Lakeshore eNews

Thrivent's Charitable Giving Workshop (Estate Planning - Details Shared)

We are hoping most members of Lakeshore Lutheran will take advantage of this FREE workshop that will help guide you with future ideas on charitable giving and things to think about with planning your estate. We invited Thrivent to present and manage this workshop. Please say you'll come! Simply use this QR code (below) to sign up to attend on Monday, March 23rd 6-7:30 pm. You will greatly enjoy this evening!

Lenten Evening Prayer services

Join us on Wednesday evenings in Lent for evening prayer 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm in the ARK. This service will be weekly from February 25th thru March 25th.

TETELESTAI Campaign-Learn more at our TOWN HALL MEETING March 15th following service!

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.

Community Easter Egg Hunt

Our Community Easter Egg Hunt will be Saturday, April 4th at 10 am. Kids ages 1-10 are encouraged to attend! Volunteers to arrive by 8:30 am to help "hide" eggs and volunteers to arrive by 9:30 to help with registration. Invite your neighbors and friends! 

We are now collecting pre-wrapped candies to go in our 2,000+ plastic eggs. (we have the plastic eggs, just need the candies).

Donations can be dropped off at the Information Center. Thank You!

Easter Lilies

We will once again celebrate our Lord's glorious resurrection on Easter Sunday, April 5th at our 10 am service! Easter Lilies will be adorning the Altar. Please support this by ordering lilies at the cost of $18.00 per plant. Plants can be in honor or in memory of a loved one or to the Glory of God! Order forms will be at the entrance area this coming Sunday. Orders are due by Sunday, March 22nd. Checks can be made out to Lakeshore Lutheran Fellowship (with "Lilies" written in the memo section). Any questions, please email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 

Sunday's Message

Altar Flowers

March 8th Altar Flowers given by Joel & Diane Elam - to the glory of God!

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.

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, March 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. 

Children's Hope Chest - Visit Ethiopia this May 6-11!

Pastor Chris is planning to visit Ethiopia for a visionary mission trip this May 6th thru 11th! He wants to explore the options for Lakeshore Lutheran to serve on mission trips there in the future. Do you want to be a part of this trip? Please inquire by contacting the church office at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

Lakeshore's Weekly Prayer Theme

Prayer of the Week (Fourth Sunday in Lent) 

O Lord Jesus Christ, by your almighty power you opened the eyes of the blind and showed yourself to them. Turn our eyes away from worthless things, and lead us to love you sincerely; for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Remember in Your Prayers

Pray for Jerry Williams who needs his hemoglobin numbers to raise. Prayers for Shirley Williams too, who has been suffering from migraines. 

Prayers for Aprelle Nettrour treating mental health concerns.  

Prayers for Marlene Hagar at the passing of her mother, Betty. A service will be held on 3/12 at St. James in Montague. Visitation at the church 10 - 11 am. Celebration of life at 11 am.

Prayers for healing for Makayla Snodgrass. 

Prayers for ALL who are ill or recovering from surgeries.  

• 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 (2/1/26 thru 2/27/26)

• General Fund - Month contributions so far in February $31,978.62
• Renew Fund - Month contributions so far in February $355.00

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.

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 March 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

Lost & Found is FULL! Please stop at the Information Center to see if you are missing things. We have travel mugs, ball caps, men's shoes - black suede size 13, misc. jewlery items, hair scrunchies, scarves, phone strap for the arm, small coleman cooler, eye glasses, Bible New Living Translation, gloves, etc.