Week of Nov. 30, 2020 9393 Church Road Grosse Ile, MI 48138 Office: 734-675-0005 ONLINE CHURCH Office Hours: 9 am-noon M, W, F After-hours, call: 734-692-0949

ONLINE WORSHIP SERVICE  THIS WEEK

Vicars Amelia and Daniel Collins

Participate in this week's entire service by visiting online, Website: www.stthomasgi.com or the Facebook: stthomaslutheranchurch The Next Best Thing to Being There!

In-person worship services temporarily paused. Please check your email, the website, and weekly newsletter for information.

ALTHOUGH ST. THOMAS IS TEMPORARILY CLOSED, GENUINE THANKS TO . . .

We appreciate the time, planning, cleaning, and disinfecting that was done!

FOOD PANTRY COLLECTION

Sandi Loso continues to collect for the Food Pantry at Sacred Heart. Items most needed are: non-perishables paper products cleaning products snack foods Items can be placed in the large bin in the narthex. Collections are taken over to Sacred Heart the third full week of each month. For Dec. it will be the week of the 14th.

Many people are in need so every little bit helps. Thank you!!!

Hear God's Word! Past and current sermons are available online at www.stthomasgi.com.

Pledge cards due by Dec. 6

Please remember to send your pledge card to the church- online or by mail. Your planning and generosity helps the church to plan and be generous in our ministeries!

FOR SALE 9 Volt batteries Betty Ruck has a large quantity of 9 volt batteries for sale which are no longer needed for our AV equipment. They are available in the office during office hours, M, W, F: 9 am-noon. 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 to have communion brought to you by a church member, please call the church during office hours, (734-675-0005) M, W, F, 9 am - noon or after-hours call 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

Follow us on Facebook! Website: www.stthomasgi.com Facebook: stthomaslutheranchurch

Quilters Adjourned 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 the office - 675-0005.

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

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

Spread LOVE wherever you go! Mother Teresa