Regular Sunday Worship Schedule
9:15-10am-Adult Bible study 10:30-11:40am -In service and live stream along with worship interpreted into American Sign Language HERE: May the faithful find SALVATION, and the careless be AWAKENED HERE: May the doubting find FAITH, and the anxious be ENCOURAGED HERE: May the tempted find HELP, and the sorrowful COMFORT HERE: May the weary find REST, and the strong be RENEWED |
Location
We are located at 2418 N. Aurelius Rd. Holt, Michigan 48842 just south of Willoughby Rd. Phones
St. Matthew Lutheran Church : (517)-694-0978 Holt Lutheran School : (517)-694-3182 SonShine Early Childcare Center: (517)-694-3182 SML : smlchurchoffice@gmail.com HLS : principal@hlsmi.org SECC: sonshine.ecc@gmail.org MINISTRY OFFICE HOURSSML - St Matthew Lutheran Monday-Friday 9am - 1pm |
Sunday School is in session! Mr. and Mrs. Viges are excited to invite our children ages 3 - 6th grade to join us for Sunday School. Children who are in 2nd-6th grade will meet in Room 109 from 9-10am. Children ages 3 - 1st grade will meet just across the hall in Room 108 from 9:30-10am. If you have any questions, please contact Jade Viges (jbookworm34@yahoo.com). |
Events
Christians Greenhouse Gift Certificate Sale
Holt Lutheran School will be having its annual Christian's Greenhouse Gift Certificate Sale. Here is the link to the Google Form https://forms.gle/pw8wTiefE8UZS1LB6 You can choose to pay online or bring a check or cash with you when you pick up the gift certificates. Orders will be due by the end of the day on Friday, May10th with pick-up during school hours on Friday, May 17th, or sent home with your student(s). If you have a LARGE order and need an earlier pick up date, call Jan Poellet. |
Did you know 80% of strokes are preventable according to the American Heart Association?
Life Line Screening provides valuable health screenings to detect the risk of stroke and cardiovascular disease. Life Line Screening will be at St. Matthew Lutheran Church on Saturday, June 22, 2024 and are offering a special screening package for our members. Learn more and schedule your appointment by calling 1-888-814-0466, texting the word circle to 216-279-1607 or visit Life Line Screening’s website at https://www.llsa.social/hsca. There is no time like the present to take action! |
Diaper Drive
The LWML of St. Matthew will collect diapers on behalf of LFL, and then donate them to Pregnancy Services of Lansing, and starting this year, to Bundled Blessings at St. Luke Lutheran-Christ Campus. Beginning Sunday, May 12th, and continuing through Father’s Day, June 16th, please bring in disposable diapers and diaper wipes and place them in the crib which will be located in the narthex. All sizes of diapers are needed, but especially larger sizes (4-7). |
Pop/Beer Can Drive
Collections by the Monzo family continue as they now focus on the 2025 National Youth Gathering. You can bring your cans & bottles here on Sundays, or contact Amanda at 348-2484 or daisydoll23@yahoo.com to arrange for pick-up at your home. Thank you. |
2025 LCMS Youth Gathering
July 19, 2025 – July 23, 2025 During the five days of the Gathering, youth spend time together in God’s word, worship, service and fellowship with others across Synod. Christian Marshall, Spencer, Chase and Amanda Monzo will be attending this extraordinary event! It will be Christian’s first time. They are raising their own funds. All three boys are doing Spring Cleanup jobs during the months of April and May. Please sign up if you would like some help with your Spring Cleanup. The cost of the cleanup is a free will offering. Please contact Lisa Marshall @ 517-580-2716 with any questions or to book an appointment for a cleanup. |
May 2024
Who: Friendship House MSU Where: East Lansing, Michigan What: Bringing Christ to the non-English speaking population of East Lansing through ESL classes The Friendship House has been a ministry of support for SML for many years. Some of our members have taught classes and volunteered for the ministry. Many students come to know Christ through this vital ministry. Consider also supporting through the Matching Gift program. You may donate to this cause using the special envelopes located alongside of the Mission Bulletin Board. The Mission Board will match gifts up to a total of $250 for 2024! |
Eyeglasses Collection BasketInstead of throwing your old eyeglasses out, please put them in the collection basket located on the mailbox shelving in the Portal Café. You can also put them in the designated box on the counter in the church office. The eyeglasses will be donated to MOST ministries for their mission trips. Contact Ron Soule if you have any questions about this.
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“Fear not, for I am with you..." Isaiah 41:10
The entire order of service is being projected on the wall. However, hymnals will once again be offered if you choose to use one. You are always welcome to bring your own. You will find bulletins on a table once you enter the church as well as a basket in which to place your offerings.
During the service there will be microphones picking up the sounds of the congregation so those listening to the live-stream can hear the singing of hymns. The camera is set up along the wall of the media room, or the wall to your right if you are facing the altar. Jade will be signing during the service, so if you're walking in front of the camera that will block the view of those who have difficulty with hearing.
There will be no ushers serving at this time. Those members of an LCMS congregation wishing to receive the Body and Blood of Christ may come to the railing at the time they choose.
Bible study is continuing to offer coffee. There is plenty of room for more of you to attend.
These changes and rules may be too rigid for some people and too lax for others. However, ultimately, the Church is not based upon rules, laws, guidelines, executive orders or emergency declarations. It is based upon the love and mercy of God, without which all of us would already be dead and suffering in hell. He calls us to live lives of mercy and grace, while we love one another. He does not call His children to live by the letter of the law. The Triune God is the only Expert who knows the real truth, and He has already numbered each of our days. There is nothing you or I can do to lengthen them. As time goes by, we will get better at this if we work together in humility and repentance.
-God's peace to you-
Pastor Poellet
OUR MISSION: To know Jesus and to let Him be known, by reflecting God's love, teaching our children and serving the community.