Week of May 18, 2025
**Please email all announcement requests by Tuesdays at noon to church@faithbaycity.org**
Single Sisters in Faith (formerly known as FLAFF) will meet after the 10:30 service on May 25th. We will go out to lunch at Coco Loco Mexican Grill. Any single, divorced, and widowed ladies are always invited to join us.
May Noisy Offering for today will go to Camp Fish Tales. Camp Fish Tales allows children with special needs to enjoy handicap accessible camping fun!! Let's make some noise for giving kids a fun & safe camping opportunity!
Our Faith Community Outreach for May/June are the SUMMER Camps at Camp Fish Tales & Boys & Girls Club Camps. Boys & Girls Club Wishlist and Camp Fish Tales Wishlist can be found in our newsletter.
Thursday, May 15, was the last class for the Women's Bible Study. We will resume again in September. Have a blessed summer.
Wedding Coordinator Position: Pastor Jim is looking for a coordinator to help ensure the service runs smoothly by guiding the wedding party, communicating with him, and managing details. We have a few weddings coming up this year. It would involve attending the dress rehearsal, set-up, and being present during the service. If you are interested or would like more information, please contact the office or email Pastor Jim at pastorchinery@faithbaycity.org.
Join Our New Member Class: Welcome to the Family! Are you ready to take the next step in your spiritual journey? Our New Member Class is the perfect opportunity for anyone interested in becoming a part of our church family. This class is designed to help you learn about our church's mission, values, and beliefs and discover how you can get involved in ministry and service. Whether you're new to the faith or new to our community, this class will give you the foundation you need to grow in your walk with God and find your place within our church. Class Details: Sunday, June 8, 12-3:30pm. Please RSVP to the office or to get more information (989-684-3430 or pastorchinery@faithbaycity.org.
VBS!!! It’s that time of year again to start planning for VBS. More information will be coming soon, but for now please put July 14-18 on your calendar! If you would like to help out, please contact Megan Zaiter at childrensministry@faithbaycity.org.
The VLHS Music Department’s Spring Concert will be held this afternoon, Sunday, May 18 beginning at 4 pm at St. Lorenz. All are invited to enjoy this final music event of the school year!
Planning to sign up for a VL summer camp? Register by Tuesday, May 20 to take advantage of the early registration discount! Camp offerings, schedule, and registration are available at www.vlhs.com/camps.
Registration is also now open for Valley Lutheran Youth Football and Youth Cheerleading for the fall! These developmental programs are open to students from throughout the Great Lakes Bay Region. Football is available for boys in 3rd - 8th grade, while cheerleading is for middle school aged girls. Head to www.vlhs.com/youthsports to learn about these programs and get signed up!
Zion Lutheran Church of Bay City invites you to participate in our Golf Outing on Friday, June 27, at Green Hills Golf Course in Pinconning. Registration begins at 8 am and golfing begins at 9 am. The cost is $75 per golfer or $300 per foursome. We will have fun games and exciting prizes with plenty of food as well. For those interested, there are also sponsorship opportunities. You can find out more by emailing golf@zionbaycity.org and you can register by following this link: http://bit.ly/44X4H5E.