REVIVE: At the Heart of This Summer's En Gedi Music Festival |
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The En Gedi Music Festival (EGMF) is a two-day Christian event featuring regional and national contemporary Christian music artists. It will take place July 23-24, 2021 at the En Gedi Campground River Resort in Leonidas, Mich. You will enjoy a variety of national artists on the Main Stage for both days. Saturday brings added excitement when the Tentmaker Music Stage fires up with talented up-and-coming regional and national artists! Read more.
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The family and friends of Rev. Donald E. Frank (Indiana District Emeritus/Our Master, Inkster 1958-63), who passed away on April 2 … The family and friends of Rev. William Merrell (Emeritus, served at Pilgrim, Grandville and Peace, Waterford), who passed away on April 6 ... Aaron, a 7th grader at one of our Lutheran schools, who received a heart transplant on April 6 ... Rev. Dietrick Gladden, who will be installed as pastor at Charity and Mt. Calvary, Detroit this coming Sunday ... This week's congregations, schools, and ministries: Salem, Sturgis; St. Luke, Haslett; Our Savior, Armada; St. John, Brant; Faith, Whitehall.
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THE ADF EQUALITY ACT WEBINAR IS TOMORROW
The Alliance Defending Freedom will host a webinar for the Michigan District, LCMS on the Equality Act tomorrow, April 14 at 4 p.m. Senior Counsel Greg Baylor, Director for Religious Schools and Government Affairs, will provide a briefing of the current legal and legislative landscape including Michigan's Elliott Larson Civil Rights Act. Register here. Baylor will be available after the briefing to answer questions. It is important that you send your questions in advance to Debby Fall. Please note: this webinar will NOT be recorded, so don't miss the live presentation!
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NORTH AND EAST PASTORS' CONFERENCE - DON'T FORGET TO REGISTER!
The virtual conference themed "When Darkness Hits Home" will take place on May 5. For more information, click here.
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It all started with a phone call back in September of last year, as God was leading Pastor Robert Mikkelson of Peace Lutheran on Detroit’s East side to step out in faith. Pastor Mikkelson was thinking of how he could best connect with and serve a family with four young children, leading them to that next step in their faith walk. Read more.
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MARK THESE DATES ON YOUR CALENDAR
Early Childhood Directors Day
The District is doing something new this year! On Tuesday, August 10 at Shepherd of the Lakes, Brighton an entire day will be designed and focused just on our EC directors. More information will be coming out in the next couple months.
Early Childhood Educators Conference
The annual Early Childhood Educators’ Conference will take place on Wednesday, August 11 at Shepherd of the Lakes, Brighton. This is for all early childhood educators in the District. Registration opens May 1.
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NUMBER 5 OF THE TOP 10 REASONS YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THE CONNECTIONS CONFERENCE IN NOVEMBER:
5. We've never taken the whole week off for Thanksgiving; parents and teachers may realize they love it and petition to make it a regular part of the school calendar. To be continued ...
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TEACHER VACANCIES
Many of our Michigan District Lutheran schools have teacher vacancies for next school year. To view the list, click here.
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A GRACE PLACE RETREAT ONLINE EVERY WEEK!
The call to ministry is a great adventure, but it can be extremely demanding. Grace Place Wellness Ministries is now hosting an online one-hour weekly retreat for pastors, sharing the insights and community of encouragement thousands have experienced at their retreats. For information about joining the community and a one month free trial, visit the Grace Place website.
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HOW TO GROW YOUR MINISTRY THROUGH GENEROUS DONORS
Free Webinar
On Thursday, April 15 at 2 p.m., join Bill Woolsey (CEO and President of FiveTwo) and Phil Ling (founder of The Giving Church) to learn how to fundraise in a virtual setting. For more information and to register, click here.
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CALL DAY AT CONCORDIA SEMINARY IN ST. LOUIS (CSL)
CSL's Call Day is set for Wednesday, April 28. Vicars and deaconess interns will receive their assignments at a worship service starting at 3 p.m., and pastoral candidates will receive their calls at a worship service starting at 7 p.m. For more information, click here.
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CSL MULTIETHNIC SYMPOSIUM
May 4-5, 2021 | Virtual Symposium
The 2021 Symposium will address what the Global South can contribute to our thinking about practices such as preaching and teaching, worship and the arts, and evangelism and social engagement. Keynote speakers include Dr. Philip Jenkins, Dr. Vince Bantu, and Dr. Samuel Deressa. To register, click here. Deadline to register is April 19, 2021.
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A TESTIMONIAL ABOUT THE LWML CONVENTION
Emily R. shares: "I have been attending LWML conventions for over 35 years. My reasons or what I enjoyed most about attending varied with my age and circumstances. Probably the three most important reasons have been spiritual encouragement, hearing from missionaries and their work because of LWML mites, and spending time with friends in choir, at meals, and worshiping together. It is a blessing to attend with so many Lutheran women of all ages and from all over our nation.
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The Michigan District Here We Stand (HWS) Campaign has raised over $1.21 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 39% of its assets to provide scholarship aid to those preparing to serve as a Professional Church Worker. There are 38 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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EDUCATION AND YOUTH EXECUTIVE - FLORIDA-GEORGIA DISTRICT
The Florida-Georgia District is receiving applications until May 1 for the position of Education and Youth Executive. Candidates should be Commissioned Ministers rostered in LCMS with a minimum of 10 years’ ministry experience. Interested individuals may request an application and a job description from President Walton at pwalton@flgadistrict.org. An interview committee will evaluate applications and select appropriate candidates for interviews sometime after May 1.
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