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DEC 2011 / JAN 2012

Michigan In Touch December 2011 - January 2012 Issue

In this issue

Room for a King
by Patricia Maier

Are We Content ... with Grace?
by Rev. David P. E. Maier, President - Michigan District, LCMS

Ready ... Set ... Go!
by Rev. Antonio C. Boos

Can Evidence by Harmful to Faith?
by Rev. Thomas M. Lange

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Feb/Mar 11 MITThe June / July 2011 Issue

 Volume 10 No 3

The President's Message - President David P.E. Maier

John E. Herrmann Stewardship Award

Parents as Teachers by Chuck Strohacker

Vacation Tales by Deborah Hauser

Care Packages Makes a Difference

All That Glitters by Terry Griewahn

Lead Us ... Not into Temptation by Bill Wangelin

The 72 Partners on the Road

Crown of Life, Rochester Hills Members Awarded President's Volunteer Service Award by Bill Claussen

Seeds of Caring by Leanne Davis

Zion Turns Itself Around by Julayne Goward


Feb/Mar 11 MITThe April / May 2011 Issue

 Volume 10 No 2 - Download Full Issue

The President's Message - President David P.E. Maier

Prayer as Outreach by Loredana Gianino and Maggie Patterson

It is Finished by Deborah Hauser

Home in the Sudan by Donald Neuendorf

Called to Excellence - 2011 Office Personnel Conference by Nancy Teets

iCatechism: What Does This Mean? - 2011 South & East Pastors' Conference by Jakob Heckert

One Common Church - 2011 North & East Pastors' Conference by Robert Mikkelson

Summer Opportunities for Youth

Where Are the Children? by Steve Christopher

 


Feb/Mar 11 MITThe February / March 2011 Issue
 Volume 10 No 1

The President's Message - President David P.E. Maier

Touching Lives ... Giving Hope: Celebrating Christian Care by Ingrid Draper

Project Compassion Ministries, Inc. - Enriching the Quality of Life for Nursing Home Residents

Lutheran Child & Family Service of Michigan - A Message from the President/CEO Picture the Possibilities - A Story of Success

Lutheran Homes of Michigan - An Unfolding Plan for Congregational Involvement

Christian Care Concert Ingathering Recipients

The Chance of a Lifetime - International Student Ministry in Michigan

Energy Conservation - CEF Green Grant and Loan Program Promotes Stewardship by Ronald Steinke

The Ties that Bind - Concordia Partners with Malaysian School by Kate Morgan


Dec/Jan MITThe December 2010 / January 2011 Issue
December 2010/January 2011 Volume 9 No 6

The President's Message - Come, Let Us Worship the Lord Our Maker by President David P.E. Maier

Not All Who Wander Are Lost by Rev. Douglas Adams

Friends Into Serving Him - Teen Girls Fellowship, Learn, and Serve at LWML Convention - by Emma Goodman

Shedding HIS Light, One Seed at a Time

Multiplication - God's Way! - How a 9 x 13 cake became 200,000 pounds of food - by Lori Pless Milroy

Lights, Camera, Action! by David Putz

Golden and Growing - St. Michael Portage Celebrates 50th Anniversary - by Greg Johnson

Changing Lives Through Clean Water and the Living Water - Guardian, Dearborn's mission trip to Nicaragua - by Kelly Scheider

Hand-Wrought & Wheel-Thrown - Local artists create processional cross, Communion ware for National LCMS Youth Gathering

And the Gift Goes On - Ladies from Montague Share Their Love of Quilting with the Elderly

Christmas Appeal - by President David P.E. Maier

Positive Strides in Haiti - An Update from LCMS World Relief and Human Care and Lutheran World Relief


Oct/Nov MITThe 2010 October/November Issue
October/November 10 Volume 9 No 5

There is no Greater Joy than Serving the Lord! by Bradley Defoe

Telling Children the Truth by Donald Neuendorf

God's Will Be Done - a workshop for church leaders sponsored by CEF

Leaps of Faith by Niles Krueger

Forever Parenting by Deborah Hauser

Puppets for Christ - 1000th Presentation by Terry Laubsch

Seeds Planted in Mecosta

Summer Months Present Ministry Opportunities at St. Peter, Macomb! by Michael K. Krause

Michigan District Annual Report - Year Ended Jan. 31, 2010


The Christian Steward
August/September 10 Volume 9 No 4

Change - Faith Aflame by Richard J. Wolfram

Living Abundantly - The Faith Aflame Process

The Christian Steward

Stewardship Learning Community by Mark Whittaker, Linda Handley, and Jack Anderson

Sanctification Steward Style by John Duerr

Search the Web for Stewardship Encouragement by Stephen Schilke

Growing as God's Stewards by Ron Chewning

Faithful Stewardship: Our Response to God's Love by Tom Mueller

2010 John E. Herrmann Stewardship Award

Remembering Rev. Dr. Richard L. Schlecht, 1921-2010


Missions and Outreach: At Home and Abroad
June/July 10 Volume 9 No 3

Where Jesus Walks by Steven Essenburg

Changing Lives at St. Paul by Dietrick Gladden

For Mine Eyes Have Seen Your Salvation by Debby Fall

To Know Christ is to Share His Love

Go and Make Disciples of All Nations

Fire and Ice Event Brings Men Together in Michigan

Pay it Forward by Sue Palka

Restoring Faith, Home, and Community: Hurricane Katrina Recovery


Easter Issue
April/May 10 Volume 9 No 2

Almost Missing Easter by Deborah Hauser

Bethlehem Lutheran Scores BIG in Health

A Conqueror and More by Elaine Ritterling

Enchanted Makeovers

Michigan District Student Financial Aid by Jennifer Rumberger

Physical and Spiritual Fitness

Who Will Roll the Stone Away? by Chuck Strohacker

The 2010 South & East Pastors' Conference

Touching Lives, Giving Hope


Securing Each Child's Future For a Life of Service
February/March 10 Volume 9 No 1

Lutheran Education Foundations by Thomas Roelke

Special Beginnings by Julian Petzold, Elizabeth Lutz, Jim Smith, and John Kutz

Why I Love My School by Mary Brown

Securing Each Child's Future, For a Life of Service by Andy Johnson

Parents Forum

Lutheran Schools Make a Difference by Bruce Braun

Making a Difference with a Rain Garden

Using Technology to Enhance Learning

Haiti: Disaster Response


Growing the Kingdom in a Shrinking Economy
December 09 January 10 Volume 8 No 6

2009 All Pastors Conference
- Growing the Kingdom in a Shrinking Economy
(Articles from this years speakers)

Expecting the Unexpected by Patricia Maier

Congregations Step Up to Serve


Christian Care Sunday
October November 09 Volume 8 No 5

Lutherstadt Wittenberg, Germany

Christian Care Sunday

Jesus Loves Michigan! by David Davis

MI District Annual Report


Convention Wrap Up / Disaster Response / Christian Care Sunday
August September 09 Volume 8 No 4

Michigan District, LCMS Elects New President

99th Convention

Meeting God's Sensational World by Doris Scharfenberg

Christian Care Sunday

Disaster Response

Does our Mission Identity Fit?

Lutheran Schools in Action


Lutheran Schools in Action/Outreach
June July 09 Volume 8 No 3

Rebuilding Homes Rebuilding Lives - by Matthew Starner

Hooray & Hallelujah

Lutheran Schools in Action

What are You doing next year? by

GLUM is now JUMP by Roosevelt Gray, Jr.

Heaven for Hamtramck by Ronald Whitaker

Convention Presidential Nominees


For the Heart of Family Ministry
April May 09 Volume 8 No 2

Easter Faith: From One Generation to Another - by Deborah Hauser

Parents at the Heart of Family Ministry by Ben Freudenburg

Family Friendly Partners Network by Galan Walther

Confirmation: A Family Affair by Craig Britton

Pastor's Buzz Cut Makes Good on Promise to Friend by Tom Rademacher


Outreach/Future is Now
February March 09 Volume 8 No 1

Though Faint our Voice May Be - by Robert E. Noch

Got Water?

The Future is Now

Bethania - 50,000 Ways to Change the World in India by Bruce Braun

Kids in Action

A Cross on a Sign by Mark Bowditch

Planting Seeds a World Away Reaps an Abundant Harvest by Carly Parker


Christian Care/Outreach
December 08/January 09 Volume 7 No 6

Reflections on a Successful Week at Special Friends Camp - by Joy Pieper

The Inn-Side Story of the Manger by Deborah Hauser

Boar's head - by Mel Machemer

Ministry in the Oncology Clinic - by David McNeil

Care at the End of Life - by Catherine Lick

To Love ... and to Serve by Connie Davis

Collage Conversations by Todd Seibt

A Free Gift by Dan Flynn

Certain of What We Do Not See by Larry Wright

Sol Sal Prey Hong by Chad Hoover

Foreign Mission Trip Inspires Backyard Ministry by Valerie Beck


Outreach
October/November 08 Volume 7 No 5

Our World His View - by Nadine DuBois Grayl

Sharing Food, Sharing Faith by Judy Eick

Making a Difference A World Away - by Charles Webb

LWML Blazes a Trail in Nicaragua

One Choice ... To Do More

Voice of Truth Mission Trip & East to West Missions


Church Worker Support
August/September 08 Volume 7 No 4

Reaching the Lost by Planting New Mission Churches - by Lynn Witt

Readied for Service - In His Time by Donald Ritter

Help and Hope For Congregations between Pastors - by Warren Paulson

Come Away - by David Schultz

The Gifts that Keep on Giving - by Kaye Wolf

2008 Ablaze! Coast to Coast Torch Relay - by David Davis


Children's Issue
June/July 08 Volume 7 No 3

Mission Moment - ...was blind but now I see!

KidsKare Collection

Sports in Schools & Congregations

Peace, Detroit - Reaches Neighborhood Children

Early Childhood Center Takes Shape "And how from infancy..." - by Ryan Beffrey

Captivating Art Turning Trash into Treasure - by Laura Kurella

Lose/Love - by Rich Cohrs

Activity Page for Children


Outdoor Ministries Issue
Apr/May 08 Volume 7 No 2
Sharing Christ Yesterday Today and Tomorrow

Loon Lake Lutheran Retreat Center - A Place Apart - By Sarah Asiala

Camp Arcadia Take a Break with God - By Chip May

Camp Concordia - No Longer a Secret - By Paul Golke

Special Friends Camp - Celebrating 30 Years of Giving - By Joy Pieper

Congregation Outdoor Ministries (Trek Sixty 1 Two & Creation Education Center) - by David Rufner & Jim Burns

Congregation Outdoor Ministries (St. Luke, Haslett; Redeemer, Freemont; St. Peter, Richmond; and St. John, Rochester)


Armed Forces Issue
Feb/Mar08 Volume 7 No 1

The Saving Cross - By Richard Wolfram

Sharing Christ with Our Nation's Heros - By Kurt Taylor

A Family Duty - By Kirstin Genthner

Through All by the Grace of God - By David Reed

LCMS Launches Operation Barnabas to serve Military Veterans

Support and Care for Military


Year End Giving & Ministries
Dec07/Jan08 Volume 6 No 6

Show Your Joy - By Leah Anderson

Make Year End Giving a Blessing - By Ray Zavada

A Partnership Reaffirmed ... The Future is Now - By Debbi Torbet

Michigan District, LCMS Church Planting Procedures - By Roosevelt Gray, Jr.

Unity: A Ministry of Mediation - By Peter Larsen

Hearts for Jesus - By Eileen Ritter

Immanuel Mission Team Teaches ESL in Poland

Strong Team, Healthy Body, Unity in Purpose - By Rich Cohrs

Lutheran Adult Gathering


Michigan In Mission
Oct/Nov07 Volume 6 No 5

The Ministry of Coffee

The 17% - By Bruce Braun

Michigan District joins with POBLO to Plant Churches - Gary Rohwer

Shining the Light in New Ways

Expanding the Mission Beyond the Limit - By James Richter

A Sanctuary in the city By Timothy Verity

Trinity Turns Mission Trip into Ongoing Ministry - Servants Heart Ministry

Ablaze! Torch Relay: Hell to Paradise - By David Davis


Support for Church Staff
Aug/Sept07 Volume 6 No 4

Finding Peace in a 24/7 World - By Bryan Salminen

A Letter from An Elder

Let's Talk It Over

How Much Joy Can You Stand? - By Richard Wolfram


Special Children's Vacation Edition
Taking God Wherever You Go

June/July07 Volume 6 No 3

Hi! - By Judy Williams

Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me ..."

The Bigger Picture - Kayla Luehmann

The Very First Church By Eileen Ritter

Fun Page

Kids Kare


Professional Church Worker Recruitment
Apr/May07 Volume 6 No 2

What Does God have Up His Sleeve - By Kyle Castens

A Look at Concordia University, Ann Arbor Students - By Jenna Roubal and Becky Wartick

Are You Still Teaching? - By Elaine Bickel

Are You Being Fed? - By Scott Stiegemeyer

What do You want to be when You Grow Up? - By Randy Rogers

How Do They Do It?

Want to help? - By Jennifer Rumberger


Partners in Ministry: Ethical Conduct
Feb/Mar07 Volume 6 No 1

A Code of Conduct - Who Needs It? - By Mark Brandt

Ethical Conduct Principles for Congregations & Church Workers - By Peter Larsen

Introduction to Ethics Documents Study Guides - By Rich Cohrs

ULC Mission: Possible Now

 


Mercy Ministries
Dec06/Jan07 Volume 5 No 6

A Wrong Turn Made Right - By W. Roger Stauffer

What's New in Parish Nursing and Health Ministry? - By Catherine Lick

Quality of Life vs. Sanctity of Life - By Connie Davis

Katrina Relief ... there is so much more... - by a Collaborative effort

Motown Soup - by Dan Karlin


Chronic Mental Illness
Oct/Nov06 Volume 5 No 5

Chronic Mental Illness Facts and Myths - By Carolyn Koppenol

Ministering to those with Chronic Mental Illness - By Elaine Ritterling

So What do We do From Here? - By Barton and Laura Gray

Chronic Mental Illness Outreach: Education is Key - by Erma Barber


Convention 2006
AugSept06 Volume 5 No 4

Convention Overview

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