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9393 Church Road
Grosse Ile, MI 48138
Office: 734-675-0005
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Office Hours: 9 am-noon M, W, F
After-hours, call: 734-692-0949
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Ladies Lunch -
Wednesday, June 9
Men's Lunch -
June 10
Island Farmers Market -
Friday, June 11
Father's Day Tribute -
Thursday and Sunday, June 17 and 20
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WORSHIP SERVICES THIS WEEK |
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Chaplains Amelia
and Daniel Collins
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Thursday, June 10 at 7 pm
(casual, no music)
Sunday, June 13 at 10 am
(blend of traditional and contemporary music)
The Synod has announced that people who have received the Covid vaccine do NOT have to wear a mask at service.
Unvaccinated folks are encouraged to wear a mask in consideration for children unable to get a vaccine yet,
and also for those among us with compromised
immunity due to age or illness.
Congregational singing is allowed.
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St. Thomas Lutheran Church |
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COVID precautions are in place.
Please let us know you plan
on attending a worship service
by using the sign-up form
sent to your email,
call the office at 675-0005
OR click on the button below.
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Pastor Duane Schafer, Alaina Gartner,
Ethan Bammer, and Marcia Aller
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A recognition ceremony was held on Sunday, June 6 for our two outstanding high school graduates AND Aller/WELCA Scholarship recipients -
Ethan Bammer and Alaina Gartner.
Both grads have been active and accomplished in school, sports, church and community. Ethan is pursuing engineering at the University of Toledo. Alaina is going to Purdue
for an engineering degree, as well.
Marcia Aller presented the scholarships in Pastor Aller's name to the recipients
after a beautiful photo presentation of Alaina and Ethan through the years.
A picture-perfect reception was held on the green outside following the service.
Congratulations to Alaina and Ethan as they pursue their dreams!
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St. Thomas Lutheran Church had a presence at the IslandFest parade held on Macomb Street this past Saturday morning. A beautiful booth was set up and energetic volunteers distributed much-appreciated totes
with the church logo prominently displayed.
Each tote contained a flyer advertising St. Thomas' worship services, offerings of study, outreach and fellowship, as well as some essential pieces of candy!
Special thanks to Brian Long and Lifelong Family Dentistry
for allowing us to set up in their parking lot.
Chris Riley, chair of the Evangelism Committee at St. Thomas
headed up the effort, but many people helped make it a success!
Thanks to the following: Ben Fogt, Duncan Fogt, Tristan Fogt,
Jeff and Kathie Kline and their two nieces-Josie and Cecelia,
Gayle Withey, Marcia Aller, Betty Ruck, Bob Krzeczkowski ,
Tim and Lisa Perry, David Patterson, Chloe and Paczki.
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Father's Day is Sunday, June 20.
We will celebrate our important dads with a pictorial
tribute at our Thursday and Sunday services.
If you would like to add a father's photo to our collection, please send a labeled photo to the office by June 16th.
office@stthomasgi.com
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Any and all shoppers and helpers welcomed and appreciated! |
It's not too late to sign up
for volunteering!
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Join the fun this Friday as an exciting assortment of vendors come to our parking lot to display and sell their produce, crafts, creations, and food.
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Food insecurity in the Downriver area is REAL!
Thank you SO much
for caring!
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Sunday, June 13th
Last class
before
summer break
begins!
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Please have your child join us each week for Christian education! |
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Christ in Our Home
a daily devotional for the summer months
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Pick up your copy now!
Available in the narthex book rack or in the office.
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Hear the Good News!
Past sermons and worship services,
church directory, events, and news
available online at:
www.stthomasgi.com
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MAKE SOMEONE'S DAY!
(YOU'LL FEEL PRETTY GOOD, TOO)
Call Cheryl Shelton at 734-626-3408 to ask how YOU can make a difference!
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Thanks SO much!
We appreciate
you bringing your offering to services,
mailing it or
going online at www.stthomasgi.com/giving.
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If you would like to have communion with
Chaplain Daniel or Chaplain Amelia
in the pastor's office
or brought to you and offered
by a church member,
call the church during office hours,
M, W, F, 9 am - noon
or after-hours, call 734-692-0949.
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Stay connected to
and involved in St.Thomas!
Website: www.stthomasgi.com
Facebook: stthomaslutheranchurch
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Celebrating this week . . .
Katie Graver, June 7
Erika Schmidt, June 7
Jonathan Kline, June 11
Denise Tillman, June 12
Cliff Gibson, June 13
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If you want to send a personal note or a card, contact (office@stthomasgi.com)
Please contact (office@stthomasgi.com) with any omissions or corrections.
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Celebrating this week:
Maggie and Cliff Gibson, June 12
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Quilters
Please come
and join us!
Each Monday morning
@ 9:30!
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Women's Monthly Lunch
Wednesday, June 9
Smokies on the Water at NOON
Join the fun!
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Men's Monthly Lunch
We are excited to be resuming our monthly men's lunch!
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THURSDAY, June 10
Smokies on the Water at NOON
(Lloyd's is not open at lunchtime)
Please plan on joining us!
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Thrivent Choice
The Thrivent Choice® program encourages benefit members to recommend where Thrivent Financial distributes an amount of its charitable grant funds. Thrivent members make this recommendation by directing Choice Dollars to enrolled nonprofit organizations, including churches.
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Al Skrocki continues to lead the collection of medical supplies and equipment for worldwide relief.
If you have questions about items needed or want to drop off at the church,
Contact -734-692-0949.
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Eyeglasses (basket inside St. Thomas)
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Bedsheets for Quilters (bin inside St. Thomas)
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Diaper Drive (St. Thomas or monetary donations)
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Blood/Plasma Donations (check the Red Cross website for dates and locations)
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Clothing Drop-Off (bins at Sacred Heart and Dry Cleaners)
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Food Pantry (bin at St. Thomas-particularly cleaning and paper products, nonperishables, snacks needed)
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Bottle/Can Collections (T.A.I.L.S. and G.I. Animal Shelter)
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COUNCIL MEMBERS
Ben Fogt - President
Jim Schiesel - Vice President
Kent Kujala - Treasurer
Becky Arndt
Sal Finazzo
Linda Hinzmann
Christine Riley
Betty Ruck
Matt Shelton
Camden Finazzo - Youth Rep.
council@stthomasgi.com
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If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to a council member. |
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In Our Thoughts and Prayers |
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Ryan Brozek
Rev. Sean Ewbank
Carol Figi
Tamara Howes
Denise Keeler
Bob Malone
Debbie Williams
Dick Withey -
recovering from pinched sciatica nerve
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Knowledge is knowing what to say. Wisdom is knowing when to say it.
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