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Peace, Saginaw Helps Revitalize City Neighborhood |
Nearly three dozen volunteers from Peace Saginaw joined the One Week One Street neighborhood revitalization mission on June 21–25 in the city of Saginaw. Peace was one of 21 churches and 39 overall organizations from throughout the Great Lakes Bay Region to participate in the annual mission in inner-city neighborhoods. Read more.
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The family and friends of Robert L. Scholl (retired layman, former parish assistant at Hope, Warren), who passed away on May 10 ... The family and friends of Rev. Roy B. Faulstick (Emeritus, PSW District; served Holy Cross, Jenison; Resurrection, Sand Lake; Grace, Wyoming) who passed away on July 18 ... Terry Bird (Principal, Trinity Lutheran School in St. Joseph), who is having knee replacement surgery today, July 20 ... This week's congregations, schools, and ministries: Our Savior, Gladwin; Grace, Auburn; Immanuel, Bay City; St. Peter, Kinde; Good Shepherd, Caseville.
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EN GEDI MUSIC FESTIVAL IS THIS WEEKEND!
July 23-24, 2021 | Leonidas
En Gedi Music Festival is a 2-day Christian event featuring regional and national artists including Mandisa and Colton Dixon on both days. There’s still time to reserve your spot and grab tickets for this 2-day outdoor event. For more information, click here.
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THERE’S STILL TIME TO JOIN HERE WE RIDE
August 7, 2021 | Zion, Bay City
This is an opportunity to go for a bike ride with brothers and sisters in Christ for the benefit of your local congregation, future church workers, and the Body of Christ across the world. The in-person event will take place the morning of Saturday, August 7, 2021, starting at Zion, Bay City. Can't make it to Bay City? Join us and ride in your neighborhood. For more information and to register, click here.
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DIGITAL FOOTPRINT INITIATIVE
Research shows that about 85% of first-time guests choose a church to visit based on a visit to the website. How does your church's website rate? The Michigan District Digital Footprint Initiative (DFI) was developed to address many of the challenges some congregations face when they do not have a web presence, an updated website, or skilled, willing, and trained volunteers. To learn more about this initiative, click here.
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SAVE THE DATE FOR THE OFFICE PERSONNEL CONFERENCE
April 24-26, 2022 | Bay City
Be sure to save the date for the Office Personnel Conference that will take place at the DoubleTree by Hilton Bay City – Riverfront. Registration will open this fall; cost is:
- Single | $199
- Double | $99
- Triple | $69
- Quad | $49
- Commuter | $30
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EXHIBITORS
Are you interested in being on our mailing list of upcoming conference exhibit opportunities? Please email Debbie Hughes or call her at 734.213.3234.
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LWML 39th Convention Highlights |
The Lutheran Women’s Missionary League (LWML) welcomed nearly 3,000 people, including 586 first-time participants, to the LWML Convention in Lexington, Kentucky, June 24–27, 2021, under the theme “Running the Race … Looking to Jesus.” The convention theme was based on Hebrews 12:1–2. The LWML voting body adopted a $2,150,000 mission goal for the 2021–2023 biennium. Read more.
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EARLY CHILDHOOD CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
If you haven't registered for the ECC yet, now is the time to do it! Click here for more information and to register.
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TEACHING VACANCIES
Teaching vacancies still need to be filled in our Lutheran schools, from preschool to high school. New vacancies have been added since last week. To view the list, click here.
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CHRISTMAS IN JULY
July 25, 2021 | Bethany, Detroit
You're invited to join with Bethany Lutheran in celebrating Christmas in July! Due to Coronavirus concerns, many of us were not able to celebrate the Christmas season in person last year. Let us joyfully worship and fellowship together, giving thanks to God for getting us through this last year and being our Emmanuel--God with us! Event starts at 1 p.m. Cookie reception to follow.
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BEST PRACTICES HEARTLAND DEADLINE IS AUG. 15!
Be sure to register soon for Best Practices Heartland, taking place September 19-21 at St. Lorenz, Frankenmuth! With the goal of helping other congregations most effectively use their God-given gifts, the conference is free of charge to all who attend. Participants are greeted with warm hospitality, great speakers, and practical workshops. Register now!
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WOMEN'S HEALTH DAY FUNDRAISER
September 11, 2021 | St. Paul, Ann Arbor
September is Women's Health Month. It is very important to take care of our overall health in order to help others. St. Paul, Ann Arbor is hosting a Women's Health Day on Saturday, Sept. 11 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Proceeds will benefit the Alzheimer's Association and the St. Paul Scholarship Fund. For more information and to register, click here.
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The Michigan District Here We Stand (HWS) Campaign has raised over $3.87 million for Innovative Missional Ministry. These funds help provide support for ministries such as The Luke Clinic which provides prenatal and infant care to women in southeast Michigan. There are 24 weeks left in the campaign. Will you help us provide support for these life-saving ministries? Visit herewestand.michigandistrict.org to donate.
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WORSHIP ANEW SEEKS DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT
Worship Anew, a ministry that shares Christ’s love through media, is seeking a Finance and Development Director who will form and implement long-range stewardship and funding of the ministry so that the Lord’s work may be carried out. The job description can be found by clicking here. This is a full-time position with benefits. Interested candidates should apply with Matthew Leighty via matthew@worshipanew.org or call/text 260.452.9126.
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CHURCH ORGANIST
Zion, Tawas City is looking for a church organist to play for Sunday worship services. If interested, please contact Kimberly Miller at 989.362.5712 or email tawaszion@gmail.com
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