LENT WORSHIP

 WEDNESDAY 3/26/2025

      Sanctuary 9:30 AM & 6:00 PM       

                                            Lenten Supper  5:00-6:00PM    No Supper

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.

Upcoming At St. Lorenz   

OWLs

On Thursday, April 10, get ready for Easter as we explore how the hope in Jesus' resurrection and salvation connects with our lives today.  Our special speaker is Pete Bender, Director of the St. Lorenz Foundation, will share his insights on the church's future.  Doors open at 10:30am in the Worship and Event Center.  RSVP by calling 989-652-0797 or email klamb@stlorenz.org.  Other activities:  fellowship with friends, Bible game, acknowledge April's birthdays, and a delicious lunch catered by Bavarian Inn.  Transportation is available by calling Arleen Cronk at 989-274-5253.  Bring a friend!

GIRLS OF GRACE

This year's concert, entitled "My God Can!" is inspired by Philippians 4:13, "I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength."  Through the artistry of dance, drama, art, and live testimony the stage will come to life with a message of God's love for you!  Our hope is that this powerful message fills the stage and your hearts!  Concerts are April 12 & 13 in the St. Lorenz Worship & Event Center.  We pray you'll be able to join us!  Tickets are $10 and are available in Church Center or by calling the church office.  For tickets click here.

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE

The next Red Cross Blood Drive will be held in the Worship and Event Center lobby on Wednesday, April 16 from noon to 5:45pm.  Please choose a time to come and donate the gift of life - your healthy blood - to someone in need of it!  Go to redcrossblood.org and use zip code 48734 to search, or call 800-RED-CROSS to schedule an appointment, or click here.  (Currently there is an emergency shortage of platelets as well as type O blood.)

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.