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Welcome to the Rock
St. Lorenz Youth Ministry Mission Statement
“The St. Lorenz Youth Ministry is a Christ-centered ministry for supporting the diverse spiritual needs of the youth and their families. Activities and programs will focus on relationship building, first with their Savior Jesus Christ and then with their parents, family members*, and one another. Guided by the Holy Spirit, we will facilitate outreach, service to God and the community, and strengthening the spiritual walk of our youth.”
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"With a budget as large as St. Lorenz has, what possible difference can my offering make?"
"Can’t we have the St. Lorenz Foundation pay most of our expenses?"
"It seems as if St. Lorenz is always ‘running in the red’ with our Operating Fund. Why is it, then, that we always seem to have money for ‘luxury’ items like electronic sign boards, new buildings in the Churchgrove and video monitors in the church?"
“Who determines how Operating Fund monies are spent?”
- Personnel Costs
- Utilities and Insurance
- Program Expenses
Have I Got a Deal For You!!! On October 24th we will leave for Guatemala to continue the construction we began last October on a new Sanctuary at the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd in San Marcos. After a week of good food, cool weather, great accommodations, and even better servant opportunities, you will return home on November 1st blessed by the Lord through your work for His Kingdom. Call Pastor Fitz @ 652-6141 for more info.
Each week we will highlight a different ministry at St. Lorenz. To have your ministry included, please submit information to
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Mission Festival
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Whom we help
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All who attend the annual St. Lorenz Mission Festival.
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How we help
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We provide food, fun, and fellowship. |
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How you
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We have an immediate need for a children’s game leader.Mission Fest weekend, we need people to help with food preparation and serving, parking attendants, set-up and clean-up crews, staff for children’s games.
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Contact Jim Frahm @ 652-6782.
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Week of July 6th
| Saturday Worship |
July 5th |
6:30 pm |
| Patriotic Praise Worship |
July 6th |
10:00 am |
| Worship for Shut-ins |
July 8th |
7:00 pm |
| Worship Service |
July 8th |
7:30 pm |
| Worship Service |
July 10th |
7:00 pm |
| Worship Service |
July 12th |
6:30 pm |
Radio Broadcast Sundays, 8:00 am, 1250 AM
"The world sees those not yet born as ‘products of conception’ or a source of stem cells. We see children who need to be cherished, defended, and protected." A Life Quote from Lutherans For Life / www.lutheransforlife.org / 888-364-LIFE
July 06, 2008
Be the Mom
Julie Barnhill , author of "One Tough Mother: It's Time to Step Up and Be the Mom" talks about the NON-negotiables of motherhood, facing your giants, saying "no" like you mean it, and how to love 'em like crazy-all within God's blueprint for mothers!
July 6
"Seeing As God Sees"
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Ken Klaus
Are you worried about how you look to others? Today's Lutheran Hour message says God is concerned about your looks as well. Listen to today's message and see how God sees.
(Romans 7:24-25)
July 23rd Christian Concert at the Munger Potato Festival Fairgrounds
Start time is 7:00 pm
Featuring: "Living Truth 2" and "Pastor Tom Dinan"
Sponsored by: Trinity St. James Lutheran church, St. Norbert's Catholic Church and Community Bible Church of Munger. Supplemental funding provided by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans.
Saginaw Habitat for Humanity will preserve, update, and upgrade exteriors of homes and their yards in a 15-block area near Covenant HealthCare on Saginaw's west side. The dates for our inaugural NIP project will be July 25 - August 1 (except Sunday), from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm each day. Celebrations will be August 1 at noon in Bliss Park.
The Lutheran Home Auxiliary will hold their summer meeting on July 28.
 Saturday, July 12th from 8:00 am until 12:00 noon at the Rock.
Memorials for the following individuals were received during the month of June:
| Lucille Dardiri |
Ruth Holtz |
Olga Nuechterlein |
| Thomas Fechter |
Robert Kraatz |
Ellen Sahr |
| Lewis Geyer |
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Memorials were designated for the following: Church Beautification Fund; Church Parking Lot; Girls of Grace; Hospice of Hope; Lutheran Hour; Media Ministry; Missions; Music Fund; Operating Fund; St. Lorenz Foundation; St. Lorenz School Library; Stephen Ministry; and Student Aid Fund.
GIFTS - by Deb Hollenback
In Honor of Anita Parlberg McClures' 100th Birthday:
Student Aid Fund - Ralph & Lenore Parlberg
In Honor of Ray Bauer's 85th Birthday on June 1st:
Student Aid Fund - Terry & Ruthie Weiss
Student Aid Fund - The William Watchorn Family
Student Aid Fund - Dallas Bauer & Family
In Honor of Carly Trinklein's 2nd Birthday on July 1st:
St. Lorenz Pre-school - Rich & Donna Trinklein
In Memory of Jim Zeilinger’s 73rd Birthday:
Breakthrough Bible Class - Russ & Sharon VanPatten
What do Stephen Ministers do? They offer caring Christian friendship and concerned listening to people when they need it most. To find out more about Stephen Ministry, or to receive a Stephen Minister's care, call Pastor Dale Ahlschwede at 652-6141 or Jeannette Stange at 652-0567.
I want to thank everyone who helped celebrate my 90th birthday with donations, cards and well wishes, Also a big thank you to my family who made it all happen. Thanking the Lord for 90 years of grace. Gertrude Trinklein
Check out the display of new Bible Studies in the church library. Do you need suggestions for your Fall Bible Study? See the new type of magazine/Bible Study now available.
The congregation has approved a motion to re-pave
the church parking lot this summer.
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The total cost of the project is:
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$405,000 |
| Funds received to date: |
$316,267 |
| Amount still needed to be raised: |
$ 88,733 |
Once again the Youth are serving down at Heritage Park from 5:00 – 7:30 pm. Youth can work one or both shifts. They are 4:30 – 6:30pm or 6:30 – 8:30pm. Parents and Shepherds we encourage you to join us to work along side your youth. Call the Youth Office and leave a message with your intentions to work.
Our next Youth Paper Drive will be Saturday, July 12th from 8:00 am – 12:00 noon. Youth, we need you to be there to work a two hour shift.
Thirty youth and 17 adults leave today for Mackinac Island for the Michigan District High School Youth Gathering held every three years. Please pray for their safe travel and that they are filled by the Spirit as they experience the gathering.
Your blessings are new each day. We thank you for them. We especially thank you for the outpouring of love through prayers, visits, help in many ways and food to help sustain us. We thank you for the pastors’ visits, prayers and phone calls while Lewie was in the hospital and at home. Thank you to the Male Choir for inspiring us at the funeral service, for the ladies who helped serve the luncheon and the men who helped usher. In His love, The family of Lewis Geyer.
Week of June 29th
Saturday Worship............................. June 28th.................... 6:30 pm
Sunday Worship................................ June 29th................... 8:00 am
Sunday Worship................................ June 29th................... 9:30 am
Sunday Contemporary...................... June 29th................... 11:00 am
Worship for Shut-ins............................ July 1st................... 7:00 pm
Worship Service................................... July 1st.................... 7:30 pm
Worship Service................................... July 3rd.................... 7:00 pm
Worship Service................................... July 5th.................... 6:30 pm
Radio Broadcast Sundays, 8:00 am, 1250 AM
GIFTS - by Deb Hollenback
In Honor of Ellen Jaquish’s Birthday:
Media Ministry - Mary Ann & Bill Rummel, Sharon & Gary Huber, and
Elaine & Don Walter
In Honor of Evelyn Schuknecht’s 90th Birthday:
Parking Lot Fund - Gretchen Schiefer, Loren & Debra Palmreuter
In Memory of Ada Loesel who passed away 5 years ago:
Lutheran Hour - Art & Elaine Loesel, Ron & Gayle Loesel and Val & Alice Nowak
A new refrigerator was donated for our vicar by Gerald A. Fournier.
Each week we will highlight a different ministry at St. Lorenz. To have your ministry included, please submit information to church@stlorenz.org.
GIRLS OF GRACE DANCE MINISTRY
Whom we help: 1) Those who are in attendance at an event where the
girls dance
2) The dancers themselves, as they are mentored by
ministry leaders
How we help: We use reverent and expressive dance to bring glory to God and to build up the faith of people. We participate in worship services and school chapel services and also welcome invitations to other churches.
How you can help: We ask for your prayer and financial support.
We also can use help making our worship costumes.
For more info: Visit our website at www.stlorenz.org (Look under “Church,” then “Ministries.”)
Contact Linda Nuechterlein at 652-9732 or at
Applications for scholarships are available for the Ruben W. and Regina Kern Christian Scholarship, and the Donna Lynn Schmitzer Memorial Scholarship, from the church office receptionist. All applications must be returned by July 31, 2008.
If you play a band instrument, you are invited to join the Patriotic Praise Concert Band.Our one rehearsal is Saturday, July 5th in the Harvey Kern Pavilion in Heritage Park at 7:00 pm. The band will accompany hymn singing and play special patriotic music at the Patriotic Praise Worship Service Sunday, July 6th. Please contact David Sievert for music, or more information by e-mail, dsievert@stlorenz.org, or call 652-6142 ext. 429.
A NEW ADULT MEMBERSHIP CLASS will begin on Thursday, July 10th. This six week class will meet Thursday evenings, 7:00 - 9:00 pm, as preparation for membership at St. Lorenz. If you and/or someone you know is interested in attending this class, please contact Gaylene at the church office at 652-0771.
June 21-23, 2008
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Saturday
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6:30 pm
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263
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Sunday
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8:00 am
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324
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Sunday
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9:30 am
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486
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11:00 am
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248 |
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Monday Evening
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6:30 pm
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89
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Total:
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1,410
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Concordia University Ann Arbor Alumni and Friends are planning a golf outing at Lake Forest Golf Club in Ann Arbor on Saturday, July 26.
The St. Lorenz Choirs and families and friends are headed for our Nation’s Capital, Washington DC July 25-30. Frankenmuth Travel has a few seats available to anyone who would like to join us. Also included in the guided tour is the musical, “In The Beginning”, the biblical account of the creation of the world, at the famous Sight & Sound Millennium Theatre. Please call for details at 989-652-9977.
It's not too late for you to join the choir for the Patriotic Praise service on Sunday, July 6 in Heritage Park! Rehearsals will be heldon Thursday, June 19 at 7:00 pm, Thursday, June 27 at 7:00 pm and Tuesday, July 2 at 7:00 pm. All rehearsals will be held in themusic room of the church. Traditional American Music will be the fare for the service. Come, join us for this unique opportunity to give thanks to our God for this great land that we enjoy! If you have any questions please contact Dr. Scott Hyslop at 652.6141.
Digital SLN for June July and August 2008.
Are you an avid camper? Check out www.LAOcamping.com. This link will provide you with the information of 9 Annual Congregational Camping Outings in Michigan.
The Concordia University basketball camps are coming up! Beginning July 7th, boys and girls of all ages will have the opportunity to learn the game of basketball in a fun, Christian environment. For more details or to register, call 734-995-7342 or go to www.concordiacardinals.com
Volunteers are needed to help set up and take down for the Patriotic Praise service. Please call Nancy Schneider at 652-2086.
Work is scheduled to begin on the church parking lot this coming Monday (July 7th) and we are anticipating the project will take 4 weeks. We will continue to have services in our church during this time. Please take extra caution in the parking lot since parking spaces will not be marked and the surfaces may be uneven. You may want to consider parking on the street.
Decisions. What should I do with my life? What does God want me to do? How can I know? A Stephen Minister can serve as a listening ear while you explore these questions.
How big is small? As part of a ChristCare group, you will be one of 5 to 12 people who meet regularly to develop close personal bonds with one another and with Jesus Christ. ChristCare groups can make a big church seem small. If you are interested in being in a ChristCare group, please contact Elaine Gehm 652-3978, Karen Grasel 652-2558, Steve List 652-2248, Bob Zeilinger 652-9617 or Pastor Bender 652-6141.
Lutheran World Relief Ingathering for the summer months is the sewing kits.
- 3 years of 44/45" cotton or cotton blend material,
- spool of matching thread
- card of 6 or more buttons
- package of 10-15 needles for hand sewing
Please wrap sewing notions inside fabric and tie with string, yarn, or strip of fabric.. These items will be collected in the red and blue quilted box in the church parlor near the bookstore. Monetary donations are also accepted at any time in generous support again this year for the Lutheran World Relief Ingathering
from Lutherans For Life
June 29 "Our Lord faced opposition, but He continued to bring the Word of life and healing to many. Though the pro-life community may suffer reverses...we cannot give up the effort to fight for the unborn so that all humans are recognized as persons, beings valuable in and of themselves." Rev Dr. Kevin E. Voss, director of the Concordia Bioethics Institute.
Free Family Day and Christian Music Concert
Saturday, July 26, 2008
12:00 noon
The following individuals with a Prayer Pager have requested your prayers.
After praying, please call their pager number and press * when asked for a message. This will inform them that a prayer has been said on their behalf.
St. Lorenz would like to express a very special "Thank You" to all who helped make 50 Days Ablaze a success. Over 500 people participated in our small groups. | | | |