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Michigan District, LCMS | Weekly E-newsletter
October 13, 2020
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The Michigan District Shares the Good News of Jesus Through its Support of Congregations and Church Workers

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Jesus, the Michigan District, LCMS serves congregations and church workers as they go about sharing the Good News of Jesus with people who do not know Him (Great Commission Ministry) and seeking out and compassionately attending to people in need (Great Compassion Ministry) … Read more or watch video.
Prayer Requests

Jim and Susan Kaiser, who have returned to Africa to continue their mission work with Lutheran Bible Translators ... Rev. Roger Mackie (Intentional Interim Minister) and family, upon the death of his mother ... The family and friends of Esther von Fange (widow of Dr. Erich von Fange, former CUAA administrator), who passed away on Oct 5 ... This week's congregations, schools, and ministries: English District, Farmington, MI; Martin Luther High School, Holt; Messiah, Saginaw; Holy Cross, Saginaw; St. Andrew, Memphis.

District News
You can still register to view the Heart Issues are Hard Issues conference this Thursday, October 15, via livestream. Register here >

In this video, Christie Hansard, Mental Health Caseworker for the Michigan District, shares ways for teachers and church workers to cope with compassion fatigue. She also shares ideas for Christ-centered self-care and more.
Featured Blog / Podcast
Given the disarray, godlessness, and sullying of so much of the present American political leadership, it’s not hard to see why some Christians refuse to be politically involved or even vote in elections ... Read more >
Lutheran Schools
STATE CROSS COUNTRY MEET
October 18, 2020 | CUAA
Athletic Directors should have received all the information on the State CC Meet this Sunday, October 18, at Concordia University Ann Arbor. Make sure your team is registered!
Other News and Events
CRD VIRTUAL FUNDRAISER
December 4, 2020 | 6-8 p.m.
Join in to celebrate the good and be thankful for the positive things during Camp Restore Detroit's Greater Things 2020: Hope in the City Fundraiser. Host a watch party, donate auction items, or become a sponsor.
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DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING
The School of Arts and Sciences at Concordia University Irvine, Calif. seeks applicants for a full-time faculty position starting January 1, 2021. For a complete job description and to apply, click here.