Worship
Happy Birthday Pastor Chris!
Pastor Chris celebrates his #54 Birthday on Saturday, May 4th. Please send him a card this week to either the church office or his home (13477 Ravine View Drive, Grand Haven, MI 49417). Thank you for your prayerful & loving support of your Pastor here at Lakeshore Lutheran Fellowship!
Altar Flowers
To the Glory of God!
Altar Flower Sponsorships are still available for 2024. 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 
Kidz Connection
Kidz Connection meets Sundays for PK-4th 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. 
Save the Dates
Sunday, October 20th from 5-7 pm we will celebrate Lakeshore Lutheran Fellowship's 30th Anniversary of worshipping in this building (at 16790 Van Wagoner Road, Spring Lake, MI)! More details will be coming, but please mark your calendars now for this fun celebration!!
Please also save the date for a special LCMS local area Lutheran churches as they gather for a unifying event, "Joining Jesus Together" on Sunday, September 22nd 2-5 pm. Location will be announced soon.
Both of these events will be focused to have Family Fun Together!
Grow
KIDZ KAMP coming this summer!!!
Mark your calendars and invite your friends for Lakeshore Lutheran's weekly summer KIDZ KAMP!! This years theme will be Animal Safari: Take a Wild Adventure Through the Bible. Kids ages PK thru 4th Grade are welcome to join us on Wednesdays from 11am-1pm. This is a FREE program and includes lunch, games, Bible lesson, crafts and FUN! KIDZ KAMP will run weekly from June 19 thru August 14. We can't wait to see you there!
CREW Breakfast Club
High School Breakfast Club meets every Sunday at 9:15 am! All high schoolers AND COLLEGE STUDENTS welcome to join us in the Youth Room! Questions, see Shannon Johnson. 
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. On May 8th, the group will meet off-site for lunch at TED's in Spring Lake. Please connect with Deborah Schroeder for details (
Community Groups
We would like to create a few new Community Groups in 2024! Please let us know if you would consider facilitating a group. More leaders are needed. Please connect with Deborah Schroeder at 
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 May 11th! Any questions, please call Randy Deater at 616-402-5248.
Serve
Spring Clean-up at Lakeshore Lutheran Fellowship
Mark your calendars, pack your work-gloves, rakes, weeding-baskets and join our PROPERTY SPRING CLEAN-UP! Saturday, May 11th from 8:30 am until lunchtime. We have multiple projects to be worked on. Our short list includes; spreading mulch, tearing out a few plants, planting new bushes/plants, seeding grass areas, pulling weeds, general cleaning around the outside of the building, etc.
A wonderful lunch will be provided, compliments of a Thrivent grant.
We are hopeful to have at least 30 people here that morning...can we count on YOU? Please either email us 
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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.
Household Necessity Pantry
The remaining Household Necessities Pantry (HNP) giveaways in 2024 will be on Saturdays; June 8, August 10, October 12 and December 14 at 9-9:30 am.
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.
Inventory needs are listed at the Information Center or call the church office.
Prayer Requests and Praises
Remember in Your Prayers
- Prayers for all who need healing. Also, please pray for protection on all who will be having surgery this month.
- Carol Hodges, praise to the Lord that my cousin's test shows he is free from lung cancer! Thank you all for your prayers!
Prayer requests above come from our members via email (
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
Are you going into the hospital for surgery? Are you experiencing a crisis in your life? Do you have a need for pastoral care? If you would like someone from the Elder and Deaconess Team, including Pastor Chris, to contact you by phone, have a prayer of healing with you, or make a visit, please contact the church office (616-846-8556 or
Lakeshore's Weekly Prayer Theme
Prayer of the Week (4th Sunday of Easter)
O God, by the humiliation of Your Son, You lifted up this fallen world from the despair of death. By His resurrection to life, grant Your faithful people gladness of heart and the hope of eternal joys; through Your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
The Lord's Business (Finances)
Weekly Financial Report
Month to Date (4/1/24 thru 4/23/24)
- General Fund - Month contributions so far in April $31,746.80
- Renew Fund - Month contributions so far in April $1,100.00
Year to Date (YTD) 2024
General Fund Giving (January thru March 2024) $101,311.20
General Fund Expenses (January thru March 2024) $105,679.21
If you would like to give electronically, by utilizing our Vanco App...scan this QR code to get started. 
Other News
Movie Event
There have been various Christian films produced and distributed to area movie houses lately. An upcoming movie that looks promising is "Unsung Hero". This could make for a nice date night or community group outing. Check area listings for show times and dates.
Unity Festival - Discounted Ticket Pre-Sales
NOW thru May 31st, we will offer discounted tickets and passes for the annual Unity Festival that takes place in downtown Muskegon, August 8-10, 2024. Discounted church tickets are as follows...1-Day pass $40 per person, 3-Day pass $75 per person. We also don't charge processing fees! Please call our church office to purchase passes or to ask questions 616-846-8556.
LOST & FOUND
Our Lost & Found bin is located at the Information Center.
Anniversaries and Birthdays (shared monthly)
Note: If your anniversary or birthday is missing from this list, please update the church office. Thank you! 
