SHOE DRIVE

The Jr. Rotary Shoe Drive is off to a great start!  Our goal is 2,500 pairs of shoes, so keep bringing those unused shoes in!  Collection boxes are near the school office, the church office, and in the Worship & Event Center Lobby.  They will remain out through March.  It is a fundraiser for the Youth Ministry to attend the LCMS Youth Gathering this summer.  Join us in helping others 'run the race' with Jesus!

TOWN HALL

Please make plans to join our St. Lorenz Town Hall meeting on Wednesday, February 26th at 6:00pm in the Worship & Event Center.  The agenda will include ministry updates and a presentation from our Building Project Task Force.  Light refreshments will be available.  Please register in Church Center or call the church office to help us plan accordingly.

VALPARAISO UNIVERSITY CHORAL CONCERT AND HYMN FESTIVAL

MUSIC AT ST. LORENZ

March 1, 2025, 4 PM

St. Lorenz Lutheran Church Sanctuary

The Valparaiso University Choral is recognized internationally as a premiere Lutheran collegiate choral ensemble, upholding the highest standard of choral art through performance of the greatest literature of all eras.  They are dedicated to performing works that celebrate the university's Lutheran heritage, the chorale has been honored to receive several prestigious invitations. 

A NIGHT IN NEW ORLEANS

Did you know that a group of 58 youth from St. Lorenz are going to the LCMS Youth Gathering this summer in New Orleans?  We are incredibly blessed to have so many youth wanting to grow in their faith, hear incredible speakers, and worship with over 20,000 other high schoolers from all over the country!  This will be a life-changing exerience for them!  However, it is also costly.  As part of our effort to offset the expenses of the trip, we will be holding a fundraising dinner  "A Night in New Orleans" on Saturday, March 8, in the Bavarian Inn Crest Room.  Lets support and help the next generation grow in their faith!

"A Night in New Orleans" will transport you to the Big Easy with a themed menu, live jazz music, and our youth attendees will be serving you as the wait staff!   Appetizers will begin at 5pm while dinner will be served at 6pm.  Last day to register is Monday, March 3.  Individual tickets are $50 or you can sponsor a table of 8 for $600. The event runs from 5-9pm, dinner will begin at 6pm. Tickets are available at Church Center or click here to reserve you spot.  Please contact Ben Sievert with and sponsorship questions: bdsievert@stlorenz.org

Upcoming At St. Lorenz   

ST. LORENZ WIND ENSEMBLE

MUSIC AT ST. LORENZ

March 9th, 2025, 3 PM 

Worship & Event Center

The St. Lorenz Wind Ensemble presents "Story and Song."  Each piece has a story to tell, whether through scripture or song with singers or with narrator.  Pieces included in the concert will be "You Raise Me Up," "I Dreamed a Dream," "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow," and much more.  The Wind Ensemble is a multigenerational band with the primary goal to praise God through instrumental music.  We aim to move the congregation and audience through music by entertaining, enlightening, and enhancing faith.

ORGAN RECITAL, MARTIN JEAN,

DIRECTOR OF THE INSTITUTE OF SACRED MUSIC AT YALE UNIVERSITY

MUSIC AT ST. LORENZ

MARCH 30TH, 2025 4 PM

ST. LORENZ CHURCH SANCTUARY

Martin Jean is within the highest ranks of the world's concert organists and is widely recognized as an exacting and warmly communicative artists whose playing exhibits "visceral intensity, expressive eloquence, and exquisite elegance" (The Kansas City Star).  Winner of the illustrious Grand Prix de Chartres (France) and numerous American Guild of Organists competitions, Dr. Jean is deeply admired for his wide musical interests and radiant musicianship.  He is Director of the Institute of Sacred Music and Professor of Organ and Church Music at Yale University.

NOVEMBER 8 FALL VENDOR CALL

Women in Mission is looking for vendors to participate in a Fall Bazaar on November 8, 2025, located at St. Lorenz Lutheran School.  To secure your space, complete the registration in Church Center or contact denisemosey96@gmail.com.  Vendor spaces are $30.00.

Prayer and Care

CAN & BOTTLE DRIVE

Please donate your returnable cans and bottles to the Camp Lu Lay Lea scholarship fund.  Collection bins are at The Rock and the entrance to the school gym.  For pick-up, call Dan at 989-488-9170.

LWML BOOKSTORE

 Confirmation items are now available: invitations, boxed and individual confirmation cards, and confirmation gifts-including Bibles.  We also have a new supply of boxed cards.  We are located in the church basement. Stop in and browse on weekdays or weekends and use the self-serve checkout!

MISSION MARKET

The Mission Market, located next to the Church offices, also has new items for Confirmation, and gift giving!  All the profits from this market go to support missions.  Market hours are the same as the church reception desk, Monday through Friday, and Sundays from 9:00am-12:30pm.   You can use the self checkout.

RIGHT NOW MEDIA

Through RightNow Media, and thanks to the St. Lorenz Foundation, all St. Lorenz members have free access to the biggest video Bible study library in the world!  It includes great discipleship content for pastors, leaders, small groups, adults, students and children.  To sign up you can click here, use the QR code, or text STLORENZ to 49775 for RightNow Media.

CHURCH EXTENSION FUND

What is CEF?

Church Extension Fund (CEF) is a unique ministry where LCMS members can invest their funds and earn interest.  In turn, these funds provide a source of low-cost loans for new church sites and upgrading current facilities.  Larry List is the CEF Representative for St. Lorenz.  Contact him at 989-652-8162 to learn how your investment dollar makes a difference or call the CEF office at 800-242-3944!

LCMS CAMPUS CONNECT

Parents! Help us connect your college students in Michigan to a LCMS campus near them.  Click here for more information.

SPARTAN TAEKWONDO

Taekwondo classes are going on now.  Classes are for all who are interested; from 2nd grade to age 101, and no experience is required!  Learn self-defense, improve your self-confidence, become more physically fit, and progress at YOUR own speed.  Scott Stedry is the instructor; he is a 6th degree Black Belt and has been teaching taekwondo for over 25 years.  Two classes are offered which meet in the St. Lorenz School small gym on Monday and Wednesday evening, beginning at either 6:00pm or 6:30pm.  The classes run continuously throughout the school year; you can join at any time.  Class fee is $20/month, and all fees are donated back to St. Lorenz.  Please contact Mr. Scott Stedry at 989-397-4443 to register, or with any questions.

FLINT MISSION NETWORK

Serving meals at the Franklin Avenue Mission (FAM) is not the only area in which help is welcomed.  There are also other areas of ministry at the FAM in which to serve our Flint neighbors!  Visit the Flint Mission Network website (flintmissionnetwork.org/volunteer/)  and go to the volunteer page to see where your gifts may be used.  You may also call 810-285-9598, or email  contact@flintmissionnetwork.org.

WINTER VILLAGE SUPPORT GROUPS

Winter Village offers a few support groups, which are open to the community.  All events are within the Winter Village buildings (255 Mayer Rd., Frankenmuth); ask at the front desk for the location when you arrive. 

Caregiver support group meets the first Monday of each month at 2pm.  

Parkinson's support group meets the third Wednesday at 1pm.