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FLINT MISSION NETWORK LAUNCHES |
The Flint Mission Network is an organization that encompasses four core ministries taking place in Flint: Franklin Avenue Mission, Mercy House, The Luke Clinic, and York Avenue Mission. Rev. Christian Jones and Rachel Siemen join the Michigan District, LCMS's Jeff Heisner to share what they’re doing and the big plans ahead for the ministry. Listen here or follow via Spotify and/or read the story here.
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Prayers for healing for Daryl Witte (Mt. Calvary, Detroit’s Director of Music), who is recovering from shoulder surgery ... Rev. Steve Bagnall (Good Shepherd, Cass City), who is hospitalized with Covid-related pneumonia ... Geria Fleming (wife of Rev. James Fleming, Emeritus) who is recovering from surgery ... Gail Kleimola (wife of Rev. Dale Kleimola) who is recovering from back surgery … Rev. Art Bode (Emeritus) who is undergoing surgery this week.
Prayers for strength and peace for Rev. Roger Straub and wife Karin. Karin's son, Alan, unexpectedly passed away from Covid complications on November 7.
Prayers for family and friends who mourn at the death of …
Dr. Richard Block (Commissioned Emeritus, November 6, husband of Marajean Block, Commissioned Emeritus) ... Cathy Nightlinger (Commissioned Emeritus, October 27) ... Rev. Gerald Schudlich (Emeritus, October 27) ... Gary Marxhausen (Commissioned Emeritus, October 18) ... Pauline Grigg (Commissioned Emeritus, April 22) ... Kathie Pfefferle (Commissioned Emeritus, June 19).
This week's congregations, schools, and ministries: Christ Our Savior, Holland; Mount Olive, Grand Rapids; Holy Cross, Jenison; St. Paul, Battle Creek; St. Paul, Cassopolis.
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UPDATED DISTRICT COMPENSATION GUIDE AND ONLINE CALCULATOR TOOLS
Click here to download the District's updated compensation guide and online calculator. Based on scriptural principles, these guidelines are intended to assist congregations in planning equitable and financially sound standards for compensation of their workers.
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BEYOND THE WALLS WITH JESUS - SAVE THE DATE!
2022 Theological Conference
It is difficult to live honorably as a child of God when the Church is increasingly marginalized and ridiculed. Join us on Saturday, February 5, 2022 at Our Savior, Lansing as we consider how our faith can shine as we speak the truth in love. Registration will open later this month.
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THE LUTHERAN WITNESS-PAPERWORK MAILED
Paperwork for ordering or renewing subscriptions to The Lutheran Witness has been mailed. If you do not receive it, contact Donna Conrad at 888.225.2111 ext. 236 or donna.conrad@michigandistrict.org. Please read the cover letter carefully. When submitting your subscription list to us, you must submit all the paperwork together. This includes the payment slip (subscription cost is $11.60), all address pages, AND the Renewal Instructions from Concordia Publishing House. Paperwork cannot be processed completely without each of these. Your attention to this detail is very important. A sample bulletin/newsletter announcement about The Lutheran Witness is available on our District website. We encourage you to advertise this opportunity to your members, and that you consider ordering a bulk subscription for your church.
The new subscription year doesn't begin until March 2022, but orders need to be submitted to the District office by December 15, 2021. If you do NOT have any subscribers, please still return the paperwork you received for our records.
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NOVEMBER ISSUE OF MICHIGAN IN TOUCH
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The November issue of Michigan In Touch is now available. Click here to read.
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TEACHER VACANCY/CALL LISTS
The Education Office is now taking requests for call lists for the 2022-23 school year. Please use this form to request a list. A listing of upcoming education vacancies can be found here.
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HYMN FESTIVAL
November 21, 2021 | Mt. Calvary, Detroit
On Sunday, November 21, at 3 p.m., Dr. Jon Eifert will lead a hymn festival as part of Mt. Calvary's 100th anniversary celebration. A free will offering will be taken, followed by a brief reception in the auditorium. For more information, contact Daryl Witte at 586.899.8967 or mtcalvrydet@sbcglobal.net
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RETIRED LUTHERAN TEACHERS
All retired Lutheran teachers and their guests are invited to the annual Advent/Carol Hymn Sing on Monday, November 22, at 12 noon in the lower level of Zehnders Restaurant in Frankenmuth. If you’ve never attended or haven’t been back for awhile, this month would be a great time to celebrate the holiday and renew old friendships! Please RSVP to Marsha Neumeyer at trost2260@gmail.com or 989.274.1781. Cost is $13/person, cash only.
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LUTHERAN SINGLES ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE
June 2 – 5, 2022 | Pewaukee, WI
A weekend of food, fellowship, and fun for single adults. Come and meet single adults from all over the country. When we aren’t touring and eating, we will be attending Bible study and participating in service projects. Cost is $185 for the entire conference contact board members at lsaconference@lsalcms.org or leave a message at 262.336.6631.
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NAUMANN 25TH ANNIVERSARY
St. Michael, Portage invites you to join them in celebrating the 25th Anniversary of its pastor, Rev. Dr. Paul Naumann, on Saturday, January 29 at 5 p.m. A worship service and celebration are planned. For more information or to RSVP, call the church office at 269.327.7832 by January 17, 2022.
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CHRISTMAS EVENTS
Click here to submit and to view District-wide events.
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The Michigan District Here We Stand (HWS) Campaign has raised over $1.23 million for the Michigan District Endowment Fund. Preparing for future mission and ministry in the Michigan District is as important as providing current ministry. The Endowment Fund allocates 36% of its assets to provide aid to mission new mission congregations, expansion of existing missions, and new ministry opportunities. There are 8 weeks left in the campaign. Will you help us meet our goal of $3 million for the Michigan District Endowment Fund? Visit herewestand.michigandistrict.org to donate.
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PEWS
Available – Light wood grain padded pews, seating for approximately 100. The pews were once at Messiah, Grand Rapids and were most recently used by Faith, Harrisville. A few pews are assembled, but most are broken down for easier transportation and storage. If you are interested, please contact Chad Woltemath at the District Office chad.woltemath@michigandistrict.org or 734.213.3239.
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DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
St. John, Rochester seeks a Director of Operations. This individual is responsible for the business operations of the church including finance, human resources, and facilities management. The individual will help develop, lead, and execute a long-term strategic plan for the church and will act as the liaison between the staff and the pastoral office. Other duties may include leading capital campaigns, managing building renovations, and development of the human resource vision of the church and school. If interested, please contact Pastor Steve Grafe at pastorsteve@stjohnrochester.org or 248.402.8000 for more details.
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