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March 19, 2010

Partners in Ministry:

For more information about our partners in ministry please click on their icon/logo, or click on their name where it is highlighted in blue. Each web site is responsible for their own content.

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ELCA Ministries:

	Access the publishing house of the ELCA for quality books, curriculum, and other religious supplies.
	Learn about the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, of which we are a member congregation. This site also features a congregation locator search.
	The ONE Lutheran Campaign is the unique effort of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America to engage Lutherans in the ONE Campaign to rally Americans - ONE by ONE - to fight global chronic illnesses and extreme poverty.
Living Water Ministries	Living Water Ministries provides ELCA ministries and its partners in the lower peninsula of Michigan with excellent camping, retreat, and conference opportunities.
	Lutheran Social Services of Michigan ministries provide important services in our communities in the name of Jesus.
	The official publication of the ELCA, containing current church and world news plus issue based and inspirational articles.
The Lutheran Church of Guam	Our congregation helps support the ministries of this congregation, located in Guam, which is in affiliation with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod.
North/West Lower Michigan Synod	The bishop and synod staff for the North/West Lower Michigan Synod of the ELCA are located in Lansing, Michigan.
	The women's organization of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
Young Adult Ministry - ELCA	Take a look around the young adult ministry web site. You will find blogs, news, information and resources by young adults and for young adults.

Full-Communion Partners:

The following are our six ecumenical partners with whom we are in full-communion partnership. This means we officially recognize in each other the authentic preaching of the Gospel and work with each other on various levels of ministry including, when appropriate, exchanging clergy in the service of congregations. Check out their Christian fellowship and ministries by clicking on either their web site address or on their name.

Other Ministries and Resources:

	Bread for the World is a collective Christian voice urging our nation's decision makers to end hunger at home and abroad. By changing policies, programs and conditions that allow hunger and poverty to persist, we provide help and opportunity far beyond the communities in which we live.
Gospel Communications - Bible search tool	Gospel Communications International provides this tool for reading and researching scripture online -- all in the language or translation of your choice.
	Lutheran World Relief works with partners in 35 countries to help people grow food, improve health, strengthen communities, end conflict, build livelihoods and recover from disasters.
	Saginaw Habitat for Humanity is a vital and energized community organization. Their programs are instrumental in helping provide new low income housing and renovated housing in Saginaw county.
Saginaw Neighborhood Watch	Citizens partnering with police and city leaders for a safer community.
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans	Thrivent Financial for Lutherans provides fraternal and financial services for Lutherans and Lutheran congregations.
Study Link	A study link only for our confirmation class.
Partnership Center	Local community service agency working with economically disadvantaged persons, responding to specified needs and fostering opportunities for new beginnings.
Lutherans Online	A social network site for Lutherans which is sponsored by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans.