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Effective January 1, 2009

Pastor Bob, Pastor Julia and Gayla are using a new email address. The new addresses are:

pastor.bob@stmatthewurbana.org

pastor.julia@stmatthewurbana.org

gayla.stm@stmatthewurbana.org

Please make these changes in your email address book as soon as possible! The old email addresses will be phased out by February 1, 2009.

ISLAM FOR LUTHERANS - 101

Islam, the world's second largest religion, shares many Christian doctrines such as the virgin birth of Jesus, his miracles, ascension, and his pending second coming. However, the differences between the two religions are profound and challenging. This class will provide a framework for understanding Islam, the Qur'an and the life of Muhammad. A major focus will be comparing the Bible and Qur'an. An eight-session class will be held Sunday's 10:00 -10:50am from January 18 to March 15. An alternate four week session will be held Wednesday evenings (6-7pm) from January 28 to February 18. The instructor, Michael Chrzastowski, is a member of St. Matthew Church and a student in the Religion Studies Department at the University of Illinois. The classes will include a field trip to the Central Illinois Mosque on Lincoln Avenue for a demonstration and explanation of Muslim prayer.

HIGH SCHOOL NEWS!

UPCOMING SUNDAY EVENTS FOR THE STM HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH

January 4th - Youth Council

January 11th - Youth Sunday/ Service on Sunday

MONTHLY LUTHERAN SERVICE AT CHAMPAIGN COUNTY NURSING HOME

Next Sunday, January 11th, Pastor Bob will lead a short worship service at 1:15 (Please note new starting time!) in the Chapel for the residents of the Champaign County Nursing Home. We invite members of St. Matthew to attend this service to assist in singing the hymns as well as to give the residents a sense that the outside world isn’t so remote. Please encourage any family members or friends who reside in CCNH to attend, and bring a friend along as well.