Good Shepherd Fellowship Trips

Michigan's Little Bavaria
October 10-14, 2021

Join friends as we travel to historic Frankenmuth, Michigan. The area was first settled in 1845 by 15 Germans under the leadership of Rev. August Craemer. They came from their native Neuendettelsau, Germany to evangelize the Native Americans living in the Saginaw Valley.

The first structure the settlers built was the log church, followed quickly by a school. Attracted to the rich soil and plentiful lumber, the evangelists turned farmers and businessmen, formed the town of Frankenmuth. Meanwhile, the little log church, St. Lorenz Lutheran, grew to be one of the founding churches of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. For a time St. Lorenz was the largest church in the LCMS and remains an active congregation with a large Lutheran day school.

Now a bustling tourist destination, Frankenmuth retains its German roots and architectural style. Families from around the state and nation travel to Frankenmuth to enjoy the world-famous family-style chicken dinners, the Christmas store, and more.

FEATURED ATTRACTIONS

Deluxe room at the Bavarian Inn Lodge. Includes 5 indoor pools (1 adults only), water slides, arcade, mini-golf, and more.

Family-style chicken dinner and the world- famous Zehnder’s Restaurant

German feast dinner at the Bavarian Inn Restaurant and the Glockenspiel

Tour of the Frankenmuth Brewery
Bronners CHRISTmas Wonderland, the largest

year-round Christmas store in the world. Includes more than 10 acres of Christmas décor.

Visit historic St. Lorenz Lutheran Church including the reconstructed log church and school.

VIP tour of the Earhart Manor and Chapel of the Holy Trinity at Concordia University, Ann Arbor.

Cruise the Cass River on the Bavarian Belle Riverboat

Explore the specialty stores at River Place Shops, The Castle Shops, Zehnder’s Bakery, and historic Main Street shops. Includes a behind-the-scenes tour of Frankenmuth Woolen Mill

TRIP INCLUDES:

 Deluxe motorcoach transportation

 One night at the Hampton Inn, Battle Creek, MI, including breakfast buffet

 Luncheon on the terrace of Earhart Manor at Concordia University, Ann Arbor

 Three nights in a deluxe room at the Bavarian Inn Lodge

 Three days breakfast buffet at Oma’s in the Bavarian Inn Lodge

 Family-style five-meat German Feast at the Bavarian Inn Restaurant

 Family-style chicken dinner at Zehnder’s Restaurant

 Bavarian Belle Riverboat cruise

 All tours, fees, and tips for scheduled events.

Total cost $650 per person based on double occupancy.

Reserve your space with a $100 deposit by August 1.

Balance is due by September 1, 2021.

Single room supplement add $315. Call for information about triple or quad rates.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

Sunday, October 10

Noon: Depart Good Shepherd Lutheran Overnight at Hampton Inn, Battle Creek, Michigan

Monday, October 11

Depart for Ann Arbor, MI
Campus tour at Concordia University Luncheon at Earhart Manor Terrace Depart for Frankenmuth
Arrive Bavarian Inn Lodge
Frankenmuth History Tour
St. Lorenz Lutheran Church
German Feast at Bavarian Inn Restaurant

Tuesday, October 12

Golf Outing Option at the Fortress
Main Street Shops, Frankenmuth Woolen Mill, Kern’s Sausage, Frankenmuth Clock, Rau’s Country Store, The Cheese House, and more.
Tour Frankenmuth Brewery (optional) Dinner at Frankenmuth Brewery (optional)

Wednesday, October 13

Bronner’s CHRISTmas Wonderland
River Place Shops
Cruise on the Bavarian Belle
Chicken dinner at Zehnder’s Restaurant

Thursday, October 14

Depart Frankenmuth after breakfast Arrive Good Shepherd, Collinsville

Schedule subject to change.

Brochures are available in the Narthex or contact Mark Sengele at mark.sengele@sbcglobal.net.