Paula Ponders
May 16, 2024
Jesus acknowledges that living in the world is difficult...and living as a follower of Jesus does not make it any easier. But Jesus promises his support and protection through his Spirit as we are sent into the world to be his witnesses - by word and example.
I wonder how I could live like this without the love and support that our community provides, too? The Spirit filled Beloved Community of St. Michael's is on fire with this witness to each other and to our neighborhood!
I can feel it! Can you?
See you in church!
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Good news May 16, 2024
Memorial Lamps - The experience of the pandemic is highlighting what is truly important to our community. It is apparent that the need for fresh flowers on the altar each week is not a burning desire. With that in mind, we will halt the regular purchase of flowers but continue to accept memorial donations for lamps. These donations support our worship supplies such as bread, wine, linens, candles, and oils. Please contact Tracey on reserving a date. Lamps are $7 each.
Let us pray for peace: Eternal God, in whose perfect kingdom no sword is drawn but the sword of righteousness, no strength known but the strength of love: So mightily spread abroad your Spirit, that all peoples may be gathered under the banner of the Prince of Peace, as children of one Father; to whom be dominion and glory, now and for ever. Amen. (BCP pg 815)
Sunday Schedule
Sunday Mass - 10:30am in the church!
and livestreamed for your safety.
Last Sunday's Service
The Service is Livestreamed and Recorded here.
This Seventh Sunday after Easter we remember that Jesus prays for our protection as we live IN the world...but reminds us that we are not OF the world. Not always an easy place to be.
HELP US HELP OTHERS
Take a tag and give to our outreach efforts. Each tag should cost around $5-$10 depending on where you shop. And if you shop at Kroger, using your Community Rewards card will be a win-win for St. Michael's.
Amazon Wish List QR Code
Doing Shopping This Week?
Please pick up something for our pantry
So Many Are Hungry
The need is great! Thank you!
Social Development Coalition
Thanks to all our supporters who came to hear and encourage our proposal, especially Bishop Bonnie, Dean Andrea, our vestry and so many parishioners!
PROPOSAL SUMMARY
This report proposes to formalize the existing ad hoc, all-volunteer Lincoln Park Social Development Coalition and integrate it into official operations of the City of Lincoln Park. The new official body would serve the Mayor, Council, and staff by advising the City about actions that can improve the social well-being of residents. The idea is that this body would function in a similar manner to the existing economic development corporation: it will have a board of local experts; it will have staff to serve it; and it will have measurable indicators of success.
Why would this benefit the City of Lincoln Park? We think that government at all levels focuses very tightly on economic issues, with much less time, attention, and funding going toward social issues. Yet these are the true quality-of-life factors, which residents hold leaders accountable for. By attending to them directly, the City is fulfilling its service obligation to the community in an innovative way, with the potential for better results.
The proposal does not require much additional funding, because it centers on coordination and communication among efforts that already exist. It is a unique approach that could attract the attention of others in the public and nonprofit sectors who are interested in supporting its further development.
This is the tireless effort of five years of work with our Wayne State Social Work interns and many of our neighboring organizations. We plan to continue our work to make a difference in Lincoln Park!
Presenters: Leah DuMouchel, Prior City Planner, Rev. Kara Hildebrandt, Pastor LP First Presbyterian Church, Rev. Paula Miller, Pastor St. Michaels
We depend on your open hand to help us continue our mission to a needy world:
Our Blessing Box is emptied several times each week as we care for those in need of food. Rob has started a Go Fund Me page to help us keep the Box filled. Click on that link to make a contribution directly to the food drive.
We rely on your generosity in a special way during the Lenten season to reach out in ways we could never do alone. You can conveniently give online by clicking on the button above and choosing St. Michaels Lincoln Park. Thank you so much for anything you can do to help us reach others!
If you have benefited from any of our ministries this year
If you want the blessings of this community to benefit the lives of others
If you dream of a thriving world where St. Michael's brings greater belonging, well-being, and peace to all.
Doing Some Shopping?. - Every time you shop at Kroger, you can raise funds for St. Michael. All you have to do is swipe your Plus Card. To enroll your card or create a new account follow these simple instructions. Here's how.
It all adds up - Current 2023 year to date totals that St Michael’s has received through the Kroger program is: Kroger $95.86
We now have an Amazon Wish List that can be shopped from and will ship directly to the church
FOOD PANTRY / Blessings Box - St. Michaels is now providing for the needs of our neighbors through our Blessing Box as well as the local women’s shelter. We appreciate your donations to keep it filled. Whenever pop top cans are available they are preferred by people who don’t have kitchen facilities available. Items needed include household necessities, but are not limited to the following: Paper towels, Napkins, Toilet paper, Bath soap, Health & beauty, Toothpaste Related items, Diapers, Wipes, Feminine hygiene supplies, Dish soap, disinfectant & cleaning supplies, Shampoo & Conditioner, Laundry soap, Food items include but are not limited to: Canned Soup, Canned Fruit, Canned Vegetable, Canned Tuna, Granola Bars, Instant Potatoes, Baked Beans, Mac N Cheese, Canned Pasta, Canned Meat, Cereal, Oatmeal, Box of Crackers, Peanut Butter, Jelly, Ketchup, Jar of Applesauce, Puddings, Pasta Sauce, Spaghetti Sauce
Blessings Box Specific Items - Pull top: ready to eat soups, canned pastas, canned fruit, canned vegetables, canned tuna or in single serving pouch, granola bars, cereal bars, single serving cereals, juice boxes, single serve shelf stable milk, single serve pudding cups, jell-o cups, single serve water bottles (20oz or smaller),
If you are unsure what to get, please make a monetary donation
Or visit our Amazon Wish List for items
Thank you for your help in this meaningful ministry for those in need!
Click here for downloadable shopping list