St. Matthews Episcopal Church

Episcopal Church in Snellville, GA

I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. John 13:34

May Food Drive Wrap Up

The May Food Drive for the Southeast Gwinnett Co-Op wrapped up last Saturday and the numbers are in! With 5 Saturday drop off days and cash donations through the co-op and the Outreach Committee, the food drive provided more than 5,300 items for neighbors in need during this difficult time, smashing our goal of 5,000 items!

The Outreach Committee would like to say THANK YOU to everyone who was able to participate, including dropping off items, volunteering to collect on Saturday mornings, and donating so that we could purchase the most urgent items the co-op requested. It was so wonderful to come together, to see familiar faces, and to see all the love and support the St. Matthew’s parish has for our community.

Stay tuned for news on more ways to help this summer!

If you pour yourself out for the hungry and satisfy the desire of the afflicted, then shall your light rise in the darkness and your gloom be as the noonday. – Isaiah 58:10

For photos from the Saturday collections and deliveries to the co-op, please check them out on out our Facebook page.



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Final Week For May Food Drive Collections!

We look forward to seeing everyone dropping off donations this Saturday May 30, from 9-11 a.m.  All items go immediately to the Southeast Gwinnett Cooperative Ministry. Thank you for your generosity–It’s the People!
Most needed items this week include: Diced tomatoes (canned), Pasta Sauce, Canned Pasta, (Ravioli, SpaghettiOs etc.), Toothpaste, Bar Soap, Toilet Paper



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May Food Drive Update — We’re Halfway There!

With 2 weeks left in the May Food Drive we are currently just over halfway to our goal of 5,000 items donated to the Co-Op! So far, through food and cash donations, 2,551 items have been received by the co-op and the Outreach Committee has an additional $1,127 from donations to purchase high need items.

We look forward to seeing everyone dropping off donations this Saturday from 9:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m.

Most needed items this week include: Canned tuna, Macaroni and Cheese, Canned Pasta (Ravioli, SpaghettiOs), Pasta Sauce, Toothpaste, Bar Soap, Diapers (size 2,3,4), Baby Wipes

If you can’t make it to drop off food on Saturdays, you can:
If you have any questions please contact Jennifer Papadatos at jenniday1229@yahoo.com Thank you!

Check out all the photos from the food drive–it’s the People!!



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Youth Outing — Souper Bowl of Caring Event February 2

February 2nd, Super Bowl Sunday, the Youth Group is gathering at Sparkles Family Fun Center, from 2 pm to 4 pm for an afternoon of fun, excitement, and entertainment. The purpose of the outing, besides enjoyment, is that of tackling hunger. This year, we are joining with the Souper Bowl of Caring; a national movement that empowers youth by “transforming the Big Game into a nation-wide movement inspiring people to give locally and make a collective impact on hunger” within our community.
Cost is either $10 or $20 per-person. The $10 level includes entrance fee, pizza & drink, while the $20 level includes, entrance fee, skating, 2 laser tag games, pizza & drink. Along with the cost we are asking that each person bring at least two (2) cans or bags of canned fruit, canned chicken, dry beans, grits, or spaghetti to support the Southeast Gwinnett Cooperative Ministries.
Sparkles Family Fun Center is located at 1104 Grayson Hwy. Lawrenceville, GA. 30045.
If you would like to car-pool or shuttle, we will be meeting at the church at 1:20 pm.
If you have any questions, please contact Fr. Tommy.



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The Episcopal House at Candler School of Theology – Furnishings Needed

You might have heard that Candler just acquired a house ( “The Episcopal House” ) to use for formation. Emory owns the house but it will be used as a residential community . Four new students will live in TEH next academic year. The new House Rector will be a  Postulant from The Diocese of Atlanta Will Drosos. ( copied) Will has agreed to work on furnishing the house this summer as everyone moves in Aug 1st. The house needs some furnishings ( see list below) and I wondered if you would be willing to make an announcement to see if anyone has any  furniture that they might donate. Will will co-ordinate with anyone interested so this will not become a hassle for you .

We will also need to fit out a chapel so any chairs , altar , prayer books , etc that you may be able to loan would be helpful as well. We are expanding morning prayer to include a service at the house . The community will be an intentional community with a Covenant . Dr Kyle Lambelet is on point to pull together the community and is also working on a chaplain.

Here is a list of items I believe we’ll need:

  • Leaves for the dining room table
  • Additional dining room chairs (4)
  • Couch
  • Love seat
  • Arm chairs (2)
  • Seating for chapel
  • Altar/kneeler for chapel
  • Lawn table and chairs (4)
  • Lawn mower
  • Vacuum and cleaning supplies
  • TV and TV stand
  • Side tables (2)
  • Lamps (4)
  • Book shelf

 



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May Food Drive – Outreach At St. Matthew’s

This year, May is the month in which St. Matthew’s will focus on collecting special items for the Southeast Gwinnett Cooperative Ministries.

The Co-op asked we collect Shampoo, 1 lb bags of white or brown rice, Canned chicken, and Canned pineapple

The pineapple is always in high demand and just seems to fly off the shelves.

The Outreach Committee will be handing out bags with attached food list after both services, so please fill the bag and return to the barrel outside of the Parish Hall.

Volunteer Opportunity: This year, all the food we collect during our special May food drive will be delivered to the Co-op all at once, on Saturday morning, June 1st. We would like volunteers to help bring the food over, stay and help sort the food and then take the opportunity to tour the facility. This is a great opportunity to see where and how your donations are used and what an impact St Matthew’s Church has.

Summer Manna/Fun Under the Big Top at the Co-op

Families with school aged children often experience food insecurity during the summer months due to the suspension of school breakfast and lunch programs. The Southeast Gwinnett Cooperative Ministry assists these families by allowing them to visit the Co-op twice during the summer months. These extra visits put a huge burden on the volunteers who work in the Pantry. St. Matthew’s has agreed to assist by providing volunteers to work alongside the regular Pantry volunteers on May 29th and May 31st. There is a sign-up sheet posted on the Outreach bulletin board. In the Pantry, youth volunteers must be Middle School Age (with a parent/guardian) or High School Age (solo/no parent). ALL Pantry volunteers MUST WEAR closed toed shoes…. NO sandals.



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Christmas Outreach At St. Matthew’s

This year the Outreach committee has chosen two area ministries as our focus for the holidays:

1. Glimmers of Hope, SE Gwinnett Cooperative Ministry

The Co-op Christmas assistance program has changed this year. Eligible clients who have minor children living in their household will be given one $25.00 gift card for each child and one additional card per family. We will be collecting $25.00 gift cards from Walmart and Target. A gift card tag board will be posted in the Narthex. Please return donated gift cards to Dotty Merrifield or Cheryl Wheeler or place in collection container in parish office. If the office is closed, you may place them in the new lock box in the office door (please mark them for SE Co-op). All gift cards need to be turned in by November 30th.  
To find out more about the Southeast Gwinnett Cooperative Ministry go to: www.segwinnettcoop.org

2. Mending the Gap, Inc. Seniors Ministry

Mending the Gap will be delivering gifts to 400 Grandmas and Grandpas this Christmas. We will be collecting items to help them. A gift tag board will be up in the Narthex starting November 4th and all donated items will need to be returned no later than December 2nd. There will be bins in the old narthex for your donations. If you have any questions, please contact Becky Olbon.
To find out more about Mending the Gap, Inc, go to www.mending-the-gap.org



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At St. Matthew’s, our MISSION is to continue the Incarnation of our Lord Jesus Christ, by serving the greater community through loving its children, caring for the unfortunate and witnessing to the healing power of God’s love.

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