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Daily Devotions available from Higher Things (Reflections) - Higher Things is pleased to provide free daily devotions, called Reflections, for youth and their families. These Reflections are centered in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and are based upon each day's texts from the weekly readings in the one year lectionary and from Luther's Small Catechism.



Preschool Registration Now Open - The new preschool year begins in September. Space is limited but we still have morning and afternoon openings in our threes, fours, and young fives, classes. Spread the word to family, friends, and neighbors! Full Information and registration details can be found on the Christ the King Preschool website: http://preschool.christthekinggp.org or call the preschool at (313)884-5998.

SERMON 8-22-2010: BE STRIVEN FOR - When we look at God's Holy Law and consider our own sinfulness it becomes clear that there are many obstacles to our finding the narrow door that leads to eternal life. In fact, Jesus is the only one who could find it because He was perfect and sinless. Without Him, we would be among the many who would never find it! Today, Christ comes to us in Word and Sacrament to lift you up and carry you over the obstacles that block our access and across the threshold of that narrow door so that we may inherit eternal life. May God bless your hearing and your receiving today!

Children's Message - 8-15-2010 - Jesus Sent the Holy Spirit on Pentecost -

Sermon 8-15-2010 - Jesus has Come to Cast Fire on the Earth - Our Epistle text this morning points out the "great cloud of witnesses" who persevered and held fast in spite of great adversity. "BY FAITH," that is, with the assumption that God's promises are sure and certain, these faith-filled men and women walked and lived their lives. But such perseverance is difficult. This morning, Jesus tells us that there is and will be division and conflict as the Word of His salvation goes forth. We see such division in Jeremiah's day even among the prophets within the kingdom of Judah. But through His death and resurrection, Jesus has kindled the fire of faith in the world. Now through Word and Sacrament, He keeps that fire burning and makes us each able to stand in the faith that He bestowed on Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and all the other faithful witnesses who have gone before us so that we too may endure until the end walking by faith and not by sight.

(Sermon - 8/8/2010) - A Trusting Faith - Like Abraham, we need the spiritual insight and power to trust that our gracious God is leading us. God told Abraham, "I am your shield and your reward." Today, the Holy Spirit works faith in our hearts through Word and Sacrament to believe in Jesus, and to trust God's promises in His name.

(Sermon - 8/1/2010) - Luke 11:14-22 -

(Sermon - 7/18/2010) One Thing's Needful -

(Sermon - 7/11/2010) THE Good Smaritan - Jesus is THE Good Samaritan. Bruised, beaten and battered by sin, we are left by the devil, the world, and our own sin to die by the side of the road. But Christ came into the world to bind up our wounds and carried the weight of our sin upon His shoulders to the cross -- paying for our redemption and salvation with His own blood.

WEBLINK: Phenomenal Bible Studies with some of the LCMS's most prominent teachers! - Ever wanted to sit in on classes with seminary profs? Ever wanted to learn from some of the best theological teachers within our Synod? Now you can - from the comfort of your own computer! Podcasts of the Issues, Etc. 24 - 24 hours of Bible Study with some of the most prominent teachers in the LCMS are available ONLINE! Click here to sit in!

LCMS World Relief and Human Care offers commentary on passage of Healthcare Legislation. - Maggie Karner, director of Life and Health Ministries for LCMS World Relief and Human Care comments on the passage of the Obama healthcare plan. Read her comments.

In Memorium: Rev. Dr. Richard Schlecht, former District President of the Michigan District of the LCMS - Dr. Richard L. Schlecht, president of the LCMS Michigan District from 1969 to 1985, died of complications from cancer on April 20 at Crittenton Hospital in Rochester, Mich. More information can be found on the LCMS Reporter website.