Events
St. Matthew Lutheran Church Events and Fundraisers
Easter Egg Hunt April 4th; 11am
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Saturday, April 4th is our annual Easter Egg Hunt hosted by the Outreach Board! Children up to 12 years of age are invited to come and hunt for eggs filled with candy or a number for a prize. We will meet in the gym at 11 AM for an Easter message and receive egg hunting instructions. Invite your family and friends to come.
We are also seeking volunteers to stuff plastic eggs with candy, (at home or here at church), and to help hide eggs or check-in our egg-hunters that Saturday morning. Sign-up sheets and a candy collection basket are in the narthex. |
Holt Lutheran School's Fundraisers
Spring Flower Sale March 4th-18th
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We’re excited to share that Holt Lutheran School PTO is kicking off our Spring Flower Sale with Foertmeyer & Sons Greenhouse!
These spring plants are absolutely beautiful—bright, colorful blooms, lush green plants, cheerful hanging baskets, patio-ready planters, and seasonal favorites grown with expert care. If you’re looking to refresh your home, porch, or garden—or share a thoughtful spring gift—this is the perfect way to do it. Best of all, every order supports Holt Lutheran School, so thank you for helping us grow something great this spring! Order Info: Online link will be added closer to the event! Plant Delivery Info: Delivery Date: May 16, 2026 1:30PM - 5PM Delivery Address: 2418 N Aurelius Rd Holt, MI |
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School Carnival and Silent Auction May 16th
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Come one, come all!
Holt Lutheran School is hosting its Family Fun Day on May 16 from 1–5:30 PM at 2418 Aurelius Rd, Holt — and you're invited!
Get ready for an evening of family fun with:
CARNIVAL - 1-5pm
Bounce Houses
Fun House & Face Painting
Bear Ride
Cash Games
Ride Wristbands — $10 in advance / $12 at the carnival
(Scan the QR code on the flyer to pay via Venmo!) (https://venmo.com/code?user_id=3633733659789054401...)
SILENT AUCTION 1-530PM featuring amazing items from local favorites like:
Sky Zone, Edrus Skate, Ironwood Golf Course, Lansing Lugnuts, Mary Kay, Potter Park Zoo, and many more!
SPRING FLOWER SALE - begins at 1:30pm and runs until we sell out. We'll have flower hanging baskets, ferns, and vegetable plants.
OUTDOOR CRAFT SHOW!!
Food Trucks will be on-site!
Support your local school, enjoy an afternoon of fun, and grab some awesome auction items while you're at it.
Mark your calendar — we can't wait to see you there!
Holt Lutheran School is hosting its Family Fun Day on May 16 from 1–5:30 PM at 2418 Aurelius Rd, Holt — and you're invited!
Get ready for an evening of family fun with:
CARNIVAL - 1-5pm
Bounce Houses
Fun House & Face Painting
Bear Ride
Cash Games
Ride Wristbands — $10 in advance / $12 at the carnival
(Scan the QR code on the flyer to pay via Venmo!) (https://venmo.com/code?user_id=3633733659789054401...)
SILENT AUCTION 1-530PM featuring amazing items from local favorites like:
Sky Zone, Edrus Skate, Ironwood Golf Course, Lansing Lugnuts, Mary Kay, Potter Park Zoo, and many more!
SPRING FLOWER SALE - begins at 1:30pm and runs until we sell out. We'll have flower hanging baskets, ferns, and vegetable plants.
OUTDOOR CRAFT SHOW!!
Food Trucks will be on-site!
Support your local school, enjoy an afternoon of fun, and grab some awesome auction items while you're at it.
Mark your calendar — we can't wait to see you there!
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Sunday School And Youth Bible Study
Sunday School- 9:30-10:15am;Children ages 3 to 1st grade meet in room 108 and children 2nd to 6th grade meet in room 109. Youth Bible Study- Every Tuesday 7-8:15pm;We invite all students 7th to 12th grade to join us, including friends and classmates of church and school members. If you have any questions/concerns about Sunday School or Youth Bible Study, please email Jade Viges at [email protected]. 
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Lent Church Services
Feb 18th- Ash Wednesday 6:30pm; Here Feb 25th- Service 6:30pm; Messiah March 4th- Service 6:30pm; Here March 11th- Service 6:30pm; Messiah March 18th- Service 6:30pm; Here March 25th- Service 6:30pm: Messiah April 2nd- Maundy Thursday 6:30pm; Here April 3rd- Good Friday 6:30pm; Messiah April 5th- Easter Sunday 10:30am; Here 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 
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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 : [email protected] HLS : [email protected] SECC: [email protected] 
MINISTRY OFFICE HOURSSML - St Matthew Lutheran Monday-Friday 9am - 1pm 
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Eyeglass Collection Basket
Instead 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 the church office for questions. |
Matching Gift Missionary Highlight for February 2026
Who: LCMS GEO Mission
Where: Chile
What: Nursing/Deaconess
Deaconess Jamielynn (Tinkey) Flores is currently serving as a missionary with her family at Resurrection Lutheran Church in Constitución, Chile, where her husband Rafael serves as the pastor. The couple, along with their one-year-old daughter Elena, moved to Chile in September of 2024 and are getting settled into their new home and community. With her nursing background and deaconess training, Jamielynn coordinates life ministry activities and health education events in Lutheran churches throughout Latin America. The Flores family and the Mission Board, thank you for your continued prayerful and financial support. You may donate to her 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 2026!
Who: LCMS GEO Mission
Where: Chile
What: Nursing/Deaconess
Deaconess Jamielynn (Tinkey) Flores is currently serving as a missionary with her family at Resurrection Lutheran Church in Constitución, Chile, where her husband Rafael serves as the pastor. The couple, along with their one-year-old daughter Elena, moved to Chile in September of 2024 and are getting settled into their new home and community. With her nursing background and deaconess training, Jamielynn coordinates life ministry activities and health education events in Lutheran churches throughout Latin America. The Flores family and the Mission Board, thank you for your continued prayerful and financial support. You may donate to her 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 2026!
“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.