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Week of November 15, 2021 |
9393 Church Road
Grosse Ile, MI 48138
Office Hours: 9am-noon T, W, R
Office: 734-675-0005
After-hours, call: 734-692-0949
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Chaplain and Office Hours: 9 am-noon T, W, R
Chaplains' Email: minister@stthomasgi.com
Chaplain Daniel's Cell: 734-897-7419
Please note the change in office hours!
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Adult Bible Study on Zoom
https://zoom.us/j/99964198457
Meeting ID: 999 6419 8457
Thursday, November 18 @ 8 PM
Poinsettia Sale Deadline -
Friday, November 19
Dinner and Theater -
Roundhouse BBQ Restaurant @ 6 PM
Open Book Theater @ 8 PM
Saturday, November 20
Christmas Market -
Saturday, December 4, 12-4 PM
Ladies' Monthly Lunch-
Wednesday, December 8
Men's Monthly Lunch -
Thursday, December 9
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St. Thomas Lutheran Church |
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WORSHIP SERVICES THIS WEEK
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Twent-Fifth Week of Pentecost
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Chaplains Amelia and Daniel Collins and Baby Andy |
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Revelations 1:1-8
"Alpha and Omega"
Thursday, November 18 at 7 pm
(casual, no music)
Sunday, November 21 at 10 am
(blend of traditional and contemporary)
Sunday School for children ages 4 - 10
During worship service
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From Rev. Beth Birkholz,
ELCA pastor and director of Samaritas:
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ORDER POINSETTIAS
FOR THE SANCTUARY
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The form to order poinsettias for decorating the sanctuary during December
is in the Narthex. If you are interested in purchasing plants,
we are ordering quantities of two different sizes of plants.
Please fill out your order using the attached SignUp Genius form,
or use the signup sheet in the Narthex,
or call the office (675-0005) to place your order.
Upon placing your order, we will send you a copy
of your order for your payment.
Orders needed by Nov. 19.
Plants will be picked up from greenhouse and
used in the sanctuary until Dec. 25
and then may be taken home by the purchaser.
Thank you!
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Dinner @ 6 PM
Roundhouse BBQ Restaurant
2760 W. Jefferson in Trenton
734-671-6100
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Dinner Cost: Depending on items ordered at restaurant -
menu available at www.roundhousebbq.com
Ticket Cost:
$25 per individual ticket
$20 senior ticket
$15 student ticket
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The Wickhams
Christmas at Pemberley @ 8 PM
(a holiday play)
Open Book Theater
1621 West Road in Trenton
734 288-7753
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***Theater requires proof of vaccination and masks!*** |
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8TH ANNUAL THANKS+GIVING FUN RUN - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
All runners and walkers of all ages are welcome!
In true Turkey Trot fashion, participants are welcome to put on costumes,
tutus, crazy socks, or funky hats!
It is a fun and festive waterfront run!
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Saturday, December 4
12:00 - 4:00 PM
Come Christmas shopping
and support the local vendors ...
We have a bevy of bakers, crafters, artists and more
to spread holiday cheer and help us kick off
the Christmas season.
Stroll, enjoy coffee, cookies, cocoa, and shop!
Questions? Please call Linda Landis at 734-552-2937
or the office at 734-675-0005.
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Please designate "ChristNet" on donation. |
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St. Thomas'
Week of Sponsorship is
Nov. 14-21
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Please help support the
Food Pantry
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Whether a phone call,
a card,
a visit
or a treat . . .
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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,
please 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 . . .
Lauren Brown, November 17
Rainer Swamy, November 18
Blakely Kline, November 19
Sandi Loso, November 19
Pete Loso, November 20
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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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Quilters
New helpers
are joining us!
Be one of them!
Each Monday morning
@ 9:30!
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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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St. Thomas 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
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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Ryan Brozek
Laura Chamlee
Dr. Bob Dickason
Rev. Sean Ewbank
Carol Figi
Lynn Henderson
The Hinzmann Family
Tamara Howes
Denise Keeler
Marjorie Lockhart
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The holiday season is a perfect time to reflect on our blessings
and seek out ways to make life better for those around us.
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