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Week of January 31, 2022 9393 Church Road Grosse Ile, MI 48138 Office Hours: 9am-noon T, W, R Office: 734-675-0005 After-hours, call: 734-692-0949 Chaplain and Office Hours: 10:30 am-1:30 pm M,T, W Chaplains' Email: minister@stthomasgi.com Chaplain Daniel's Cell: 734-897-7419

Adult In-Person Bible Study - Monday, January 31 @ Noon Fellowship Hall Adult Bible Study on Zoom - https://zoom.us/j/99964198457 Meeting ID: 999 6419 8457 Wednesday, February 2 @ 7 pm Ladies' Monthly Lunch - Ramsey's, W. Jefferson in Trenton Wednesday, February 9 @ noon Men's Monthly Lunch - Sully's, Macomb St. on G.I. Thursday, February 10 @ noon Thrivent Informational Lunch - Sunday, February 13 following worship service

St. Thomas Lutheran Church WORSHIP SERVICES THIS WEEK

Chaplains Amelia and Daniel Collins and Baby Andy

Thursday, Febuary 3 @ 7 pm (casual, no music) Sunday, February 6 @ 10 am (blend of traditional and contemporary) Sunday School for children ages 4 - 10 During worship service

Thank you to the loyal members who attended the annual congregational meeting!

We appreciate the people who stayed or came in for the annual congregational meeting on Sunday. IMPORTANT POINTS APPROVED: 2020 ANNUAL REPORT 2021 ANNUAL REPORT 2021 BUDGET PAT HARTIG JOINING CURRENT COUNCIL BETTY RUCK EXTENDING TO 2024 COUNCIL

Thrivent Luncheon Sunday, February 13 Following Worship Service A representative from Thrivent Financial for Lutherans will be hosting a luncheon following the Sunday worship service on February 13th. Various Thrivent plans and benefits will be shared at this luncheon. Thrivent helps its members as well as the church as a whole. Please attend to find out more about Simply Giving, Choice Dollars and more.

IT'S BEEN NOTED!

Thank you for your generous donations to the Food Pantry!

St.Thomas ❤ CARES ❤ Ask how you can help! Call Cheryl Shelton at 734-626-3408

We appreciate you bringing your offering to services, mailing it or going online at www.stthomasgi.com/giving.

Thanks SO much!

SIGN-UP COMMUNION 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, T, W 10:30 am - 1:30 pm.

Stay connected to and involved in St.Thomas! Website: www.stthomasgi.com Facebook: stthomaslutheranchurch

Happy Birthday! Celebrating this week . . . Corey Bammer, January 31 Aaron Bickel, February 3 Sonny Ouellette, February 6 Cheryl Shelton, February 6

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.

Quilters We make knotted quilts; no sewing experience is needed! Each Monday morning @ 9:30!

MEDICAL SUPPLIES NEEDED!

St. Thomas had a massive pick-up of medical supplies and equipment last week. Thanks to all who donated! If you have questions about items needed or want to drop off at the church, Contact -734-692-0949.

to the COMMUNITY

Eyeglasses (basket inside St. Thomas) Bedsheets for Quilters (bin inside St. Thomas) Diaper Drive (St. Thomas or monetary donations) Blood/Plasma Donations (check the Red Cross website for dates and locations) Clothing Drop-Off (bins at Sacred Heart and Dry Cleaners) Food Pantry (bin at St. Thomas-particularly cleaning and paper products, nonperishables, snacks needed) Bottle/Can Collections (T.A.I.L.S. and G.I. Animal Shelter)

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

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to a council member.

In Our Thoughts and Prayers

Ryan Brozek Laura Chamlee Rev. Sean Ewbank Carol Figi Amy Hammond The Hinzmann Family Tamara Howes Denise Keeler Marjorie Lockhart Cindy Thompson

Take me deep into the wintry woods where hope glitters freshly worn. Angie Weiland-Crosby