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Sunday, September 21st

Society around us, with all its mass media messaging, is forming people to live self-centered lives of consumption. Jesus, however, frees us from this futile search for happiness to experience the joy of giving ourselves away in generosity to serve others, just as Jesus gave himself for us.

 Join us this Sunday as we continue our series, The Joy of Following Jesus, with the message, "The Joy of Living in Generosity," based on 2 Corinthians 8:1-9; 9:5-11. The other Scripture readings are from Ecclesiastes 5:10-20 and Matthew 25:14-30. 

Altar Flowers

Sunday's Altar flowers Celebrate Dana & Craig Saunder's 40th 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-5^th 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 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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.

First Step

Are you new to Lakeshore? First Step is a casual lunch meeting with Pastor Chris, so you can ask questions and receive more information about Lakeshore Lutheran Fellowship. Please call the church office 616-846-8556 to RSVP for the luncheon on Sunday, October 12th following service.

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.

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 in October on a Saturday from 9-11:30 am. Please email the church office at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to let us know your child would like to attend. 

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 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 

CREW Middle/High school

 CREW (Middle & High Schoolers) will start meeting weekly on Sundays, beginning October 5th, following service in the Youth Room. Free lunch provided. Special Event on Sunday, October 5th...Grand Haven's Escape Room! Meet in the Youth room following service. You will have lunch and then be transported to/from the Escape Room. This event will end at church at 2 pm. INVITE YOUR FRIENDS!! This is a FREE event, but we need to pre-purchase tickets...so PLEASE RSVP to Shannon by Sunday, September 28th. 

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 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

FOUR NEW groups will be forming this fall...Email our Community Group Coordinator, Deborah Schroeder This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to say you want to join, host or lead a group!

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 September 13th! Any questions, please call Randy Deater at 616-402-5248.

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. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

Household Necessity Pantry

The Household Necessities Pantry (HNP) giveaways remaining in 2025 will be on Saturdays; October 11 and 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 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 616-402-5248. 

THE NEXT PACKING EVENT WILL BE THURSDAY, October 9th FROM 5:30-6 PM IN THE ARK.

Lakeshore's Weekly Prayer Theme

Prayer of the Week (15th Sunday after Pentecost)

O God, you have told us not to be anxious about what we need for this life. Move our hearts to seek you and your kingdom, that all good things may be given to us as well; 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

• Laurie Kovacs for continued healing from back surgery.

• Doug & Cheryl Blamer ask for prayers for their nephew Jake’s wife, Amber, and his family (5 young children at home). Amber has been battling cervical cancer. They are seeking treatment at a facility in Mexico (Hope 4 Treatment) where they will spend 3 weeks. Praying for successful treatment and for the family.

• Prayers for Roger Haag who had knee replacement surgery on Thursday, September 11th.

• Prayers for Keith & Marva Ensing. Marva for her recent shoulder replacement surgery and Keith for general health issues. 
• Pray for healing and reduced pain for Ruth Simpson as she waits for surgery.

Prayer requests above come from our members via email (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) or phone (616-846-8556). Lakeshore Lutheran Fellowship greatly values the power of prayer by encouraging members to pray for each other! If you desire to pray for others, please request to be added to the PRAYER LINE by emailing Bonnie Pendell at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Are you going into the hospital for surgery? Are you experiencing a crisis in your life? Do you need pastoral care? If you would like an Elder, Deaconess, or Pastor to contact you, please connect with the church office (616-846-8556 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.). 

Lakeshore's Weekly Prayer Theme

Prayer of the Week (15th Sunday after Pentecost)

O God, you have told us not to be anxious about what we need for this life. Move our hearts to seek you and your kingdom, that all good things may be given to us as well; 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

• Laurie Kovacs for continued healing from back surgery.

• Doug & Cheryl Blamer ask for prayers for their nephew Jake’s wife, Amber, and his family (5 young children at home). Amber has been battling cervical cancer. They are seeking treatment at a facility in Mexico (Hope 4 Treatment) where they will spend 3 weeks. Praying for successful treatment and for the family.

• Prayers for Roger Haag who had knee replacement surgery on Thursday, September 11th.

• Prayers for Keith & Marva Ensing. Marva for her recent shoulder replacement surgery and Keith for general health issues. 
• Pray for healing and reduced pain for Ruth Simpson as she waits for surgery.

Prayer requests above come from our members via email (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) or phone (616-846-8556). Lakeshore Lutheran Fellowship greatly values the power of prayer by encouraging members to pray for each other! If you desire to pray for others, please request to be added to the PRAYER LINE by emailing Bonnie Pendell at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Are you going into the hospital for surgery? Are you experiencing a crisis in your life? Do you need pastoral care? If you would like an Elder, Deaconess, or Pastor to contact you, please connect with the church office (616-846-8556 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.). 

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 9/17/25)

• General Fund - Month contributions so far in September $16,183.65
• Renew Fund - Month contributions so far in September $440.00

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.

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. 

In HIS Image: Navigating Christian Sexuality in a Post-Christian Culture

Presented by DOXOLOGY: The Lutheran Center for Spiritual Care and Counsel and hosted by the St. Luke Life Team.

 Saturday, September 27, 2025    9:00am-4:00pm  Check-In at 8:30

St. Luke Lutheran Church, 21400 S. Nunneley Rd., Clinton Twp., MI  48035

This event is a day of pastoral and psychological information and insight on the challenging topic of sexuality and gender issues. Learn how we can stand on the truth of God’s good design of humanity and show love to our neighbors who struggle with these issues. The day’s presentations are Christian Worldview and Sexuality, Caring for the Child who Identifies as Transgender, Light in the Darkness: Christian Responses to Conflict in a Sexually Toxic Culture, and GPS Essentials for Traveling through Difficult Conversations. 

 Our presenters will be Rev. David Fleming, Executive Director of Spiritual Care for DOXOLOGY and Pastor at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Grand Rapids, MI

and

Dr. Beverly Yahnke, Executive Director for Christian Counsel for DOXOLOGY and Clinical Psychologist.

The event is free. Please register by September 5^th at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/doxology-in-his-image-tickets-1388304318589?aff=oddtdtcreator                                 or by calling Lauren at 586-214-3116.

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 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to receive Lakeshore's enrollment code.)

LOST & FOUND

Our Lost & Found bin is located at the Information Center.