Lakeshore eNews

Confirmation

Confirmation Sunday will be on Sunday, May 18, 2025. Students being confirmed in the faith include: Jacob Wallish, Hannah Ripple, Addilyn Smith, Christian Rangel, Jacob Rangel, Austin Dorman, Bellamie Deater, and Gideon Pease. 

Spring Clean-up at Lakeshore Lutheran

Thank you to our 29 volunteers that helped with our Spring Clean-up this past weekend! Please help me in thanking the following people: Gary & Brenda Kling, Rich Bramer, Roger & Nancy Mulder, Tom & Carol Spelman, John Koscielniak, Katherine Warren, Todd Brunworth, George Huff, Russ Scheil, Bill Boyd, Kas Bond, Vicki & Randy Deater, Carl & Jayne Platz, Craig Bessinger, Addilyn Smith, Amelia Smith, Mikayla Boehnke, Brody Deater, Austin Dorman, Gideon Pease, Alivia Holmes, Alex Hoisington, Jessica Holmes, and Noah. Also, a very special thank you to Rich Bramer for donating the new flowers/plants!! The grounds outside look wonderful and our windows have been cleaned! Everything looks GREAT! 

Sunday, May 18th

If you're planning a trip this summer, you have a destination in mind. Yet, a trip is not just about reaching a destination on Google Maps, but about the journey you'll take once you're there. As followers of Jesus, our life is like taking a trip. Jesus gives us the hope of our final destination in God's heavenly presence, but we are also journeying each day in the light of having already arrived there. 

Join us this Sunday for our message, "Heaven: Our Destination and Our Journey", based on Revelation 21:1-7. The other Scripture readings are from Acts 16:9-15 and John 16:12-22.

Altar Flowers

Sunday's Altar flowers celebrate Braeden Bessinger's 18th Birthday & High School Graduation!

Altar Flower Sponsorships are now available for 2025. Please stop by the Information Center to sign-up. 

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..

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.

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.

NEW Adult Bible Study - Monday evenings in June - 6:30-8 PM

Mark your calendars & sign up to attend an adult study - Monday evenings in June. Simply go online (Amazon offers this book for $16) to purchase your copy of the book “God at Work – Your Christian Vocation in ALL of Life” by Gene Veith. We also ask you to sign up at the Information center, so we know how many plan to attend this class series.

Any questions, please connect with Art Schroeder, who will be facilitating this study!

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.. 

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 June 14th! Any questions, please call Randy Deater at 616-402-5248.

Youth Servants (Hire-a-Youth) Fundraiser

Our youth will attending the National Youth Gathering in July of 2025. They are currently all looking for ways to fundraise! One way you can help, is to "hire a youth" to manage a job at your home, such as rake leaves, shovel snow, clean-up the yard, decorate your house for holidays, etc. Then, when services are completed, you are asked to donate to the NYG Youth Account on behalf of the student. If you are interested in this program, please connect directly with the youth's parent. Students that are attending include; Bellamie D., Brody D., Mikayla B., Logann M., Austin D., Alivia H., and Alex H. If you need help identifying a parent, please connect with the church office. Any and All payments are to be made out to Lakeshore Lutheran Fellowship with the youth's name in the memo section (or if cash, needs to be given to Joe Kovacs, Shannon Johnson or Jayne Platz ONLY). 

Household Necessity Pantry

The Household Necessities Pantry (HNP) giveaways remaining in 2025 will be on Saturdays; June 14, August 9, 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, JUNE 12TH FROM 5:30-6 PM IN THE ARK.

Mission Trip 2025

Our GO GLOBAL Mission team will be going on a trip to Honduras June 3rd thru 10th of 2025. Please connect with Pam Heins (616-402-6748) to answer any questions about this opportunity. This trip will include work on a new Kindergarten building and hosting VBS for the children in the village of Lepagual, Honduras. Please keep the team in your prayers...Doug & Pam Heins, Karin Abbott, Sherry Miller, Karri & Lydia Kluting, Linda & Peggy Hoisington, and Tina & Kelby Hirr. Final team meeting on June 1st, following service in the Prayer Room. 

Supper House

On the second Monday of each month the members of Lakeshore Lutheran Fellowship provide volunteers and funding to feed hungry guests at Supper House located in Muskegon Heights. To support this mission or to serve, please call Randy Deater at 616-402-5248.

Lakeshore's Weekly Prayer Theme

Prayer of the Week (5th Sunday of Easter)

O God, You make the minds of Your faithful to be of one will. Grant that we may love what You have commanded and desire what You promise, so that among the many changes of this world our hearts may be fixed where true joys are found; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Remember in Your Prayers

• Bill Boyd has asked for prayers for enough financial support to be raised for Alejandra Ponce (from Honduras) so she can continue attending Moody Bible Institute. 
• Prayers for Mark Gibb's mother, Mary Lou Gibbs who is in need of comfort & healing. 
• Continued prayers for those recovering from recent surgeries or illnesses.

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 Chris 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 (5/1/25 thru 5/15/25)

• General Fund - Month contributions so far in May $26,707.78
• Renew Fund - Month contributions so far in May $410.00

Year to Date (YTD) 2025
General Fund Giving (January thru April 2025) $132,322.57
General Fund Expenses (January thru April 2025) $161,519.96

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

Job Opportunity - Teacher at St. John's Lutheran School

St. John’s Lutheran School – Teacher Opening

St. John’s Lutheran School seeks a dedicated and qualified 5th–8th Grade Language Arts/History Teacher for the 2025–2026 school year.

If you are interested or would like more information, please request a full job description from either the church or school office:
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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 May 13th. 

There will also be a Townhall meeting on Sunday, May 18th following service. They will host elections that day as well. Any questions, please connect with Art Schroeder. 

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.