THANKSGIVING SERVICES

Worship & Event Center

Thanksgiving Eve, Nov. 27, 6:30pm

Sanctuary

Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28, 9:30am

OFFICE HOURS

CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED NOVEMBER 28 & 29

SCHOOL OFFICE CLOSED NOVEMBER 25 - 29

SURVIVING THE HOLIDAYS - GRIEF SHARE

St. Lorenz will be hosting Grief Share's "Surviving the Holidays" program on November 20 in the Worship and Event Center from 6pm - 8pm.  You can find a link to sign up on the Church Center app or call Pastor Kaiser at 989-652-6141 for more information.

THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE - NOVEMBER 9-24

The annual St. Lorenz Thanksgiving food drive will again be helping local families.  As we did last year, we are requesting donations of Kroger or Meijer gift cards of any amount or check/cash donations which will be used to purchase gift cards.  Your donation can be placed in the designated boxes at the church office, at the Sanctuary by the cornucopia, or in the Worship & Event Center lobby by November 24.  Please make checks payable to St. Lorenz and put "Thanksgiving food drive' on the memo line.  Thank you for your continued generosity!

JOSH BALDWIN AND DAVID LEONARD CONCERT "EVERY HOUR TOUR" - NOV. 23

We are so excited that next Saturday, November 23, 2024, at 7:00 PM we are hosting the Every Hour Tour: Josh Baldwin and David Leonard, with Hope Darst, and Special Guest Destiny Worship Music is coming to the WEC!  It is sure to be an unforgettable evening filled with some of your favorite worship hits including "Evidence," "Stand in your Love," and "Maker."  Make sure to mark your calendars and get your ticket now.  Click here

Thank You!

WinGS and LWiM would like to thank all who donated t-shirts to make diapers for those in other countries.  They will be sent through the Orphan Grain Train.  We were able to make fifty-seven diapers.  Thank you all! 

MaryBeth Heikkinen -Women in God's Service and Denise Mosey - Lutheran Women in Mission.

The Fish Fry Fundraiser committee extends big thanks to all of those who donated, volunteered and supported the fish fry.  This year we sold out before closing time!  We appreciate your generosity!

Upcoming At St. Lorenz   

GERMAN CHRISTMAS SONG FEST

The 32nd annual "Weihnachts-Singfest" of German hymns and readings for Advent and Christmas will be on Sunday, December 1st at 3:00pm in our sanctuary.  Preservice music by Hope Strieter begins at 2:45. This year's Singfest uses parts of a children's German Christmas program from the 1930s.  Rev. David Winningham will share his trumpet talents and Hope Strieter will accompany us on harpsichord for 'Stille Nacht.'  The Song Fest is organized by the Frankenmuth German Club (Seven Smart Club) and hosted by St. Lorenz Church.

ADVENT BY CANDLELIGHT

Ladies, this is our 25th year!  Our event will be held on Sunday, December 1, at 6:30pm, in the cozy WEC lobby.  Whether you'd like to host a table or attend as a guest, reservations are required and can be made at the Church Center.  We would love to fill all the seats so consider inviting a friend to this lovely evening of a Christ-focused message, song, beautiful tables, and a dessert!  As in years past, we will be purchasing gift cards for youth who have been in foster care and "age out" of that program.  The cards are used throughout the year as needed. If you'd like to participate, please bring a gift of cash or check (payable to St. Lorenz) when you attend the event. Thank you for helping these young adults. For details, see stlorenz.org/ministries/womens-ministries-/ or call 989-598-5226.  Click here to register.

CHRISTMAS CARING TREE

Caring Tree Program Hosts A Christmas Shop

To better align with our desire to share God's love with those who work hard to make ends meet and still experience financial hardships - this year we will be hosting a Christmas Shop.  The Christmas Shop will give individuals an opportunity to shop for toys, household items and gifts at extremely affordable prices.  It also gives the gift of dignity as shoppers handpick special gifts for their loved ones to open on Christmas morning.

Items purchased from the Caring Tree tags this year will fill the shelves of the Christmas Shop.  We will also have some 'bonus' items like cleaning supplies and toilet paper available for free.  Proceeds will be used to help individuals who need even more assistance through our Community Services program.  If you are reading this and feel like the Christmas Shop is an answer to prayers, this is for you!  Plan to come shop for household and children's items.  

The Caring Trees are up and are located in both the Sanctuary narthex and the Worship Center lobby.  If you're able, take an ornament, purchase a gift listed and return it to the church office by December 2nd.  Thank you for your continued generosity as we share God's love with others this Christmas season!

WHITE AS SNOW REGISTRATION

The 3rd-annual White as Snow Women's Conference will be held on Saturday, February 1, 2025, featuring keynote speaker Michelle Diercks!  To purchase your tickets click here.

Prayer and Care

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.