1956 – 57 Years of Ministry to Our Lord – 2013
Valley Interfaith Promise (VIP) Host Congregation
The Reverend Gerald D. Bultman, Interim Pastor
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4026
Macon Road, Columbus, Georgia 31907-2210
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From the Desk of our Pastor – May 2013
Dear Friends in Christ,
At our April 21st "Good Shepherd Sunday" second service, we were privileged to hear our hand bell choir present "Ring Together Easter" in celebration of our Lord's glorious resurrection.
What a blessing it was to our hearts, ears, and minds as they together rang out the familiar melodies: "Jesus, keep me near the cross", "All glory, laud and honor", "What wondrous love is this", "The strife is o'er", and "Jesus Christ is risen today". As they played, I couldn't help but follow along mentally singing the words of each song as best I could remember them. Being a lover of music and hymnody I especially enjoyed the celebration of the good news they shared.
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Celebration Café
Just as we gather around the Altar on Sunday mornings—we also gather around the Dinner Table on Wednesday evenings at 5:30 p.m.
We look forward to seeing all of you, as we greet old friends and make new ones as well. Please join us at the Celebration Café.
It is important that you make a reservation by the preceding Monday so that we can shop and buy the correct amount of food.
Click here to make your reservations on-line by the week or by the month. Likewise, if you must cancel, please also let us know.
Also, you can make your reservation by calling the Church Office 706-561-3406.
50th Anniversary Celebration
Saint
Matthew charter members attending the 50th anniversary celebration
Front
row: Rev. Dr. Richard Hollinger, DeLouris Hollinger, and
CSM Frank Plass
Back
row: Alberta Loney, Betty Davidson, Mary French, and
Julianne Plass
We started the official anniversary functions off with a Fish Fry on Friday afternoon. On Saturday, after an early morning breakfast, the Memorial Garden was dedicated and members of the congregation got a chance to view historical photo albums and pictures from our archives. Later in the evening we had a tasty diner at The Estate plus terrific musical entertainment by the Front Porch Pickers and a variety of musical talent gathered by Pat Bonaker, our Musical Director. Craig DuPriest was the Master of Ceremonies. The 50th Anniversary Celebration concluded with a reception following the Sunday morning worship service.
A special note of thanks to all of our former pastors, interim pastors, and supply pastors who attended and participated in the anniversary activities.
The behind the scenes hard work of the 50th Anniversary Committee truly made this weekend a memorial event for all of those who could attend. In alphabetical order, the committee members are: Pat Bonaker, Betty Bouchard, Betty Davidson, Charlotte DuPriest, Joyce Garver-Messenger, Cecilia Hogencamp, Edie Klein (Chairperson), Karen Knudsen, Alberta Loney, Connie Sieg, Christine Slusher, and Jean Wing. Thank you ladies!
Click here to view photos leading up to the celebration weekend—painting, planting, and photos of the Memorial Bell, Walkway, and Garden plus photos of the events noted above. Photos by Ron Klein.
Parish Nurse Program
In a joint undertaking with Saint Francis Hospital, our church started a Parish Nurse Program in September 2002.
As part of the Parish Nurse Program, informative health notes will be published in the News Network Newsletter and in the Announcements Section of the Worship Bulletin. Blood pressure testing will be available between the Sunday worship services. From time-to-time, we will to hold guest speaker presentations on various health topics following our Wonderful Wednesday Celebration Café meal.
Additionally, the Parish Nurse Program has acquired from the CONTACT organization a copy of their Service Programs resource data on computer disk. Click here for more information.
Pardon Us!
Our web site is a work in progress.
Saint Matthew Evangelical Lutheran Church is continually in the process of building and updating our web site.
You will see a number of additions and changes as the work on individual pages is completed.
The menu items listed in the left-hand window are not set in concrete and changes can be made as a result of your suggestions.
For example, here are a few of the topics that have already been added or are being considered: a biographical sketch and photo of our pastor, nursery information, directional map to the church, a council information page, description of group activities such as the Altar Guild, Women of St. Matthew, choir, scouts, and Bible study classes.
The intent is to provide summary information about all St. Matthew activities and not overlook any one or any group. You can help with your ideas and suggestions by clicking Feedback or by contacting the Webmaster.