual Help - If you know powerpoint, are good with a computer we need you. The Sanctuary needs a powerpoint operator. The ARC needs someone who knows the computer and powerpoint and is willing to learn MediaShout.
- Lighting Help - Sanctuary at 11:00am is in need of a person who will turn the lights down when the sermon starts.If you are interested in helping in the Sanctuary, Please tell David Prewitt @ daveprewittcsa@sbcglobal.net. If you are interested in helping in the ARC. Please contact Angelo Dupont @ adupont01@gmail.com
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Financial SNAPSHOT
In this era of recession, and decreased giving for many churches, St. Matthew CPC is breaking the curve. General giving in 2010 was very good and through the first ten months of 2011, general giving is 3.6% higher than the comparable ten months of 2010. Through 10 months of 2011, general giving was $1,467,096 while expenses were $1,402,769, resulting in $64,327 of additional funds.
Long-term debt is $1,964,879 at October 31, 2011. St. Matthew has reduced its long-term debt by approximately $927,000 since 2007. It is humbling to note that on January 1, 2007 long-term debt was $2,808,000.
God has truly blessed this place called St. Matthew. Thanks be to God. | |
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| CHRISTIAN SINGLES NETWORK
There's a new group in town! Singles ages 30 to 99, now is the time to head to your computer and send an email to StMattCSN@att.net . Find out about the new activites; which include bible study, Christmas light tour and Beaumont Ranch.
Time to be a part of a singles group who are passionate about their Christ-walk, values and fun. | |
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IMPORTANT DATES
Thanksgiving @ PNS Help Donate, Nov 22-23 Turkey/ Ham dropoff date Nov. 20 in ARC THAWED TURKEYS PLEASE Holiday Friends Dec. 10th 8a-8p PLACE WORKSHOP November 11 6:30-9p & November 12 9a -2:30p |
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