Week of Nov. 23, 2020 ONLINE CHURCH 9393 Church Road Grosse Ile, MI 48138 Office: 734-675-0005 After-Hours, call: 734-692-0949

‌ FAITH . . . Family . . . Friends

VISIT THE ONLINE WORSHIP SERVICE The next best thing to being there!

New Worship Service Posted on Thursday Each Week!

Vicars Amelia and Daniel Collins

You can participate in this service by visiting the church website -www.stthomasgi.com- and clicking on the date of the service you want to view.

In-person worship is temporarily paused. The COVID situation will be reevaluated in 2 weeks. Please keep informed by checking the church website (www.stthomasgi.com) and reading the weekly newsletter.

Interfaith Thanksgiving Eve Service Wednesday, Nov. 25, 7 pm Sacred Heart on Grosse Ile xxxCANCELEDxxx

A BIG thank you to all who helped ChristNet this year.

Your generosity and support helped many people in need!

PLEASE Return Pledge Card

YOUR plan of offering in 2021 is important to help ST. THOMAS plan its year of serving.

Please send your pledge - online or by mail - by Dec. 6. THANK YOU SO MUCH!

9 volt batteries Betty Ruck has a large supply of 9 volt batteries no longer needed for our AV equipment. Available in the office during regular office hours. 1 battery/$1.00 Box of 12/$12.00

Thank you for mailing your offering or going online at www.stthomasgi.com/giving

SIGN-UP COMMUNION

If you are unable to attend worship service, but would like communion brought to you by a church member, please call the church during office hours, M, W, F, 9 am - noon or after-hours, 734-692-0949.

Bringing It Home: Faith Practices for Real Life FAITH PRACTICES you can do at home, alone or with those who live in your house. Ideal for Sunday School Families! Visit Faith at Home

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

Happy Birthday!

Celebrating this week . . . Bill Stevenson, November 26 Nolan Swamy, November 27

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.

Happy Anniversary!

Celebrating the marriage of: Sherel and Jeff Karrar, November 23

f 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 paused until APRIL

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. Visit Thrivent.com for details.

MEDICAL SUPPLIES NEEDED!

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 Lisa Perry (734-692-0949).

COUNCIL MEMBERS Bill Stevenson - President Brian Long - Vice President Kent Kujala - Treasurer Becky Arndt Ben Fogt Linda Hinzmann Christine Riley Betty Ruck Jim Schiesel Ethan Bammer - Youth Rep. Alaina Gartner - Youth Rep. council@stthomasgi.com

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

Our Thoughts and Prayers are with You

Judith Danziger Joan Hoffmeyer Tamara Howes Denise Keeler The Lucidi Family Bob Malone George Nelson and Family Heather Oberlin The Mitchell/Parker Families Linda Parrill JoAnn Schwenk

Thankfulness is the quickest path to joy. Jefferson Bethke