Holy Spirit Lutheran Church

08/30/2026

The prophet Jeremiah speaks of the incurable wound of his suffering yet finds in God’s words the delight of his heart. When Peter doesn’t grasp Jesus’ words about suffering, Jesus tells the disciples they will find their lives in losing them. Such sacrificial love is described by Paul when he urges us to associate with the lowly and not repay evil with evil. In worship we gather as a community that we might offer ourselves for the sake of our suffering world.

+For viewers on Facebook, our service has computer generated closed captioning. If you are not seeing the captions and would like to, check the settings for your videos in Facebook.
+ Please sign up for Sunday School! Classes are available for preschool through 12th grade, let us know if your kids will be attending. Also let us know if you are interested in teaching. Classes will begin on September 13th and run weekly in between services, 9:40-10:20am. Since it is Sunday School kickoff, there will also be a pot-luck luncheon following second service. There is a sign-up on the ITS board, and parents of Middle School and High School youth, we will have a meeting that day to discuss some important topics INCLUDING Confirmation class and the National Youth Gathering.
+Adults, there is also a sign up for our Fall Wednesday evening Class. We are using “Together By Grace Bible Conversations” a new resource on Mark’s Gospel, and there are participant guides, so it would be helpful to know how many to order!
+Confirmands and Parents of all 6-8th graders, the Confirmation Packet and schedule is available as a hard copy in the narthex, and has been emailed out—if you did not receive it, please contact Pastor Nathan or the church office so that we can get a copy to you.
+Choir folks—rehearsal resumes this Thursday, September 3 at 6:00pm. So start singing in the shower to get warmed up.
+Theology on Tap Sign up for Tuesday, September 8 at Grand Blanc Tap Bar and Grill. Our topic will be “What would Jesus Buy?” – A discussion about faith and money.
+Ladies Luncheon this month is on the Second Friday--Sept. 11 at John’s Pizzeria in Davison at Noon. There is a sign up on the ITS board.
+THANK YOU for your ongoing financial support of Holy Spirit's ministries. To give electronically, go to: https://onrealm.org/holyspiritlc/-/fo... or to give via text: send "HSLC (dollar amount)" to 73256 to give using your mobile device. You’ll receive a text message in response with your next steps.
Worship is displayed and streamed under our OneLicense.net account: A-708723 and CCLI License # 2829245.

08/23/2026

In Isaiah the people are advised to look to their spiritual ancestors as the rock from which they were hewn. Jesus declares that the church will be built on the rock of Peter’s bold confession of faith. God’s word of reconciliation and God’s mercy are keys to the church’s mission. Paul urges us to not be conformed to this world but to offer our bodies as a living sacrifice, using our individual gifts to build up the body of Christ. From the table we go forth to offer our spiritual worship through word and deed.

+For viewers on Facebook, our service has computer generated closed captioning. If you are not seeing the captions and would like to, check the settings for your videos in Facebook.

+Mark your calendars to help at our next distribution on September 19.

+Today is the blessing of Backpacks; parents and children, even if you didn’t bring your backpack, please take one of the cross keychains for your school backpack!

+ Please sign up for Sunday School! Classes are available for preschool through 12th grade, let us know if your kids will be attending. Also let us know if you are interested in teaching. Classes will begin on September 13th and run weekly in between services, 9:40-10:20am.

+Adults, there is also a sign up for our Fall Wednesday evening Class. We are using “Together By Grace Bible Conversations” a new resource on Mark’s Gospel, and there are participant guides, so it would be helpful to know how many to order!

+Confirmands and Parents of all 6-8th graders, the Confirmation Packet and schedule is available as a hard copy in the narthex, and has been emailed out—if you did not receive it, please contact Pastor Nathan or the church office so that we can get a copy to you.

+THANK YOU for your ongoing financial support of Holy Spirit's ministries. To give electronically, go to: https://onrealm.org/holyspiritlc/-/fo... or to give via text: send "HSLC (dollar amount)" to 73256 to give using your mobile device. You’ll receive a text message in response with your next steps.
Worship is displayed and streamed under our OneLicense.net account: A-708723 and CCLI License # 2829245.

08/20/2026

A reflection on the texts for the Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost by Curtice Taylor read by the author. Printed copies are shared with Holy Spirit's Weekend Update emails.

A reflection on the texts for the Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost by Curtice Taylor read by the author. Printed copies are shared with Holy Spirit's Weekend Update emails.

08/16/2026

In Isaiah we hear that God’s house shall be a house of prayer for all people and that God will gather the outcasts of Israel. The Canaanite woman in today’s gospel is a Gentile, an outsider, who is unflinching in her request that Jesus heal her daughter. As Jesus commends her bold faith, how might our church extend its mission to those on the margins of society? In our gathering around word and meal we receive strength to be signs of comfort, healing, and justice for those in need.

+For viewers on Facebook, our service has computer generated closed captioning. If you are not seeing the captions and would like to, check the settings for your videos in Facebook.
+Thank you to everyone who helped with the Food Distribution yesterday! The next distribution is September 19.
+Thank you to everyone who has helped bring in school supplies our collection is complete!
+Next Sunday is the blessing of Backpacks—so kids bring your backpack (to either service) if you want because School is starting soon!
+ Please sign up for Sunday School! Classes are available for preschool through 12th grade, let us know if your kids will be attending. Also let us know if you are interested in teaching. Classes will begin on September 13th and run weekly in between services, 9:40-10:20am.
+Adults, there is also a sign up for our Fall Wednesday evening Class. We are using “Together By Grace Bible Conversations” a new resource on Mark’s Gospel, and there are participant guides, so it would be helpful to know how many to order!
+Council, our next meeting is tomorrow at 6:30!
+THANK YOU for your ongoing financial support of Holy Spirit's ministries. To give electronically, go to: https://onrealm.org/holyspiritlc/-/fo... or to give via text: send "HSLC (dollar amount)" to 73256 to give using your mobile device. You’ll receive a text message in response with your next steps.
Worship is displayed and streamed under our OneLicense.net account: A-708723 and CCLI License # 2829245.

08/15/2026

Lots of great produce today, including corn, zucchini, cucumbers, peaches, peppers, cabbage, potatoes, cereal, milk, meat, and assorted beverages!

08/15/2026

It is a beautiful day to make a difference in our community! Come out to volunteer—or if you need food—to receive some!

08/11/2026

This Saturday, August 15, Holy Spirit Lutheran Church (7234 Fenton Rd.) will resume our monthly free food distributions to those in need on a first come-first served basis beginning at 9:00am. There is no income requirement to receive food. We can usually serve around 200 households a cart full of groceries.

We welcome volunteers from the community to help us with the food distribution - please arrive at 8:00am (park at the Sikh temple lot just south of Holy Spirit) to help set up and start sorting food.

08/09/2026

Elijah finds the presence of God not in earthquake, wind, or fire, but in the sound of sheer silence. When the disciples face a great storm on the sea, they cry out with fear. Jesus says: “Take heart, it is I; do not be afraid.” Amid the storms of life, we gather to seek the calm presence of Christ that soothes our fears. In comforting words of scripture and in the refreshing bread and cup of the eucharist, God grants us peace and sends us forth to be a sign of God’s presence to others.
+For viewers on Facebook, our service has computer generated closed captioning. If you are not seeing the captions and would like to, check the settings for your videos in Facebook.
+The next Theology on Tap is Tuesday, August 11, at 6pm at Hamlin Pub. The topic is Artificial Intelligence and the Church.

+Our School Supply collection is almost complete. Thank you to everyone who has helped bring in supplies! Check out the Amazon list for any remaining items needed. https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1BRDO5SADTL66/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex
+The next food distribution is this Saturday! Please join us at 8:00am as we serve our broader community.

+The Good News for Women Bible Study will be beginning this Fall on Thursday mornings. See Penny Tripp for more information.
+THANK YOU for your ongoing financial support of Holy Spirit's ministries. To give electronically, go to: https://onrealm.org/holyspiritlc/-/fo... or to give via text: send "HSLC (dollar amount)" to 73256 to give using your mobile device. You’ll receive a text message in response with your next steps.
Worship is displayed and streamed under our OneLicense.net account: A-708723 and CCLI License # 2829245

08/04/2026

If you missed our VBS Highlights video from this past week, you can watch it by clicking on the link below!

A recap of all the fun we had in Rome at Vacation Bible School this...

07/30/2026

A reflection on the texts for the Tenth Sunday after Pentecost by Curtice Taylor read by the author. Printed copies are shared with Holy Spirit's Weekend Update emails.