Workers in

Nations: God's

Servants,  a project

of the Michigan

District, offers short 

term mission trips

for congregation

members. Last year,

missionaries opened

witnessing stations as

laypeople fitted

almost 1,000

Panamanians with

used glasses. Nine

trips are planned this

year to provide med 

ical assistance, chil 

dren's Bible classes

and building projects.

Districts

Districts:`the Synod in this place'

T

raditionally considered  the Synod in this place,  the

35 LCMS districts provide resources to congregations

and leadership to address ministry changes and oppor 

tunities. As congregations become more diverse, the districts

have adjusted structure and finances to deal with change.

During the past two decades, this has resulted in some districts

revamping staff arrangements and taking new approaches to

reach and serve growing populations. Others have continued to

reach out amid shrinking membership or resources.

35 

districts  

497 

staff

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THE LUTHERAN WITNESS (38)

Photo: Michigan District