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FAM JAM BRINGS FLINT COMMUNITY TOGETHER |
The first annual Franklin Avenue Mission Jam (FAM Jam) took place over Labor Day weekend. The hip hop festival’s inaugural theme FEAR LOVE TRUST invited dancers, MC’s, DJ’s, and street artists—Christians and non-Christians alike—to engage and create unique material based on any aspect of Luther’s Small Catechism. Read more.
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Becky Grossman (Lutheran Bible Translators), that the Maan and Dan Bibles meet the goal of completion in 2023 and more people would become aware of Bible translation on Sunday, Sept. 26, which is "Bible Translation Sunday" ... The friends and family of Jerry Smith (father-in-law of John (Sue) Horak/Our Savior, Lansing; relative of Deacon Jim (Kathy) Schurig/Peace, Shelby Twp.), who was called home last week ... Continued prayers for Pastor Tony Sikora (Hope, DeWitt), who is hospitalized in ICU with complications from Covid ... The family and friends of Rev. Dr. L. Dean Hempelmann (Emeritus Concordia Seminary, St. Louis and Concordia Lutheran Seminary Edmonton, Canada) who passed away on August 29 ... This week's congregations, schools, and ministries: Journey, Oxford; Rocky Mountain District, Englewood, CO; St. John, Fraser; Charity, Detroit; Christ the King, Southgate.
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FIRST LISTENING FORUM IS THIS SATURDAY!
September 18, 2021 | Peace, Saginaw
The Michigan District Board of Directors (BOD) is hosting four listening forums to hear your input on district and congregational matters. The first forum will take place this Saturday at Peace, Saginaw, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. A continental breakfast will be served. Please register here. Three additional forums will take place in early October. For more information, click here.
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WANT TO START A NEW MINISTRY? WE CAN HELP!
StartNew is an initiative of the Michigan District to empower individuals and ministries to reach new people with the joyous Easter message. For more information, click here.
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Michigan District Pastor and FBI chaplain, Rev. Carl W. Bassett, was called to New York just after the planes hit the World Trade Center towers. He shares his experience and how he saw God at work. Listen to the podcast here.
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LIKE US ON FACEBOOK
Like Michigan Lutheran Schools and learn about our schools and those who serve students throughout the state from infants/toddlers through higher education.
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TEACHER VACANCY/CALL LISTS
Requests for call lists for the 2022-23 school year can be made on or after November 1, 2021. The easiest way to request is to complete this form. The vacancy listing has been taken off the webpage, but will go up again on November 1.
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ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS
September 26, 2021 | St. Paul, Centreville
St. Paul, Centreville invites you to the celebration of the 60th anniversary of worship in their present building and the 40th anniversary of LCMS ordination of their pastor, Rev. Robert O. Bartz on Sunday, September 26, 4:30–8 p.m. Celebration service followed by food, games, and karaoke. RSVP to 269.467.4355 or churchsp@outlook.com.
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RETIRED LUTHERAN TEACHERS' LUNCHEON
September 27, 2021 | Zehnder's, Frankenmuth
The Retired Lutheran Teachers of Michigan will gather for fellowship and a meal on Monday, September 27, at 12 noon. The guest speaker will be Rev. Daniel Conrad, missionary in Mexico City, Mexico. All retired Lutheran teachers and their guests are invited. Please RSVP to Marsha at trost2260@gmail.com or call 989.274.1781. Cost is $13/person, cash only.
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CUAA COLOR RUN
October 9, 2021 | Concordia Ann Arbor
Concordia Cross Country is hosting a color run on Saturday, October 9, 2021. This is a family-friendly event. Periodically throughout the course, runners will be doused from head to toe in a different colored powder. Cost is $25/adult and $15/child. For more information, click here.
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THE CHANGELESS WORD IN A CHANGING WORLD: POST-PANDEMIC MINISTRY
October 25, 2021 | CTSFW
This single-day conference on the campus of Concordia Theological Seminary in Ft. Wayne, Ind., will explore what opportunities the Church has in technology, mental and emotional wellness, and our ever-changing culture. To register, click here.
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The Michigan District Here We Stand Campaign has raised over $8.87 million in gifts, pledges, and goals and has received over $8.6 million in cash so far. These funds are supporting the 4 initiatives of the campaign: Professional Church Worker Scholarships, Innovative Missional Ministries, Endowment Fund, and International Ministry. There are 16 weeks left in the campaign. Will you help us reach our $10 million goal? Visit herewestand.michigandistrict.org to donate.
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OFFICE STAFF
Peace, Shelby Twp. seeks a friendly, positive individual with strong organizational, communication, interpersonal, and technology skills to assist with administrative duties. Proficiency in or willingness to learn media arts (i.e. Proclaim, PowerPoint, Google Drive) required. For more information, click here. To apply, call 586.731.4120 or email pastorklemm@peaceshelby.org
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OFFICE SECRETARY
St. John's, St. Johns is seeking a person who provides warm greetings in person and by phone to our church family and guests. Work hours are Monday– Thursday, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Strong verbal and written communication and editing skills are essential. Microsoft Office experience is extremely helpful. To apply, call 989.224.6796 or email churchoffice@stjohns1869.org
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PARAMENTS AND COMMUNION WARE WANTED FOR OVERSEAS MINISTRY
Pastor Mike Roth of Trinity, Saint Joseph will be teaching in Yambio, South Sudan in October. He has received a request to bring altar paraments and communion ware. If your congregation has extra or is looking to donate these items, please contact him at michael.roth@discovertrinity.org.
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