In March, under the theme “Touching Lives, Giving Hope,” Michigan District congregations have the opportunity to celebrate, participate, and proclaim God’s love and care for those served through their local outreach ministries and three Recognized Service Organizations (RSOs): Lutheran Child & Family Service of Michigan, Lutheran Homes of Michigan, and Project Compassion Ministries, Inc.
To kick-off this month long celebration, a benefit Christian Care Concert is being planned for Sunday, March 6 at Faith Lutheran Church, 37635 Dequindre, Troy, Michigan. This concert features seven Metro-Detroit area choirs: Billy D. Brooks Memorial Lutheran Choir, Concordia University Ann Arbor Arborsong, the former Detroit Urban Lutheran School Choir, Lutheran City Ministries Girls and Boys Choir, Lutheran High School Association Combined Choirs, The Mosaic Singers (presented by the Ford Motor Company Fund), and St. John (Rochester) Choraliers.
The main goal of the concert is to increase awareness, prayer support, and service opportunities of the RSOs and the programs they provide. Over 400 attendees at the 2010 event enjoyed coming together to experience God’s love in action and in song. The event provided new ways to facilitate and encourage cross-regional fellowship. Over $15,000 was raised and went to various human and Christian care ministries represented by the choirs and RSOs.
The March 6 concert will also be an opportunity for several human care agencies to benefit from an ingathering of items specific to the organization’s needs. These agencies include: Detroit Afro-American Mission, St. Paul Community Lutheran Church in Pontiac, Charity Music, Inc., Solid Ground Shelter, Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries Auxiliary, Heartbeat of Monroe, and Friendship House. To see a brief video of last year's concert to encourage your attendance at this year's concert please go to this link: http://www.michigandistrict.org/m3ccsunday2011.html
More information and publicity materials for Christian Care Month, the concert, and the ingathering agencies and items, can be found at www.michigandistrict.org/christiancaresunday. Tickets can be purchased on line at http://events.michigandistrict.org/events/2011christiancareconcert and will be held at the door for you.
