WELCOME

Regular Sunday Worship Schedule
​10:30-11:30 am -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
Please join us for service on Sunday at 10:30am through either of these links. We look forward to worshiping with you. 
https://www.facebook.com/SMLHolt/   or
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWurXn5K6bbgYbJ4Y1LkRFA?view_as=subscriber
​Worship is interpreted into American Sign Language almost every Sunday at 10:30 AM

MINISTRY OFFICE HOURS

SML - St Matthew Lutheran
Monday-Friday
9am - 1pm
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HLS - Holt Lutheran School
Monday-Friday 
8am - 4pm
MLHS - Martin Luther High School
Monday-Friday
8am - 4pm
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
Martin Luther High School : (517)-525-0116
SonShine Early Childcare Center:  (517)-694-3182

Email
SML : smlchurchoffice@gmail.com
​HLS : principal@hlsmi.org
​MLHS : mmlha.office@gmail.com
​SECC:  sonshine.ecc@gmail.org
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“Fear not, for I am with you..."  Isaiah 41:10

   According to updates from the CDC, the requirement to wear a mask has been dropped if you are fully vaccinated against COVID 19.  You may still wear one if you choose to.       

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.  Please try to keep a six foot distance between you and other family groups while waiting and at the railing.  The plan is to have individual families commune together.  You may once again kneel at the rails, since the initial fear of spreading the virus by contact with surfaces has not proven to be a serious issue, this also according to the CDC.     

In the rows you are seated in, for the comfort of those around you, you may want to remain at least 6 feet away from other family groups.    

We will not be "passing the peace" or greeting one another at the beginning of the service.  Pastor will not be greeting people at the back of the church after the service is over as well.    

FYI, since we run a childcare program that uses the gym and the bathrooms in the narthex, the government is requiring us to list the names of everyone who is in our building during our Sunday morning Bible study and church services.  The elder on duty has been tasked with making a list of everyone that attends, by name.  As a further note, you should be aware that if you are in the building during the hours of operation of the Childcare program (7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday) you should be filling out a COVID 19 form, available at the church or school offices.  It's a simple form that asks you to answer several questions in addition to listing your name and temperature.    

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.