District Blog (wife of Deacon Ron Whitaker, emeritus), who passed away on Friday, March 31 ... This...
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"They took branches of palm trees and went out to meet him, crying out, 'Hosanna!Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord'" (John 12:13 ESV).
April 4, 2017
In This Issue
District Blog
District News
Here We Stand
Other Ministry News
Community Calendar
E-Classified
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District Events
The Katie Conference
Office Personnel Conference
Connections Gathering
North & East Pastors' Conference
South & East Pastors' Conference
Circuit Visitors Conference
West Pastors' Conference
Regional Track Meet
IIM Continuing Education Conference
Junior High Gathering
State Track Meet
High School Gathering
Special Friends Camp
Circuit Visitors Conference
Deacon Conference
Prayers
PRAYER REQUESTSFor the family and friends of C. Virginia Ramthun(wife of Rev. Marvin Ramthun, emeritus, and mother ofRev. Daniel Ramthun, Guardian, Dearborn), who passedaway on Thursday, March 30 ... For the family andfriends of Rob and Barb Schellhamer and WhitneyMeinke (Lutheran educators in the Toledo/Oregon, Ohioarea), who were killed in a car accident on Sunday,March 26 ... For the family and friends of JeannetteDrawbaugh (wife of Rev. Galen Drawbaugh, Emeritus,Indiana District / IIM Leader), who passed away Friday,March 31 ... For the family and friends of JoanWhitaker (wife of Deacon Ron Whitaker, emeritus), whopassed away on Friday, March 31 ... This week'scongregations, schools, and ministries: Calvary, LincolnPark; St. Peter, Petersburg; Peace, Waterford; Grace,Canton; Tabernacle of Praise, Romulus.
District Blog
Connecting Kids toChrist Through Tutoring
Programby Susan Gawencki
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All Pastors' Conference
500th Anniversary Worship Service
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April 2017 Michigan In Touch
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District NewsKATIE 2017 REGISTRATION DEADLINEAPPROACHINGApril 21-23, 2017 | Pastors' Wives Conference
Join with women who have much incommon for a weekend of laughter,worship, prayer, and play. Theatmosphere is genial, uplifting, anddesigned to leave you encouraged,reconnected, and blessed with newinsights, new friends, and newenergy! The conference will take
place April 21-23, 2017, in Bay City. For moreinformation and to register, click here. The deadline toregister is this Friday, April 7, 2017.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE APPROACHINGMay 1-3, 2017 | North & East Pastors' Conference
How can God's people be re:stored to living out Christ's mission, tobe re:equipped as the priesthood of ALL believers, and pastors bere:engaged so that lives that matter to the Re:deemer can bere:claimed? Register now and plan to join our speakers, Rev.Matthew Popovits and Rev. A. Trevor Sutton. For more information,or to register, click here. Early bird registration deadline is April10, 2017. After that date, registration is $100/person and emeriti
are responsible for making their own lodging reservations.
2017 SPORTS CAMPS/VBS IN DETROIT
Summer 2017| Three locations
Would you like to touch the life of an inner city child with Jesus' love?Three A2E Sports Camps/VBS will take place in Detroit this summer,and there are opportunities to serve as missionaries at each camp.Camp dates are: June 12-16 on the East Side of Detroit; July 24-28 onthe West Side; and August 7-11 in Pontiac. For more information,contact Rev. Chris Bodley at [email protected].
FROM REFORMATION TO WORLD LUTHERANISMMay 16-17, 2017 | West Pastors' Conference
As executive secretary for the International Lutheran Council (ILC),Dr. Albert Collver has visited Lutheran Churches in over 50 countriesacross the globe. Using his unique experience rooted in a historicalperspective, Dr. Collver will give us a 500-year checkup, as we'vegone "From Reformation to World Lutheranism." For moreinformation, or to register, click here. Registration and lodging arecomplimentary for emeriti who register by April 25, 2017. After that
date, registration is $50/person.
MICHIGAN DISTRICT STUDENT AID AVAILABLEThe Michigan District, LCMS Student Aid program is designed to provide financialassistance in the form of scholarships to members of Michigan District, LCMScongregations preparing for and intending to enter full-time church work at one of theseminaries of the LCMS or one of the Concordia University System schools. Annualdistributions are currently set based on the available funds for the year and the numberof eligible students. Application deadline is June 1, 2017. For more information, pleasecontact Gail Milatz, Student Aid Administrator, at 888.225.2111 ext. 235or [email protected]. Correspondence may be mailed to: Student Aid;Michigan District, LCMS; 3773 Geddes Rd; Ann Arbor MI 48105.
Here We StandPLEASE DISTRIBUTE CHOIR INSERTS IN YOUR BULLETIN ON APRIL 9
We would like to give those singers in your congregation everyopportunity to participate in the choirs for the Reformation worshipservice in October. Since our first significant cut-off date of April 15is nearing quickly, we would greatly appreciate it if you would printand distribute these flyers (or these in b/w) in your worship bulletinsor folders or hand them out on Sunday, April 9, and, where possible,verbally draw attention to the information on the flyer. Thank you!
HOW IS YOUR COMMUNITY EVENT PLANNING COMING ALONG?Here are Six Ways to Make it Happen
Congregations across the Michigan District are asked to pick a ServiceEvent, a Celebration Event, or a Community Service Event. The type ofevent you choose has everything to do with you, your people, the giftsyou have, and your community needs. Click here to find six ways tomake it happen and be sure to register your event, and share photosor videos so that we all can have a larger picture of Here We Stand... For You in the Michigan District. These images will be shared at
the Reformation Worship service on October 15, 2017 in East Lansing.
Other Ministry News
WORSHIP FOR SHUT-INS PALM SUNDAY AND EASTER SUNDAYBROADCASTS
On April 9, 2017, Rev. Dr. Daniel J. Brege (St. Paul Lutheran Church,Decatur, Ind.) will preach on the theme "Palm Sunday Exclamation"from John 12:13b. On April 16, 2017, rev. Dr. Thomas R. Ahlersmeyer(Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Fort Wayne, Ind.) will preach on the theme"This Is The Day!" from Psalm 118:24. To find broadcasts in your area,visit worshipforshutins.org.
A VISIT WITH KATHARINA LUTHERDuring this year's 500th Anniversary of the Lutheran Reformation,your congregation might want to consider a special eventfeaturing a one-woman theatrical presentation: A Visit withKatharina Luther, with Alicia Winget. An avid student of theBible and history, Alicia has published devotional materialsin Portals of Prayer, a publication of Concordia PublishingHouse, St. Louis, Mo. and in The Secret Place, published by
Judson Press. She has also published the books Out of the Rubble, From World War IIChaos to American Entrepreneurship, and What If ... a devotional poem. Alicia is amember of Grace Lutheran Fellowship, Romeo, Mich. and has served on boards of manyorganizations. Click on the video above for a 2-minute sample video of Alicia asKatharina. The presentation is completely free of charge and is approximately an hour inlength. Visit katharinalutherpresentation.com for presentation schedule or moreinformation.
WHAT IS GOD CALLING YOUR CONGREGATION TO DO AND BE TODAY?Saturday, May 13, 2017 | Trinity, Wyandotte
"Our congregation is just stuck. It's like we can't get out ofneutral." "Everyone in town used to know who we were." " Ourchurch building has too much space?" "Financially, we'rehaving a lot of trouble and we've been withdrawing funds fromour church savings account to pay bills." If these comments
sound familiar, your church may want to consider a Church Extension Fund's NewBeginnings Assessment. This Church Extension Service is specifically created forcongregations that face mounting challenges with regard to their sustainability. OnSaturday, May 13, 2017, Church Extension Fund will present a "Come and See" eventabout New Beginnings at Trinity Lutheran Church; 465 Oak St; Wyandotte MI. Theworkshop event begins at 10 a.m. and will end at 11:30 a.m. Contact Paul Wills ofChurch Extension Fund at 800.242.3944 for more information or RSVP on behalf of yourchurch to [email protected]. If you are interested but not able to attend please letPaul know of your interest as well.
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AT CTSFW
Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Ind. will hold two eventsfor high school students during the summer: Phoebe Academy, June 18-25, provides an opportunity for high school women to learn about thevocation of deaconess from a theological perspective. For event scheduleand registration information, click here. Christ Academy, June 18-July1, offers high school men the opportunity to delve deeper into their faith,enjoy the seminary experience, and make friendships that will last alifetime. For more information and to register, click here.
SAVE FOR THE FUTURE WITH AN IRA FROM CHURCH EXTENSION FUNDThere are plenty of ways you can save for the future. One of thebest is with an IRA from Church Extension Fund. You getfinancial peace, knowing you're investing wisely with taxadvantages and competitive interest rates. You will also findpeace of mind knowing you are investing in LCMS churches and
schools across Michigan. Call CEF today about starting your IRA - or to roll over anexisting account - at 800.242.3944, or visit mi-cef.org.
LUTHERAN SUMMER MUSIC ACADEMY AND FESTIVALPastors and church/school music leaders: please encourage your band, choir, orchestra,piano, and organ students (completing grades 8-12) to apply for the 2017 Academybeing held on the campus of Valparaiso University, June 25-July 23. For those that donot have four weeks available this summer, consider the two-week program, June 25-July 9. If you are an adult singer, please consider registering for the first Bach Cantataretreat, July 13-16. For more information on these Lutheran Summer Music opportunities,visit lutheransummermusic.org.
CUAA SEEKING EDUC PROFESSIONALS TO LEAD SUMMER WORKSHOPSConcordia University's School of Education Graduate Department isseeking area education professionals to lead workshops as part of itsthird annual Summer Institute Workshops. The Summer InstituteWorkshops, which will take place July 10-21, are one or two-dayworkshops led by knowledgeable practitioners, offering theopportunity for teachers to engage with other professionals in vibrantclassroom discussion while earning State Continuing Education ClockHours (SCECH). Those who have an interest in leading a workshop
can submit their application to present by April 9. Presenters will be offered a stipend.The amount will vary, depending on length of workshop. To apply, click here. For moreinformation, click here.
Community Calendar The following is a list of events happening in the congregations and schools of the Michigan District,LCMS and other ministries.Easter Egg HuntApr 8 | Trinity, Traverse City
Easter EggstravaganzaApr 15 | Trinity, Utica
Easter Egg HuntApr 15 | Our Savior, Lansing
Easter Egg HuntApr 15 | Immanuel, Macomb
Easter Egg Hunt and BreakfastApr 16 | Ascension, East Lansing
Kick the Tires Conference with Greg Finke
The Michigan-Ohio Chorale Spring ConcertApr 30 | St. Peter, Macomb
Answers in Genesis with Brodie HodgesApr 30 | St. Peter, St. Johns
Concordia Selma Benefit ConcertApr 30 | Outer Drive Faith, Detroit
Small Town/Rural Ministry ConvocationMay 6 | Indiana District Office Learning Center
ChristHoldFastMay 6 | Faith, Troy
Men of Music Concert
Apr 22 | St. Mark, Muskegon
Girls of Grace Overwhelming LoveApr 22-23 | Temple Theater, Saginaw
Beyond These WallsApr 22-28 | Immanuel, Macomb
Learning to Trust God MoreApr 23 | St. Matthew, Walled Lake
Council of Lutheran Women Spring MeetingApr 24 | Grace, Redford
Senior Luncheon EventApr 26 | Salem National, Westland
Family Science NightApr 28 | Shepherd of the Lakes, Brighton
140th Anniversary CelebrationApr 29-30 | St. Peter, Macomb
Lutheran Hour Spring RallyApr 30 | Trinity, Traverse City
May 7 | Zion, Hemlock
Golf OutingMay 20 | Immanuel-St. James, Grand Rapids
High School Leadership TrainingJun 18-23 | Camp Concordia, Gowen
Church Worker RetreatJul 31-Aug 4 | Mission Point, Mackinac Island
Heirs of the Lutheran Reformation Hymn FestivalOct 1 | Grace, Auburn
Best Practices - HeartlandOct 11-13 | Columbus, Ohio
500th Anniversary Worship ServiceOct 15 | Breslin Center, East Lansing, Mich.
Mt. Calvary 95th AnniversaryOct 22 | Mt. Calvary, Detroit
Find locations or add your screening of Martin Luther: The Idea That Changed TheWorld here.
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E-classifiedMORTGAGE LOAN PROCESSOR
The Church Extension Fund in Ann Arbor seeks a mortgage loanprocessor. The position description includes handling all facets ofCEF's loan processing and post-closing functions, monitoring openloan accounts; preparing a variety of documents pertaining to thelending function; and maintaining regular contact with borrowers,
realtors, attorneys, and title/survey companies. A minimum of 1 - 3 years' experience infinancial services, title insurance, the real estate industry, or a similar background isdesired. Good communication skills and a high level of accuracy are essential. This is afull-time position with benefits. Submit resume by April 21, 2017 to: Jodi Gonzalez,Assistant Vice President - Loan Manager; 3773 Geddes Rd, Ann Arbor MI 48105or [email protected].
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT FOR CHURCH/SCHOOLPeace Lutheran Church and School in Warren is looking for an Administrative Assistant.This position requires excellent typing and word-processing skills; proficiency withMicrosoft Office; record-keeping and filing skills; excellent phone skills with the ability toanswer multiple lines; and a boundless amount of patience, tact and understandingand, most importantly, the ability to keep confidences of church members, students,and parents. Hours to be worked will be 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. during the school year.Reduced summer hours will be determined by the pastor and the principal. Start datewill be June 1, 2017. A more detailed job description is available by contacting the
church office at 586.751.8010. Qualified applicants should request an application andsubmit a resume by Friday, April 28, 2017. ALTAR FURNISHINGS SOUGHTHope, St. Ignace mission will be moving into a full-time worship center soon. They are inneed of a small altar, pulpit/lectern, baptismal font, candle holders, altar cross, andparaments, etc. If you have one or more of these items available, contact Jody Bodeat 906.477.6772 or [email protected].
FREE USED ALLEN ORGANUsed Allen Organ, Analog, model 708, equivalent to about 35 ranks. 4 Great Pistons, 4Swell, 4 Pedal, 4 General. Fixed Great Volume with Swell and Crescendo Pedals.Separate Main and "Rear" speakers, not a self contained unit, Rotary Speaker. Workedwhen removed. Comes with pedal board and matching bench. Free to any church/nonprofit/organist who'd like a practice instrument, or cannot afford one. Must pick up inWarren, Mich. Main level easy to load (but heavy) into a trailer. Contact Dave Merteat 586.979.9055 ext. 110 or [email protected].
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