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Ablaze Articles

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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