Join us to celebrate the many years of Pastor Mark Hetzner’s faithful Christian service to the Lutheran Church.
Celebration for Pastor Mark Hetzner’s Retirement
Prayer List
And 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.
October 6, 2024 Bulletin
Merciful Father, Your patience and loving-kindness toward us have no end. Grant that by Your Holy Spirit we may always think and do those things that are pleasing in Your sight; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Replays
During the regular season (yes, I am talking MLB and the Tigers) it became my regular habit during the last two months to turn on Bally sports around 7:00 a.m. to watch the replay of the Tigers game from the day before. Yes, ordinarily I had already seen the game and knew the results. And, yes again, I was more likely to watch the replay if the Tigers had won the game. This is a little more difficult in the postseason because I would have to actually record the game (and I’m just too lazy to do that). Though I must admit, Tuesday morning after staying awake until 11:30 p.m. to watch the end of the Lions’ game, I did enjoy watching a replay of that game.
September 29, 2024
Everlasting God, You have ordained and constituted the service of angels and men in a wonderful order. Mercifully grant that, as Your holy angels always serve and worship You in heaven, so by Your appointment they may also help and defend us here on earth; through Your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Oldtimers’ Disease
I was listening to a podcast the other day previewing the Old Testament lesson that will be read in many congregations this Sunday (but not ones that are celebrating “St. Michael and All Angels”). It is a story all about anger and complaining – if you look at it from one perspective. Or, from a different perspective, it is a story of abundance. As I listened, I was amazed (once again) at how one’s perspective can completely change one’s story … and I got wondering how often my “Oldtimers Disease” drives me to an unhealthy perspective.
Attention all singers
It’s that time of year again when the Kapelle begins rehearsals to prepare music for our worship services here at St. Thomas. Our first rehearsal is this Sunday and singing starts at 8:30a.m. in the music room. Rehearsals continue on the first, third and sometimes fifth Sunday. I’d like to pull out The Living Crèche the Kapelle did in 1997 for Christmas Eve this year. More on that later. It will be great to have the choir back to edify the church through music in song. Looking so forward to seeing and welcoming all returning singers, along with some new singers!! Any questions, see Lori.
All Women Invited to H.I.S. II
Just a friendly reminder that HIS II is beginning another seasonin His grace and we look forward to seeing everyone at our Bible Study/meeting on Sept 30th, 2024 at Saint Thomas in Conference Room #1, 6:30pm. Usually we meet at 7pm (on the 4th Monday of the month but pushed it forward a week due to MCREST). We are meeting earlier because we have backpacks to assemble and everyone’s help is appreciated for this very worthwhile project; and while we have often heard our mothers say “Many hands make light work” it still is so true! _. We also have another great bible study series planned, starting the season with “Mountain Top Journeys with Jesus”. The first study is: “Mountaintop of Revelation” led by Karen Dolan – which you don’t want to miss! (see summary below)* Come join us for fun and fellowship and a pleasant chance to grow in HIS Word!
September 22, 2024 Bulletin
Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct let him show his works in the meekness of wisdom. But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast and be false to the truth. This is not the wisdom that comes down from above, but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic. For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every vile practice. But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere. And a harvest of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.
Reverend Dietrick Gladden
Reverend Dietrick Gladden accepted our call to be our pastor. The installation of Rev. Dietrick Gladden will be on October 6th, at 3pm with a reception to follow. This will be followed by a brunch/luncheon in the gym. Please plan on coming to welcome our new Pastor and his wife Rebecca.
September 15, 2024 Bulletin
Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, for you know that we who teach will be judged with greater strictness. For we all stumble in many ways, and if anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle his whole body. If we put bits into the mouths of horses so that they obey us, we guide their whole bodies as well. Look at the ships also: though they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are guided by a very small rudder wherever the will of the pilot directs. So also the tongue is a small member, yet it boasts of great things.