Show Notes;
What happens when nearly 900 high school youth gather on Mackinac Island to worship, study God’s Word, serve, and spend time together? In this episode of Mission in the Mitten, Adele Werner is joined by Zane Simon, Director of Family Life Ministry at St. Paul, Cairo, to reflect on the 2026 Michigan District High School Youth Gathering and the impact it had on the students he brought.
Together, they talk about friendships formed across congregations, deeper engagement in worship, the growth in understanding of vocation, and helping young people see that faith is part of everyday life. They also explore the value of face-to-face relationships in a technology-filled world and why experiences like the gathering are worth the investment.Listen for stories from Mackinac Island and a hopeful reminder that young people are hungry for God’s Word, eager to be challenged, and ready to share the hope they have in Jesus.
Today’s Resources:
- See all from Michigan District Youth Ministry: michigandistrict.org/youth
- Learn more about Concordia Center for the Family: concordiacenterforthefamily.org
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- Website: michigandistrict.org/
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- YouTube: youtube.com/@michiganLCMS