Hymn Festival, September 26 ~ 3:00 p.m.
A hymn festival celebrating the completion of organ renovations will be held at St. Michael’s Lutheran Church in Richville on Sunday, September 26, at 3:00 p.m. Under the theme “Our Help in Ages Past”, it will focus on the blessings of God as He has given them in the past, the present, and the future.
The organ at St. Michael’s was first installed when the new sanctuary was built in 1971. The recent renovations included replacing the console with a new, four manual design, and expanding the size of the instrument by making it a “hybrid”, that is, by the addition of electronic stops to the existing pipes. The newly remodeled instrument has 2395 pipes and a total of 92 ranks.
The organist for the festival will be St. Michael’s new Director of Parish Music, Dr. Jon Eifert. He holds a D.M.A. in organ performance from the University of Texas, where he studied with Dr. Gerre Hancock. He has been an active organ teacher and clinician, and has played many organ dedications across the country over the course of his career. The Adult Choir of St. Michael’s will also be featured at the festival.
The public is invited and encouraged to attend. Come and join us as we sing about the greatness of God’s gifts to us all!
A hymn festival celebrating the completion of organ renovations will be held at St. Michael’s Lutheran Church in Richville on Sunday, September 26, at 3:00 p.m. Under the theme “Our Help in Ages Past”, it will focus on the blessings of God as He has given them in the past, the present, and the future.
The organ at St. Michael’s was first installed when the new sanctuary was built in 1971. The recent renovations included replacing the console with a new, four manual design, and expanding the size of the instrument by making it a “hybrid”, that is, by the addition of electronic stops to the existing pipes. The newly remodeled instrument has 2395 pipes and a total of 92 ranks.
The organist for the festival will be St. Michael’s new Director of Parish Music, Dr. Jon Eifert. He holds a D.M.A. in organ performance from the University of Texas, where he studied with Dr. Gerre Hancock. He has been an active organ teacher and clinician, and has played many organ dedications across the country over the course of his career. The Adult Choir of St. Michael’s will also be featured at the festival.
The public is invited and encouraged to attend. Come and join us as we sing about the greatness of God’s gifts to us all!
Welcome to St. Michael's!
We would love to have you visit our church family! As followers of Jesus Christ, we want to be Active in service, Nurture our faith, Give all glory to God, Encourage one another, and Lead others to Jesus (A.N.G.E.L.).
We are on the crossroads of M-46 and M-15, serving not only Richville but also the three larger communities around us, Frankenmuth, Reese and Vassar. We are a congregation of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod along with our fellow “Franken Colony” churches in the area (originally Richville was named Frankenhilf). Our worship times are listed on this page, as well as links to some of our other ministries. Feel free to stop by any time, call one of our pastors or other staff, or e-mail us with any questions at saintmichaelrichville@gmail.com. Directions to St. Michael's
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Save the Date
September 26th 170th Anniversary of St. Michael’s We will have a “Ministry Fair” at church on Sunday, September after the 10:30 a.m. service . Learn all about the ministries and fellowship opportunities at our congregation. You may find one or more that you would like to participate in and share your time and talents. Plans are underway to have food, drinks, prizes and hand-outs. “Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of service, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who empowers them all in everyone.” 2 Corinthians 12:4-6 Worship Services
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We welcome Pastor Dan Conrad and his wife Kathy to St. Michael's on Sunday, Sept. 26th. Pastor Conrad is currently serving as a missionary to Mexico. Pastor Conrad also did mission work in Venezuela from 1984 to 2003. He was pastor at Zion Lutheran in Terra Bella, CA, from 2003 to 2014, at which time he accepted the call as a missionary at large in Mexico. We have supported the Conrads through our Endowment Fund, and we will receive a door offering this morning as well.
Pastor Gillaspie’s Bible Class will not meet 9/26. Everyone is invited to hear Rev. Dan Conrad speak in church. Volunteers needed! We are looking for people to help out with live stream and recording our worship services. Training is provided. Contact the church office if you are able to help out. Youth Ministry project: The youth group is going to freshen up the youth room in the church basement with a fresh coat of paint. They could use some old sheets or tarps and extra hands to help make it go quicker. Contact Melissa Courville or the church office if you can help out. October 23rd from 1 to 7 and the 24th from 4 to 8. Phone numbers: We are finding out quite often that members have canceled their land line telephone and have not informed the church of their new phone numbers. Please let us know when you do this so we can contact you when needed. Mary Martha will be packing Orphan Grain Train school & hygiene kits at the October meeting. Shopping lists are available on the bulletin board for anyone who would like to donate needed items. You can leave the items on the shelves by the church kitchen. Church Extension savings stamps program: We would like to start this program again and are looking for one or more volunteers to help out. It only takes a few hours once a week to collect the money from the children and give them stamps for their books. Contact the church office if you would like more information. School News The school is accepting donations for Operation Christmas Child now through the end of October. School Items: Crayons, pencils, sharpeners, markers, paper, coloring books, erasers, scissors, glue sticks, and colored pencils. Personal Hygiene items: Mild bar soap, washcloths, toothbrush, combs, hair barrettes and ties, and headbands. Boys and girls: Small trucks, balls, yo-yos, sunglasses, kazoos, harmonicas, ball caps, small flashlights, small etch-a-sketch, slinky, toys that light up or make noise, stuffed animals, watches, t-shirts, socks, whistles, flip flops, and marbles, dolls, stuffed animals, toy jewelry, jump ropes, playdough, and jacks. Watch for the November newsletter with more information. More information is in the "Church" tab above and then "Bulletin/Newsletter". |
The Mission of St. Michael’s Lutheran Church
“Connecting People to Jesus” Logo and Explanation
The Mission of St. Michael’s Lutheran Church, School and Childcare Center is to connect people to Jesus. We meet at the Cross of Christ and are united by faith in Christ. The four people represent the Church, School, Childcare Center, and the Neighbors we are trying to reach for Christ. The Cross represents the Gospel message of God’s love in Jesus for all people. The line below the cross represents the ground this community of faith grows on and the fertile ground of faith that produces a great harvest for the Lord.
“Connecting People to Jesus” Logo and Explanation
The Mission of St. Michael’s Lutheran Church, School and Childcare Center is to connect people to Jesus. We meet at the Cross of Christ and are united by faith in Christ. The four people represent the Church, School, Childcare Center, and the Neighbors we are trying to reach for Christ. The Cross represents the Gospel message of God’s love in Jesus for all people. The line below the cross represents the ground this community of faith grows on and the fertile ground of faith that produces a great harvest for the Lord.