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"But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, who will transform our lowly body to be like his glorious body, by the power that enables him even to subject all things to himself" (Philippians 3:20-21 ESV). March 12, 2019 In This Issue Prayers On the Blog District New s Congregation New s Other Ministry New s Community Calendar E-classified _________________ District Events The Katie 2019 Operation Barnabas Training Office Personnel Conference South & East Pastors' Conference Circuit Visitors' Conference West Pastors' Conference Intentional Interim Conference North & East Pastors' Conference Junior High Gathering Here We Stand Sunrise Service at MIS The Summit Worship Conference View All Events _________________ Prayers PRAYER REQUESTS Kyle and Leah DeWees (Valley Lutheran High School, Saginaw) and Rev. Dr. David & Pat Maier (Michigan District) upon the birth of a son/grandson, Grayson James, on March 1 ... The family and friends of Rev. Wilton H. Fluegge (Emeritus) who passed away on March 10 .. Becky Grossman and the Maan Lutheran Bible Translators Team, as they mourn the death of a team member, Gabriel Teah ... Karyn Donal (Concordia, Redford) who is hospitalized and undergoing medical tests ... This week's congregations, schools, and ministries: St. John, Rogers City; St. Luke, Clinton Twp.; St. John's, Ludington; New Jersey District, Mountainside, NJ; St. Michael, Rogers City. On the Blog Pray in Times of Trouble The Rescue Praying to God in the Midst of Trouble A Historic Merger
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"But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord JesusChrist, who will transform our lowly body to be like his glorious body, by the powerthat enables him even to subject all things to himself" (Philippians 3:20-21 ESV).
March 12, 2019
In This Issue
Prayers
On the Blog
District New s
Congregation New s
Other Ministry New s
Community Calendar
E-classif ied
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District Events
The Katie 2019
Operation Barnabas Training
Office Personnel Conference
South & East Pastors' Conference
Circuit Visitors' Conference
West Pastors' Conference
Intentional Interim Conference
North & East Pastors' Conference
Junior High Gathering
Here We Stand Sunrise Service atMIS
The Summit Worship Conference
View All Events
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Prayers
PRAYER REQUESTSKyle and Leah DeWees (Valley Lutheran High School,Saginaw) and Rev. Dr. David & Pat Maier (MichiganDistrict) upon the birth of a son/grandson, GraysonJames, on March 1 ... The family and friends of Rev.Wilton H. Fluegge (Emeritus) who passed away onMarch 10 .. Becky Grossman and the Maan LutheranBible Translators Team, as they mourn the death of ateam member, Gabriel Teah ... Karyn Donal(Concordia, Redford) who is hospitalized andundergoing medical tests ... This week'scongregations, schools, and ministries: St. John,Rogers City; St. Luke, Clinton Twp.; St. John's,Ludington; New Jersey District, Mountainside, NJ; St.Michael, Rogers City.
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Pray in Times ofTrouble
The Rescue
Praying to God in theMidst of Trouble
A Historic Merger
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District NewsSUPPORT LOCAL VETERANS AND MILITARYApril 6, 2019 | Christ Our King, Saline
The Michigan District and the LCMSMinistry to the Armed Forcesprogram, Operation Barnabas, willprovide a training to assist localcongregations in their care andsupport of local veterans andmilitary members and theirfamilies. Chaplain Gary Danielsen,
Operation Barnabas Project Contractor, will providethe training at this FREE event, which will take placeat Christ Our King, Saline from 1-4 p.m. on April6. Register now >
THE KATIE - REGISTRATION DEADLINE APPROACHINGApril 5-7, 2019 | DoubleTree by Hilton, Bay City
Register by March 25 and join other ministry wives for this time offellowship and spiritual refreshment. Our study, "Under the Mighty Hand ofGod," will seek to see how God has and continues to restore, strengthen,confirm, and establish His people. Register Now >.
CONGREGATION STATISTICS DUE SOONDue Friday, March 29, 2019All congregations received login information from Synod in February to enter theirstatistics into a new database called the LCMS Information Support Network (LISN) forCongregations. If you need your login information resent, please contact Synod [email protected] or 888.843.5267. For any other questions, contact JenniferRumberger at [email protected] or 888.225.2111 ext 262.
Congregation News
MUSIC AT ST. LORENZ PRESENTS "Pietá "March 18, 2019 | St. Lorenz, Frankenmuth
Come and experience the featured work, Pietá , an oratorio by JohnMuehleisen, performed by Sounding, an acclaimed choral ensemble. Lightunder the direction of Tom Trenney. The concert is free and open to thepublic. A freewill offering will be received. For moreinformation, download flyer, or visit stlorenz.org, or call the church officeat 989.652.6141.
150TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION - STEWARDS OF GOD'S GRACESummer of 2019 | Immanuel, LelandImmanuel, Leland is celebrating its 150th anniversary on three Sundays this summer.Dates and guest preachers are as follows: June 9, 9 a.m. Divine Service, Rev. Dr. DavidP. E. Maier, Michigan District President; July 21, 9 a.m. Divine Service, Rev. LarryMatro, former Pastor of Immanuel; August 25, 9 a.m. Divine Service, Rev. RobertButler, former Pastor of Immanuel; and August 25, 3 p.m. Divine Service with brassquartet and festival choir, Rev. Peter Gregory, son of Immanuel. A full schedule ofevents can be found here.
Other Ministry NewsRETIRED LUTHERAN TEACHERS' GATHERINGMarch 25, 2019 | Zehnder's Restaurant, FrankenmuthThe Retired Lutheran Teachers group of Michigan will be hosting its next gathering atZehnder's Restaurant in Frankenmuth on March 25, 2019, at noon. Enjoy a meal andan afternoon of fellowship with your former colleagues. Pastor Dave Reed, manager ofthe new Orphan Grain Train-Michigan Branch will update progress on the new facility inSebewaing and how to support its ministry. Cost is $13/person (cash only). All retiredLutheran teachers and their spouses or other guests are welcome. Please contactMarsha Neumeyer at [email protected] or 989.274.1781 to reserve your seat.
LUTHERAN BIBLE TRANSLATOR/MISSIONARY AVAILABLE FOR VISITSLBT missionary Becky Grossmann will be on furlough beginning inApril and is available to visit congregations and small groups. She iscurrently involved with various translation projects in Liberia,particularly for the Gola, Dan, and Maan people. If you would likeher to present mission work through Bible translation, please selectseveral dates between April and December and send an email toher at [email protected]. She will coordinate dates, times,and locations to work your group into her schedule.
CONCORDIA CLASS OF 1969 - 50TH REUNIONMay 18-19, 2019 | Concordia University Ann Arbor
Concordia University Ann Arbor invites alumni from the CLJC Classof 1969 to reconnect with classmates and friends during the 50thReunion on the CUAA campus. This two-day event, which takesplace in tandem with Concordia's Commencement exercises, willprovide ample opportunities for fellowship, reminiscing, andsharing. Alumni will also have the chance to tour campus and seethe changes that have taken place since they attended. Toregister, please visit cuaa.edu/50threunion or call Holly Losee at
734.995.4809.
Community Calendar The following is a list of events happening in the congregations and schools of the MichiganDistrict, LCMS and other ministries.
Fish FryMar 15 | St. Peter's, Eastpointe
Love and Marriage with Bob DutkoMar 17 | St. Peter, Macomb
Pietá ConcertMar 18 | St. Lorenz, Frankenmuth
Council of Lutheran Women LuncheonMar 19 | Burton Manor, Livonia
Let's Go to KindergartenMar 20 | Our Savior, Grand Rapids
Sportsman's Dinner & Charity AuctionMar 23 | St. Martin, Birch Run
Annual Benefit AuctionMar 23 | St. Matthew, Westland
Downriver Women's RetreatMar 23 | St. Paul, Trenton
Girls of Grace Worship ConcertApr 6-7 | Temple Theatre, Saginaw
Operation Barnabas TrainingApr 6 | Christ Our King, Saline
Detroit Lutheran Singers ConcertApr 7 | Our Shepherd, Birmingham
Spring Handbell ConcertApr 7 | Valley Lutheran High School, Saginaw
GFAGC Easter Basket AssemblyApr 10-12 | GFAGC Workshop, Shelby Twp.
GFAGC Easter PartyApr 13 | Bethany, Detroit
GFAGC Easter PartyApr 13 | Mt. Calvary, Detroit
Easter EggstravaganzaApr 13 | Trinity, Utica
GFAGC Easter PartyApr 14 | Peace, Detroit
GFAGC Easter PartyApr 14 | East Bethlehem, Detroit
Faith Family Reunion RetreatApr 27 | St. Paul, Hamburg
World Vision Global 6K for WaterMay 4 | Connection Church, Brownstown
Lutheran High School Baseball NightMay 13 | Jimmy John's Field, Utica
50th Class ReunionMay 18-19 | Concordia University Ann Arbor
Forts and Sorts Servant EventJun 16 | Youth Haven Ranch
The Summit Worship Arts ConferenceJul 24-26 | Shepherd of the Lakes, Brighton
En Gedi Music FestivalJul 27 | St. Pauls, Colon and Centreville
Faith Family Reunion RetreatJun 29 | Redeemer, Jackson
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E-classifiedSCHOOL DESKSSt. Mark, Flint has 35 small school desks for young children and 43 larger school desksfor older students to donate to a school in need of them. Contact Rev. Gary L.Beck at810.736.6680 or [email protected].
EARLY CHILDHOOD ASSISTANT CAREGIVERS NEEDEDChrist Our Savior, Livonia is seeking warm, energetic, and responsible individuals to fill
two part-time assistant caregiver positions in a Christ-centered learning environment.Candidates must be at least 18 years of age. Experience preferred. If interested,please send resume to Laura Myers at [email protected].
Communications / Events / Technology CoordinatorIowa District East, LCMS is searching for a qualified individual to fill its Communications/ Events / Technology Coordinator position. A job description can be downloaded here.For more information contact Sherry Brendes at 319.373.2112 or [email protected].
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