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This Week at St. Lorenz

****VOTERS MEETING****

There will be a Voters Meeting on Monday, November 4, at 7:00pm in the Worship and Event Center. Register here to attend and view the agenda. 

GERMAN WORSHIP SERVICE - NOV 10

St. Lorenz's monthly German worship service will be held at 11:00am on Sunday, Nov. 10th, in the Church Sanctuary.  In our continuing sermon series on The Lord's Prayer, attention turns to "The Conclusion of The Lord's Prayer."  Denn dein ist das Reich und die Kraft und die Herrlichkeit in Ewigkeit. (For Thine is the Kingdom and the Power and the Glory, forever and ever.) This fits well with our annual November observance of Thanksgiving Day!  Praise and thanksgiving, Father we offer!  The service features German liturgy and scriptures readings, and an English sermon by Pastor Bill Hoesman entitled "Praise and Thanksgiving" based on 2 Timothy 4:18.  All praise and glory to God above!

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LUKE CLINIC FUNDRAISER BREAKFAST - NOV 2

Please join us for our annual fundraising event in Franenmuth, MI.  This year promises to be unforgettable, featuring client stories, staff testamonies, and the unveiling of our new video.  It's a fantastic opportunity to come together, support a great cause, and have a wonderful time.   For more information or to register click here.  For video link go to:  

https://youtu.be/IWL HCubXG8

 

COME FOR CHAPEL STAY FOR COFFEE

Parents and friends are invited to attend school chapel on Wednesday, November 6, and then stay afterward for coffee and fellowship!  Chapel begins at 8:10am in the Worship and Event Center.  November chapel offerings will be going to Garunna School.

 

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!

YOUTH PAPER DRIVE

The Youth Paper Drive will be Saturday, Nov 9th from 9-noon.  If you have papers to be recycled, please drop them off at The Rock.  The trailer will be there all weekend if you do not need assistance unloading your car.  Please remember that we cannot accept cardboard.

HOW ABOUT A MUSEUM TOUR & LUNCH?

Widows of all ages come join us for a tour of the Frankenmuth Historical Museum on Wednesday, November 13 at 11am.  Park behind the museum.  After the tour, Museum Director Heidi has planned something unique for us!  The cost of the tour is $5.  Then we'll lunch at the historic Gera Tavern.  Feel free to invite other widow friends.  If you plan to join us, please contact Margaret at 989-652-8916.

TRIVIA NIGHT FUNDRAISER

Find some friends and get ready to compete in the 1st annual Trivia Night on Saturday,  November 16th!  The event is a fundraiser for the for our youth students who committed to attending next summer’s national gathering in New Orleans. We are so excited that 55 students have signed up for the trip – they will help at the Trivia Night and even be available as a “phone a youth” option for when your team gets inevitably stumped. To register and for more details, visit Church Center.  

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.

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

We are just about a month out from the Every Hour Tour: Josh Baldwin and David Leonard, with Hope Darst, and Special Guest Destiny Worship Music!  Join us on Sat., November 23, 2024, at 7:00 PM for a night of incredible music and worship.  It is sure to be an unforgettable evening filled with uplifting songs, powerful performances, and the presence of God.  Make sure to mark your calendars and get your ticket now.  Click here

 

To make this a successful and enjoyable event for our guests and all who attend, we need lots of volunteers to usher, take tickets, help with concessions, merchandise, set-up and clean-up.  Please contact Brenda Sievert TODAY at bsievert@stlorenz.org or 989-412-0321, to help us show others the beautiful love of Jesus through these events!

 

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.  This is a free event; we would love to fill all the seats so consider inviting a friend to this lovely evening!  For details, see stlorenz.org/ministries/womens-ministries-/ or call 989-598-5226.  Click here to register.

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

****UPCOMING ELECTION REMINDER****

Cast your vote for Biblical Truth!  The St. Lorenz Christian Citizenship Ministries remind you:  before you vote, make sure to do your homework.  As the people of God living in a country where "we the people" are the government, it's our obligation to study the scriptures thoroughly and compare them to the positions of each candidate and party platform (which are easily found online).  While there will never be a perfect candidate, God's people are called to support those who are most aligned to His will.  Setting aside your personal preferences and the agendas of others, commit your vote to the Lord alone, Mark 12:30 - Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.

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

LIVING NATIVITY SEEKS VOLUNTEERS

The annual Living Nativity production put on by Immanuel Lutheran-Frankentrost is currently in need of volunteers willing to participate this year.  We are extremely thankful for any and all memebers/friends that would like to take part.  The dates for this year's production are December 6-8.  If you are willing or able to participate, you may contact Kelsey Robinson at 989-928-4661 or go directly to SignUpGenius by scanning the QR code.  Thank you all very much!

FAMILY LIFE RADIO 

"WEEKEND TO REMEMBER"

FamilyLife is hosting a "Weekend to Remember" on November 15-17th in Detroit at the Renaissance Center.  No marriage is static.  Each day, each choice, you're moving closer together toward oneness...or coasting farther apart.  "Weekend to Remember" helps couples do just that and designed to help nurture and grow your relationship based on God's design.  Whether you are sending up and SOS for martial rescue or looking to foster an already flourishing connection, "Weekend to Remember" is your best next step toward being, and staying, one.  For more information or to register clickhere.  Discounted rates until 11/1/2024.

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.