Women's Guild of St. Matthew

Women's Guild meets on the second Sunday of each month in Luther Hall at Noon.     The Women's Guild operates the annual "Christmas Post Office" (an internal post office to distribute member Christmas Cards).  They also have an annual Cookie Walk in December as well as special meals they prepare for  Advent and Lenten services.

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All women of St. Matthew Lutheran Church are invited to join this wonderful women’s group at its monthly meetings and activities.  Come share in the fun and fellowship as we explore opportunities to enrich our lives and support the mission of our congregation.
 
Upcoming Activities and Events!!
 
December 1 through December 25, 2019
Christmas Post Office – Saturdays and Sundays, before and after church services
 
  Would you like to send Christmas greetings to your fellow   congregation members?  Drop off your cards and pick up those that
  are waiting for  you at our Post Office.    Cost per card dropped off:  25 cents.
 
Sunday, December 1, 2019 - Christmas Luncheon – 12:45 pm – Dover Straits
 The Women’s Guild members’ Christmas luncheon will be held at Dover Straits in Mundelein.  Bring an unwrapped toy for the “Toys for Tots”  collection.
 
Sunday, December 8, 2019 - Cookie Walk – Luther Hall – 9:00 to Noon (or while supply lasts!) 
Come one, come all to the Women’s Guild annual Cookie Walk!  A variety of  homemade Christmas cookies and holiday goodies will be displayed for you to choose from.  Cookies are priced at $7 per pound.  Other items priced as marked.
 
Sunday, January 12, 2020 - Meeting – Noon – Luther Hall
 It’s pot luck!  Bring your favorite dish and join us as we create our meeting and event calendar for 2020.
 
THANK YOU!  THANK YOU!
The St. Matthew Women's Guild would like to thank the over 100 ladies who attended last    Sunday's Queen Elizabeth II fellowship event.  We would also like to thank Leslie Goddard for her portrayal with anecdotes and history of the Queen's life. It was an informative and  enjoyable afternoon and we look forward to seeing everyone at next year's event!
 

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On October 20th, the St. Matthew Women's Guild had over 100 ladies attend their event "Becoming Queen Elizabeth II.  Speaker Leslie Goddard spoke about the life of the Queen, the British monarch who has reigned for 67 years.  The ladies enjoyed lite snacks and fellowship. 

On October 21st, the St. Matthew Women's Guild had over 100 ladies attend their event "Meet Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy.  Speaker Leslie Goddard spoke about the life of Jackie Kennedy and the Kennedy family.  The ladies enjoyed lite snacks and fellowship. 

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Military Member Updates
 We are in the process of updating our   military family list.  If you have a family member that is in the  military, please contact Cheri or Linda in the church office so we can update our information.  We would also like a picture to put on our wall in the church office.  Thank you.


Is Your Child in College?
The Women’s Guild of St.   Matthew is starting a service project involving our college students.  The Guild will be sending cards throughout the year & also a care package to let the students know we are thinking about them.  If you would like your son or daughter to be remembered, you can inform the church office of their name & address.  Any questions, contact the church office.