The Guest List

What would Thanksgiving look like if we focused less on the meal (the food and all the trimmings) and more on the guest list? This video can be found Work of the People.com

Kristyn & Keith Getty at Northcreek | Nov 2

Keith & Kristyn Getty
In Concert
Sunday, November 2 at 6:00 p.m.
Tickets: $15 (front/center section seating), $10 (priority seating) $5 (open seating)

Click Here for more information and for group tickets.

When you think about timeless hymns such as, “Blessed Assurance,” “Amazing Grace,” and “Christ the Lord is Risen Today,” these hymns which have endured the test of time were written by authors such as Charles Wesley, Fanny Crosby, and John Newton whose lyrics and melodies evoke truths that are synonymous with the Christian faith. Who is writing hymns for the modern church of the 21st century?

Keith and Kristyn Getty stand at the helm of a group of hymn writers who are creating new hymns for the church today. With hymns such as “In Christ Alone,” “How Deep the Father’s Love,” “The Power of the Cross,” “Speak, Oh Lord,” and “O Church, Arise,” their simple folk melody and storytelling lyrical style have a universal appeal for all, which are timeless in theology and melody.

NorthCreek Church would like to invite you and others to a night of worship and praise with Keith and Kristyn Getty on Sunday evening of November 2 at 6:00 p.m. Tickets for this event are priced at $15 for priority seating, and $5 for general seating. Tickets are available on campus either at the NorthCreek Café and Bookstore, church office, or at a one of our tables in the courtyard on Sunday morning.

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

DAVE FOSTER - IRON

My good friend Dave Foster called me the yesterday to let me know that his CDs had finally arrived! I'm thrilled that this project is finally finished (although, maybe not as thrilled as Dave) and that we now have a great offering of music to share with y'all.

I'm honored to have been a part of the process of putting this album together. Take a listen at Dave's Website or his myspace page.

CDs will also be available at Saint Matthew Lutheran Church this Sunday! $12 for 1 CD, $20 for 2 CDs.

Also available through snowcap and coming to iTunes.

Links Galore

There's been so much going on lately, I can hardly keep a blog. Crazy. Regardless, I just want to share a handful of links that will keep you in the know about what's going on around Saint Matthew and the Valley!

FREE CONCERT! "Songs from the Valley" August 17th at 7pm
Saint Matthew Lutheran Church
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
http://www.saintmatthew.org/valleysongs

Myspace friends!

Art Heckman - Worship Leader from Clayton Community Church
We're workin' on his album right now!
http://www.myspace.com/artheckman

Dave Foster - Worship Leader from Hills Vineyard in Concord
New Album "Iron" out in August!
http://www.myspace.com/davefostertodossantos

"Songs from the Valley"
http://www.myspace.com/valleysongs

Jason on Bass! This is my page with some funky bass tunes.
http://www.myspace.com/jasonbonbass

My brothers Aaron & Sean have a U2 Tribute Band - U277
http://www.myspace.com/u277band
&
http://www.u277.com

Peace!
Jason

Free Concert "Songs from the Valley"

“Songs from the Valley”
A free concert at Saint Matthew Lutheran Church in Walnut Creek
Sunday August 17^th at 7:00pm

Featuring
Dave Foster
Worship Leader at Hills Vineyard in Concord
Art Heckman
Worship Leader at Clayton Community Church in Clayton
Jason Bendickson
Worship Leader at Saint Matthew
Keenan Boswell
Former organist at Saint Matthew and Julliard Student

“Being part of the body of Christ in the valley is a real blessing! I’ve gotten to know Dave Foster and Art Heckman over the last few months as fellow worship leaders and musicians who are seeking to know Christ more through the music they create and the relationships they have. Worship is of paramount importance to these guys and I’m honored to have the opportunity to learn from them as they share their hearts and their music with me. Along with myself and Keenan Boswell, we’ll be sharing music that we’ve written as well as songs that we feel are speaking to the hearts, minds and souls of those who live in the valley. Come and sing Songs from the Valley with us!”

- Jason

Joe: The Extraordinary Life of an Ordinary Man

Joe: The Extraordinary Life of and Ordinary Man is a two act play written and directed by Brian Mercer of Asuza Pacific University. The Asuza Pacific Players will be joining us at Saint Matthew on Sunday, June 22nd for an evening performance. Bring your friends for a memorable evening.

June 22
7:00pm
Saint Matthew Lutheran Church
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
www.saintmatthew.org/joe