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People of Hope ... Vigorously Making Known the Love of Christ
Michigan District, LCMS
Weekly E-newsletter | August 20, 2024
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Church Partnerships - Part 6
Michigan District, LCMS Director of District Facilitators, Rev. Randy Johnson, joins the podcast to continue the discussion on church partnerships. Rev. Johnson talks about the hub-and-spoke model as a newer example of how church partnerships can work.
Listen here >
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For schools, teachers, and students as they begin the new school year … Rev. Ernest Wendt (Emeritus) and family, upon the death of his wife, Marilynn, on August 10 … Rev. Cliff and Carolyn Bira (Emeriti), upon the death of Carolyn's mother on August 18 … This week's congregations, schools, and ministries: St. Paul, Northville; Faith, Ypsilanti; University Lutheran Chapel, Ann Arbor; St. Mark, Brooklyn; Trinity, Gaylord.
Submit your prayer request >
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UPDATE ON CUAA
We ask for continued prayers for students, faculty, and staff as a new academic year begins at Concordia University Ann Arbor. See the following links for a recent article from the LCMS Reporter and for the full text of President Davis' comments that were requested.
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COMMUNITY WORSHIP NETWORK GATHERING FOR ORGANISTS AND VOCALISTS
September 14 | Grand Blanc
Join us at the next Community Worship Network Gathering on Saturday, September 14, at Faith, Grand Blanc, featuring church musicians John and Claudia Boonenberg. For more information and to register, click here.
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AN EVENING OF MUSIC AND POETRY
October 5 | Ann Arbor
Join the Michigan District and MOST Ministries for The Language of Missions, an inspirational evening of music, poetry, and storytelling with Christian performers Blake Flattley and Tanner Olson on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at St. Luke, Ann Arbor. For more information and to make reservations, click here.
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CALLINGS FOR LIFE: GOD'S PLAN, YOUR PURPOSE
October 21-23 | Arcadia
All commissioned and lay church workers who are not teachers or pastors are invited to attend the Ministry Specialist Conference at Camp Arcadia. Rev. Dr. Jeffrey Leininger is the guest presenter.
Register today >
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SCANNED DOCUMENTS
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!
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DISTRICT EVENTS
Click here for a full calendar of District events.
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A Bus Stop Blessing
In 2023, a shelter was installed at The Rapid bus stop on the south side of 28th Street just west of Byron Center Road in Wyoming, Mich. This bus stop is used by mothers and their families who travel to and from the Grand Rapids Pregnancy Resource Center (PRC) Family Service Center to obtain counseling and supplies for their babies and small children.
Read more >
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Summer Appeal
Every morning at staff devotions, we pray for four Michigan District church workers. It’s a privilege that helps us to know and support each of them by name.
As we near the celebration of Church Worker Appreciation month in October, let’s explore the paths and passions of four servants in the Michigan District:
Read more >
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CUAA THEATRE DEPARTMENT PRESENTS "YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU"
November 1-3 | Black Box Theatre
Come support the students in this production of the award-winning play. Tickets go on sale September 30. For more information, click here.
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SYMPOSIUM ON CLASSICAL LUTHERAN EDUCATION
October 18-19 | Grand Rapids
Gather with other educators, students, and guests on Friday, October 18 and Saturday, October 19, 2024 at Our Savior Lutheran Church & School in Grand Rapids to learn more about classical Lutheran education: what it is and is not, how it is done, and why it is a growing movement. Registration will open September 1, 2024. Questions can be directed to Julia Habrecht at jhabrecht@oursavior-gr.org
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OPEN SCHOOL POSITIONS
For the latest roster changes, click here.
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OPENING SERVICE AND INSTALLATION OF NEW PRESIDENT AT CTSFW
September 8 | Ft. Wayne, Ind.
Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne (CTSFW) will open its 179th academic year with a special service on Sunday, September 8, at 3 p.m. (EDT). The service, which will be livestreamed, will include the installation of the Rev. Dr. Jon S. Bruss as CTSFW's seventeenth president. Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, president of the LCMS, will serve as preacher for the service. To watch the livestream, use this link.
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SPEAKING THE TRUTH IN LOVE ON LIFE ISSUES DURING ELECTION SEASON
October 5 | Clinton Twp.
Rev. Dr. Gregory Seltz, Executive Director of The Lutheran Center for Religious Liberty, will discuss how to speak the truth in love on life issues in the upcoming elections. Join us at St. Luke, Clinton Twp. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is a free event and lunch is provided. Please RSVP to Lauren by September 8 at schaidtl@gmail.com or call 586.214.3116.
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BEST PRACTICES FOR MINISTRY: HEARTLAND -- IT'S TIME TO REGISTER!
October 9-11 | Carmel, Ind.
This year's Best Practices for Ministry: Heartland, under the theme Glimpses, will take place October 9-11 at Cornerstone Lutheran Church in Carmel, Ind. For more information and to register, click here.
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LUTHERAN EARLY REPONSE TEAM VOLUNTEERS
Become a certified LERT volunteer. Trainings and relief efforts around the United States can be found here.
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CONGREGATION, SCHOOL, and OTHER ORGANIZATION EVENTS
Listings can be found here >
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BUSINESS AND OPERATIONS ADMINISTRATOR
Immanuel, Macomb has an immediate opening for a Business and Operations Administrator. For a complete job description, click here. Resumes should be submitted to HR@immlutheran.org.
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BUSINESS MANAGER
St. Paul, Ann Arbor is accepting applications for a business manager. The business manager is a member of the church’s executive team and will be responsible for three main areas: finances, facilities, and human resources. For compensation and other requirements, click here. Resumes should be sent to office@stpaulannarbor.org.
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