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Sunday's Message

We are a resurrection people of hope at Lakeshore Lutheran Fellowship! Our mission is summed up in these words: Joyfully Connecting People to the Love of Jesus. But what do those words mean? We will spend the next three Sundays unpacking what our mission statement means based on John 14 and 15.

Join us on this Fifth Sunday of Easter as we begin a new series, Joyfully Connecting People to the Love of Jesus, with the message, "The Way to True Life," based on John 14:1-14. The other Scripture readings are from Acts 6:1-9 and 1 Peter 2:2-10.

Altar Flowers

Given by Randy & Vicki Deater to Celebrate Bellamie Deater's 16th Birthday!

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..

ARK Encounter/Creation Museum Trip September 4-6

If you have ANY interest in going as a group to visit the ARK Encounter and Creation Museum in Northern Kentucky the weekend of Labor Day 2026...Please email the church office at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 

Logistics are being worked on, but for now we simply want to know how many would like to go.

We are looking at leaving early on Friday, September 4th, stopping for lunch, then arriving at the Creation Museum for the afternoon/evening. We would stay in a hotel then come back to the ARK Encounter early Saturday. That evening there will be a free concert featuring Christian artist; Jeremy Camp!

We will travel back to Michigan on Sunday, September 6th. Cost for admission to both the ARK Encounter & Creation Museum: Adults $110; Adults (60+) $100; Children (11-17) $60; Children 10 or under are free!

Then, there will be the cost of transportation, lodging & food.

We can try to carpool and get special hotel rates and group ticket rates...but for now we want to know how many want to go!

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". 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. Thank you!

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. Note: CREW will not meet on Mother's Day, May 10th. 

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 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.. 

Women's Picnic in the Park

Mark your calendars to attend the Women's Picnic in the Park at Pomona Park on Monday, August 24th from 5-7 PM. This will be a potluck, so please bring a dish to share. Plates, napkins, silverware, and beverages will be provided. There will be a craft and lots of fun! The sign-up sheet will be coming in June, but for now just mark your calendars.   

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, May 9th! Any questions, please call Randy Deater at 616-402-5248.

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 2nd starting at 8:30 am. We have multiple projects to be worked on. Our short list includes; spreading mulch, tearing out a few plants, trimming bushes, pulling weeds, general cleaning around the outside of the building, etc. We also have a few lighter inside jobs. Something for everyone!

We are hopeful to have at least 20 people here that morning...can we count on YOU? Please either email us This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or sign up at the Information Center soon.

Lakeshore's Weekly Prayer Theme

Prayer of the Week (Fifth Sunday of Easter) 

O God, you form the minds of your faithful people into a single will. Make us love what you command and desire what you promise, that among the many changes of this world, our hearts may ever yearn for the lasting joys of 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 the Merkins and Kluting families as they mourn the passing of their father, Ken Merkins. Funeral service will be Friday, May 1st at 2 pm at Sytsema Funeral Home on Harvey with visitation from 5-8 pm on Thursday, April 30th and 1-2 pm on Friday, May 1st. Pastor Chris Boehnke to officiate the service. 

Pray for those recovering from surgery or illness. 

Prayers for a member that asked for God to keep her family safe and sound. 

Pray for someone dealing with hip pain.

• Prayer requests above come from our members via Connection Cards, 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 in our church family, please request to be added to the PRAYER LINE by emailing Carol McFall 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 your Deacon/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.). 

Lakeshore's Weekly Prayer Theme

Prayer of the Week (Fifth Sunday of Easter) 

O God, you form the minds of your faithful people into a single will. Make us love what you command and desire what you promise, that among the many changes of this world, our hearts may ever yearn for the lasting joys of 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 the Merkins and Kluting families as they mourn the passing of their father, Ken Merkins. Funeral service will be Friday, May 1st at 2 pm at Sytsema Funeral Home on Harvey with visitation from 5-8 pm on Thursday, April 30th and 1-2 pm on Friday, May 1st. Pastor Chris Boehnke to officiate the service. 

Pray for those recovering from surgery or illness. 

Prayers for a member that asked for God to keep her family safe and sound. 

Pray for someone dealing with hip pain.

• Prayer requests above come from our members via Connection Cards, 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 in our church family, please request to be added to the PRAYER LINE by emailing Carol McFall 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 your Deacon/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

Month to Date (4/1/26 thru 4/29/26)

• General Fund - Month contributions so far in April $42,202,65
• Tetelestai - Giving in the month of April so far $36,135.11

Year to Date (YTD) 2026
General Fund Giving (January thru March 2026) $97,790.74
General Fund Expenses (January thru March 2026) $112,020.32

Tetelestai - Giving (January thru March) $43,051.00 

Approximate remaining mortgage as of 3/19/26 $57,000.00 

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. 

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

Local Lutheran Golf League (Men & Women)

Are you looking for a West Michigan Lutheran Golf League? Zion Lutheran has invited the LCMS churches in our area to join them! The season will be played at Three Fires Golf Course at US 31 & Port Sheldon Road. League begins May 31st. They will have 6 Sunday dates to play (5/31, 6/14, 6/28, 7/12, 7/26, 8/9). End of season scramble will be 8/23. Season fees are as follows; Walking $162 (9-holes), Riding $210 (9-holes with cart), year end scramble to be paid individually. All fees need to be paid in full prior to first tee off. Play begins at 3 PM. Should you choose, you will be allowed 1/2 off range balls (on day of league play) and only pay $15 for 9-hole pre-play (on day of league play). Questions or to sign up call Bruce Kenat at 616-403-3824 or email him at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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 12th. 

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, etc.