Events
St. Matthew Lutheran Church Events and Fundraisers
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New Projector Fund
At the Voters’ meeting last week it was decided to collect a special offering from members to fund a replacement for the projector. One can be purchased from Best Buy for about $3,000 and installed by Steve Ayers. A member has already promised $1000 toward this. Please prayerfully consider what you can contribute. This was NOT in the budget and the sooner we have the money, the sooner you get the slides back. Also, we have already collected $100 toward this in addition to the $1000. Make check payable to: St. Matthew and write “Projector” in the memo. Thanks. |
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St. Luke’s Christ Campus Coat Drive
As you may remember, last year we collected winter coats for those less fortunate. It’s time to step up again and help out. Please donate WINTER coats for adults (XL thru 5X only needed); NO women’s small-large are needed. All sizes kids’ coats and snow pants are needed. A box is set up by the media room door. Distribution days are 11/19 and 12/6 so let’s get the coats in here FAST, please! |
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Fall Church Clean-up November 15th
Outdoor Church Clean-up Saturday, November 15th is set aside for church clean-up. The focus will be outdoors, but there’s ALWAYS something to be cleaned/organized inside. Please join the trustees starting about 9:15am, and we’ll finish with a lunch about 12:30pm. Bring work gloves, leaf blowers, rakes and any friends you can coax to help. |
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Toys for Tots
More opportunity for GIVING! There’s a collection box for Toys for Tots outside the school office. Collection pickup is Tuesday, December 2nd. Please bring in NEW, unwrapped toys for any age child. Thank you! |
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LWML Bake Sale on Dec. 11th
We’re calling on our members/bakers to participate in the LWML bake sale on Thursday, Dec. 11th. Holt Lutheran’s Christmas Program is at 6pm (grades K-4) and 6:30pm (grades 5-8). We’ll offer homemade goodies in the Portal Café area starting shortly after 5pm. We have sign-up sheets available for you to lend your support! Thank you |
Holt Lutheran School's Fundraisers
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HLS Christmas Flower Sale
Start Date: Oct.31, 2025 Order form turn In: Nov. 14, 2025 Online Store Closes: Nov. 14, 2025 Delivery Date: December 6th Excited to share that Holt Lutheran School PTO is kicking off our holiday sale with Foertmeyer & Sons Greenhouse! These holiday plants and gifts are absolutely beautiful — vibrant poinsettias, fragrant wreaths, cheerful mini-trees, Christmas cactus, lavender trees, scented candles, and even amaryllis bulbs, all grown with care. If you’re looking to brighten your home or share a thoughtful gift this season, this is the perfect choice. Every order supports Holt Lutheran School, so thank you in advance for helping us make a difference! Please order from the link that is provided: https://app.fundraiseit.org/shop.php?code=2D9C0B Plants will be delivered on December 6th, 2025 at 12pm. Pick up location is at Holt Lutheran School, 2418 N Aurelius Rd, Holt |
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Christmas Card Sale
Starting Nov. 17 you can order Christmas Cards that were drawn by the students. You can find the link to the page on our Facebook page or you can click on the link here. Click here > l.php |
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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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Thanksgiving Eve Service
Nov. 26th- Thanksgiving Eve Service at Messiah Lutheran Church,5740 Holt Rd, Holt @ 6:30pm Advent Services and Meals Dec 3rd- Potluck @ 5:15pm; Service here @ 6:30pm; Messiah will join us Dec 10th- Meal @ 5:15pm; Service @ 6:30pm. Both at Messiah Lutheran Church Dec 17th- Meal @ 5:15pm; Service @ 6:30pm. Both are here. Dec. 24th- Christmas Eve Candlelight Service w/communion @ 6:30pm in the sanctuary 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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Matching Gift Missionary Highlight for November 2025
Who: LCMS GEO Mission Where: Puerto Rico What: Pastoral and Mission Support Rev. James and Deaconess Christel Neuendorf serve the Lord through the LCMS as missionaries in Puerto Rico. James serves as a church planter and pastor in the city of Ponce, Puerto Rico. His focus is to establish a strong Lutheran presence in the city in which he will boldly proclaim the Gospel and meet the spiritual and physical needs of the community. As pastor, James engages with Ponce community members to share in their lives and to bring them into the presence of Jesus in Word and Sacrament. He also works to create a generation of local leaders, laity and future pastors who will continue to spread the Gospel throughout Puerto Rico, around the Latin America region, and the world. As a Deaconess, Christel is involved in the long-term disaster relief efforts at the Casa de Amparo y Respuesta ai Desastre (House of Refuge and Disaster Response) mercy houses. From these places, LCMS missionaries and Puerto Rican Lutherans offer food, water and other basic necessities to community members affected by the hurricane. Please seek God’s guidance on supporting them with your offerings. You may donate to their 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 2025! |
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. 
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“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.