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Saint Thomas Lutheran

Connecting individuals to Jesus
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Barnabas Ministry – CONNECTING INDIVIDUALS TO JESUS AND TO STL

Are you wondering how you might take the next step in your faith, but are afraid you might be too busy, or it might be too much work, or too complicated?  A Barnabas Minister will alleviate your fears, answer your questions, and walk with you – at your pace – on a journey of a lifetime.  Your journey starts with a conversation with either Tony Berkseth, Ministry Manager (ministrymgr@stl-eastpointe.org) or Pastor Mark Hetzner (pastor@STL-eastpointe.org).

WHY BARNABAS MENTORS?

The mission of STL is “connecting individuals to Jesus and to one another by growing faith, educating minds, and serving people.”  However, we understand that people do not care what you know until they know how much you care.  Thus Barnabas Mentors work with faith explorers in finding answers to their questions and becoming comfortably acquainted with the people and mission of STL.

Illustrations of what a Barnabas Mentor can do for you

  • Be your initial “go to” person for questions and conversations.
  • Walk with you as you listen to the STL Faith Connection podcasts.
  • According to your interests/needs, introduce you to people and ministries of STL.
  • Help you to become better acquainted with the STL ministry staff and leadership.
  • Participate with you in quarterly worship affirmations and fellowship gatherings.

Some things to expect as a Barnabas Mentor

  • A Barnabas Mentor will be nurturing their own faith and be involved in the mission and ministry of STL.
  • A Barnabas Mentor will help lead a faith explorer through listening to the Faith Connection podcasts and into becoming engaged in the mission and ministry of STL.
  • A Barnabas Mentor will pray regularly for their faith explorer and Saint Thomas Lutheran.
  • A Barnabas Mentor will help their faith explorer feel at home in the STL family of faith, assist them in becoming acquainted with the STL Monday-Friday Life Enrichment Menu, and guide them in sharing their experience with their family/friends.
  • A Barnabas Mentor will assist and encourage engagement of STL staff with faith explorers, and the faith explorers with the staff.
  • A Barnabas Mentor will guide their faith explorer toward ongoing participation in FHL ministry and/or Barnabas Ministry.

Barnabas Ministry Resources

FAITH CONNECTION PODCASTS

 https://www.stl-eastpointe.org/2020/10/10/faith-connection-podcast/

A series of 10-20 minute podcasts from Pastor Mark Hetzner walking through the basics of the Christian faith, designed for listening together with someone or by yourself.  Great for either introducing the faith from a Lutheran perspective or reviewing it.

GOD CONNECTS

https://www.lhm.org/GODCONNECTS/

12 short videos from Lutheran Hour Ministries walking through the basics of the Christian faith.  The website also provides study guides and discussion sheets for those who wish to expand the conversation.

THE BIBLE APP

https://www.youversion.com/the-bible-app/       

The You Version Bible App is a wonderful resource for your smart phone or any other electronic device.  It provides multiple translations of the Bible to either read or listen to, along with a host of Biblical videos.

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July 6, 2025 Bulletin
July 6, 2025 BulletinHark, the voice of Jesus calling, “Who will go and work today? Fields are white and harvests waiting Who will bear the sheaves away?” Loud and long the Master calleth; Rich reward He offers thee. Who will answer, gladly saying, “Here am I, send me, send me”? [...]
Vaca Mode
Vaca ModeThis past Friday Monica and I began our annual two-week hiatus at the cottage.  Sunday afternoon our two granddaughters joined us.  Then, Tuesday night, the middle generation came on board.  I think it’s tomorrow that two more will arrive.  Thus it is without apologies that I tell you that I am in full “Vaca Mode”. [...]
Prayer List
Prayer ListAnd we remember those who protect and nurture life on this earth, along with all military families, emergency responders, and hospital, nursing home and hospice care workers. [...]
July 29, 2025 Bulletin
July 29, 2025 BulletinLord of all power and might, author and giver of all good things, graft into our hearts the love of Your name and nourish us with all goodness that we may love and serve our neighbor; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. [...]
GRIT
GRITIt may be that the best way to define GRIT is to simply say “Detroit Lions”!  Even when they are behind it still feels like they should win.  One star gets taken off the field on a stretcher, the next guy up does more than one could ever expect … and the team keeps winning.  They believe in their coaches … they believe in themselves … they believe in their teammates … they expect to win every week.  Hopefully this coming season we will see more of the same … with a lot less injuries. [...]

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Address
23801 Kelly Rd.
Eastpointe, MI 48021

(586) 772-3370
(586) 772-6265 fax

Church Office

churchoffice@stl-eastpointe.org

Random Bible verse
And every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
Philippians 2:11
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Sunday 9:30am
Monday 7:30pm

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