Fellowship
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Coffee Connection
Breakfast is served! Every Sunday at 9:30AM Hosted by teams of volunteers |
Valentine's Dinner
Sweethearts celebrate St. Valentine's Day at a special evening of fine dining and entertainment. |
Education
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Sunday AM Group
This group meets on the 1st & 3rd Sundays at the church right after the 10:30AM service. For information on this group, contact the church at 517.547.4261 or [email protected] Bauer Group (Hanover/Horton)
This group meets in the home of Steve and Julie Bauer in the Hanover/Horton area. Contact the Bauers at 517.962.8853 or [email protected] Children's Worship September - May
Beginning September 13th, Ken Pollack will be teaching young children the Ten Commandments with short stories, crafts, games from 9:40-10:15AM. This is a 10-week class. On January 10th the Education Team will roll out a Sunday School program for kids 3yrs. - 4th grade. Stay tuned! |
Ruth Group
David Ruth, teacher at Lutheran High, Westland, leads this small group currently on Sunday mornings at 11:45AM in the church. Contact David at [email protected] Parents
The first Sunday of every month the Middle School parents meet in the parent lounge to discuss activity plans, fund raising and how to support one another. 
Backpack Blessing
Students of all ages are encouraged to bring their back packs to church either at 8:15 or 10:30AM, have them blessed for the new school year and receive a gift. |
Events
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Mission of the Month - April
Concordia Seminary Food Bank - The Co-op relies solely on the generous donations of individuals, congregations and organizations. Most students live on a very limited income while preparing to serve the Church. These facilities are truly a blessing to the students and their family members. VBS Volunteers
It’s here! Your opportunity to shine! Get ready for the best week of the year! Sign up in an area you like, attend the VBS Volunteer Mtg. on July 7th, and have a wonderful week with kids! 
Children's Christmas Program
Angels are now available with names of children in the Addison, Columbia, Hanover/Horton, Hudson & Onsted school districts will be hung on the Angel Tree. Over 100 tags are available some with needs and some with wants for each child. Gifts should be wrapped and under the tree by December 15. 
Men's Leadership Retreat
Christian men are invited to participate in a Leadership Retreat hosted by LCOL on Saturday, April 5th, from 9AM-1:30PM. Guest speaker is Rev. Michael Ruhl, Director for Mission Training Center for United States Missions. To register for this free event, click here. New Member Reception
Join us on Sunday, March 30th following the 10:30AM service for cake and punch as we welcome new members to the LCOL Family. 30 Hour Famine
Every year, hundreds of thousands of students in the U.S. and around the world unite to do the Famine. They learn about hunger, raise funds to help the hungry, and then go hungry themselves. This event is sponsored by the LCOL Middle & High School. Ladies' Spring Tea
Ladies of all ages Cost: $5 for adults, $3 for kids 12 and under, free for kids under three. Enjoy tea & a fashion show. 
Gifts of Love Fundraiser
Have dinner between 4 & 9PM at In Good Company or order a take out meal and 15% of the cost will go to the Gifts of Love Fund to assist needy families with rent & utilities. RSVP here. VBS Family Night
The last evening of VBS, everyone is invited - Moms, Dads, babies, grandmas & grandpas. Family Night has a recap of the week, games, playground fun and food. Annual Fish Fry & Silent Auction for Charity
Good food, great friends, worthy charities all make the Annual Fish Fry for Charity an outstanding event! Add in the wonderful Silent Auction and five school districts & people in need of rent and utilities in those same five districts are cared for throughout the year. German Dinner & Voters' Assembly
Following the one service on October 25th at 10:00AM, the Fellowship Board invites you to a delicious German Dinner. Brats & Kraut are provided with potluck dishes to accompany. The Annual Voters' Assembly will be held during and following the dinner. Members of LCOL over 18 years of age are voting members. 
Sweet-Tooth Auction
Christian Care will hold their tasty Sweet-Tooth Auction of baked goods on Sunday, February 7th at 9:45AM. Get your Super Bowl goodies here! Proceeds will help fund Gifts of Love. 
Beginning February 17, suppers are offered on the Wednesdays of Lent at 6PM. A good-will offering is taken each week.
Easter Fair
Children are invited to visit several stations to work on a craft, color an egg, play games, and an egg hunt. |
Prayer Vigil
Come for an hour, come for a few minutes and pray for the concerns of our Addison community, as well as the concerns of our members. Vacation Bible School (VBS)
VBS - the best week ever for kids! Every night from 6:30-8:30 kids learn all about God and His love for them through songs, stories, skits, games & crafts. Friday night is Family Night with a recap of the week, water slide, playground fun and food. 
Youth Pizza Fundraiser
Little Caesar's Pizza Kits - just in time for Tip Up and Super Bowl! Orders are being taken during January. Orders must be in by January 23. Delivery is scheduled for January 29th. All proceeds go to fund youth projects. Addison Baccalaureate
Baccalaureate is a student participation celebration which honors the graduating senior class of Addison High School. It is non-denominational as all local churches participate. Confirmation Breakfast
The families of students being confirmed are honored with a special breakfast hosted by the Fellowship Board. Everyone is invited to join them in celebrating this special event. 
Advent Suppers
Join us at 6:00PM for a delicious supper, prepared by small groups and individual members, before Advent services at 7:00PM Volunteer Appreciation
We thank God for each and every person who gives their time and talent to the mission of Lutheran Church of the Lakes, however on Sunday, April 19th, we will extend a special thank you to them for 'sewing the seeds of kindness' in our faith community. Ministry Fair
Where is the heartbeat of Lutheran Church of the Lakes? It's in the ministries that help us to love, disciple, baptize and teach people. Meet the passionate leaders of each area and learn how you can partner with them in areas that excite you. 
Fishing Derby
The Wymans & Eleanor Cochenour are hosting the last derby of the year on August 12th. Come alone or bring the family. Fishing is fun! The host provides boats and food. Bring bait and equipment. Cleaned fish are frozen for the Fish Fry. Pumpkin Fest
Face painting, crafts, a bounce house, hay rides, hot dogs, and Trunk & Treat are all part of a great community Pumpkin Fest. The best part is that it's all FREE! The only entrance fee is a non-perishable food item for St. Mary's Food Bank in Manitou Beach. 
Angel Tree
Names of children from our 5 school districts will be available on the Sunday before Thanksgiving. Take a name, purchase & wrap a gift, and return it by Sunday, December 13. 
Soups & Bake Sale
The Jr. Youth will be selling soups and desserts for your special sweetheart. Soups will be in quart containers making an easy dinner for a night next week. Proceeds support Jr. Youth programs throughout the year. 
Inquiry Sundays
This is a time to ask questions about the Lutheran Church, the Bible and Lutheran Church of the Lakes. Meet after any worship service during these weeks, tour the church, ask questions. |
Worship
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Rally Day
Rally Day kids worship~10:30AM. Kids ages 3 years through 4th grade begin worship with their parents and move to the Kids Worship Center following the children's message. This is also Backpack Blessing Sunday. Bring in your backpack and receive a blessing and a gift. First Holy Communion
In Holy Baptism we were born again as God’s children and received into His Church. As a further gift of His love for us, our Lord Jesus Christ has given His Church the Sacrament of the Altar and invites his children to receive this Sacrament in faith for the forgiveness of their sins. We celebrate with those who will receive their first Communion. Christmas Eve Services
7:30PM ~ Family Candlelight 11:00PM ~ Candles & Lessons 
Every Sunday is family Sunday at Lutheran Church of the Lakes, but on 5th Sundays, we celebrate the family, our church family and each individual family, by worshiping together in one service at 10AM. There is no Children's Church on those Sundays. Each family worships together.
Ash Wednesday
Distribution of Ashes, Holy Communion 
Maundy Thursday
A Seder service with a complete meal will flow into Maundy Thursday Holy Communion. 
Good Friday
A Service of Darkness (Tenebrae) will be held on Good Friday. Trinity Sunday
Trinity Sunday celebrates One God in three Persons, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. We recite the Athenasian Creed which centers on the theme 'One God-Three Persons Co-equal'. Thanksgiving Eve Service
We thank God for all His blessings and worship Him at 7PM on Wednesday with a service that includes Holy Communion. 
Christmas Eve Services - December 24, 7:30 & 11PM
7:30PM ~ Family Candlelight 11:00PM ~ Candles & Lessons Christ the Savior is born! 
A child is waiting. By sponsoring a child you can save a life and introduce children to Jesus.
Look for more information on how to sponsor this Sunday. |
All Saints Observance
All Saints Day is a celebration of all those who have died in the faith, especially in the last year. They will be remembered during each service. 
Just a Little Christmas
The Children's Christmas Program 'Just a Little Christmas' will take place during the 10:30AM service on December 22. All children 3 years through 4th grade are invited to attend. Practices are held each Sunday. See Weekly Connection for schedule. Summer Worship
Summer—blue skies, warm temperatures, cool breezes, looser schedules, picnics, camping. And that all-important time, vacation. Did you notice that on your last vacation you got a bit lax in your daily habits—didn’t shave as often or change socks or perhaps neglected daily exercise, took the summer ‘off’ of worship? It’s easy to slip into such habits and soon they become comfortable. Hebrews 12:6 says, “I'm sure that won't happen to you, friends. God doesn't miss anything. Don't drag your feet. Be like those who stay the course with committed faith and then get everything promised to them.” Make God the very center of your lively and prosperous economy—the economy of time - no matter what the season! 
Palm Sunday
A Service of Lessons & Carols celebrating the life of Christ is a passion cantata being presented on Palm Sunday, along with palms for all attending. New members will be received on Palm Sunday also. 
Easter
Join us to celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ on Easter Sunday. Easter breakfast served from 9:30-10:30AM. Reformation Celebration
To celebrate the 498th anniversary of the Reformation, LCOL will worship as one family at 10:00AM on October 25th. Following worship, there will be a German Dinner and annual Voters' Assembly. 
Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday, is the beginning of the 40 days of Lent. Ash Wednesday services will be offered at 7PM with imposition of ashes and Holy Communion. Race Weekend
Michigan International raceway hosts the first race of the 2016 season. LCOL has services at 8:15 and 10:30 so you can get your spiritual tank filled before the race. We also have a fellowship hour at 9:30 so you can have a bite to eat before church. |
Fish Fry for Charity Silent Auction
A Silent Auction is held in conjunction with the Annual LCOL Fish Fry for Charity. Donations are accepted throughout August. Proceeds go to Gifts of Love to help community residents with heat, electric & rent.
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Rev. James Baumgartner
Pastor Baumgartner, his wife Brittany and daughter, Nora serve as missionaries in an undisclosed location. LCOL supports them with funds, and more importantly, with prayers for their safety.
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Pastor Steve
[email protected], 715-218-8571 Steven Newberg is a graduate of Hillsdale College and Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, MO. He married Tessa Wald on August 2, 2008, in Wausau, WI. Pastor Steve was ordained into the Holy Ministry and installed as pastor of Lutheran Church of the Lakes on June 28, 2009. Pastor, Tessa and their four children live in the Lake Columbia area. |
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