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| Monday, April 28, 2008 |
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St. Lorenz Finances - Article 5
By Hollenback, Deb @ 3:09 PM :: 33 Views :: Church Bulletin, Ministry Council
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"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?"
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| Wednesday, April 09, 2008 |
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| Friday, March 07, 2008 |
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Welcome to 50 Days Ablaze!
By Bender, Pastor Gary @ 12:00 PM :: 188 Views :: Bible Studies, Daily Devotions
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Be a part of this exciting Ablaze! movement. Join us for 50 Days Ablaze! Sign up to be part of a small group using the sign-up form at the church office.
To read the daily devotions you can:
- Return to this site each day, beginning on March 23rd.
- You can register to have the devotions sent to your email address each day.
- Select the RSS Feed in the upper corner of the 50 Days Ablaze page
New to St Lorenz Website? To Register click on the word “Register” in the "Sign Up" Box of the 50 Days Ablaze page.
Already have an account? Login to your existing Stlorenz.org account, and check the sign up box.
The vision of the LC-MS Ablaze! initiative is to encourage every member of the LCMS to be personally and actively involved in Christ’s mission, to be used by the Holy Spirit to ignite the hearts of 100 million unreached or uncommitted people worldwide with the love of Christ by the 500th anniversary of the Reformation in 2017.
The vision of igniting a worldwide mission movement to share the Gospel is expressed by the word, Ablaze! and with the theme verse from Luke 24:32,“Were not our hearts burning within us while He talked with us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us?”
Ablaze! is not a program. It’s a movement. It’s an invitation for each congregation to develop models and resources for equipping their members to share the Gospel where they work and live and serve. It is an opportunity for the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod to be united in carrying out Christ’s Great Commission.
As LCMS World Mission cast the vision for Ablaze!, they shared seven biblical mission responses – seven ways for all of us to respond to the Good News and to be fully engaged in personal mission involvement. These seven mission responses are: Learn, Pray, Give, Tell, Send, Go and Celebrate.
50 Days Ablaze! is a journey for our congregation members to grow in their awareness and understanding of Christ’s Great Commission. The focus is on spiritual growth and increased missions and outreach. The emphasis is on Christ’s grace and redeeming love for us.
Participation in 50 Days Ablaze! is three-tiered. Members spend individual time reading daily devotions, which will be found at this site beginning on Easter Sunday, March 23rd. Members also gather for congregational worship services and meet weekly in small group Bible studies, beginning the week of March 30th. The weekly theme for each of these elements is based on one of the seven mission responses above.
Be a part of this exciting Ablaze! movement. Join us for 50 Days Ablaze! Sign up to be part of a small group using the sign-up form at the church office.
To read the daily devotions you can return to this site each day, beginning on March 23rd. Or you can register to have the devotions sent to your email address each day. To register for email click on the word “Register” on the left side of this page.
As we grow in our faith and reach out with the Gospel of salvation to all people, may God be glorified in all that we do.
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| Wednesday, May 07, 2008 |
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THANK YOU
By Hollenback, Deb @ 9:39 AM :: 8 Views :: Church Bulletin
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Thank you seems an inadequate response to the out-pouring of loving messages, beautiful cards, kind words, and generous gifts given to me on the occasion of my retirement form teaching at the end of this school year. Thank you, St. Lorenz members, for everything. "Not to us, O Lord, not to us, but to your name be the glory, because of your love and faithfulness." Psalm 115:1. In Christ, Kathy Rawson
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| Wednesday, May 07, 2008 |
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Thank You
By Hollenback, Deb @ 7:25 AM :: 10 Views :: Church Bulletin
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A sincere thank-you to all for the cards, kind words, and gifts for the observance of my retirement from the teaching ministry. Your thoughtfulness will always be remembered. Dorothy Dahlke
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| Tuesday, May 06, 2008 |
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Summer Day Care
By Hollenback, Deb @ 3:13 PM :: 12 Views :: Church Bulletin
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CALLING ALL FROGS!!! St. Lorenz FROGS summer program is now accepting applications from the community. Tell your family, friends and neighbors about our program. Children will have fun on field trips, water play, Vacation Bible School, all while receiving quality Christian care. Get those forms in, we can't wait to see you this summer!
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| Tuesday, May 06, 2008 |
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Pictorial Directory
By Hollenback, Deb @ 1:24 PM :: 10 Views :: Church Bulletin
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The new Pictorial Directory will be available beginning next weekend, May 17th and 18th and again the weekend of May 24th and 25th in the Church Parlor. Committee members will be present to assist you. If you had your picture taken, you will receive a directory. If you did not have your picture taken but wish to purchase a directory, contact Rummel Studio at 652-9909.
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| Tuesday, May 06, 2008 |
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PLEASE PRAY AND PAGE
By Hollenback, Deb @ 1:13 PM :: 230 Views :: Church Bulletin, Caring Ministries
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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.
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| Tuesday, May 06, 2008 |
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THANK YOU
By Hollenback, Deb @ 1:09 PM :: 9 Views :: Church Bulletin
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I would like to thank all the ministers and my freinds that kept me in their prayers. I have been informed by my doctors that all my tests show that I am cancer free. Harry Lee Boesnecker
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| Tuesday, May 06, 2008 |
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GRADUATE SUNDAY
By Hollenback, Deb @ 12:48 PM :: 12 Views :: Church Bulletin
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St. Lorenz members who are graduating from high school or college will be recognized during our 9:30 worship service on Sunday, May 18th. ALL graduates are invited. Please meet in the church basement about 9:15 to receive instructions.
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| Tuesday, May 06, 2008 |
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50 DAYS ABLAZE PARTICIPANTS
By Hollenback, Deb @ 12:46 PM :: 11 Views :: Church Bulletin, Volunteer Ministry
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Looking for a project to work on? Be sure to check our web site for a listing of the various ministries at St. Lorenz and whom to contact for more information or to volunteer. It’s under "Quick Links" on the main page. Click on "Ministry Opportunities."
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| Tuesday, May 06, 2008 |
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AGE 60+ SURVEYS
By Hollenback, Deb @ 12:42 PM :: 9 Views :: Church Bulletin
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To date, 56 of the surveys mailed to this age group have been returned and are being tabulated. There still is time to return yours – they are due by May 15th. Either bring them to the reception desk or mail to 140 Churchgrove Road. If you have misplaced your survey, feel free to use your own paper. The question is: "Is there something St. Lorenz is not currently doing that you think we should or could be doing to better serve you or others in the 60+ age group?"
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| Wednesday, April 30, 2008 |
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| Monday, April 28, 2008 |
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Stephen Ministry
By Hollenback, Deb @ 2:41 PM :: 11 Views :: Church Bulletin, Caring Ministries
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This weekend has a joyous occasion occurring at St. Lorenz. In the 9:30 am service, five women are being commissioned into a special ministry of care and concern for others as Stephen Ministers. This rite of commissioning culminates a long period of training and preparation for caring ministry developed and administered by Stephen Ministers of St. Louis, MO. Our Stephen Ministers have learned extensively in such areas as dealing with feelings, crisis intervention, asserting oneself with gentleness and firmness, and numerous other topics dealing with specific aspects of helping people who are experiencing problems in their lives. Following the commissioning, these Stephen Ministers will carry on a caring ministry in our congregation and community. They will be working with people who are experiencing life crises such as: hospitalization, retirement, severe financial setback, loss of a loved one, as well as many other problems that people have in living their daily lives.
The Stephen Ministers commissioned at the 9:30 am service are: Deanne Jekel, Janet Keinath, Lisa Krenz, Kathryn Nuechterlein, and Sandra Rummel.
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.
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| Monday, April 28, 2008 |
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LIFE QUOTES
By Hollenback, Deb @ 1:57 PM :: 11 Views :: Church Bulletin, Information to Share
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from Lutherans for Life
May 11 "The Church is not simply a place where nicely dressed people come to gather for donuts and coffee. It is the place where the church thief and the abortive mother come to hear, ‘I forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.’ It is the place where divine justice is truly meted out in His ironic way. It is GRACE we lift up as God pulls them from their sins. It is GRACE that consumes the soul of the penitent. It is GRACE that consumed us so that we might not relive our sins because God has forgotten them." Rev. Ryan Matthias, associate pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church, Davenport, Iowa.
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| Monday, April 28, 2008 |
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Thrivent Picnic
By Hollenback, Deb @ 12:49 PM :: 25 Views :: Church Bulletin
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Franconian Chapter members of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and their immediate family members only are invited to a Thrivent Picnic on Sunday, May 18, 2008, at St. Lorenz Churchgrove, Frankenmuth, from 12 noon to 3 pm.
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| Friday, April 25, 2008 |
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Contemporary Praise Choir!!
By Hollenback, Deb @ 10:38 AM :: 24 Views :: Church Bulletin
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Yes! It’s time once again for the praise choir to get together for another special service, on Sunday, May 18th! You’re invited to join us as we sing God’s praises and lead others in worship. There will be 2 rehearsals: 8:00pm on Monday, May 5th and Monday, May 12th. We’ll also rehearse on Sunday morning, the 18th at 9:15am.
Music is wonderful and exciting, yet not too tricky! CD’s and music will be available at the first rehearsal. So join us and bring a friend! For more information, contact Brenda Sievert at 652-2655 or band4dave @airadv.net!
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| Friday, April 25, 2008 |
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ATTENTION MINISTRY LEADERS
By Hollenback, Deb @ 10:37 AM :: 26 Views :: Church Bulletin
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We are planning to start a new weekly feature for our bulletin announcements titled “Ministry Matters.” It will be a brief overview of a current ministry at St. Lorenz. A different ministry will be featured each week. We would be especially interested in highlighting ministries that have an immediate need for volunteers or for whom the timing of the article would be important. Please contact Pastor Brandt to receive information on a format for highlighting your ministry.
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| Wednesday, April 23, 2008 |
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PROJECT 12 BASKETS
By Hollenback, Deb @ 7:39 AM :: 52 Views :: Church Bulletin
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When Jesus fed 5,000 people with 5 fish and 2 loaves of bread, his disciples collected 12 Baskets of leftovers. We’ve all been abundantly blessed and have “leftovers” in our house we are not using. Those leftovers can be turned into a donation for your church.
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| Saturday, April 19, 2008 |
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TELLing kids about Jesus
By Hollenback, Deb @ 12:12 PM :: 30 Views :: Church Bulletin
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Looking for ways to let the light of Christ shine in your life? One really good way to TELL others about Jesus would be to sign up as a small group leader for Vacation Bible School: June 23-27, 2008.
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| Monday, February 11, 2008 |
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| Saturday, January 26, 2008 |
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| Thursday, December 27, 2007 |
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RECOVERY GROUP
By Hollenback, Deb @ 1:38 PM :: 137 Views :: Church Bulletin, Caring Ministries
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If you or someone you love is struggling with chemical dependency or addictive behaviors, St. Lorenz is offering a confidential and Christ-centered recovery group to help you and your family heal the wounds that addiction inflicts.
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| Monday, November 05, 2007 |
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| Thursday, October 25, 2007 |
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| St. Lorenz Lutheran Church & School
140 Churchgrove Road :: Frankenmuth, MI 48734Phone 989-652-6141 |
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