Lakeshore eNews

TETELESTAI Campaign

Have you heard about the TETELESTAI Campaign going on right now at Lakeshore Lutheran Fellowship? Tetelestai in Greek means "It is finished" and was the final word of Christ when dying on the cross. He completed the work of salvation! We at Lakeshore want to "complete" payment of our mortgage - early! How early? This depends on the extra "blessings" of contributions to this fund. We are now accepting donations marked "Debt Reduction". Thank you!

After the mortgage has been paid off, we will continue the TETELESTAI Campaign thru 2028. This campaign will allow us to invest in much-needed facility improvements; including technology, HVACs and bring our kitchen up to code so we can better serve the community. You will be hearing more about the opportunity to make a formal commitment to the campaign, but for now...please consider making a special one-time donation toward paying off our mortgage. Our approximate net payoff is currently around $71,000.

Sunday's Message

This Sunday, February 8th, we welcome Pastor Bill Cate. 

(Pastor Chris Boehnke will be away at 2 different conferences in Arizona this week. He will return on Monday, February 16th.)

Next Sunday, February 15th, we welcome Pastor Mark Gibbs. 

Altar Flowers

February 8th - Altar flowers to the Glory of God!

February 15th - Altar flowers in Loving Memory of Keith & Marva Ensing's Anniversary. 

We have a remaining sponsorship date available for 2026... If you can sponsor them, please stop by the information center or email the church office. Cost is $25 per arrangement.

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 are 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.

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.

CREW Middle/High school - weekly on Sundays

 CREW (Middle & High Schoolers) meets Sundays following service until 1 pm in the Youth Room. Free lunch provided.

Special event on March 8th...Winter Jam in Grand Rapids from 3-8 pm. More details coming. Transportation provided. Cost $15 per person. (note: CREW will NOT meet that Sunday following service)

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

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..

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!

Women's Craft Day - March 14th

Calling all women who like to "craft"! Join us on Saturday, March 14th from 1-4 pm for an afternoon of fun & crafting! We will be creating a springtime wall/door hanging shown in photo. Sign-ups going on NOW at the Information Center! Cost is $25. Any questions, please connect with Brenda Kling or Laurie Kovacs. This event is limited to the first 25 ladies to sign up. Please register and pay by March 8th.

Women's Fellowship Hour - Weekly on Wednesdays

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.. 

Men's Huddle - Weekly on Thursdays

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 - Monthly

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 Saturday, February 14th! 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. 

Lakeshore's Weekly Prayer Theme

Prayer of the Week (Fifth Sunday after Epiphany) 

Almighty God, you sent your one and only Son as the Word of life for our eyes to see and our ears to hear. Help us believe what the Scriptures proclaim about him and do the things that are pleasing in your sight; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Prayer of the Week (Last Sunday after Epiphany) 

O God, in the glorious transfiguration of your only-begotten Son, you confirmed the mysteries of the faith by the testimony of Moses and Elijah, and in the voice that came from the bright cloud, you foreshadowed our adoption as your sons. In your mercy, make us co-heirs of glory with Jesus our King, and bring us at last to heaven; 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

Prayers for Roger Haag who will be having ankle surgery February 11th.

Prayers for Laurie Kovacs as she had knee replacement surgery on Monday, January 19th.  

Prayer for continued recover for Cindy Zielinski's knee replacement surgery. 

Prayers for Paul Abbott, who suffered a heart attack, had stints put in, was in the hospital and now home recovering.

Prayers for Aprelle Nettrour who is in the hospital treating mental health concerns.  

Prayers for health and healing for all who are ill. 

• 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 59 1/2+ can make distributions from an IRA account? For those currently taking a "required minimum distribution" (RMD), there are added tax benefits.  Starting in 2026, you may make a "qualified charitable distribution" (QCD) of up to $111,000.00 from your IRA and pay ZERO TAX, provided gifts are a direct transfer to Lakeshore Lutheran from your financial institution. These distributions also qualify as part or all of your RMD requirement. The may even lower your modified adjusted gross income (MAGI), which can help avoid higher Medicare Part B premiums and other income-based limits.

If you are interested in blessing Lakeshore Lutheran with a charitable distribution from your IRA, please contact the church office or your personal IRA account representative. Thank you for considering this. 

Month to Date (1/1/26 thru 1/28/26)

• General Fund - Month contributions so far in January $30,912.34
• Renew Fund - Month contributions so far in January $570.00

Year to Date (YTD) 2025
General Fund Giving (January thru December 2025) $458,649.51
General Fund Expenses (January thru December 2025) $447,753.51

If you would like to give electronically, by utilizing our Vanco App...scan this QR code to get started.

Office Hours

The church office will have very limited hours the week of February 9-12. Please email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you need assistance during that week. Thank you for your patience. 

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 February 10th. 

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.