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Thursday, December 27, 2007 MINISTRY COUNCIL CORNER By Hollenback, Deb @ 1:54 PM :: 693 Views :: :: Announcements, Church Bulletin Questions or comments for your Ministry Council may be directed to our congregational president, Mr. Jim Howe, at jim.howe@starofthewest.com. &n... Read More..

Thursday, December 27, 2007 CHURCH ATTENDANCE - December 22, 23, 24 & 25 By Hollenback, Deb @ 12:03 PM :: 664 Views :: :: Church Bulletin, Worship Saturday 6:30 pm 320 ... Read More..

Friday, December 21, 2007 MINISTRY COUNCIL CORNER By Hollenback, Deb @ 12:55 PM :: 485 Views :: :: Church Bulletin Questions or comments for your Ministry Council may be directed to our congregational president, Mr. Jim Howe, at jim.howe@starofthewest.com.   December Voters’ Assembly Report Read More..

Wednesday, December 19, 2007 CHURCH ATTENDANCE - December 15, 16, & 19 By Hollenback, Deb @ 3:54 PM :: 715 Views :: :: Church Bulletin, Worship Saturday 6:30 pm 288 ... Read More..

Wednesday, December 12, 2007 CHURCH OFFICE HOLIDAY HOURS By Hollenback, Deb @ 1:57 PM :: 700 Views :: :: Announcements, Church Bulletin The Church Office will be closed December 31 and January 1. Bulletin articles are due at 9:30 am on January 2.

Wednesday, December 12, 2007 CHURCH ATTENDANCE - December 8, 9 & 12 By Hollenback, Deb @ 1:10 PM :: 741 Views :: :: Church Bulletin, Worship Saturday 6:30 pm 1,010 ... Read More..

Thursday, December 06, 2007 MINISTRY COUNCIL CORNER By Hollenback, Deb @ 10:38 AM :: 614 Views :: :: Announcements, Church Bulletin December Voters’ Assembly Report Read More..

Thursday, December 06, 2007 CHURCH ATTENDANCE - December 1, 2 & 5 By Hollenback, Deb @ 9:58 AM :: 383 Views :: :: Church Bulletin Saturday 6:30 pm 356 Sunday ... Read More..

Thursday, December 27, 2007 NEW ADULT MEMBERSHIP CLASS By Hollenback, Deb @ 3:57 PM :: 423 Views :: :: Church Bulletin, Spiritual Growth A New Adult Membership Class will begin on Sunday, January 13. This ten-week class will meet Sunday, mornings, 9:30 – 10:30 am, as preparat... Read More..

Thursday, December 27, 2007 THURSDAY MORNING BIBLE CLASS - Anne Bronner Leader By Hollenback, Deb @ 3:45 PM :: 553 Views :: :: Church Bulletin, Spiritual Growth The Thursday Morning Bible Class led by Anne Bronner will begin on January 10, 2008 at 9:15 am in the Adult Ed room south. We will begin studying a bo... Read More..

Thursday, December 27, 2007 HOSPICE OF HOPE BENEFIT DINNER By Hollenback, Deb @ 3:35 PM :: 402 Views :: :: Church Bulletin, Information to Share The Lutheran Home Care Agency’s annual Hospice of Hope Benefit Dinner will be held on January 16, 5:30 pm at the Bavarian Motor Lodge. Gues... Read More..

Thursday, December 27, 2007 YOUTH BASKETBALL By Hollenback, Deb @ 3:23 PM :: 512 Views :: :: Youth, Church Bulletin Wednesday, January 2nd      ... Read More..

Thursday, December 27, 2007 JR. HIGH LYE PARTICIPANTS By Hollenback, Deb @ 3:22 PM :: 495 Views :: :: Youth, Church Bulletin You will receive final details for the January 4-6, 2008 retreat when you return after Christmas Break.

Thursday, December 27, 2007 YOUTH BIBLE STUDIES By Hollenback, Deb @ 3:16 PM :: 483 Views :: :: Youth, Church Bulletin No Bible Studies until after Christmas Break.  Classes will resume, week of January 6.

Thursday, December 27, 2007 FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES By Hollenback, Deb @ 3:13 PM :: 590 Views :: :: Youth, Church Bulletin The next FCA will be Friday, January 4.

Thursday, December 27, 2007 GIFTS By Hollenback, Deb @ 3:10 PM :: 503 Views :: :: Church Bulletin, Gifts In Honor of Loraine Rummel’s 95th Birthday on December 24th: CrossRoads Counceling – Terry & Susan Clark   In Honor of Myra Ab... Read More..

Thursday, December 27, 2007 CHARTER CABLE CHANNEL 16 BROADCAST SCHEDULE By Hollenback, Deb @ 3:00 PM :: 520 Views :: :: Church Bulletin, Worship Week of December 30, 2007 Sunday Worship December 30 ... Read More..

Thursday, December 27, 2007 LIFE . . . REVISED By Hollenback, Deb @ 2:52 PM :: 310 Views :: :: Church Bulletin, Information to Share Broadcast Sunday 9:30 am, 1250 WNEM. Read More..

Thursday, December 27, 2007 THE LUTHERAN HOUR By Hollenback, Deb @ 2:42 PM :: 364 Views :: :: Church Bulletin, Information to Share Broadcast Sundays:     7:30 am on 1250 WNEM   10:00 am, 660 Sandusky Read More..

Thursday, December 27, 2007 RECOVERY GROUP By Hollenback, Deb @ 2:38 PM :: 837 Views :: :: Church Bulletin, Caring Ministries 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. Read More..

Thursday, December 27, 2007 PARISH HEALTH By Hollenback, Deb @ 2:35 PM :: 376 Views :: :: Church Bulletin, Caring Ministries Do you have trouble getting to sleep? Trouble staying asleep? Waking too early? Covenant Sleep Center will present “Sleep 101” on Wednesda... Read More..

Thursday, December 27, 2007 STEPHEN MINISTRY By Hollenback, Deb @ 2:30 PM :: 373 Views :: :: Church Bulletin, Caring Ministries MENTAL ILLNESS. When one family member is mentally ill, the whole family suffers. The constant tension is hard to live with. By listening and helping ... Read More..

Thursday, December 27, 2007 CHRISTCARE By Hollenback, Deb @ 2:29 PM :: 404 Views :: :: Church Bulletin, Caring Ministries CHRISTCARE EQUIPPERS are always looking for new leaders to expand the CHRISTCARE ministry at St. Lorenz. If you are interested in learning more about ... Read More..

Thursday, December 27, 2007 YEAR END GIFTS By Hollenback, Deb @ 2:25 PM :: 189 Views :: :: Church Bulletin END OF YEAR GIFTS for 2007 will be accepted through January 7, at 4:00 pm Gifts should be placed in a 2007 envelope and checks dated 2007 in order to ... Read More..

Thursday, December 27, 2007 FINANCIAL By Hollenback, Deb @ 2:08 PM :: 196 Views :: :: Church Bulletin We thank the Lord for the gifts we receive to carry on ministry here at St. Lorenz and throughout the world. We are nearing the end of the year. We ar... Read More..

Thursday, December 27, 2007 ATTENTION MISSIONARY GUILD MEMBERS By Hollenback, Deb @ 2:04 PM :: 198 Views :: :: Church Bulletin The Guild is hosting the Bingo Birthday Party on January 16th for the Lutheran Home residents.   The  following items  are needed ... Read More..

Thursday, December 27, 2007 FOUND By Hollenback, Deb @ 2:03 PM :: 162 Views :: :: Church Bulletin A man’s wedding ring was found in the nursery after the Christmas Day Service. Call the church office to claim, 652-6141

Thursday, December 27, 2007 BRINGING PEOPLE TO CHRIST By Hollenback, Deb @ 2:01 PM :: 157 Views :: :: Church Bulletin Our focus for the month of January is on how our support (prayer, financial, and other) of individual missionaries and mission agencies (both as a con... Read More..

Thursday, December 27, 2007 LIFE THOUGHTS IN THE CHURCH YEAR By Hollenback, Deb @ 2:00 PM :: 380 Views :: :: Church Bulletin, Spiritual Growth Herod’s slaughter of the Bethlehem babies certainly gives opportunity to address our modern-day slaughter through abortion (Matthew 2:13-18). It... Read More..

Friday, December 21, 2007 DORIS L. KROLCZYK – CARD OF THANKS By Hollenback, Deb @ 1:00 PM :: 301 Views :: :: Church Bulletin I would like to thank all the members and friends of Doris for their prayers, support, and act of kindness shown during this last year of illness. A s... Read More..

Friday, December 21, 2007 THANK YOU! By Hollenback, Deb @ 12:59 PM :: 286 Views :: :: Church Bulletin Millie and I would like to thank all of the members and staff of St. Lorenz for their support and sympathy at the death of my mother. Your words and c... Read More..

Friday, December 21, 2007 LIFE THOUGHTS IN THE CHURCH YEAR By Hollenback, Deb @ 12:53 PM :: 369 Views :: :: Church Bulletin, Spiritual Growth Assured by the angel, Joseph faithfully assumes his responsibility in an “unplanned” pregnancy (Matthew 1:18-25). Assured by God’s p... Read More..

Friday, December 21, 2007 ALCOHOL FREE WINE AT COMMUNION By Hollenback, Deb @ 12:51 PM :: 277 Views :: :: Church Bulletin We recognize the fact that there are many reasons why people should not consume alcohol. This can affect their ability to take Holy Communion. In orde... Read More..

Wednesday, December 12, 2007 30TH ANNUAL CHORAL CHRISTMAS CONCERT By Hollenback, Deb @ 4:02 PM :: 327 Views :: :: Church Bulletin, Information to Share Valley Lutheran High School will present its 30th annual Choral Christmas Concert on Sunday, December 16th at Zion Lutheran Church, Iva. The concert w... Read More..

Wednesday, December 12, 2007 YOUTH BASKETBALL By Hollenback, Deb @ 3:59 PM :: 491 Views :: :: Youth, Church Bulletin Games begin the first week of January. Practice times this week are: Sunday, 16th ... Read More..

Wednesday, December 12, 2007 YOUTH BIBLE STUDIES By Hollenback, Deb @ 3:48 PM :: 553 Views :: :: Youth, Church Bulletin Week of December 16th Sunday Morning Bible Study Breakfast - 9:30 - 10:30 am @ the Rock.  ... Read More..

Wednesday, December 12, 2007 Jr. High LYE Participants By Hollenback, Deb @ 3:44 PM :: 561 Views :: :: Youth, Church Bulletin You will receive final details for the January 4-6, 2008 retreat when you return after Christmas Break.

Wednesday, December 12, 2007 FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES (FCA) By Hollenback, Deb @ 3:40 PM :: 537 Views :: :: Youth, Church Bulletin FCA this Friday, December 21st at McDonald’s 7:30 am until 8:00 am.

Wednesday, December 12, 2007 NO OPEN ROCK OPEN GYM By Hollenback, Deb @ 3:38 PM :: 485 Views :: :: Youth, Church Bulletin We will be back after Christmas.

Wednesday, December 12, 2007 GIFTS By Hollenback, Deb @ 3:36 PM :: 524 Views :: :: Church Bulletin, Gifts A Thankoffering for my 95th Birthday on December 17th: Operating Fund – Brigetta Schluckebier   In Memory of Michael & Gabriel Daugh... Read More..

Wednesday, December 12, 2007 CHARTER CABLE BROADCAST SCHEDULE By Hollenback, Deb @ 3:30 PM :: 490 Views :: :: Church Bulletin, Worship Week of December 16, 2007 Sunday Worship December 16 ... Read More..

Wednesday, December 12, 2007 THE LUTHERAN HOUR By Hollenback, Deb @ 3:09 PM :: 257 Views :: :: Church Bulletin, Information to Share "Being Sure" Speaker: Rev. Dr. Ken Klaus (Matthew 11:2-3) It’s human to have questions: it’s the Holy Spirit’s job to pr... Read More..

Wednesday, December 12, 2007 PARISH HEALTH By Hollenback, Deb @ 2:59 PM :: 354 Views :: :: Church Bulletin, Caring Ministries Do you have trouble getting to sleep? Trouble staying asleep? Waking too early? Covenant Sleep Center will present “Sleep 101" on Wednesday... Read More..

Wednesday, December 12, 2007 CHRISTCARE By Hollenback, Deb @ 2:57 PM :: 440 Views :: :: Church Bulletin, Caring Ministries PLEASE KEEP OUR CHRISTCARE GROUP LEADERS IN YOUR PRAYERS as they are serving members in our congregation and beyond. Part of CHRISTCARE is mission wor... Read More..

Wednesday, December 12, 2007 STEPHEN MINISTRY By Hollenback, Deb @ 2:42 PM :: 415 Views :: :: Church Bulletin, Caring Ministries This ministry is based on the idea that all Christians are ministers. The responsibility of passing on God’s love for people is not just fo... Read More..

Wednesday, December 12, 2007 PROJECT 12 BASKETS By Hollenback, Deb @ 2:39 PM :: 447 Views :: :: Church Bulletin, Volunteer Ministry Do you have items in your house which you are not using? Would you like to donate these to St. Lorenz? Just drop off your item at the Church office an... Read More..

Wednesday, December 12, 2007 MAKING A DIFFERENCE TO CHILDREN By Hollenback, Deb @ 2:32 PM :: 259 Views :: :: Church Bulletin Thank you to everyone who so generously shared at Advent by Candlelight, by donating either monetary or physical items.  Within a few d... Read More..

Wednesday, December 12, 2007 NEWLY RELEASED DVD By Hollenback, Deb @ 2:30 PM :: 259 Views :: :: Church Bulletin Available in church library. Based on the true story of William Wilberforce, Amazing Grace follows his courageous quest to pass a law to end the Briti... Read More..

Wednesday, December 12, 2007 PICTORIAL DIRECTORY PHOTOS By Hollenback, Deb @ 2:27 PM :: 284 Views :: :: Church Bulletin This is the last weekend to sign up to have your picture taken at Rummel Studios for the Pictorial Directory. Sign up sheets are available i... Read More..

Wednesday, December 12, 2007 ELECTION RESULTS By Hollenback, Deb @ 2:04 PM :: 277 Views :: :: Church Bulletin THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS HAVE BEEN ELECTED OR APPOINTED TO THE FOLLOWING OFFICES & COMMISSIONS:  Vice-Chairman: Morrall Claramunt Ministry Cou... Read More..

Wednesday, December 12, 2007 NO PARKING! By Hollenback, Deb @ 2:02 PM :: 185 Views :: :: Church Bulletin PLEASE DO NOT PARK along the front row of the Genesee Street parking lot Monday morning, from 8:30 a.m. until 12:00 noon. We would like to leave those... Read More..

Wednesday, December 12, 2007 LIFE THOUGHTS IN THE CHURCH YEAR By Hollenback, Deb @ 1:54 PM :: 325 Views :: :: Church Bulletin As we await Christmas and as we look forward to Christ’s coming again, we do not do so free of the suffering and problems of life. “Be pat... Read More..

Friday, December 07, 2007 JR. HIGH DANCE By Hollenback, Deb @ 4:04 PM :: 364 Views :: :: Youth, Church Bulletin The Christmas Dance is tomorrow, Monday, December 10th. The dance is from 3:15 until 6:00 pm at the Rock. Students should bring their $4.00 and p... Read More..

Friday, December 07, 2007 PARENTS OF YOUTH BASKETBALL PLAYERS By Hollenback, Deb @ 3:59 PM :: 385 Views :: :: Youth, Church Bulletin There will be a meeting on Monday December 10th at 7:00 pm at the Rock for parents of youth basketball players. You will receive final schedules,... Read More..

Friday, December 07, 2007 YOUTH BASKETBALL By Hollenback, Deb @ 3:51 PM :: 412 Views :: :: Youth, Church Bulletin Practice times this week are: Sunday, 9th 7:00 - 10:00 pm ... Read More..

Friday, December 07, 2007 FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) By Hollenback, Deb @ 3:49 PM :: 388 Views :: :: Youth, Church Bulletin When:  Friday December 14 Time:   7:30 am until 8:00 am Where: McDonald's

Friday, December 07, 2007 OPEN ROCK / OPEN GYM By Hollenback, Deb @ 3:45 PM :: 448 Views :: :: Youth, Church Bulletin When:  Friday, December 14 Time:   9:30 pm until 11:30 pm Where: The Rock and St. Lorenz Gym Who:    all high school ... Read More..

Friday, December 07, 2007 MEMORIAL REPORT By Hollenback, Deb @ 3:11 PM :: 455 Views :: :: Church Bulletin, Gifts Memorials for the following individuals were received during the month of October: Fredrick Beyerlein William Gilbert Melbourne Gricar Robert Mina... Read More..

Thursday, December 06, 2007 GIFTS By Hollenback, Deb @ 3:22 PM :: 418 Views :: :: Church Bulletin, Gifts In Honor of Wilmar & Marie Haubenstricker’s 60th Wedding Anniversary on December 6th: Foundation – Ralph & Irene Haubenstricker ... Read More..

Thursday, December 06, 2007 CHARTER CABLE CHANNEL 16 BROADCAST SCHEDULE By Hollenback, Deb @ 3:15 PM :: 386 Views :: :: Church Bulletin, Worship Week of December 9, 2007 Sunday Worship December 9 ... Read More..

Thursday, December 06, 2007 LIFE...REVISED By Hollenback, Deb @ 3:08 PM :: 271 Views :: :: Church Bulletin, Information to Share “Mending the Family Fence” by Mark Hannemann. Family feuds that go on too long can not only damage the ones feuding but many other family ... Read More..

Thursday, December 06, 2007 THE LUTHERAN HOUR By Hollenback, Deb @ 3:05 PM :: 210 Views :: :: Church Bulletin, Information to Share "Hope in Hopeless Times" Speaker: Rev. Dr. Ken Klaus (Romans 15:13) When good news seems in short supply, God’s people find hope in ... Read More..

Thursday, December 06, 2007 STEPHEN MINISTRY By Hollenback, Deb @ 1:58 PM :: 356 Views :: :: Church Bulletin, Caring Ministries LOVE AND HATE. She can be the kindest, most considerate person in the world…unless she’s been drinking. Then her whole personality change... Read More..

Thursday, December 06, 2007 NEWLY COMMISSIONED CHRISTCARE LEADERS By Hollenback, Deb @ 1:46 PM :: 436 Views :: :: Church Bulletin, Caring Ministries CHRISTCARE is pleased to welcome our newly commissioned ChristCare Group Leaders into service. They are Kurt Eischer, Sally Eischer, Dave Geiger, Gary... Read More..

Thursday, December 06, 2007 ADVENT BY CANDLELIGHT By Hollenback, Deb @ 1:24 PM :: 146 Views :: :: Church Bulletin About 320 of us gathered together Thanksgiving weekend to enjoy the message of Phyllis Harmony, the music of Kendra Fay and the glow of Christmas cand... Read More..

Thursday, December 06, 2007 CLOTHESLINE UPDATE By Hollenback, Deb @ 1:18 PM :: 160 Views :: :: Church Bulletin Thanks to your generous donations of used clothing and the work of our wonderful volunteers, we have much to be thankful for. We are able to donate $1... Read More..

Thursday, December 06, 2007 THE GOLDEN COMPASS By Hollenback, Deb @ 1:13 PM :: 275 Views :: :: Church Bulletin Many Christian web sites and authors are warning parents about the movie and book series named “The Golden Compass.” Before going to this ... Read More..

Thursday, December 06, 2007 GIFT SHOP NEWS By Hollenback, Deb @ 1:12 PM :: 284 Views :: :: Church Bulletin (Located in the church parlor): Now available are “angels” galore; boxed Christmas cards at low prices; St. Lorenz Historical Video; Paul ... Read More..

Thursday, December 06, 2007 VALLEY LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL By Hollenback, Deb @ 1:03 PM :: 365 Views :: :: Church Bulletin, Information to Share COACHES NEEDED Read More..

Thursday, December 06, 2007 LIFE THOUGHTS IN THE CHURCH YEAR By Hollenback, Deb @ 12:58 PM :: 343 Views :: :: Church Bulletin, Spiritual Growth 2nd Sunday in Advent. The “size” of our sin does not keep us from God’s forgiveness. People undoubtedly confessed some “big&rd... Read More..

Thursday, December 06, 2007 PICTURE TAKING By Hollenback, Deb @ 11:40 AM :: 311 Views :: :: Church Bulletin Only two more weekends to sign up to have your picture taken at Rummel Studios for the Pictorial Directory. Sign up sheets are available in the c... Read More..

Thursday, December 06, 2007 CHAPEL COMMUNION SERVICE By Hollenback, Deb @ 11:22 AM :: 486 Views :: :: Church Bulletin, Worship Monday, December 17th, 9:30 and 11:00 am in the Chapel of Hope. If you plan to attend, please call the Church Office at 652-6141 by 9:00 am on Monday, December 17th. If you or someone you know is in need of a ride to the chapel, please call 652-6839. Valet parking is available for anyone who wishes to make use of it. Read More..

Thursday, December 06, 2007 SENIORS BIBLE STUDY By Hollenback, Deb @ 11:12 AM :: 586 Views :: :: Church Bulletin, Spiritual Growth, Bible Studies Monday, December 10th at 9:30 am in the Adult Ed Room. Pastor Kaiser will plan to share a little bit about his trip to the Holy Land.