Michigan District President John Raffel provided a recent report to the Michigan District on events taking place in the district. Here’s his report:
-We had a good representation at the SENT Conference. Good work by Jack Kidwell and the committee to get everything done. These conferences have taken the place of the International Conventions.
-The president’s conference was conducted in Detroit and will not be held in St. Louis this year.
-LHM is in partnership with the Florida-Georgia district LCMS outreach initiative as a ministry to help that area growth.
-Lutheran Hour is on 1,397 broadcast outlets.
-Research project underway on the Lutheran Hour. Staff is getting feedback from the audience. Purpose is to provide updated snapshot of the current audience that will guide program enhancement/changes.
-Lutheran Hour test project, where it will be recorded before a live audience.
–2015 Lutheran Hour Float THE BIBLE; GOD’S STORY
-A This Is the Life pilot is moving forward and should be completed in the next month with an final edit. (See next section)
THIS IS THE LIFE
Greeting in the name of Jesus Christ,
We are thankful for you past and continuing support of Lutheran Hour Ministries. We are currently working on a pilot project that involves the classic program “This is the Life”. We are seeking your help in identifying any 16mm copies of episodes of which you may be aware of at your church, school etc. If you have knowledge of film copies we would appreciate if you could contact us with the episode name and/or number. Most episodes we have found are identified on the round film canister label. If the canister is not identified, the first few feet of film (which is usually a solid color) will have the episode name and/or number written on it. If the first few feet are not solid color, it is best to leave it alone. The condition of the film will vary, please take care in handling the film. It may be brittle and would require preservation. Do not be surprised if there is a vinegar- like smell when the film canister is opened. Ventilating the canister is good for the film.
If you can help us please send the information to us concerning film to which you have access. We would appreciate the information to be sent by Sept. 5, 2014.
Thank you, Jim Arand Program Director – Media
Lutheran Hour Ministries
-Daily Devotions: Between Email subscribers and website visitors, at least 51,501 people are reading daily devotions each day.
-Mission U Evangelism Training update and 17 events and 1,437 participants April 1 to July 7.
-Project ConnectResponse booklets: latest booklet is Great Deceiver.
-JCPlayZone. The site right now doesn’t fit director or mission of LHM. LHM is currently determining strategies for outreach to and through children.
-ROCs are planned for April in New York, September for Seattle/Tacoma and November for Orlando.
-Kurt Buchholz. LHM executive director mentioned strategic planning. We are committed to reaching out to everyone who has not heard about Christ.
-New position is planned, LHM Constituent relations manager; to lead staff in engaging the base and volunteers
-Rich Kohrs is retiring.
-Regionals managers will be given broader responsibilities to relate to ambassadors, LLL districts and other constituents in their regions. Bruce Sutherland has been manager for NY, PA. NJ and New England Districts and Keith Peterson for the South Wisconsin, Northern Illinois, Central Illinois, Indiana and Iowa East districts.
-Harold Messner retires Oct. 31 as director of Ministry Advancement. Jeff Craigmeyer will be replacing him.
-District presidents said to Kurt B. ambassadors program needs to be clarified on the role of the ambassador and getting others to join LHM.
-100th anniversary of LLL is 2017. Board and LLL staff is determining how we will celebrate.
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