Youth ministry events and activities in the Michigan District are centered in Jesus Christ. They seek to provide opportunities for youth to be equipped to utilize their God-given gifts as faithful disciples, as well as support and resource the congregations of the District in their ministry to, with, through and for youth.

Jr. High Youth Gathering

Under the theme "Get a Clue ... the Mysteries of God", we will gather together once more at Concordia University Ann Arbor on August 7-9, 2009. Rev. William Yonker will be our gathering speaker and music will be by Swen and Dean. The theme "Get a Clue" is based on Romans 16:25-27 - “Now to him who is able to establish you by my gospel and the of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery hidden for long ages past, but now revealed and made known through the prophetic writings by the command of the eternal God, so that all nations might believe and obey him — to the only wise God be glory forever through Jesus Christ! Amen.” We hope to see you there!

Registration Booklet

LYF - Lutheran Youth Fellowship

Our District Contact is Jim Huesman from Our Savior - Gladwin. His phone number is 989.426.9689; email: dceslim@yahoo.com.

THE SITE FOR THE 2010 NATIONAL LCMS YOUTH GATHERING HAS BEEN ANNOUNCED. The Gathering will take place July 17-21, 2010 in New Orleans. The Web site is up and running. Check it out at 2010.lcmsgathering.com It's amazing. You can even ask a New Orleans native what it's like in their home town.

District Coordinator for National Youth Gathering: Randy Bickel

Ongoing Ambassadors For Christ is an "ongoing" witnessing movement for youth and adults of the LCMS. It is nationwide, making its ministry available to all LCMS congregations. OAFC has ONE GOAL, to be used of God to emphasize the saving Gospel -- Jesus suffered, died and rose in victory for all sins so that all people can be certain of going to heaven. 2008-2009 events in Michigan include:

June 19-21, 2009 - Hope, St. Helen, Michigan
August 14-16 2009 - Trinity, Culver, Indiana
September 11-13, 2009 - Immanuel, Bridgman, Michigan

Ongoing Ambassadors for Christ will celebrate its 40th anniversary in June of 2010 with its annual Summer Training and an alumni reunion. A recognized service organization of the LCMS, OAFC has touched the lives of over 36,000 youth and adults who have learned to share Jesus in a simple way during its 40 year history. Many have become pastors, teachers, DCEs and committed lay members of our local congregations because of their experiences in OAFC. Now we need to find you! OAFC alumni are encouraged to register on the Alumni page at www.oafc.org/alumni.html. Alumni interested in helping to plan the 2010 reunion may contact OAFC staff member Dan Barz and alumnae Tammy Granner Mackie at alumni@oafc.org or call Dan at 269.429.7521.

For more information, contact Dan Barz at 269.429.7521 or dbarz.oafc@juno.com.

Additional Youth Info available here.