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This Week at St. Lorenz

HOLIDAY CHURCH OFFICE HOURS

Christmas Eve, Dec 24th 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Christmas Day, Dec 25th, Closed

New Years Eve, Dec 31st, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

New Years Day, January 1, 2025 Closed

The school office will be closed for Christmas break

12/23/2024 -1/3/2025

CHRISTMAS AT THE WORSHIP & EVENT CENTER

December 22 at 10:45am

Join us for a festive time in the Worship & Event Center next Sunday at the 10:45am worship service.  There will be a special choir singing favorite carols along with the Worship Team.  It will be joyous and uplifting and you will leave with a smile on your face!  Come join us!

GERMAN SONGFEST REBROADCAST 

Cable TV rebroadcast of the German Christmas Song Fest will be shown on Spectrum/Charter channel 191 for 3 Fridays: December 6, 13, and 20, all beginning at 7 pm.  The Weihnachts-Singfest program can also be viewed any time via the St. Lorenz website (Media - Traditional Worship), St. Lorenz Facebook page, and Frankenmuth-Gunzenhausen Facebook page.

WHITE AS SNOW REGISTRATION

ST. Lorenz is delighted to invite all women to the Third Annual White as Snow Women's Conference taking place February 1 here at St. Lorenz.  This year's theme is REST, inspired by Mathew 28:11: "Come to me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest."  

The day will be led by keynote speaker Michelle Diercks and include numerous breakout speakers.  We will also gather for prayer, praise, and to fellowship together as we find promised rest in Jesus' name. 

Tickets are $45 and include a boxed lunch from Bavarian Inn.  This price goes up after December 31, so sign up now in Church Center before the December 31 deadline or click here.

We look forward to seeing you there for a day of fellowship, learning, and spiritual renewal!

Thank you

AGED OUT YOUTH

Advent by Candlelight

We've been able to purchase 75 $25 cards to help youth who have AGED OUT of the foster care system.  The cards will be dispensed as needed throughout the year by those at the Dept of Health and Human Services, Bay County, who work with the youth.  Thank you to all who contributed either at Advent by Candlelight or by sending donations to the church office!

FIRST CHISTMAS SHOP A SUCCESS

The Caring Tree's first "Christmas Shop" was visited by 42 shoppers; people were friendly and full of smiles!  Over 650 items (estimated) were sold, not including gift cards.  Shoppers were also able to take bonus items, such as cleaning supplies and personal care items, free of charge.  Watch for a more detailed report in the St. Lorenz Newsletter, arriving in January.  Thank you to all who helped to make this a success!

Upcoming At St. Lorenz   

GRIEF SHARE

January 7th, 2025, weekly through March 25th

3:30-5:30pm OR 6:00-8:00pm

The Grief Share experience can provide you with helpful information for your journey through grief.  It can also provide you with encouragement and support as you work through your grief.  If you, or someone you know, is dealing with grief, this group can help.  We are offering two group options this winter.  The groups will meet in Conference Room 202 of the school.  Please enter the Church Office side of the building.  

It is open to anyone within our congregation as well as the entire Frankenmuth community.  Registration is required, as space is limited.  Please register online or call Heather at 989-652-0771 to indicate your desire to attend.  Please register by December 31st so that we ensure we have enough materials ready.

WELCOME TO ST LORENZ

January 11, 2025, 9am-noon

"Welcome to St. Lorenz" class is part of the process for all who are considering making St. Lorenz their church home and being received into membership.  If you are becoming a member through Adult Confirmation, Affirmation of Faith, or transferring in from another LCMS congregation-this class is for you!  The class is designed to introduce our congregation and school through a blend of Bible study, discussion, and introduction to our values, vision and mission.

Breakfast will be served, and childcare is available for those who need it.  If you need childcare, please register your children for the class as well.  There is no cost for this class but please register by January 3rd, so that we have enough materials ready, food prepared, and childcare providers ready to assist.  

Sign up on Church Center here or call Heather at 989-652-0771 to register.

PREMARITAL WORKSHOP WITH PASTOR FENSKE

Saturday, January 11th

8:30am - 3:00 pm in the Adult Ed Rooms.

This workshop is for couples who will be married at St. Lorenz or by a St. Lorenz pastor in 2025 or 2026.  Please register by January 7th here.  In this workshop, we will explain the Biblical foundation for marriage, learn several helpful tools for enhancing a marriage relationship and consider the mechanics of a wedding ceremony at St. Lorenz.  You will need to bring your Bible and your "Planning Your Wedding" booklet.  

Check in will begin at 8:00 am with coffee, juice, and donuts. 

The cost per couple for this workshop will be $10 payable the day of the seminar.  The fee covers the cost of materials, as well as snacks during the day.  Lunch will be on your own.

Registration closes January 8th at 12:00 am.

CHRISTIANITY 101 CLASS

Christianity 101 Class is a 12-hour adult membership class in which the basic teachings of the Bible are taught as expressed in the Lutheran Church.  If you wish to join our church and have never been confirmed Lutheran, this course is for you!  This 6-week session of the class will run every Wednesday evening from 6:00-8:00pm beginning January 15 in the North and South Adult Education rooms of the Church Office Wing.  (We have scheduled 7 weeks just in case we lose a session to a snow day.)

Please bring a Bible and something to write with.  You will be provided with a course book at the first class.  There is no cost for this class but please register by January 13, so we have enough materials ready.  If you need childcare, please register your child where indicated.   Click here

Everyone who completes this course of instruction is eligible for membership at St. Lorenz.  Taking the class does not obligate you to join but enables you to do so.  The choice is entirely up to you.  We are always happy to respond to questions, and do not put anyone on the spot by directing questions specifically to anyone, though we do encourage discussion.

NIGHT TO SHINE

On February 7, 2025, St. Lorenz will host Night to Shine.  This special evening for people with special needs is an unforgettable prom night experience centered on God's love.  It takes a lot of volunteers to make this event a success!  Please review volunteer roles on Church Center.

 

ST. LORENZ SCHOOL AUCTION

We are excited to be hosting the twelfth annual St. Lorenz Lutheran School Benefit Auction on February 8, 2024, at 5:00pm at the Bavarian Inn Lodge.  Join us for a fun evening including silent auction, entertainment, dinner, live auction, and fellowship.  Tickets and more information are available by clicking here.

Prayer and Care

RED LETTER ADVENT 

 Stay conneacted every day of Advent in our Red Letter Advent Challenge Group!  Join the group through Church Center.  Even those without the devotion book can enjoy the content and conversation!  Go to Church Center and select 'More" from the menu bar, then select 'Advent Season.

CAN & BOTTLE DRIVE

Lots of empty cans and bottles this holiday season?  Please donate your returnables 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

Available in the LWML Bookstore, located in the church basement you will find a beautiful selection of religious, boxed Christmas cards, and individual German Christmas Cards; also, 60th, 65th, and 70th wedding anniversary cards!  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 Christmas, 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.

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.

In Our Community

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.