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"Likewise, my brothers, you also have died to the law through the body of Christ, so that you may belong to another, to him who has been raised from the dead, in order that we may bear fruit for God" (Romans 7:4 ESV).
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The Michigan Minute Enews deadline is each Friday at noon. To submit your prayer requests, news, and E-classified, click here. Add your event on our community event calendar. Please note, events added will be published within 24-36 hours of posting.
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WE LIFT UP IN PRAYER ...
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Those attending the Michigan District High School Youth Gathering (June 22-25) on Mackinac Island ... The 150+ children attending A2E Summer Sports Camp/VBS this week ... Marie Brown (wife of David Brown, Lutheran High South, Newport) upon the death of her mother, Ruth Fabis, on Monday, June 16 ... Rev. Harry Henneman (District Office, Ann Arbor) who will undergo heart catherization ... Congregations of the Week: Calvary, Carson City; Holy Cross, Belding; Trinity, Conklin; Grace, Coopersville; and St. Matthew, Grand Rapids.
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WILL YOU PRAY WITH US?
A2E Summer Sports Camp/VBS
 This week, 150 children ages 7-17 are expected to attend the A2E Summer Sports Camp/VBS at Chandler Park in east Detroit. Please consider praying with us by downloading these specific prayers for each day of the week.
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ATTENTION: VBS AND ART EDUCATORS
Note Card Project
If you are looking for an art project through which your students could say thank you to a Michigan District church Worker, we have one for you! As a community service project, please consider making handcrafted note card sets for participants of the 2014 Professional Church Workers' Conference. Cards will be paired with mailing envelopes, bound, and given to each attendee as a gift of gratitude for ministry and service in Christ's Kingdom. Click here for details.
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100 YEARS AND COUNTING ... ON YOU.
Church Extension Fund of the Michigan District, LCMS
For more than a century, Michigan Lutherans have put their faith in, and their investment dollars into, the Church Extension Fund (CEF). These resources have helped build and improve churches, schools, and ministries across the state - maybe even your congregation. Keeping this mission moving forward for another century requires a new generation of investors. People like you. Click on the video above to learn more about this important organization, what it can mean to you, and what you mean to it.
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PHOEBE ACADEMY
August 1-3, 2014 | Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Ind.
Register Now for Phoebe Academy-High School, August 1-3. Phoebe Academy-High School (PA-HS) provides an opportunity for high school women to learn about the vocation of deaconess in the church from a theological perspective. Attendees will explore God's Word on Mercy and what it means for us today while developing friendships with like-minded women that can last a lifetime. They will also meet deaconesses, who are serving in the church, learn what they do, and how they are trained to serve. The schedule for the event and the registration form can be found at www.ctsfw.edu/PAHS. You can also email PhoebeAcademy@ctsfw.edu or phone 800.481.2155 for additional information.
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LCMS COMMITS INITIAL $100,000 TO NEBRASKA TORNADO RELIEF
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LCMS Communications/Al Dowbnia
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Following dual tornadoes that pummeled a small town in Nebraska on June 16, The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod has committed an initial $100,000 to the disaster relief and response effort. The funds will be distributed through the LCMS Nebraska District. St. John Lutheran Church in Pilger, Neb., was demolished by the storms that killed at least two people, injured more than a dozen people and damaged 75 percent of the town. The home of St. John pastor Rev. Terry Makelin and his wife also was destroyed. The couple was not home at the time and was uninjured. The homes of numerous LCMS members were damaged or destroyed in the Nebraska towns of Pilger, Wisner, Stanton and Pender. To donate towards disaster relief and learn more click here. Pictured above are flags pulled from the rubble of St. John Lutheran Church in Pilger, Neb. Congregation members wanted to raise the flags over the spot where the church once stood as a constant reminder for the workers who are clearing the debris. View more pictures at Nebraska Tornado Photo Gallery.
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BE PART OF SHARING THE GOSPEL MESSAGE AROUND THE WORLD
MOST Ministries requests your assistance in making Witness Bracelets
 The Witness Bracelet is MOST Ministries' most popular and effective evangelism tool that is used on the mission field to explain the Gospel message with people eager to learn about Jesus. Each bracelet features seven beads in assorted colors which help to tell the Gospel story. On average each mission team gives away approximately 1,000 bracelets. Currently our inventory of bracelets is completely depleted and we need your help in making more so we can send them out with our remaining 2014 mission teams. The bracelets are very easy to make and all the materials can be purchased at your local craft store or online. People of all ages can make the bracelets and it is also an excellent craft activity for Vacation Bible School, Sunday School or Youth Group functions. If you have any questions, please contact MOST Ministries Volunteer Director Lynn Wrightson by email or phone 734.994.7909.
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LOWER FEES FOR BURIAL SPACES FOR CHURCH WORKERS
Glen Eden Lutheran Memorial Park
As a religious organization exempt from tax and owned by 53 Lutheran churches, Glen Eden offers, as a benefit to those who work in Lutheran churches, schools, and other Lutheran institutions, lower fees for burial spaces within Glen Eden's east and west side cemeteries. All pastors and their spouses can receive a grave in our Pastor Point sections at no cost. They will still need to pay the service fees and the memorial selection. For specific discount information, contact Glen Eden Memorial Parks at 248.477.4460 or 586.677.5400.
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The following is a list of events happening in the congregations and schools of the Michigan District, LCMS and other ministries. To submit your event, click here.
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June 16-August 29 | Faith, Bridgeport
Weird Animals VBS
June 23-27 | Crown of Life, Rochester Hills
June 25 | Immanuel, Leland June 27 | St. Michael, Wayne
June 28 | Gethsemane, Rochester Hills June 28 | Vistatech Banquet Ctr, Livonia June 29 | St. John's, Burr Oak June 29 | Our Savior, Lansing
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Servant Week 2 (Grades 6-12, Adult)
June 29 - July 3 | Camp Concordia
June 29 | Christ Our Savior, Livonia
June 29 - July 4 | Camp Concordia
June 29 | St. Paul, Pontiac
July 3 | Leland Village Green
July 6-11 | Camp Concordia
July 6-8 | Camp Concordia
July 7-11 | Mt. Hope Allen Park |
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TEXTBOOKS AVAILABLE
Immanuel, Alpena has Storytown Reading Curriculum Student books and TE for Spring Forward; Zoom Along; Reach For the Stars; Make your Mark; Watch This for 1st grade and Rolling Along; Blast Off; other World Language textbooks; and older reading books. If interested, contact the school office at 989.354.4805 and leave a message.
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CHILDREN'S FOLDING CHAIRS
Holy Cross, Warren has 50 children's folding chairs that they are offering for free. All you have to do is call the church office at 586.751.2550 to arrange a date/time for pick up.
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FOR SALE
Used Ricoh Duplicator Preport DX4542, including extra drum (never used.) $500. Pick up only. Interested parties should contact Nancy Dowler at ndowler@trinitylutheranmonroe.org.
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PRESCHOOL DIRECTOR/TEACHER
St. John's, Pinconning is seeking an enthusiastic and caring person for the position of full-time Director/Teacher of their State licensed Preschool program. A Degree in Early Childhood Education is required as well as prior experience. We are seeking a Director/Teacher who is a committed believer, walking in faith with Jesus Christ; and possess strong administrative and communication skills. Send resumes by July 14, 2014 to: Preschool Director, P.O. Box 56, Pinconning, MI 48650 or email to pastorjung@mysjp.org.
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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT - PRESIDENT'S OFFICE
The Michigan District of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod is seeking applicants for an Administrative Assistant - President's Office. The position is expected to be full time but could be adjusted for a candidate wishing to work part time. Responsibilities include maintaining files on church workers, congregations, and missions in the Michigan District as well as various other clerical functions in support of the President's office. The ideal candidate would be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. The candidate should be detailed, able to organize, a self-starter, and have excellent communication skills. Download Job Description (.pdf) Please mail cover letter, resume, and hours per week and salary expectations to: Julie Strobl; Michigan District, LCMS; 3773 Geddes Rd; Ann Arbor, MI 48105. Deadline for receipt is Wednesday, June 25, 2014.
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