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Eucharistic MinistryAs an extension from the
Stephen Ministry, lay people trained in administering the Sacraments of
Holy Communion visit the homebound on a monthly basis. Evangelism Promotes outreach of
St. Thomas' message and
assimilation of new
members.
MONDAY
DISTRIBUTION: St. Thomas houses this ecumenical ministry which serves over 100 families every Monday by suppling them with food supplements received from The Food Bank of Eastern Michigan in Flint, local donations and grants. Baskets for receiving food donations are located throughout the church. Non perishable donations can be dropped off Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Please call ahead for large donations or perishables. Volunteers are always welcome to particpate and can call St. Thomas (231-627-3167) for more information. CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE FOOD PANTRY'S WEBSITE Homebound VisitationOur pastors visit the sick and homebound on a weekly schedule, administering the Eucharist on a rotating basis in conjunction with our Eucharistic Ministers. Loving Hands - Loving Hearts
The St. Thomas Loving Hands Quilt Bee gather once a month to create quilts that are sent to Lutheran World Relief and distributed throughout the world. Quilts are also given out locally to families who have lost their homes to fire. Prayer Chain Those desiring particular
prayers and support may phone the church office (231-627-3167) to be
included in the Prayer Chain.
StewardshipEndeavors to cultivate a proper sense of use of time, talent and treasure. Audio MinistryWorship services are
recorded every Sunday and made available for distribution to those who are
unable to attend.
Together Lifting Children (TLC)Together Lifting Children
is a ministry whose purpose is to assist local area school children
in need, by providing them with basic clothing and hygienic needs so they
can: attend school in comfort and dignity; better focus on their studies;
and interact more positively with their peers.
T.L.C. Directors: Valerie Jones
627-7386 World Wide MinistriesLutheran World Relief Operation Christmas Child St. Thomas supports this
ecumenical effort that provides children in need all over the world with a
shoebox of gifts at Christmastime and more importantly, the message of the
Gospel.
Global Mission CLICK HERE TO VISIT: "BURURE" IN ZIBABWE Each year, a “mission partner” is adopted by our Sunday school students and supported by the congregation through a monthly “noisy offering” at which the students offer music they have learned in their devotions to the congregation. Past partners include Dar al Kalima school in Jerusalem and Augusta Victoria Hospital in Bethlehem. In 2009, funds are being collected to support the building of a water catchment system that will help to provide a village with clean water. ELCA "Mission Partners" It is estimated that 120 million people in the United States do not yet know Jesus the Christ. New missions are started and existing congregations strengthened to share the message of Jesus with the unchurched people. St. Thomas is a Mission Partner - a congregation linked with another congregation through means of prayer, finances, and/or people resources to empower and expand this outreach. Our current Mission Partner is "Good Shepherd Lutheran" in the Holland Michigan area. "Good Shepherd" began in 1994 with a group of 13 people to discuss the formation of a second ELCA congregation. In October 1998 the ELCA Churchwide leaders granted final approval for Good Shepherd to be recognized as an official congregation of the ELCA. Good Shepherd congregation is now in the planning phases for a new church building. Please remember our Mission Partner in your prayers as they plan, grow, and minister in the name of Jesus! CHECK OUT NEWS ON GOOD SHEPHERD'S BUILDING SITE BY CLICKING HERE!! Worship & Music
The ministry of worship and music at St. Thomas has been blessed with the enhancement of a projector system and praise band. The traditional Handbell Choir continues to add to the worship experience with their talented offerings.
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