Worship
Altar Flowers
Sunday's Altar flowers celebrates Justin & Nikki Byrne's 6th Anniversary!
Altar Flower Sponsorships are now available for 2025. Please stop by the Information Center to sign-up.
Kidz Connection
Kidz Connection meets Sundays for PK-5th 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.
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
Volunteers Needed
Shannon Johnson is looking for 2 Nursery volunteers. We have a need for leaders on 1st & 3rd Sundays. Please let Shannon know you would like to serve once a month.
Worship Service Live Streaming
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!
We now also have YouTube live streaming as well and can be found at this link.
Town Hall Meeting- October 19th
Please plan to attend a Town Hall meeting scheduled for Sunday, October 19th following service. Thank you for making this meeting a priority.
Grow
Fall Harvest Festival
On Sunday, October 26th we will host a community event, Harvest Festival, for members, friends, families, and the community! This will be a free event with food, games, and live music by The Jess & Mike Duo! Invitation cards are available for you to personally hand out to friends & neighbors! Help us make this outreach event like no other! Event will be from 4-6 pm and hopefully outside (weather permitting).
Young Adult Community Group (ages 18-28)
Attention Young Adults...Join Mike Dorman & Joe Kovacs as they co-lead this Young Adult community group. This group meets on 1st and 3rd Mondays at 6:30 pm in the Prayer room. Questions can be directed to Mike Dorman at
First Communion Instruction
Attention all 4/5th graders (and older who have not had First Communion Instruction)... we will be hosting a FRIST COMMUNION class on Saturday, December 6th from 9-11:30 am. Please email the church office at
Women's Craft Day - November 15th
Calling all women who like to "craft"! Join us on Saturday, November 15th from 1-4 pm for an afternoon of fun & crafting! We will be creating wooden Christmas Tree decorations. Sign-ups going on NOW at the Information Center! Cost is $20 for 3 trees. Any questions, please connect with Laurie Kovacs or the church office. This event will be capped at 25 people.
Women's Fellowship Hour
Women’s Fellowship Hour is open to all women on Wednesdays in the Prayer Room at 1 pm. Come spend time together in community with other Christian women to support each other and to pray. Questions? Please connect with Vicki Deater at
CREW Middle/High school
CREW (Middle & High Schoolers) meets Sundays following service until 1 pm in the Youth Room. Free lunch provided.
Community Groups
Joining a Community Group at Lakeshore Lutheran Fellowship is an amazing way to connect with our church family and its community! Many of these groups meet in homes either weekly/bi-monthly/monthly to connect with other Christians, offering a way to meet others, pray for each other and spend time in God’s word together. If you would like to be connected with a group, please email Deborah Schroeder at
FOUR NEW groups will be forming this fall...Email our Community Group Coordinator, Deborah Schroeder
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 in the Atrium. Come anytime between 7–7:30 am for breakfast and then 7:30-8:30 am is the study & prayer time. All men are welcome to join November 8th! Any questions, please call Randy Deater at 616-402-5248.
College Ministry
We would like to connect with our college students by sending them care packages. If you have a student away at college, please email Shannon Johnson to let her know your student would love to receive a package from church! She will need their college address.
Serve
Altar Guild Volunteers
If you are looking for a way to serve our church family, please consider volunteering with the Altar Guild. This "behind the scenes" effort comprises of set-up and clean-up for Holy Communion. Training is provided. Please email the church office if you can help with this ministry area.
Household Necessity Pantry
The Household Necessities Pantry (HNP) giveaways remaining in 2025 will be on Saturday, December 13.
The HNP giveaways help our local community that is in need of personal care items. If you would like to donate toward this much needed outreach, please bring in any of the following items: Shampoo, Conditioner, Liquid Dish Soap, Toothpaste, Laundry Detergent (50+ oz liquid), Spray-Household Cleaner, Deodorant, Toilet Paper (6 pack) & Trash Bags (13 gallon), Bar soap and Toothbrushes. To volunteer, please connect with Randy or Vicki Deater at
THE NEXT PACKING EVENT WILL BE THURSDAY, December 11th FROM 5:30-6 PM IN THE ARK.
Go
Lakeshore's Weekly Prayer Theme
Prayer of the Week (19th Sunday after Pentecost)
God, our refuge and strength, have mercy on your church as we come in prayer before you. Answer us not in judgment on our sins but in peace and forgiveness; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Remember in Your Prayers
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Prayer for continued recovery from shoulder replacement surgery for Anne Kruger.
- Prayer Requests from those who attended our Household Necessities Pantry this past weekend. Please keep these needs in your prayers this week.
Prayers for family relationships; Family members salvation; Grandson and others in a terrible car accident. Grandson’s face is fractured, thank you God for saving their lives and prayers for healing. Another grandson, same family, passed away two months ago.; Families… To stay united and for families who have been separated, give them hope for restoration; Healing for a friend who had open heart surgery recently; For those who are oppressed and are being wrongly accused; Prayers for selling items, so that new tires can be purchased. Lord, we pray for new tires.; Prayers because I’m an “old fart” (LOL!!) I pray for feeling better after receiving a flu shot on Tuesday, still have aches. 87 years old. ** my prayer for this man, thank you God that he shared this conversation! This is the most we have talked in years.; A lady I know, her granddaughter has cancer, her name is Emily and she needs healing.; For my husband, who is no longer going to church, that he would come back and recommit his life to Jesus.; For a grandson who has epilepsy and a daughter-in-law, who has multiple things… Heal us, Lord!; A friend had his leg amputated recently. He needs healing and peace of mind to accept help.; Stop the shootings already! We need safety in our communities and world peace.; Prayers for family and for the world; Prayers for employment and housing.; For my health, a few surgeries are coming up in the near future.; Health and healing, had a recent root canal.; For a son to stop drinking and smoking, so he can have a much needed hip replacement.; Prayers for the community, unity, and safety.; More peace and agreement in our families, communities, the world… Through salvation.; Comfort for mom, who is a grieving, widow for eight months.; For my health and healing, a recent surgery. ;For the woman who recited the mechanics prayer – where they go when they die. She became a widow in January.; Prayers to break a smoking addiction, in preparation for surgery.; Prayers for safe travel, and support, as a couple attend a funeral today.
Prayer requests above come from our members via email (
Prayer Requests and Praises
Lakeshore's Weekly Prayer Theme
Prayer of the Week (19th Sunday after Pentecost)
God, our refuge and strength, have mercy on your church as we come in prayer before you. Answer us not in judgment on our sins but in peace and forgiveness; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Remember in Your Prayers
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Prayer for continued recovery from shoulder replacement surgery for Anne Kruger.
- Prayer Requests from those who attended our Household Necessities Pantry this past weekend. Please keep these needs in your prayers this week.
Prayers for family relationships; Family members salvation; Grandson and others in a terrible car accident. Grandson’s face is fractured, thank you God for saving their lives and prayers for healing. Another grandson, same family, passed away two months ago.; Families… To stay united and for families who have been separated, give them hope for restoration; Healing for a friend who had open heart surgery recently; For those who are oppressed and are being wrongly accused; Prayers for selling items, so that new tires can be purchased. Lord, we pray for new tires.; Prayers because I’m an “old fart” (LOL!!) I pray for feeling better after receiving a flu shot on Tuesday, still have aches. 87 years old. ** my prayer for this man, thank you God that he shared this conversation! This is the most we have talked in years.; A lady I know, her granddaughter has cancer, her name is Emily and she needs healing.; For my husband, who is no longer going to church, that he would come back and recommit his life to Jesus.; For a grandson who has epilepsy and a daughter-in-law, who has multiple things… Heal us, Lord!; A friend had his leg amputated recently. He needs healing and peace of mind to accept help.; Stop the shootings already! We need safety in our communities and world peace.; Prayers for family and for the world; Prayers for employment and housing.; For my health, a few surgeries are coming up in the near future.; Health and healing, had a recent root canal.; For a son to stop drinking and smoking, so he can have a much needed hip replacement.; Prayers for the community, unity, and safety.; More peace and agreement in our families, communities, the world… Through salvation.; Comfort for mom, who is a grieving, widow for eight months.; For my health and healing, a recent surgery. ;For the woman who recited the mechanics prayer – where they go when they die. She became a widow in January.; Prayers to break a smoking addiction, in preparation for surgery.; Prayers for safe travel, and support, as a couple attend a funeral today.
Prayer requests above come from our members via email (
The Lord's Business (Finances)
Weekly Financial Report
Did you know...Individuals age 70 1/2 + may make gifts directly from their IRA? And, individuals age 73+ must take "required minimum distributions" from their IRA each year! With the IRA charitable rollover, individuals can transfer up to $100,000 per year directly to charity and satisfy the required minimum distribution. If you are interested in blessing Lakeshore Lutheran Fellowship with a charitable distribution from your IRA, with the added benefit of possibly reducing your income taxes, please contact the church office or your personal IRA account representative.
Month to Date (9/1/25 thru 9/29/25)
- General Fund - Month contributions so far in September $31,369.80
- Renew Fund - Month contributions so far in September $700.00
Year to Date (YTD) 2025
General Fund Giving (January thru August 2025) $280,334.92
General Fund Expenses (January thru August 2025) $303,840.14
If you would like to give electronically, by utilizing our Vanco App...scan this QR code to get started.
Other News
Anniversaries and Birthdays (shared monthly)
Note: If your anniversary or birthday is missing from this list, please update the church office. Thank you!
Governance Ministry Board meetings
Did you know that our Governance Ministry Board meetings happen monthly on the 2nd Tuesday at 6:30 pm. Anyone is welcome to attend a meeting, but you first need to alert the Chairperson, one week prior to the meeting, letting them know what your concerns might be and how much time you may require at the meeting. Any questions, please call our church office at 616-846-8556 or Art Schroeder, Chairperson of the GMB at 260-409-2771. Next meeting is on October 14th.
SCRIP
Here's the Scoop...Buying Scrip helps us earn free money!
Scrip allows us to order cards from thousands of merchants locally and nationally! You pay nothing extra for the cards, but a small profit from the sale of each card stays at Lakeshore.
Scrip will be available on Sundays following service (in the Atrium) and in the church office on Mondays thru Thursdays from 9 am-2 pm.
(Reminder: Scrip purchases can also be made online at www.shopwithscrip.com. If you are new to online scrip ordering, please contact Dana Saunders at
LOST & FOUND
Our Lost & Found bin is located at the Information Center.