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Weekly E-newsletter | June 3, 2025

On the Blog

SECRET PAL MENTORS ENCOURAGE MIDDLE SCHOOLERS IN THEIR FAITH

Research shows that mentoring kids before they reach high school is the key to having an influence on the vocations they choose. Mentors connect with and encourage the students, helping them feel a part of the church family as they continue to grow and mature in their faith.

DISTRICT EVENTS

Click here for a full calendar of District events.

On the Podcast

1.3 - IS MY PASTOR OKAY IF HE GOES ON A RETREAT?

Pastor Mark Hannemann discusses the critical importance of church worker wellness. As stressors faced by church workers, including burnout and financial pressures, increase, families and congregations are impacted. Good Friend Ministries provides retreats for pastors and their wives, emphasizing the need for rest and renewal.

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104th Michigan District Convention News

CONVENTION WORKBOOK - PART II IS NOW AVAILABLE

Printed copies of Workbook - Part II are being mailed this week to those who requested them during registration. A combined edition of both Workbooks will be provided to all voting and advisory delegates at the Convention.

You can also access both Convention Workbooks online by clicking here.

OPEN SCHOOL POSITIONS

For the latest vacancy listing and roster changes, click here.

Other News and Events

FREE VIDEO AND BIBLE STUDY FOR TRINITY SUNDAY

A 14-minute video and Bible study, written by Rev. Joel Hoyer, explores the thoughts and heart of our Triune God before He chose to create the heavens and the earth and man. Pastors may consider using this to supplement their sermons on Trinity Sunday. Download the video and Bible study here.

BLACK MINISTRY FAMILY CONVOCATION

July 9-12 | Dallas, Texas

"Empowering and Advancing the Next Generation" is the theme of the conference, which is organized by the LCMS Black Clergy Caucus. Adults and youth are invited to attend. For more information and to register, click here.

August 10-12 | Frankenmuth

Each of us may serve the Lord in different ways, according to the gifts and callings He has given us. However, we all share a common need: to be encouraged by the Lord and by one another in our various callings. Join us for a time of ENCOURAGEMENT at Best Practices for Ministry—Heartland! Attendees, breakout leaders, and exhibitors are invited to register now. For more information and to register, click here.

LCMS NATIONAL CONVENTION DATES ANNOUNCED

The 69^th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod will take place July 18–23, 2026 in Phoenix, Ariz. All LCMS rostered church workers should have received an email with more information.

More information on these and other congregation, school, and organization events can be found here.

E-Classified

SUMMER SUBSTITUTE CHURCH MUSICIANS

St. Stephen, Waterford is looking for substitute musicians for traditional and contemporary worship a few weekends this summer (dates are somewhat negotiable). Traditional service is at 8:30 a.m. and contemporary at 10:45 a.m. Prefer organ for the traditional service but would consider a pianist. For the contemporary service we are very flexible whether it is guitar or keys. If you can do both services that would be a bonus, but we are willing to sub each service individually. If you are interested, please contact tammy@ststephenwaterford.org.

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