Thanksgiving Eve - PIE FEST

WEDNESDAY, NOV 26 - 7:30pm
Saint Matthew Lutheran Church
Walnut Creek, CA 94598 (map)

We gather together on Thanksgiving Eve for worship and a pie fest each year. This year we will be joined by the Hills Vineyard and Shelter Covenant Churches from Concord.

Shelter’s worship leader, Justin McRoberts, will be presenting an evening of worship and inspiration. He is an internationally known Christian musician, a highly respected singer, songwriter and speaker who, over the past nine years, has carved out a niche for himself in the independent music scene. Central to Justin’s work is advocacy on behalf of the poor and oppressed through Compassion International, the International Justice Mission and the Blood Water Mission. Compassion International is an international Christian “adoption” group, that connects Christians who want to help poor children and their families throughout the world. One hundred percent of the monthly support given goes to that child and their family! There is no other Christian group who has that type of efficiency. This evening, we will have the opportunity to adopt a child, if we so choose.

Our Pie Fest, which follows worship, is a great time of fellowship as well as a means by which we collect dozens of pies that are passed along to groups that are serving those who cannot afford a Thanksgiving Dinner. We ask you to bring two pies—one to share
that evening and one to give away.

Invite your friends to join us for this unique evening. And don’t forget the pies!

www.justinmcroberts.com

Lots Happening at Saint Matthew

Evening Worship Concert
On Sunday November 16, Saint Matthew will host a worship concert featuring Art Heckman from Clayton Community Church, Ryan Morgan from New Life Church in Alamo and other valley musicians. It promises to be an evening of great music with our hearts directed to God in worship. Come give thanks and sing praise! Invite your friends. Concert starts at 7:00pm.

David Matthews Thank You
In September, David Matthews stepped down from directing the Bells of Saint Matthew. Thank you, David for your generous service, leadership and direction. May you be blessed as this new season of life and may God’s peace be with you. We are currently looking for a new director for the Bells of Saint Matthew.

Justin McRoberts at Saint Matthew for Thanksgiving Eve
Justin McRoberts, from Concord, is a highly respected singer, songwriter and speaker who, over the past nine years, has carved out a niche for himself in the independent music scene. Central to Justin’s work is advocacy on behalf of the poor and oppressed, predominately through Compassion International, the International Justice Mission and the Blood Water Mission. Justin will be sharing his gifts and ministry with us on Thanksgiving Eve, November 26 at 7:30pm. Justin's Website

Christmas Singers Wanted
You are invited to join with the Saint Matthew Choir and Worship Team as we prepare for the Christmas Season. On Christmas Eve, we will be singing a Christmas classic: George Frideric Handel’s “Hallelujah” chorus from the Messiah. If you’ve ever sung in a choir or have ever wanted to sing in a choir, this is your opportunity. Please join us and add your voice to the mix to make a joyful noise! Choir rehearsals are every Thursday from 7:30pm to 9:00pm. Worship Team rehearsals are every Tuesday from 7:00pm to 8:30pm. Please contact Jason Bendickson or Laurie Van Buskirk