The LORD is My Light and My Salvation ... Still |
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My farmer father had a saying: “No matter where you go, there you are.” That phrase has echoed in my head, and often in my heart, at critical turning points in my life. It sounds rather dull and simple on the surface, but more than 35 years after my dad’s death, I can still hear his voice like a prophet calling me back to reality and spiritual focus ... A “prophetic call back to reality and spiritual focus” is certainly what we need as we enter into a New Year. I have always been “future-oriented ...” Read more.
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Prayer Requests
Rev. Joel C. & Pamela Kaiser (St. Lorenz, Frankenmuth) upon the birth of their first grandchild, Jason Christian Kaiser, on December 18 ... The family and friends of Warren Priehs (Commissioned Emeritus) who passed away on December 21. Warren is the father of Warren (Karen) Priehs, Jan (Mark) Schiefer, Jayne (Bruce) Braun, and Julie (Steve) Zill … Rev. Mark Loest (Immanuel, Saginaw) upon the death of his father, Rev. Aden Loest, on December 28 ... The family and friends of Erika Krueger (widow of the late Rev. Donald R. Krueger) who passed away on Tuesday, December 29 … The family and friends of Rev. David C. Mueller (Trinity, Utica 1965-69) who passed away on December 29 ... The family and friends of Kenneth Klages (Commissioned Emeritus) who passed away on December 31 ... Rev. Randy and Lynne Johnson (District Office, Ann Arbor) upon the death of their brother-in-law, Lyle Ashby ... Suzette and Brad Quail (Peace, Shelby Township) upon the death of her brother-in-law, Dan Geer ... Rev. James and Lisa Waddell (Faith, Ypsilanti) whose daughter, Blythe, was killed in an automobile accident ... Karen Priehs (Peace, Shelby Township) who is having emergency surgery related to a fall ... This week's congregations, schools, and ministries: Trinity, Manistee; Immanuel, Bridgman; Cross of Christ, Bloomfield Hills; Trinity, Wyandotte; Calvary, Lincoln Park.
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CONVENTION REFERENDUM - LETTERS TO MEMBER CONGREGATIONS
A letter from Synod was emailed and mailed to all member congregations on December 28, 2020 describing the convention delay referendum, where to find more information online, and a description of the process and credentials for logging into the website to vote. If your congregation has questions about logging in, using the website to vote, or did not receive a letter, please send an email to rosters.stats@lcms.org or call 314.996.1366. Please note: the deadline to vote is February 15, 2021.
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CHRISTMAS APPEAL 2020
If you have not had a chance to partner with us through the 2020 Christmas Appeal supporting A2E ministries in the Michigan District, it is not too late to respond. Please click here to learn more and/or give.Your donation will assist multiple urban ministry centers in Michigan to continue to share the hope found in the Good News of the Gospel with hundreds of people.
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LUTHERAN WITNESS SUBSCRIPTION DEADLINE
The subscription deadline has passed, but you can still get your information in to the District office before January 15, 2021. Subscription cost is now increased to $13.60 due to the missed deadline. If you have misplaced your paperwork or have questions about the order process, please email Donna Conrad or call 888.225.2111 ext. 236. If you do NOT have any subscribers, please still return the paperwork you received for our records.
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WHO IS OUR SAVIOR?
As we approach the end of a rather horrendous year, many people are looking forward to 2021. It is natural to hope that somehow a new year, a new number, will bring better days. But the calendar will never be our savior ... Read more.
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Welcome back! Hope you had a great break! |
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ATTENTION BUSINESS ADMINISTRATORS
Lauren Spurlock, Concordia Plan Services Enrollment Eligibility Services Specialist, will be covering the Benefits Administration System (BAS) in an upcoming webinar on Tuesday, January 26 at 1 p.m. (CT). This webinar will include the overview on basic BAS navigation, a demo on how to use the BAS to manage your ministry’s benefits, a review of BAS reports available, and helpful resources and where to find them. Register here >
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VIRTUAL CONFERENCE ON ADULT FAITH FORMATION
Professors from Concordia Seminary St. Louis are hosting a repeat conference on Adult Faith Formation, January 12-14. This conference, which originally took place in October 2020, is for pastors, church workers, and laity. The event seeks to develop a broader congregation approach and exhibits significant flexibility with regard to any particular parish context. Registration and a schedule of events can be found here.
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