Hello,

We wanted to send a quick midweek note with a few upcoming events to keep on your radar. Please take a look at the updates below for what’s happening this weekend and over the next few weeks.

You will still receive the regular Friday email, but we wanted to make sure these were on your radar.

You can also explore Church Center for more events and sign-ups, and visit the “Around the Community” page for happenings from area churches and groups.

July 12, 9:30 AM at Bethlehem in Saginaw

Pastor Gary Bender's Ordination Anniversary

We are pleased to share that Rev. Gary Bender’s 50th anniversary of ordination will be recognized during the 9:30 AM worship service at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Saginaw (808 Weiss Street), where he is currently serving as interim pastor. Pastor Bender served on the pastoral team at St. Lorenz from 2000–2016, and all who would like to join in celebrating this milestone are welcome to attend.

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July 12, 19, 26, 10:45 AM in Churchgrove

10:45 AM Worship Location Change

The 10:45 AM worship service will be held in the Churchgrove on July 12, 19, and 26. Please bring a lawn chair if you’d like, or use the benches provided. If it rains, we will worship in the Sanctuary.

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July 14 & 16

Serve at Franklin Avenue Mission

St. Lorenz has supported Franklin Avenue Mission for more than 10 years! One way we show how beautiful it is to live with Jesus is by serving at the Diner, where volunteers have the opportunity to meet and interact with those who come for dinner.

Our next opportunity to serve at the Franklin Avenue Diner in Flint is July 14 and 16.

July 17, 7:05 PM in Midland

Loons Night with Franklin Avenue Mission

Come on out to the ballpark for a fun evening and support Franklin Avenue Mission as the Great Lake Loons take on West Michigan Whitecaps! The game is on Friday, July 17 starting at 7:05 pm. Doors open at 6:05 pm. $12 for lawn seating, $17 for reserved box seating. Part of the ticket sales benefit FAM. Get tickets by visiting

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July 18, 1 - 4:00 PM

Log Cabin & Church Museum Open House

You’re invited to tour the Church Museum & Log Cabin, located directly across from the St. Lorenz Sanctuary at 1035 W. Tuscola Street. Come learn more about St. Lorenz history and our congregation’s missionary spirit.

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July 20, 10:00 AM

Chapel Communion Service

A special chapel service with communion is offered the third Monday of every month at 10am in the Chapel of Hope (located by the church office front desk). Please call the office if you plan to join us.

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July 22, 12:00 PM

Blood Drive

Give Blood. Give Hope. St. Lorenz is hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive in the Worship & Event Center and you’re invited to help save lives in our community. Schedule your appointment at RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767)

July 27, 2026, 7:15 PM

Vicar Karl Camp Farewell

Vicar Karl Camp will preach his final sermon at all services this weekend and will receive special recognition during worship. On Monday evening, following the 6:30 PM Churchgrove worship service, everyone is invited to stay for a reception to wish him well. The reception will begin around 7:15 PM, and refreshments will be served.

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