SERMON SERIES -"REAL UNITY" 

This fall, please join us in worship for our sermon series "Real Unity."  In a culture where views on politics, money, race, religion, gender, and sexuality seek to divide us as family, friends, communities, and even the church, we will be diving deeper into God's word to discover what really unites us as God's people.  We invite you to bring your Bibles, or make sure your Bible App is up to date, as we look to the book of Ephesians and learn from our Lord whose desire is "to bring unity to all things in heaven and on earth under Christ Jesus!"  (Ephesians 1:10) 

GERMAN WORSHIP SERVICE

On Sunday, October 13, St. Lorenz's monthly German worship service will be held at 11:00am in the church sanctuary.  Our Lord's Prayer Sermon Series, "A Prayer for All Seasons," nears its conclusion; focusing on The Seventh Petition --"sondern erlose uns von dem Bosen" (But deliver us from evil).  As Jesus leads us in our faith lives, we live with confidence because of His promised response to our request that He would "deliver us from evil." The service features German liturgy and an English sermon by Pastor Bill Hoesman entitled "Now and Then" based on Matthew 6:13. Scripture readings will be done by St. Lorenz 7th grade students. 

The next German worship service will be on Nov. 10th, 2024.

URGENT HERRICANE RELIEF UNDERWAY

ORPHAN GRAIN TRAIN--MICHIGAN

Orphan Grain Train-Michigan, in Sebewaing is currently mounting a major hurricane relief effort in response to the Hurricane Helene catastrophe.  For more information or to support Orphan Grain Train-Michigan click here.  For direct support to an impacted church: Emmanuel Lutheran Church and School, 51 Wilburn Place, Asheville, NC 28806

https://emmanuellutheran.infohttp.

PRAYER VIGIL FOR THE UPCOMING ELECTION

St. Lorenz is hosting a PRAYER VIGIL to intercede to our triune God on behalf of the November elections.  

Location:  Chapel of Hope (church entrance, 850 W. Genessee St.)

Sunday, October 20 - 2 pm -- 8 pm

Monday, October 21- 6 am -- 8 pm

Tuesday, October 22 - 6 pm -- 8 pm

Stop in as your schedule allows during the listed time frames.  Resources will be provided to help guide your personal prayers.  We look forward to you joining us and remember - No matter the outcome of the election, the hope of Christians will not be shaken!  Our truest home is God's kingdom, and He is our ultimate King.

To volunteer click here.

FISH FRY

The St. Lorenz Fish Fry will take place on October 25.  All hands are needed on deck for this event!  It is a lot of fun.  Please sign up to help.  Look carefully at what job and time slot works best for you.  There are a few slots that are good jobs for students (7th grade and up) to help with. 

If you have any questions, please contact Karen Zehnder at 989-412-3205 or Erin Wascher at 989-928-1726.

To donate pies

click here.

FRANKLIN AVE DINER

It will be St. Lornz' turn to  serve our neighbors at the Franklin Avenue Mission on October 15 & 17.  Volunteers are needed to help.  If you can help, please call or text Beppie at 989-392-1857 or Laura at 989-652-8228.  Times are from 1:30 - 6pm.  Dishwashers are greatly appreciated.  

Link for FAM sign up here or on the Church Center app. here

HERITAGE COMMITTEE SEEKS YOUR TIME AND TALENTS

The Heritage Committee invites you to visit their next meeting on Wednesday, October 16, at 6:30pm in the church lower level.  We are looking for talents such as tech skills, inventory of artifacts, graphics, and envisioning museum improvements for St. Lorenz's 180th anniversary in 2025.  Call Dan at 989-652-3563 for information.

OWLs

Celebrate St. Lorenz's rich German heritage at our Oktoberfest on Thursday, October 17th!  The Bible Fellowship will feature a Bible lesson led by Pfarrer Dave Winningham, and a delicious German-inspired lunch catered by the Bavarian Inn.  Special guests, Gale and Jim Howe, will reflect on how St. Lorenz has impacted our families and farming community since the church's founding.  Other activities include recognizing October's birthdays, a Bible activity page (Bibles provided), singing, and plenty of time for fellowshipping.  Feel free to wear your dirndl, floral crown, lederhosen, hats, and suspenders.  We meet in the Worship and Event Center lobby.  All OWLs (Older Wiser Lutherans, age 60+) are welcome to join us!  Doors open at 10:30am with beverages served.  Please RSVP by Tuesday, October 15th by calling or emailing Kelly, 989-652-0797 or klamb@stlorenz.org.  Rides are available to those who no longer drive.  Please call Arleen Cronk at 989-274-5253 to arrange a ride.

LWiM ZONE RALLY - OCTOBER 19

St. Michaels Lutheran Church

8:30 AM, Registration/Breakfast, 9:00 AM Rally

Cost:  $8.00 per person

Bible Study with Rev. Wes Gillespie

Speaker:  Sharmin Heganauer

Impact Designs - Rescue Ministries of Mid-Michigan

Helping families transition out of emergency shelters

In-gathering:  Laundry and Cleaning Supplies

(including mops, buckets, and baskets)

Special Music-Madelyn Rogers, Mite Offering Business Meeting

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

You are invited to 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

WIDOW'S MINISTRY

Let's Celebrate Fall!

Widows of all ages, come enjoy a fun-filled afternoon at Weiss Centennial Farm on Wednesday, October 9th at 2pm to explore their Corn Maze and/or the 1/4-mile Senior Citizens' Corn Maze trail.  We will also make fresh pretzels!  The cost of $10 covers the fall farm activities.  If you'd like to carpool, meet at 1:45pm in the church parking lot.  Please call Margaret if you plan to join us, 989-652-8916; let her know whether you plan to carpool or meet us at Weiss Farm, 5450 Weiss Rd, Frankenmuth, MI.

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.

JOIN THE DIRECTORY 

Do you want to connect with members of the congregation, are you looking for someone's address?  There's a great way to contact other members of the congregation and protect your privacy through Church Center.  You will receive and email from Leah Ebmeyer titled "You are invited to join our directory".  You choose what information you would like to share with others-address, birthday, anniversary.  That's all the information that will be visible.  Your privacy is protected.  

If a member would like to contact you, you will receive an email.  If you wish to respond, that member will then see your email address.  With that email, you can share information with that individual, such as your phone number.  If you need assistance, here is a helpful article.  Click here for web info.  Click here for app info.

COME TAKE A PEEK AT VALLEY LUTHERAN

Is high school right around the corner?  Or thinking ahead to your child's future?  All interested families (students included!) are invited to come take a Peek at Valley on Thursday, October 10th.  These  one hour guided tours provide a peek into the Valley Lutheran experience and what sets Valley apart.  Please let us know you're coming and pick an arrival time at www.vlhs.com/takeapeek.  Contact Amy Cooper, Director of Communications and Admissions at acooper@vlhs.com with questions.

BLANKET MAKING

The fall start-up of the Blanket Making Ministry is just around the corner!  We meet on the first and third Tuesdays of the month in the church parlor from 9:00 am- noon, September through May.  We have all the supplies available, and anyone is welcome to join us!  (You may want to bring your own beverage and a snack).  Our first meeting dates are Sept. 3 & 17, and Oct. 1 & 15. Please call Judy Laux with any questions at 989-652-6669.

WinGS DIAPER DAZE

JOIN US FOR DIAPER DAZE

Friday, October 11, from 8:45-10:45am in the Worship Center, WinGS and LWiM will join together for a service project to make diapers out of large T-shirts for mommas and their children in need of our support.  Diapers we make will be given to Orphan Grain Train and they will ship them overseas.  

HOW CAN YOU HELP?                                                                                                                                                EASY!!  BRING t-shirts Specifications: 

-Contain at least 50% cotton

-NO SIDE SEAMS must be continuous knit all the way around

-size Adult L, XL, XXL

WinGS -Women in God's Service

LWiM-Lutheran Women in Mission

ST. LORENZ FOUNDATION FALL GRANT CYCLE DEADLING

Just a reminder that the deadline for submitting grants applications for the St. Lorenz Foundation Fall grant cycle is 4:00pm on Friday, October 11th.  You can visit the Foundation website at stlorenzfoundation.org for more information.  Please contact Pete Bender to get started with the application process.  He can be reached at 989-652-0796 or via e-mail at pete@stlorenzfoundation.org.

FALL RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE

The next Red Cross Blood drive at the St. Lorenz Worship & Event Center is on Wednesday, October 23rd, from 12:00-5:45pm.  The need for blood is constant and only volunteer donors can fulfill that need for patients in our community.  Nationwide, someone needs blood every 2 to 3 seconds and most of us will need blood in our lifetime.  This is why every donation is vital to those who need this life-giving gift!  Please, register today and join with many who make a life-changing difference in the lives of others.  Thank you!  To schedule an appointment, call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767), or go to RedCrossBlood.org and use zip code 48734.  

Thank you for supporting the American Red Cross blood program!

LCMS CAMPUS CONNECT

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

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!

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.

PRAYER WARRIORS STANDING BY

Need Prayer Warriors?  Email your prayer requests for our Prayer Chain to bettertogether511@yahoo.com  on the St. Lorenz website, or call church reception.  All requests are confidential. Submit your prayer requests today and let's see what God can do!  Prayer requests to be included in the worship service or bulletin should still be directed to the church office. 

"Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing."  1 Thessalonians 5:11

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.

RIGHT NOW MEDIA

Through RighNow 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.  Now your church family can text STLORENZ to 49775 to register for their free access to your churches RightNow Media account.  In addition to your invite link:  https://app.rightnowmedia.org/join/stlorenzlughteanchurch, use this method of registration to give your entire church family free access to RightNow Media.  You can also use the QR code.