St. Luke Lutheran Church Announcements

Upcoming LWML (Faithful Friends) Events at St. Luke

Faithful Friends invites all women in the congregation to participate with the group.  Whether you can only make meetings once in a while, or if you can participate more often, we would love to have you join us to build each other up and talk about how we can encourage others. 

 Upcoming events include the following: Monthly Meeting: Monday, August 11 at 6:30 pm.

2025 YOUTH NIGHTS

We hope to see your tweens and teens at our bi-monthly Youth Nights!  All Sunday youth nights will run from 5 pm - 7 pm, unless otherwise indicated. We partner with Trinity Lutheran Conklin, and Grace Lutheran Coopersville teens.  Your kids are most welcome, and encouraged to invite their friends.             

Date                            Location

July 27                               Craig's Cruiser with Pizza; $20 for 3 Events: noon - 3 pm

August 17                        Beach Day at Grand Haven State Park: 2- 5 pm

August 24                        End of Summer Bonfire and Games: 5 - 7 pm

ANNUAL COMMUNITY PICNIC: Hosted by St. Luke Lutheran Church

Sunday, August 10, noon – 3 pm

Our annual Community Picnic is an opportunity for members, their families, friends, and the greater community to gather together for good food, games, entertainment, and fun! We encourage you to invite your family, friends, and area neighbors!!  This event is FREE and all are welcome!

Games and entertainment include face painting, bounce house, balloon twisting, games and prizes.

Our meal includes pulled pork, mac n cheese, pasta salad, green salad, potato salad, watermelon, and ice cream.

The Care Cabinet, our community food and hygiene/cleaning products resource, needs your help! Each donation you give enters your name to win prizes. Please help us to FILL THE CARE CABINET!

Events like this require many hands to make it a success. If you are able to donate items for door or game prizes, help set up or tear down tables and chairs, or to make and donate desserts, please contact our office, or Keri Meister directly. 

CARE CABINET

St. Luke offers shelf-stable food and health / hygiene / cleaning supplies to the greater Nunica community. Located in the main entry of the church (on 2nd Street), the Care Cabinet is open 24/7.  

Our Care Cabinet is 100% donation-driven.  Please, shop intentionally for those items that you NEED.  This resource is community-funded, so your donations are crucial!!  Resources are needed more than ever.  

Items to consider donating:

Canned meat              Razors                         Bleach

Granola Bars              Deodorant                Dish soap

Pasta / Sauce               Floss                            Cleaners

Peanut Butter            Feminine Items      Paper Towels

* We are unable to take clothing, household items, or fresh foods.

OTHER LOCAL ASSISTANCE ORGANIZATIONS

Are you looking for assistance beyond what The Care Cabinet offers? Here are details of local organization and the services which they offer.

Coopersville Cares- 616-837-8602 / 180 68th Ave N., Coopersville, behind Church of the Saviour

Provides emergency assistance, food, clothing, and basic necessities throughout NE Ottawa County. 

• Food: Tues. 10 am - noon, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm & Thur. 10 am - noon
• Clothes: Tues. 10 am – noon
• Food Truck: 2nd Tues. at 10 am
• Assistance Office: Tues. & Thur.: 9 am – 6 pm and by appoint.

Love in Action - 616-846-2701 / 326 N. Ferry Rd, Grand Haven

Unites resources of local churches, businesses, ministries and the community to meet needs of food, clothing, medical care, and shelter.

• Food
  • Feeding America Food Trucks: 1st & 3rd Fridays @ 10 am in the St. Patrick’s Church parking lot, Grand Haven
  • Food Co-op: Membership-based & meet income qualifications
• Housing: Hope House (women & women w/children), and Harbor Hall (men & men w/children)
• Medical / Dental Services: uninsured / underinsured adults who meet financial eligibility 
• Resale Stores: Offer used furniture, clothing and household items

The People Center - 616-844-6710 / 307 E. Exchange St., Spring Lake

Offers food, clothing, & transitional housing and access to other area resources for those living within the Tri-Cities area.

• Food: Mon., Wed., & Fri., 11 am – 5 pm for a 3-day supply of food up to four times/year
• Clothes: Gently used clothing & housing items
• Housing: Program has 6 apartments during a housing crisis