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People of Hope ... Vigorously Making Known the Love of Christ
Michigan District, LCMS
Weekly E-newsletter | March 7, 2023
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Wrestling With Change at the Flint Mission Network
Rev. Christian Jones is not afraid to throw his hat in the ring. He did so in taking the call to Franklin Avenue Mission in Flint, and he has grown the mission into the Flint Mission Network, which includes ministries Franklin Avenue Mission and York Avenue Mission, along with partner ministries Mercy House and The Luke Clinic.
Read more >
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Rev. Roderick and Sheryl Schultz (St. Luke, Clinton Twp.) and Rev. Joshua and Amy Schultz (Immanuel, Alpena), upon the unexpected death of their son/brother Justin on February 26 … The family and friends of President Emeritus Rev. Barrie Henke (Oklahoma District, LCMS); who died on March 1 ... The family and friends of Rev. Virgil T. Bening (Emeritus Oklahoma District; served Faith, Prescott 1979-2004), who died on March 1 … This week's congregations, schools, and ministries: University Lutheran Chapel, Ann Arbor; Our Savior, Hudson; Mount Hope, Grayling; Bethlehem, Glen Arbor; Trinity, Manistee.
Submit your prayer request >
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS NORTH AND EAST REGION LISTENING EVENT
March 13 | Bad Axe
Pastors, church workers, church leaders, and laity of the North and East region are all welcome to come talk to the Michigan District Board of Directors at Our Savior, Bad Axe. For more information, click here. This event does not require pre-registration.
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INSIGHTS FOR PREACHING ON JUSTIFICATION
May 15-16 | St. Joseph
If you haven't registered for the West Pastors Conference, now is the time to do it! For more information and to register, click here.
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EMERITI CONFERENCE SAVE THE DATE
September 5-6 | Frankenmuth
Put September 5-6 in your calendar! More information coming soon.
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Lutheran Association of Missionaries and Pilots
Rev. Dr. Steve Schave, the Executive Director for LAMP, joins the podcast to talk about the amazing work that is being done to share the love of Jesus in remote areas of Canada. LAMP has been providing spiritual witness and nurturing faith in communities in remote areas of northern Canada since 1970 through the ministry of pastors/missionaries/pilots, as well as short- and long-term volunteers-in-mission. Each year, over 5,000 children, youth, and adults are impacted by the ministry of LAMP.
Listen here >
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$1,000 MINISTRY GRANT
The John E. Herrmann Award will be presented in the fall of 2023 to one of our Lutheran schools or early childhood centers that has utilized specific steward education activities as developed by the Michigan District Stewardship Committee. The award consists of a plaque for the school, recognition on the John E. Herrmann Award plaque in the Michigan District office, and a ministry grant of $1,000. For more information on requirements and to apply, click here.
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OPEN SCHOOL POSITIONS
For the latest roster changes and vacancy listing, click here.
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BUILDING CAPACITY WORKSHOP
March 9 | Detroit
An in-person workshop for non-profits will take place at Camp Restore Detroit this Thursday with guest speaker Bill Woolsey. There is still room to register. Download this flyer for more information or click here to register.
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MEN'S RETREAT
March 17-19 | Adrian
The 2023 Our Shepherd, Birmingham Lutheran Men’s Retreat, The Power of Love, will be held at the Weber Conference Center on the campus of Siena Heights University in Adrian from Friday, March 17 to Sunday, March 19. Our guest speaker is Rev. Dr. John Nunes. For more information, click here or contact Mark Nimtz at nimtzm@ourshepherd.net.
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THE INVITATION
March 28-30 | Utica
A 30-minute audio tour with multi-sensory experiences through the events of Jesus’ life, crucifixion, and resurrection. Choose a slot March 28-30 between 5-8 p.m. by registering online.
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TRAUMA REBOOT RECOVERY COURSE
March 28-June 6 | Clinton Twp.
There is hope after trauma. Join St. Luke, Clinton Twp. on 12 Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. starting on March 28. This is a Bible-based course—not a support group—providing practical help to cope with crisis or trauma. For more information, contact Deaconess Carole King at deaconess@stlukemi.org or at 586.791.1150. Register here >
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LOVE 4 OTHERS SERVICE EVENT
July 23-27 | Detroit
The Love 4 Others Service Event is a collaboration between Camp Restore Detroit and Gifts For All God's Children. Volunteers from around Michigan (and beyond!) will gather together to serve in Detroit and demonstrate to the community that We Are The Church! For more information and to volunteer, click here.
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CONGREGATION & SCHOOL EVENTS
Listings can be found here >
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CAMP KITCHEN COORDINATOR AND MAINTENANCE STAFF
Camp Concordia is looking for a dependable kitchen coordinator and also for maintenance staff (small repairs, mowing lawn, starting campfires, etc). If interested, please contact the camp at office@campconcordia.org or 616.754.3785.
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WANTED: WINTER HOSPITALITY PASTOR OR DEACONESS
Concordia LCMS, Sarasota, Fla. prayerfully seeks a winter pastor or deaconess. Following Jesus, lead us as you: welcome worship guests, follow up on guests and those drifting from worship, and disciple us in these tasks. Little or no preaching required. Serve November 1, 2023, through April 30, 2024, 20 to 30 hours per week. For details about this ministry, compensation, and housing options, contact Concordia at 941.365.0844 or concordia5@juno.com. On a separate track, Concordia also seeks pulpit supply from August 19 through October 1, 2023. Visit ConcordiaSarasota.org.
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PART-TIME ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT WANTED
Emmaus, Ann Arbor (new church plant) seeks to hire an administrative assistant. This is a part-time (15 hrs/week) position. For a complete job description, click here. To apply, contact Pastor Chris Troxel at chris@ulcannarbor.org or by phone at 810.990.7572
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RESOURCE ROOM TEACHERS SOUGHT
LSEM is looking for resource room teachers; many part-time slots available. For more information and to apply, click here.
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GIFTS FOR ALL GOD'S CHILDREN EASTER BASKETS - DONATIONS NEEDED
GFAGC plans to distribute over 2000 Easter buckets/bags in 2023 and depends upon donations for this project. Click here to see a list of items needed. Donations can be brought to the following locations until March 9: GFAGC Workshop Door D, First Congregational Church, 1315 N Pine, Rochester; Faith Lutheran Church, 37635 Dequindre, Troy; or Legacy Consultants of Thrivent Financial, 19045 Farmington Rd, Livonia. If you would like to volunteer, please click here.
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