http://www.st-michael-lutheran-church.org WordPress Test Site Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:16:42 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Micah's Backpack Micah's Backpack continues to be God's heart and hands and voices in our community to over 195 students per week. Here is the latest report on what the ministry is accomplishing. January 2012 342.5 Volunteer Hours 781 Backpacks Delivered 4,686 Meals Delivered ... http://www.st-michael-lutheran-church.org/2012/01/30/sharing-the-story-of-micahs-backpack/ A Christmas Message Bishop Hanson has posted a Christmas Message on the ELCA's website. http://www.st-michael-lutheran-church.org/2011/12/25/christmas-message/ Journey to Bethlehem: A Storybook Christmas Thank you to all the kids and adults who made this year's Christmas program, potluck and family craft night such a wonderful success. http://www.st-michael-lutheran-church.org/2011/12/19/christmas-program-2011/ New Council Members Elected At the Thank You Brunch and Congregational Meeting on Sunday, December 11, the congregation elected three new Council members to three year terms. The new Council members are: John Krallman, Sheila McCartan and Ben Simmers. Continuing on Council are Jim Clemens, Keith Gay, Lori Ann ... http://www.st-michael-lutheran-church.org/2011/12/12/new-council-members/ Winter Coats for Montgomery County Emergency Assistance Program In December, the AARP is collecting gently used winter coats for the Montgomery County Emergency Assistance Program. If you have a men's, women's or child's coat that you are no longer using, please bring it to the church by the end of ... http://www.st-michael-lutheran-church.org/2011/12/12/coats-for-montgomery-county-emergency-assistance/ The Quilting Party Once a month, The Quilting Party gathers at St. Michael for their monthly meeting. The group shares in fellowship and their love of quilting. Recently, members of the group had several quilts recognized for excellence including a quilt worked on by Gisela Mittmann of St. Michael. ... http://www.st-michael-lutheran-church.org/2011/12/11/quilting-party/ Gleaning Turnips There are still plenty of turnips to be picked and bagged. If you want to have make a difference in just a few hours, considering coming out for all or part of the time from 9-12 THIS SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3. This is a good activity for children. The ... http://www.st-michael-lutheran-church.org/2011/11/28/gleaning-opportunity/ Helping at the Montgomery County Christmas Store The Lutheran Men in Mission will be working at the Montgomery County Christmas Store on Tuesday, December 6 and Saturday, December 10. On Dec. 6, help is needed from 12:30 PM until 4:30 PM and from 4:30 PM until 8:30 PM. On ... http://www.st-michael-lutheran-church.org/2011/11/27/helping-at-the-christmas-store/ Party with a Purpose Over 60 folks came to the Party with a Purpose to prepare 318 Christmas Shoe Boxes for shipping to the Pine Ridge Reservation. Thank you to everyone who donated boxes and to everyone who participated in the party. http://www.st-michael-lutheran-church.org/2011/11/24/party-with-a-purpose/ Birthday Dinner A wonderful crowd gathered on October 2 for the Birthday Dinner as we celebrated the 43rd Birthday of St. Michael, the birthdays of the folks in the congregation and our charter members. http://www.st-michael-lutheran-church.org/2011/11/22/birthday-dinner-2011/