St. Lorenz Youth Ministry

05/06/2026

We can’t wait…Family Night is right around the corner!

All 6–12 grade students and families—you’re invited to join us on Sunday, May 31 from 6:00–8:00 p.m. in the Worship Center Lobby!

We’ll have burgers & hotdogs (bring a side or dessert to share!) plus games, conversation, and time in God’s Word as we celebrate an awesome year of Youth and Family Ministry and look at simple ways to build faith-focused habits this summer.

👉 Please RSVP on Church Center—more details can be found in the registration: https://stlorenz.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3619199

04/27/2026

⏳ Time is running out! Early bird pricing for the Jr. High Youth Gathering ends THIS Thursday April 30th!

Don’t miss out on signing up, we’d love to have your student join us!

Register here: https://stlorenz.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3353777

03/25/2026

📣 Jr. High Youth Gathering 2026 is Almost Here!

This summer, all current 5th–8th graders are invited to join us for an unforgettable few days at the Michigan District Jr. High Youth Gathering, happening July 28–30 in Frankenmuth!

We’ll be staying at the Bavarian Inn Lodge (yes… that means waterpark time 😄), and spending our days growing in faith, building friendships, and having a ton of fun together.

💥 Early bird registration is open now! Be sure to sign up before April 30 to get the discounted rate. https://stlorenz.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3353777

03/12/2026

📦 Final Youth Paper Drive – Saturday, March 14

This Saturday, March 14, will be the final youth paper drive. Our youth will be at The Rock to assist with unloading from 9:00am-12:00pm.

For more than 45 years, this fundraiser has supported our youth while also helping our community be good stewards of the resources God has given us through recycling.

While we’re sad that this chapter is coming to an end, we are incredibly thankful for the many years this project served our church, youth, and community so well. 🙏

A special thank you goes to Dean Haubenstricker and his family, along with the many volunteers over the years who helped pick up and deliver the trailer for each paper drive. Your dedication made this ministry possible!

Thank you to everyone who has supported the youth paper drive over the years. We give thanks to God for the impact it has had on generations of youth. ♻️

03/11/2026

Join us tonight for our Lenten Supper from 5:00–6:00 PM!

Tonight’s menu: Goulash 🍲

Thank you to everyone who continues to come out and support our Youth Ministry through these meals. Your support truly means so much and helps make our youth events possible. We hope to see you there!

03/05/2026

Haven't signed up yet for this summer's High School Youth Gathering on Mackinaw Island? Don't wait! Registration is still open on Church Center until March 15.

Want to know what it's like to be at a youth gathering? We get to hear from awesome speakers, serve around the island, worship with 1,000+ high schoolers from across Michigan, and enjoy all the many things Mackinaw Island has to offer.

For more details and to register:

All current 8th–12th grade students are invited to join us for an unforgettable summer experience at the Michigan District Sr High Youth Gathering, June 28–July 1, on Mackinac Island! We’ll hear from awesome speakers, take part in servant events around the island, worship alongside 1,000 other...

02/26/2026

Youth Ministry Family Night – March 1

Families of 6th–12th graders, join us this Sunday from 6:00–8:00pm in the Worship Center Lobby as we live out our core value: “Our Whole Family Grows Closer to Jesus Here.”

🍴 Build Your Own Mac & Cheese Bar (gluten-free available!)
🥗 Bring a side or dessert to share
🎲 Games + Family Bible time

A fun, faith-filled evening for the whole family — we’d love to see you there!

Register here: https://stlorenz.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3433103

02/23/2026

Our final stop on the tour was Concordia Nebraska. As with all of our Concordias, there are so many amazing things happening in Seward and we are glad we got to see them firsthand. We are thankful for the time that professors, coaches and admissions took to show us what it is like to be a Bulldog!
We pray that this trip is fruitful for our high schoolers and that God continues to raise up faithful workers for the church and world!
And now, time to go home!

02/22/2026

Day three of our trip brought us to Concordia St. Paul. Another incredible tour and the chance for us to see what life would be like as a Golden Bear. As an added bonus, we got to see some familiar faces and friends of St. Lorenz!

02/21/2026

A cold and windy day on the shores of Lake Michigan did not deter us from having an outstanding time at Concordia Wisconsin. We attended chapel, met with professors and coaches, and enjoyed our time on campus. Next up, St. Paul!