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People of Hope ... Vigorously Making Known the Love of Christ
Michigan District, LCMS
Weekly E-newsletter | March 12, 2024
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What Can Stem Decline in the Christian Church?
When you contemplate and consider life in your congregation what do you see? Do you see flourishing? Do you see joy and peace? Do you see excitement about following Jesus? Do you see new people being reached?
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Judy Williams (former teacher at Trinity, Clinton Twp / Emeritus, Southeastern District), upon the death of her husband, Ron, who passed away suddenly on March 5 … Three year-old son of Dr. Sara Clemm von Hohenberg (Concordia University Ann Arbor), who is recovering from injuries sustained in a car accident … Rev. Bertram Lewis (St. Philips, Detroit), who is recovering from knee surgery … This week's congregations, schools, and ministries: Prince of Peace, Clare; SELC District; Peace, Alma; South Dakota District; Faith Lutheran Church and School, Bay City.
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CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY ANN ARBOR $5 MILLION INITIATIVE
The Michigan District is ready to start receiving payments on pledges and is asking that they be fulfilled as soon as possible, but no later than September 1, 2024. Direct gifts from those who did not make a pledge will also be accepted. For more information, click here.
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COMMUNITY WORSHIP NETWORK GATHERING
April 27 | Lansing
At this gathering we will work on a variety of worship media challenges, focusing mostly on online worship audio and mixing. There will also be a session on creating and developing a praise band with younger musicians. We will explore topics such as repertoire, working with a new, younger rhythm section, and instruments and equipment needed. Join us at Our Savior, Lansing on Saturday, April 27, for training and exploration. Register here >
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ATTENTION PASTORS, BUSINESS MANAGERS, CONGREGATION CHAIRMEN, AND TREASURERS
The Michigan District has been contacted by a doctoral candidate at William Howard Taft University conducting a research study on the efficacy of internal controls in preventing and reporting fraud and embezzlement in churches. Since this is an area of interest and importance to the Michigan District, we agreed to share the information so congregations that wish to volunteer answers to a fairly short and straightforward survey on internal controls could participate. For more information, click here.
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HAVE YOU REGISTERED FOR THE SOUTH AND EAST PASTORS CONFERENCE?
May 14-15 | Frankenmuth
Rev. Dr. Richard Marrs and Rev. Peter Bender will talk about "Honest to God: Life in Reconciliation." For more information and to register, click here.
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DISTRICT EVENTS
Click here for a full calendar of District events.
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Lutheran Heritage Foundation
Rev. Dr. Matthew Heise joins the podcast to share some amazing stories of how the Lutheran Heritage Foundation is spreading the Word of God. Some of those stories include missionaries working in extreme and life-threatening situations.
Listen here>
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FIND GOD'S CALLING AND DIRECTION FOR YOUR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS!
June 22-29 | St. Louis
Concordia Seminary, St. Louis invites 9th through 12th-grade students to attend Vocatio: High School—a retreat that encourages high school men and women to explore many aspects of the Seminary, including worship and devotions, sessions with professors, and even some fun and recreation! Registration is $100/person and closes May 24. Register here.
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CONNECTIONS CONFERENCE - SAVE THE DATE!
November 24-26 | Fort Wayne, Ind.
Save the date for the second Connections Conference for educators--a joint effort of the Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana districts. If you are an exhibitor please download the Exhibitor Prospectus for complete information regarding registration and conference sponsorship opportunities.
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VACANCY LISTINGS
Requests to have a teaching position listed on our District website's vacancy listing can be made by completing this form.
OPEN SCHOOL POSITIONS
For the latest roster changes and vacancy listing, click here.
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BEYOND THE BREAKWATER
April 16, May 7, June 4 | Midland
Pete Prochnow, Director of Worship Arts & Community Engagement for the Michigan District, invites you to come with him to Beyond the Breakwater at Messiah, Midland. Beyond the Breakwater is all about mobilizing the church and caring for your community. For more information or to register, click April 16, May 7, or June 4.
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GIRLS OF GRACE CONCERT
April 13-14 | Frankenmuth
The St. Lorenz Girls of Grace Dance Ministry is excited to announce their annual concert, Always Only Jesus, based on Hebrews 13:8, which says, "Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, and today, and forever." The concert will take place at the St. Lorenz Worship and Event center. Tickets are $10 and can be bought here or by calling the church at 989.652.6141.
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VOCATIO: RETREAT
April 14-16 | St. Louis
Vocatio: Retreat is a free event for college students, second-career men, and women who want to learn more about the path to full-time service as a pastor, deaconess, missionary, or chaplain. Registration closes March 29. For more information and to register, click here.
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CONGREGATION, SCHOOL, and OTHER ORGANIZATION EVENTS
Listings can be found here >
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CAMP STAFF SOUGHT FOR CAMP CONCORDIA
Camp Concordia, Gowen is hiring summer camp staff. They need male and female cabin leaders (counselors), head cook (food service coordinator), kitchen assistants, health officer, maintenance staff, and waterfront staff. For more information and to apply, click here.
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