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.

District

Professional Youth Worker's Conference - May 5-6, 2010 in Midland, MI

Guest Speaker: Mark Ostreicher, author of Youth Ministry 3.0: A Manifesto of Where We've Been, Where We Are & Where We Need to Go

For More information and Registration

Junior High Youth Gathering - August 6-8, 2010 at Concordia University Ann Arbor

The 2010 Michigan District Junior High Youth Gathering is coming soon! We welcome all youth entering grades 7-9 in the fall of 2010, and their adult leaders, to participate. This year's theme is "All About Nothing" based on Romans 8:38-39, "For I am convinced that … [nothing] will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord."

Cost is $115 per person if registering by May 28, 2010. This registration fee includes all program costs, lodging, meals during the gathering, and t-shirt! Late registrations will be accepted as space is available at a cost of $135 per person.

Registration Information and Forms are available for download here.

Senior High Youth Gathering - June 26-29, 2011 on Mackinac Island



Synod

The 2010 National LCMS Youth 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.

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.

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.

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.