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We Raise Awards New Emerging Leader Grant in Flint |
We Raise Foundation recently awarded a $15,000 Emerging Leader Grant to Rev. Christian Jones at the Flint Mission Network in Flint, Mich. Emerging Leader Grants are an investment in the development of leaders between the ages of 20-35 at Christian organizations who are leading new programs at the intersection of poverty, violence, and inequality. Read more >
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Rev. Ed and Diane Meyer (Bridgman), in thanksgiving for the birth of a granddaughter, River Lynn, on June 3 ... Kathy Anderson (Lutheran Benefits Group) and family, upon the death of her mother-in-law, Betty, on June 5 ... Missionaries Caitlin and Jeancarlos Ramirez and children, who are moving to Peru in August ... The family and friends of Rev. Raymond Pollatz, Jr. (Emeritus) who passed away on June 15 ... The family and friends of Rev. Dr. Bernard F. Nass (Emeritus Southeastern District; Messiah, Clio 1961-65), who passed away on June 15 ... Rev. Keith Lemley (St. John/Immanuel, Rogers City) upon the death of his father ... This week's congregations, schools, and ministries: St. Michael, Rogers City; Light of Christ, Marysville; Prince of Peace, Ortonville; Redford, Detroit; St. Peter's, Three Rivers.
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CAN YOU HELP THE DISTRICT ARCHIVES?
The District Archivist is looking for a copy of the 1988 Proceedings of the 92nd Convention and the 1991 Proceedings of the 93rd Convention of the District. The collection will be made complete with the addition of these publications. If your congregation has a copy of one or both, please consider donating them to the District Archive. Contact archives@michigandistrict.org.
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CONVENTION STARTS ON SUNDAY! PLEASE JOIN US IN PRAYER
Please sign up for a one-hour slot to pray for the Michigan District Convention. Be sure to share this sign-up with your congregation's prayer chain. Prayer prompts are available here.
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CONVENTION ATTENDEES
All convention attendees should have received a Before You Go email. If you registered and haven’t received this email, check your spam folder. If you still can’t find it, contact Jennifer Rumberger at jennifer.rumberger@michigandistrict.org. Additionally, if you are staying on campus, you should have received a separate email with detailed information on lodging.
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The Michigan District Here We Stand (HWS) Campaign has raised over $1.3 million for the Michigan District Endowment Fund. Preparing for future mission and ministry in the Michigan District is as important as providing for current ministry. The Endowment Fund allocates 19% of its assets to provide distributions to specific missions and ministries such as Lutheran Hour Ministries, urban ministries, and named congregations as determined by fund restrictions. Will you help us meet our goal of $3 million for the Michigan District Endowment Fund? Visit herewestand.michigandistrict.org.
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EDUCATION VACANCIES IN OUR LUTHERAN SCHOOLS
Many Lutheran schools have openings for the 2022-2023 school year. A complete list can be found here.
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ALERT: PRO-ABORTION PETITION DRIVE UNDERWAY IN MICHIGAN
This initiative is sponsored by a group called “Reproductive Freedom For All.” They are trying to gather signatures by July 11 in order to get this on the ballot for November. If passed, this would amend the Michigan Constitution and allow unfettered access to abortion, even if the Supreme Court reverses Roe v. Wade, removing any and all protection for the unborn baby. If this petition comes to you, PLEASE DO NOT SIGN IT. Spread the word to your friends and acquaintances. This is a matter of the utmost importance! For more information, please click here >.
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VBS LISTINGS can be found here.
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Am I the only one who has noticed that every year there seems to be more conferences offered than the previous year? And most of them happen within about one month of each other! So, why would someone attend the Best Practices Heartland conference on September 18–20 this year? What distinguishes this conference from others?... Read more >
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RESOURCE ROOM TEACHERS SOUGHT
Lutheran Special Education Ministries is looking for part-time resource room teachers for the following schools: Shepherd of the Lakes, Brighton; Our Savior, Lansing; St. John, Rogers City; Faith, Bay City, and Zion, Auburn. Additionally, a full-time resource room teacher is sought for Lutheran High North in Macomb. Applicants must hold a current Teaching License with a special education certification/endorsement. Interested applicants looking for more information or wishing to submit a resume are asked to contact Richard Schumacher at 734.748.5253 or email him at rschumacher@luthsped.org.
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LSB HYMNALS AVAILABLE
St. John, Houghton Lake has 120 LSB hymnals to donate (preferably to a Michigan District congregation that might not be otherwise able to afford them). Will bring to convention. If interested, please contact Rev. Paul Kruse at 989.366.5164 or paul@stjohnhl.com.
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SUMMER BIBLE CAMP VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AUGUST 1-4
Bring hope and share the love of Christ with a child in August. Camp runs August 1-4, from 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at East Bethlehem, Detroit. Teens and adults are needed. For more information, click here or send an email to info@giftsforallgodschildren.org to sign up.
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DIRECTOR OF DONOR RELATIONS SOUGHT
Concordia University Ann Arbor seeks qualified candidates for the position of Director of Donor Relations. This is a full-time position that reports to the Vice President of Advancement and is located on the Ann Arbor, Mich. campus. For a complete job description and to apply, click here >
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