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Michigan District, LCMS
Weekly E-newsletter | August 31, 2021
Top Story
O Land ... Hear the Word of the Lord!
Our modern culture is bound up in a web of lies, with the result that many people simply choose to ignore the issues that face us, either believing that they are too complicated for them to understand, or else believe that they are too far gone to make it worthwhile to fight against the prevailing cultural tidal waves. Read more.

Prayer Requests
Continued prayer for Pastor Tony Sikora (Hope, DeWitt), who is hospitalized in ICU with Covid ... Brothers and sisters in Christ in Afghanistan, prayers for physical and spiritual protection, provision, and the advance of the Gospel in the country and throughout the world ... This week's congregations, schools, and ministries: St. John, Bay City; Trinity, Minden City; Good Shepherd, Cass City; St. Lorenz, Frankenmuth.

District News
STEWARDSHIP CURRICULUM
"God's Children Are God's Disciples" is the District's new video-based stewardship learning opportunity designed to teach children that they are children of God, disciples in an active relationship with Him every day and in every way. For more information and to order your set of lessons, click here.
COVID VACCINE MANDATES
The Alliance Defending Freedom has received a number of requests for legal advice regarding COVID mandates. A prepared summary and FAQs about the relevant law can be found at https://adflegal.org/resources/covid19-vaccine-mandate. The LCMS and the Michigan District do not have a stance on the COVID-19 vaccine. These two resources may be helpful to you when considering COVID mandates:
ADF MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNT
The Alliance Defending Freedom Church Alliance is a membership program that provides legal help so you can freely preach the Gospel and operate your church in accordance with Christian principles. Michigan District congregations get a 20% discount to join. For more information, contact Sherri Huston, regional director at ADF Church Alliance, at 480.206.9164 or click here to schedule a virtual meeting.
SENDING SCANNED FILES TO THE DISTRICT OFFICE
When emailing scanned documents (directory update sheets, etc) to District staff, please make sure to NOT send them directly from your scanner. Instead, email them from your own address as an attachment. This will help us discern which files are safe to open. Thank you!
Growing for Eternity
If you were to walk through the halls at St. Paul School in Ann Arbor during the 2020–2021 school year, you would have noticed that the school was a bit more full than usual. Preschool cubbies were overflowing with nap blankets, elementary racks were bursting with backpacks and gym shoes, and middle school halls were lined two deep with band instruments. Read more.
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Other News and Events
FRANKLIN AVENUE MISSION JAM
September 3-4, 2021 | Franklin Ave Mission, Flint
The FAM Jam is a free, family-friendly hip hop festival rooted on the theme FEAR LOVE TRUST: Celebrating Luther's Small Catechism. Featuring Grammy-nominated Artist FLAME, as well as MC's, DJ's, Dancers, and Street Artists. For more information, click here.
STUDIO 3:16 OPEN HOUSE
September 4, 2021 | St. John, Jenison
St. John, Jenison will be hosting an Open House for their all-new audio-visual production facility, Studio 3:16, on Saturday, September 4, from 12 noon to 3 p.m. Members will be on site to explain Studio 3:16 resources and equipment as well as provide demonstrations regarding video photography, editing, and cartoon animation production. Refreshments will be served. For more information, visit our Facebook page.
75TH ANNIVERSARY AND CLOSING SERVICE
September 12, 2021 | Our Redeemer, Muskegon
Our Redeemer, Muskegon will be celebrating 75 years of ministry at its 10 a.m. Celebration Service on Sunday, September 12. Rev. David Davis will be the guest preacher. Many memorabilia can be viewed following the service. This will also be Our Redeemer's closing service. Please join us as we look back over 75 years of blessings with thankful hearts. For more information, call 231.773.2667.
CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY GUILD
September 23, 2021 | CUAA
Get acquainted with Guild members, its mission, and goals for this year. All are welcome! The fun begins at 6:30 p.m. on September 23, under the Earhart Manor tent on the campus of Concordia University Ann Arbor. Refreshments and a brief talk about the Manor’s beautiful “Pewabic Tile” are just two highlights. For more information or to reserve your spot, call 734.995.7309, or send an email to ConcordiaGuild@cuaa.edu.
THE GETTY'S ARE COMING!
October 16, 2021 | St. Lorenz Worship and Event Ctr., Frankenmuth
The Getty's have a passion for encouraging Christian congregations to SING! We know and love many of the songs they have written like Speak, O Lord, and In Christ Alone. Join us for a blessed night of singing and worship in our Worship and Event
Center. Tickets are $35. Get tickets here.
Did you know?
The Michigan District Here We Stand (HWS) Campaign has raised over $1.21 million for the Michigan District Endowment Fund. This endowment provides support for future ministries' endeavors long after the campaign has completed. The district allocations provide for additional Student Aid, Missions, Special Ministries, and general district support for Great Commission, Great Compassion, Healthy Congregations, and Health Church Workers. There are 18 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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WORSHIP LEADER AND TECHNOLOGY COORDINATOR
St. Matthew, Wixom is seeking a qualified candidate to serve as a contemporary Worship Leader and Technology Coordinator. It is a full-time position with benefits and a salary around $20 per hour depending on experience. A copy of the ministry description is available at https://st-matthew.org/about-us/position-openings.
RESOURCE ROOM TEACHERS NEEDED
Lutheran Special Education Ministries is looking for candidates to fill part-time resource room teacher positions in Macomb and Brighton, Mich. Additionally, we are looking for a long-term substitute for a full-time position in Rochester, Mich. Applicants should have a valid Michigan teaching license and a certification/endorsement in special education. Interested applicants looking for more information or wishing to submit a resume are asked to contact Richard Schumacher at 734.748.5253 or rschumacher@luthsped.org. Click here for a complete listing of open positions