Worship
October is "Church Worker Appreciation Month"
Not only is October "Pastor Appreciation Month" but also "Church Worker Appreciation Month". Thanks be to God for those who work and volunteer in our congregation! We are blessed at Lakeshore with a wonderful Pastor and a faithful & dedicated staff. To show appreciation, we may suggest you could send Pastor Chris a card (or note) of thankfulness, and if desired, include a contribution to Pastor's future sabbatical fund. Cards or gifts of encouragement could also be given to the staff; Mike Dorman, Shannon Johnson, Kas Bond, and Jayne Platz. A card box will be at the entrance area for anyone that wants to utilize that.
We also have many others that serve, such as...Property Manager (Gary Kling), Business Manager (Joe Kovacs), Worship & Tech teams, Youth & Children's volunteers, Outreach volunteers, Governance Ministry Board members, Elders & Deaconesses, Scrip Coordinator, Prayer Line & Monthly Prayer leaders, Local and Global Missions teams, Altar Guild, RENEW Parking Lot team, Women's & Men's group leaders, Hospitality Teams, Fellowship Teams, Small Group leaders, and anyone who serves, teaches, and helps share God's Word to all who enter LLF! We have so many to thank for serving here at Lakeshore Lutheran Fellowship!
"I thank my God in all my remembrance of you always, in every prayer of mine, for you all making my prayer with joy, because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now," Philippians 1:3
Altar Flowers
Celebrate Art Schroeder's Birthday!
Altar Flower Sponsorships are now available for 2023. Please stop by the Information Center to sign-up. Remaining open sponsorship date for 2023 is on November 5th.
Nursery
Our Nursery is staffed on Sunday mornings. The room is also open for parents to change diapers or to have a place to nurse while still being able to listen to the sermon via the in-room speaker system. If you have any questions or concerns, please connect with Shannon Johnson at
Kidz Connection
Kidz Connection meets Sundays for PK-4th grade following praise songs. Kids should attend worship until the songs are done, then Pastor will release them to join in the ARK for Kidz Connection. (Activity bags will still be available for kids that want to stay in worship with their families.)
Questions, please see Shannon Johnson.
Facebook Live Stream
Check us out on Facebook! We have our sermons posted LIVE there on Sunday mornings! You can also "Like" Lakeshore Fellowship on Facebook to receive notifications when we post LIVE!
Grow
Field of Faith
The Fellowship of Christian Athletes has invited our youth to attend a community event, Field of Faith, taking place at the Grand Haven High School on the soccer field on Wednesday, October 11th from 7-8:30 pm. Our youth can meet at church at 6 pm, have free pizza, and then be transported to/from the event. Please sign-up at the information center so Shannon will know how much pizza to have.
CREW Middle/High school
CREW (Middle & High School Ministry) will start meeting again this fall. The high schoolers will begin on Sunday, October 1st by hosting a Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser to raise funds. Middle school ministry will begin on Sunday, October 8th following service until 2 pm. Free lunch provided. Meet in the Youth Room.
There will be a special field trip to Lewis Farms on Sunday, October 22nd, following service until approximately 5 pm. Tickets will be $20 per person and must be purchased by Sunday, October 15th. Transportation will be provided. Any questions, please connect with Shannon Johnson.
Youth Fundraiser - Spaghetti Dinner
UPDATE...The youth raised almost $600!! Thank you all for your generous support!!
CREW Breakfast Club
High School Breakfast Club meets every Sunday at 9:15 am! All high schoolers AND COLLEGE STUDENTS welcome to join us in the Youth Room! Questions, see Shannon Johnson.
Women's Ministry - Fall Study
Join the Women's Ministry on Mondays from 6:30-8 pm as they study from the book; "Abigail" by Nancy Wolgemuth. We are asking that for Monday, October 9th, that you pre-read Week 2 (Days 3 & 4). Questions, see Deborah Schroeder.
Women's wreath-making workshop
Women's Wreath-Making Workshop on Saturday, October 21st from 2-4 pm. Our very own, Eleanor Beuschel will lead the workshop! Cost will be $25 each, with payment going directly to Eleanor. Please sign-up at the Information Center by the deadline of Sunday, October 15th.
Note: if you have a glue gun or glue skillet, please bring to the workshop. It will help to have multiple stations.
Women's Fellowship Hour
Women’s Fellowship Hour is open to all women on Wednesdays in the Prayer Room at 1 pm. Come next Wednesday to spend time together in community with other Christian women to support each other and to pray. Any questions, please see Vicki Deater.(
Women's Retreat - Grace Adventures
Women of Lakeshore are welcome to register for the Women's Retreat at Grace Adventures! We will be attending October 13-15, 2023! Cost for this year's camp is $165 and will be paid for directly to Grace Adventures. For all of the exciting details or to register, click HERE.
Registration is now open! I understand the worship leader for this session is a "women's camp-favorite" and our speaker, AMY SIEFERT, will be amazing! Any questions, please connect with our church office at 616-846-8556 or
Men's Huddle
Every Thursday morning from 8:30-9:30 am, a great group of guys meet for a time of coffee, fellowship, prayer and projects. They make sure the baptismal font is filled, the candles are set for Sunday, chairs/tables are managed as needed and various other small tasks. Once completed, they meet for a time of fellowship and prayer. This group is open for any man that would like to join. Any questions, please connect with Randy Deater at 616-402-5248.
Men's Prayer Breakfast and Bible Study
Meets every second Saturday of the month from 7:00–8:30 am in the Atrium (excluding September). All men are welcome to join October 14th! Any questions, please call Randy Deater at 616-402-5248.
Serve
Volunteers Needed
We are looking for a few volunteers in the children's area this fall 2023. Please connect with Shannon Johnson if you can serve in Sunday Morning Kidz Connection (either teaching or managing the security desk) or if you can serve as a leader in our Middle School ministry that meets Sundays after service. Thank you!
Charlie Hibnar
As many know, Charlie Hibnar recently moved into a living center. She would love to receive notes, cards, or even visits from her church family. Please take a moment to write a note or stop by to see her. Thank you!
Carol (Charlie) Hibnar
C/O Medi Lodge at the Shore
900 S. Beacon Blvd. Room #3
Grand Haven, MI 49417
Greeting Card Ministry
Custom handmade greeting cards have been donated to be used by the members of Lakeshore to send to Lakeshore's shut-ins, those who are ill, or recovering from surgery. We have these cards available to pick up in the Atrium (on the wall-shelf). Thank you for your time filling out these notes of encouragement!
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Remember in Your Prayers
Connie Cook, admitted to the hospital for chest pain.
Prayers for healing for infant, Kathleen (granddaughter of Gary & Beth Core).
Prayers for Larry Fairbanks as he continues care under Hospice.
Prayers for continued healing for Jerry Williams, Charlie Hibnar, and others who need healing.
Prayer requests for this section of our Enews come from our members via email or phone. Please email us at
Lakeshore Fellowship greatly values the power of prayer and encourages the members to pray for each other! If you desire to pray for the needs of others, please indicate your wish to be added to the PRAYER LINE by emailing Bonnie Pendell at
Are you going into the hospital for surgery? Are you experiencing a crisis in your life? Do you have a need for pastoral care? If you would like someone from the Elder and Deaconess Team, including Pastor Chris, to contact you by phone, have a prayer of healing with you, or make a visit with you, please contact the church office (616-846-8556 or
Lakeshore's Weekly Prayer Theme
Prayer of the Week (18th Sunday after Pentecost)
Almighty God, Your exalted Your Son to the place of all honor and authority. Enlighten our minds by Your Holy Spirit that, confessing Jesus as Lord, we may be led into all truth as we walk in Your ways to serve You. We ask this through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Prayer Requests and Praises
Remember in Your Prayers
Connie Cook, admitted to the hospital for chest pain.
Prayers for healing for infant, Kathleen (granddaughter of Gary & Beth Core).
Prayers for Larry Fairbanks as he continues care under Hospice.
Prayers for continued healing for Jerry Williams, Charlie Hibnar, and others who need healing.
Prayer requests for this section of our Enews come from our members via email or phone. Please email us at
Lakeshore Fellowship greatly values the power of prayer and encourages the members to pray for each other! If you desire to pray for the needs of others, please indicate your wish to be added to the PRAYER LINE by emailing Bonnie Pendell at
Are you going into the hospital for surgery? Are you experiencing a crisis in your life? Do you have a need for pastoral care? If you would like someone from the Elder and Deaconess Team, including Pastor Chris, to contact you by phone, have a prayer of healing with you, or make a visit with you, please contact the church office (616-846-8556 or
Lakeshore's Weekly Prayer Theme
Prayer of the Week (18th Sunday after Pentecost)
Almighty God, Your exalted Your Son to the place of all honor and authority. Enlighten our minds by Your Holy Spirit that, confessing Jesus as Lord, we may be led into all truth as we walk in Your ways to serve You. We ask this through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
The Lord's Business (Finances)
Weekly Financial Report
Month to date (9/1/23 thru 9/29/23)
General Fund - Month contributions in September $25,333.42
Renew Fund - Month contributions in September $1,195.00
Year to date (YTD) 2023
General Fund Giving (January thru August 2023) $259,763.95
General Fund Expenses (January thru August 2023) $264,197.81
For information on how to give electronically, please click HERE.
If you would like to give electronically, by utilizing our Vanco App...scan this QR code to get started.
Other News
New Address for Carl & Marilyn Jessen
For those who would like to keep in touch with Carl & Marilyn Jessen...here is their new address.
P.O. box 1533
Sundance, WY 82729
Volunteers Needed
Did you know that area elderly, who can no longer attend church, live in nursing homes or assisted living centers and would love for someone to read the Bible to them, pray with them and bring music so they can sing the old hymns again. If this is something you can do and have a heart to serve our community in this way...PLEASE connect with Dee Podehl at 616-842-0062. She would be happy to guide you on current needs in our area. Thank you!
LOST & FOUND
Our Lost & Found bin is located at the Information Center.
Anniversaries and Birthdays (shared monthly)
Note: If your anniversary or birthday is missing from this list, please update the church office. Thank you! Here are the October Anniversaries and Birthdays