l a k e s h o r e fellowship

Whether you are exploring Christianity or you are ready to take the next step in your spiritual growth at Lakeshore Fellowship, Discover Lakeshore is a class where Pastor Chris will teach you what it means to follow Jesus as a disciple in community with other disciples. You will learn what we believe and why we believe it. You will also learn about our mission and values, as well as what our ministries are at Lakeshore. This class is essential for you to fully engage as committed disciple within the community of Lakeshore Fellowship. Class will be Saturday, October 26th at 9-11:30 am. All welcome!

The cross is a popular symbol that even celebrities may wear as a piece of jewelry around their neck. Yet, what does the cross actually mean as the central symbol of the Christian faith? We know the cross has something to do with how God rescues us as sinners. But, what exactly happened at the cross, and how does it affect the way we live our lives today? We continue our series, Authentic Christianity, with the message this Sunday titled, "The Saving Work of the Incarnate God" based on Colossians 1:15-29.

A new group has been formed, Lakeshore's Handy Crew, who would like to manage 2-3 projects per year to help someone in need in our community. Join Bill Spychalski and a few others to complete their second community project on Saturday, November 2nd at 9 am! The "Handy Crew" will be replacing flooring in a mobile home of someone in need. Once you let Bill know you will help, he will then contact you with the location and what to bring. If you are handier in the “food department” and you would like to provide a lunch for the volunteers, please also sign up. This project is a great opportunity for the members of Lakeshore Fellowship to serve the community with their time and talents! Any questions or to sign-up, please call Bill Spychalski at 616-402-3264.

The last book of the Bible, Revelation, can be a strange, scary book that often has fostered all kinds of wild speculations about the end-times. But, when understood in light of it's Old Testament imagery, Revelation presents a magnificent vision and challenge for us to live as faithful disciples of King Jesus until He returns in glory no matter how chaotic and evil the world gets. This class, titled, "Follow the Lamb in Babylon toward the New Creation", will meet on Monday evenings from 6:30 - 8:00 pm beginning November 11. Please register for this free class at the Information Center or by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

At Lakeshore, we feel life is done better in circles than rows. Community groups are groups of 8-12 people who gather around their identity in Jesus to grow in Christ, care for one another, and join God on mission in the world. Community groups meet 2-4 times a month, typically at homes in the area. To join a community group, sign up on the connection card, or contact our new Community Group Coordinator; Kathy DeGelder at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.or 616-901-6522. 

Women's ministry is meeting this fall. All women are invited to join us weekly on Monday nights from 6-7:30 pm in the Prayer Room. We will be studying the Bible with the help of the book; "A Woman God Can Use" by Alice Mathews. Monday, October 28th, we will be reviewing chapter 12. We hope you will join us!

Men, join us for Theology on Tap with Pastor Chris and Jim Albright at Odd Side Ales in downtown Grand Haven. This is a place where we can freely discuss together questions about Christianity over a beer in a safe, non-threatening environment. Join us every 3rd Tuesday at 7 pm to enjoy some Theology on Tap!

CREW Middle meets on Wednesdays! We begin each night with an optional $3 dinner served from 5:30-5:50 PM, event is from 6-7 pm. Contact Shannon Johnson if you have any questions at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 

The Household Necessities Pantry Give-A-Way occurs several times a year where members of our community in need of personal care items are given shampoo, conditioner, bar soap, liquid dish soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, laundry detergent, toilet paper, trash bags and household cleaner. (Members of Lakeshore; Please contact the church office at 616-846-8556 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..) If you wish to donate to our pantry, mark your donation for "GO Local - Pantry", or you may donate items listed previously. 

Remaining 2019 Pantry Give-a-way at 8:30 am:  December 14th (with Christmas Breakfast). 

Randy & Vicki Deater and family, as they mourn the passing of Randy's mom, Eleanor Deater, on 10/22/19. (Memorial service at Connection Point Church, 2270 S. Mill Iron Rd., Muskegon on Monday, October 28th at 11 am)
Mike & Tami Krause and family as they mourn the passing of Mike's mom, Lois Krause, on 10/20/19. (Memorial service at Hurst Funeral Home, Greenville, MI on Thursday, October 24th at 2 pm)
Max Casey, recovering from knee/tendon reconstruction surgery 10/18/19. 
Dan Bush, recovering from knee replacement surgery on 10/21/19.
Laurie Kovacs, having sugery to remove cancer 10/24/19.
Tammy Harley, prayers for Dave who is having heart surgery 10/25/19.
Charlie Hibnar, recovering from a second surgery on her back. 
Prayers for members in need of healing; Laurie Kovacs, Cliff Cook (for correct diagnosis), Steve & Joyce Dekkenga, Jean Hecksel, Tony DeVecht, Andy Paris, Aprelle Nettrour (medication issues and health), Randy Nettrour (eye issues), Jamie Westcomb, Eloise Boyd, & Ginny Mulligan. 

Buying Scrip helps us earn free money toward our parking lot project! 
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.)