Convention key-note speaker, Jeff Craig-Meyer, Chief Global Constituency Officer at LHM, highlighted at the convention how billions of individuals are continually reached with the Good News through LHM programs;

Participants at the Michigan District Lutheran Hour Ministries convention at Faith Lutheran in Grand Blanc on April 26 learned more on how LHM is reaching out effectively locally, statewide, nationwide and world wide in spreading the Gospel.

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She pointed out it was the only religious float in the parade.

“It’s a phenomenal way to reach people with the Gospel message,” Schamber said. “I’m awed with all the work goes into it; if you ever get the opportunity, it’s worth doing.”

She noted the theme of the 2025 float is “Behold Jesus The Savior is Born.”

Have you thought about helping decorate floats and/or visiting Southern California for the annual Rose Parade festivities? There is still time to sign up for a tour or to volunteer to be a Petal Pusher®. Visit www.petalpushers.org for details!

  Whether you witness in person or watch on TV, mark your calendars for January 1 as we share the hope of Jesus with the world through the Tournament of Roses Parade.

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The convention was chaired by district president Dennis Engelhard. He was installed as president along with Gil Bartz as vice president, Phil Krauss II as secretary and Phil Krauss I as treasurer.

Minutes from the 2023 convention were approved along with the fiscal year 2024-25 annual budget.

Attendees also heard reports from the LWML, Lutheran Hour float petal pushers, MOST ministries and Michigan District LCMS president David A. Davis.

President Davis encouraged the laity “to move the Kingdom ahead” and do what they could to reach others with the Gospel of Christ. He encouraged the laity to read their Bibles frequently.

Jeff Craig-Meyer, President of U.S. Ministries provided an update on Lutheran Hour Ministries programs and on the mission of Connect which is the vision of every person having the opportunity to hear the Gospel in an understandable way.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Dr. Chad Lakies, vice president of ministry engagement, led a spirtual conversation workshop.

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Join the Michigan LLL District at their annual convention hosted at St. Lorenz

Lutheran Church Worship & Event Center in Frankenmuth, Michigan on Saturday, May 11, 2024. All are welcome to attend.

Guest speakers are Lutheran Hour Ministries staff members Jeff Craig-Meyer, President, U.S. Ministries and Rev. Dr. Chad Lakies, Vice President, Ministry Engagement focusing on Energizing Mission.

Join other LCMS Michigan District Board of Directors for a day of spiritual growth with inspirational presentations to encourage and equip you as partners in His mission.

Doors open at 9 a.m. with the convention beginning at 9:30 a.m. No cost to register – free-will offerings will be gathered during the event to assist the MI LLL District with meal costs in addition to supporting the Michigan Division of the Orphan Grain Train. Please register by May 3 for meal and seat count for the day.

Send your name, address and contact information of all attendees and return to Philip Krauss, MI LLL District Treasurer, 112 Marshall St. PO Box 74, Brooklyn, MI 49230. If you have any questions or need more information you can contact Dennis Engelhard, MI LLL District President by phone: 989.670.8028; by email: dennisengelhard59@gmail.com.’

The theme for the convention is as follows: “I will sing of the Lord’s great love forever; with my mouth I will make your faithfulness known through all generations. I will declare that your love stands forever; that you established your faithfulness in heaven itself.” Psalm 89:1-2.

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2023 LLL Arcadia Retreat Leaders

Next year’s retreat, the 78^th addition, will feature Rev. Dr. Roosevelt Gray Jr., Director of LCMS Black Ministry within the LCMS Office of National Mission.  Chaplains will be Rev. Christopher R. Bodley, Bethany Lutheran Church, Detroit, MI and Rev. Dietrick Gladden, Mount Calvary & Charity Lutheran Churches, Detroit, MI.  Both Pastor Bodley & Gladden also service our district are A2E (Acts 2 Enterprise) LCMS MI District Missionary at Large to Detroit.  Next year’s retreat will take place September 5-8, 2024 at Camp Arcaida.

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Each Monday evening from May through December, up to 14 children visited the ministry center to complete homework while working one-on-one with a high school student volunteer from San Pablo School. The weekly interactions also allowed the volunteers to work through some of the children’s doubts and difficulties while using support materials put together by LHM—Uruguay staff from Christian books for kids to practice grammar, math, and reading exercises.

Prior to the start of the classes last spring, the volunteers participated in a training workshop led by San Pablo’s Christian education teacher. Despite attending the school, many of these volunteers are not Christian. The workshop taught them different study techniques for children, the importance of service to others through volunteering, and how to surrender with love while assisting the students in their studies.

At the end of each session, the school’s Christian education teacher shared a small reflection using the book, A Garden of Bible Stories, which focuses on Christian values and the example of Jesus Christ. Many program participants had never heard about Jesus and this program allowed staff to regularly share the Good News with them.

“We love offering these weekly activities, trusting that the Lord is the One who guides us to provide this service of love to both the participants and volunteers and bring them closer to His Word,” says the director of LHM—Uruguay.

Aitana and her mother have participated in several LHM—Uruguay activities over the past few years. While Aitana’s mother stopped going to church many years ago, she recognizes that her daughter’s participation in LHM’s activities is the only space where she hears about the love of God and learns about Jesus Christ.

Aitana is grateful for the weekly interactions through this program. “I thank you for those days that I came with homework or some activity so that someone could help me,” she says. “I appreciate you very much for the wonderful time I have spent with you and the friends I have made.”

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Shortly after that, LLL district president Chuck Bennett appointed Rev. Morrison as district pastoral advisor and he served for several years. His father-in-law Bob Hahn had served as Capitol Zone LLL president.

Rev. Morrison is survived by his loving wife, Barbara “BJ” Morrison of St. Helen, son, Shawn Morrison of St. Helen, father, Rodney Sr. (Dawn) Morrison of Marion, mother, Linda Crisp of CA, grandson, Landon, brother, Travis (Diana) Morrison of CA, and sister-in-law, Debra Hahn of Lansing. Also surviving are many aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews.

Rod was preceded in death by sister, Theresa Rost-Thompson, brother-in-law, Craig Hahn, and parents-in-law, Betty and Bob Hahn.

The funeral service was at St. Luke Lutheran Church, 616 S. 4th St., Harrison, MI 48625 on Monday, July 31, 2023 with the Rev. Timothy Sheridan officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to Richfield Township Department of Public Safety.

Gospel Adventures Show – Lutheran Hour Ministries and Group Publishing have teamed up for an exciting new Gospel Adventure for kid. The Gospel Adventures Show is a weekly audio program that takes young listeners on a Bible journey with hosts Ben and Noah to learn from some of the best-loved Bible characters. Each 30-minute episode has a theme, a Bible verse, a Bible story, an interactive activity, and a story from a child. Share this information with the parents in your life, your children’s ministry personnel, or your Christian day school. It’s a fun way to keep kids engaged with the Bible in a fresh new way.

Go to lhm.org for more information.

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Rev. Joel Eden, of Frankenmuth led a session on “Good Theology – Good Decisions”

His second session was on Barrels of Gifts; Gifts to sustain creation, gift(s) of faith, gifts to build up that faith.

Lutheran Hour speaker Rev. Michael Zeigler also spoke at the convention. He had the attendees listen to what it may have been like for Paul to have written a letter with Timothy as his scribe.  Rev. Zeigler recites as his son Jude plays Timothy, his scribe.

He asked everyone to please go to EveryGift.org and take the quick survey to learn more about our own gifts.

Because of COVID, it was the first LLL district convention since 2019. One had been scheduled for April 2020 but was canceled shortly after the outbreak of the pandemic.

The convention voted for the following officers: President Dennis Engelhard; Vice President Gilbert Bartz, Treasurer, Phil Krauss I; and secretary Phil Krauss II

Closing devotion and prayer was led by Rev Dean Davenport.

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Doors open at 8:30 a.m. with the convention beginning at 9:00 a.m. and lunch will be included. Please register by April 22 for our meal and seat count.

Register today! Complete the registration form and mail to Gil Bartz, MI LLL Vice President, 4857 Monica, Auburn, MI 48611 or after April 22 email registration to gilbartz@charter.net. For more information or questions, please contact Phil Krauss, MI LLL District Treasurer and Convention Chairman by email happykrauss@msn.com or Gil Bartz by phone 989.482.6218 or visit the website at https://mi-lll.org/. 

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