Adults

At St. Lorenz, we offer a diverse range of small groups, support groups, and classes tailored for adults. Whether you’re seeking personal care, aiming to deepen your faith and understanding of the Bible, or looking for opportunities to serve, you’ll find a welcoming community here. These groups are where life transformation happens, and we want you to be a part of it! Join us and experience the joy of growing in faith and community alongside other adults.

Women's Ministry

The Women’s Ministry at St. Lorenz provides a wide range of opportunities for women to deepen their faith, serve their community, and build strong, supportive relationships. With regular gatherings that include prayer, Bible study, and fellowship, women can find spiritual growth and encouragement. There are also service projects and volunteer opportunities that allow women to make a tangible impact both locally and globally. Special events throughout the year offer times for reflection, celebration, and building connections with other women. Whether through ongoing programs or one-time events, the Women’s Ministry at St. Lorenz is dedicated to helping women grow in their faith and support each other in their spiritual journeys.

Get Involved

The Lutheran Women in Mission have a passion for bringing the lost into eternal fellowship with our Lord Jesus by being obedient to His call for workers in the harvest field and offering our hands, feet, voice, and silver and gold to extend His Kingdom both at home and abroad. Any woman of confirmation age may join the LWML or come to our monthly meetings usually held every third Monday of the month. One of the easiest ways to help is to pick up a money collection box, called a mite box, in the LWML bookstore, located in the church basement and bring a full box back to the church office. A yearly brochure with a calendar of events is available at the church office or follow their Facebook page at St. Lorenz Lutheran Church LWML. For more information contact Andrea Dykman at 989-820-8200 or email.    

LWML Retreats

Want to get away? No luggage, passport, or time off work is required for our Women’s Retreats. We get together for about three hours to share prayer, Bible study, to laugh and maybe sing a little—and our brunch buffet is a big hit! You’ll go home with some new Biblical insights and new/renewed friends. We love that women of all ages attend! 

LWML Bookstore

Volunteers of the St. Lorenz LWML sell cards, books, Bibles, gifts, etc. to congregation members and visitors. The bookstore is conveniently located in the church basement. All proceeds go to missions through LWML mites. For more information call Sarah Kramer at 989-652-8912. 

LWML Blanket Making

We make hundreds of quilts every year for Orphan Grain Train Sebewaing, Underground Railroad Saginaw, and Franklin Avenue Mission Flint, knowing that they will comfort someone we will never meet. Yes, blankets can be used for a cozy and clean new bed, but also for a baby carrier, a place upon which to sell goods in the marketplace, a sack in which to carry items, a sunshade, a shawl, and a reminder that somebody far away cares. If you can cut material and tie a knot, you can help us make blankets! For more information call Judy Laux at 989-652-6669.    

Women in God’s Service (WinGS) is a subgroup of the LWML that teaches young women about serving the Lord with gladness. This is accomplished through Bible studies and supporting various mission projects. There are many ways to get involved. You can work on projects from your home or serve alongside other women. To learn more about how you can get involved please contact Mary Beth Heikkinen at 586-484-5536.

We believe in the simple but revolutionary idea that remarkable things happen when moms come together, face to face. That’s why we rally women to come together in their own neighborhoods and help each other through this thing called motherhood, one gathering at a time.

Our acronym stands for “Mothers of Preschoolers” because we began in 1973 when a group of moms of young children banded together to share their lives and parenting journeys. Over the past 45 years, MOPS has expanded our reach to include moms with older kids, partnering with churches and organizations worldwide to equip and encourage moms in more than 60 countries.

For more information about how to register, please contact Melissa Tebedo email or Danielle Kuhn email. For general information about MOPS visit website. To register for St. Lorenz MOPS, go to website and enter the code for the group you want to join.

Frankenmuth MOPS AM code: YP1T
Frankenmuth MOMSNEXT AM code: ZS5T

Advent by Candlelight has become a well-loved tradition! Volunteer hostesses transform the lobby of the Worship & Event Center by setting festive banquet tables. The room is soon filled with women, lovely tables, and the glow of candles. After an hour-long program, we share a dessert and visit. This is a quiet and happy evening when we pause to remember that Jesus is born for us. The program is designed for ladies high-school age and older. You do not need to be a member of St. Lorenz to attend, or to host. It’s a free event; many ladies invite friends or family members. As a hostess, you set a banquet table (6-8 seats, including your seat) and provide a dessert for those at your table. You may do this on your own or share the responsibility (and fun) with a friend. You may invite ladies to sit at your table, or we’ll help fill the seats for you. Fancy tablecloth and crystal? Wonderful! Paper products and plastic silverware? That’s fine, too! Click on Hostess Guidelines for more details. You do not need to be a member of St. Lorenz to host. Thank You for volunteering; we appreciate your work!

This is a free event and we love to fill up seats! It has been our tradition to accept cash donations at the door for young adults in Bay County who have “aged out” of foster care. Many of these youth are struggling on their own to attend school, work, or set up a household. Your donations are used throughout the year for essentials. There is no obligation to donate. Contact Pam Fitzgerald, Advent by Candlelight Coordinator at 989-598-5226 or email.

Women’s Conference 2025

Information coming soon!

Join us for a day of renewal as we explore the message of Revelation 21:5 “Behold I am making all things new.”

Our keynote speaker will lead 2 keynote sessions on emotional and relational renewal through a secure foundation in Christ. 

The conference is designed to inspire and empower you to know your Savior and Creator at a deeper and more personal level. 

Our Hope For You:

We want you to experience the renewing presence of Christ to carry you into 2025 – into your relationships, your homes, and your communities.

What You Can Expect:

A Christ-centered day filled with worship, 2 keynote sessions, a boxed lunch provided by the Bavarian Inn Restaurant, and numerous breakout sessions that will impact and transform your individual walk with Christ.

Register

Men's Ministry

The Men’s Ministry at St. Lorenz is dedicated to fostering spiritual growth, building community, and serving others. Men engage in activities that deepen their faith, support outreach efforts, and provide practical assistance to those in need. Through various service projects, fellowship opportunities, and spiritual development programs, the ministry encourages men to use their talents to make a positive impact both within the church and in the broader community.

Get Involved

The Lutheran Laymen’s League is the parent organization of the Lutheran Hour and Lutheran Hour Ministries. We are in one of 40 districts in the United States and Canada. We strive to keep the Lutheran Hour broadcasted in over 1400 radio stations in the United States. It is also broadcast through the Internet and via American Forces Radio. Our group donates to our local district to support the broadcasts. We also provide some scholarships for Lutheran summer camp at Camp Lu Lay Lea in Lupton, Michigan. For more information on the camp go the camp website or contact Karl Weiss at 989-401-1919.

The principal purpose of Willing Workers is to share Jesus’ love through care for others by assisting them in daily activities and or needs. Specifically, Willing Workers provide help for individuals and non-profit organizations who are physically and financially unable to do maintenance/repairs as needed or have need of tasks requiring group assistance. Willing Workers get a sense of satisfaction from accomplishing the many tasks that are done each year in support of those in need. To put your talents to work contact Gary Schiefer at ​​​​​​​989-239-8096.

Special Needs Ministry

The Special Needs Ministry at St. Lorenz is dedicated to creating inclusive and supportive environments for individuals with special needs. The ministry focuses on providing meaningful faith experiences through interactive Bible classes that include singing, prayer, and creative activities. Additionally, it hosts annual events that celebrate and honor individuals with special needs, emphasizing their value and importance within the community. These efforts aim to embrace and uplift participants, ensuring they feel valued, loved, and supported in their spiritual journey.

Get Involved

Breakthrough Bible Class welcomes adults of all ages with special needs to join us for Bible class. From September-May, we meet on Tuesdays from 5-6:00 at St. Lorenz School in the Adult Education Room. We sing, pray, and learn about Jesus through lessons and crafts. Classes begin in September and meet at 5:00 pm on Tuesdays in the Adult Ed Rooms. Contact Tammy Stephens at 989-245-1086 or email.

Every February, St. Lorenz hosts a Night to Shine prom, a global event sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation. St. Lorenz, along with other host churches around the world, will celebrate people with special needs on this unforgettable evening, centered on God’s love. St. Lorenz is honored to be a part of this international movement that God is using as a catalyst for change to embrace people with disabilities, ensuring they know they are valued and loved. This amazing event would not be possible without the help of many volunteers, who can register here. Contact Tammy Stephens at 989-245-1086 or email.