Justin Amash shows Republicans how to use Facebook
Brian Bolduc, William F. Buckley Jr. Fellow at the National Review Institute, has a great article on Michigan State Representative Justin Amash in today’s National Review Online.
Bolduc writes…
Amash, a 30-year-old state representative, has over 9,000 fans on Facebook, more than any state politician in Michigan besides the governor and attorney general. He hopes to replace retiring congressman Vern Ehlers in November, and given the district’s reddish tint — it was Gerald Ford’s in his day — he is expected to win. Throughout his tenure in Michigan’s legislature, Amash has never missed a vote. And for each roll-call, he’s put the result on Facebook and Twitter, telling constituents what he voted on, how he voted, and why. He got the idea one day while languishing in the legislature. “We were dealing with budgets, and I decided, ‘Maybe people at home would be interested in knowing what’s going on here, minute by minute,’” Amash tells National Review Online. “I started posting things on the floor and how I voted on a few things and people loved it.”
This is a great example of an elected official using social media to communicate with his/her constituents.
Click here to read all of Bolduc’s article on Justin Amash.
Make Mine Freedom!
Thanks to Lawrence Reed, President of the Foundation for Economic Education, for posting the YouTube video below on Facebook.
City of Troy September 2010 Blood Drives
From the City of Troy…
To supplement critically low blood supplies in the area, the City of Troy is sponsoring two Red Cross blood drives on Wednesday, September 22 and Thursday, September 23 from 9am – 3 pm at the Troy Community Center, 3179 Livernois.
The Community Affairs office at City Hall is now scheduling appointments at 248.524.1147. You may also sign up by visiting www.redcrossblood.org. The access code for the site is troy. Walk-ins are welcome, but a photo ID or Red Cross Donor Card will be required at the time of donation. Donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh more than 110 pounds, and be in good general health to donate.
The blood needs of our community can only be met by support from volunteer blood donors,” City of Troy Community Affairs Director Cindy Stewart said. “Donations are critical for burn victims, open-heart surgeries, some chemotherapy and leukemia patients, and disaster relief. One donation can help save the lives of up to three people.”
For over 90 years, the American Red Cross-Southeastern Michigan Chapter has served the people of Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties. For more information about the organization, visit semredcross.org.
One Millionth Copy of Lutheran Service Book Sold!
From Concordia Publishing House…
When you hear about a publishing company selling over a million copies in record time, you almost expect the book to have Harry Potter or Twilight in its title. However, Concordia Publishing House (CPH) is proud to announce that this time that is not the case. In fact, after just four years, Lutheran Service Book (LSB) has sold one million copies. “People need a way to give voice to their faith. There are three core books that can do that: the Bible, the hymnal, and the catechism,” said Rev. Paul McCain, Concordia’s publisher. “The hymnal is the book that helps put our faith in a form that we can easily remember. That is a powerful influence in a Christian’s life.” In fact, it is so powerful an influence, that even before its release, the hymnal saw great success. Its first print run of 250,000 copies sold out in preorders, and over the next four years, around 80% of the churches in The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod adopted LSB.
Click here to read the rest of the story.
President Matthew Harrison — LCMS
The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod has a new president today! Pastor Matthew Harrison begins his term on September 1st. He is the 13th president in the history of the LCMS. You can read more about him here.
This was Pastor Harrison’s acceptance speech at the LCMS Convention earlier this summer.
Pastor Weedon has a wonderful post entitled “Praying for the Church with the Church“.
Here’s the beginning:
“To rule and govern Your holy Christian Church; to preserve all pastors and ministers of Your Church in the true knowledge and understanding of Your wholesome Word and to sustain them in holy living; To put an end to all schisms and causes of offense; to bring into the way of truth all who have erred and are deceived; to beat down Satan under our feet; to send faithful laborers into Your harvest; and to accompany Your Word with Your grace and Spirit: We implore You to hear us, good Lord!”
Report from the 8/28/10 Michigan GOP Convention
The photo below gives you a good idea how long last Saturday’s Michigan Republican Convention lasted.
Here are a couple of good links that give an overview of the Convention from an insider’s viewpoint…
The Michigan Republican Convention – 8-28-2010
Smoking Out The Rats In A Snake Pit – Calley vs. Cooper
Listed below is a recap of my live Twitter posts from the Convention…
.@DALambert in long line outside Breslin Center at #migopc10.
.@DALambert still in long line outside Breslin Center at #migopc10. Over an hour! #MIGOP #TCOT
.@DALambert finally seated in Breslin Center at #migopc10. #MIGOP #TCOT
MI GOP Chmn Weiser apologized for the long wait outside Breslin Center at #migopc10. #MIGOP #TCOT
Brian Calley has been nominated for Lt Gov at #migopc10. #MIGOP #TCOT
Listening to speech by @RickforMI at #migopc10. Is the campaign theme One Chance? #MIGOP #TCOT
.@DALambert still listening to speeches at #migopc10. #MIGOP #TCOT
#MIGOP nominee for Secretary of State is Ruth Johnson. #migopc10 #TCOT
Posting by Posterous
Trying a new and hopefully easier way to post to our Blog by using Posterous. You can learn more about Posterous by visiting their website at http://posterous.com/
Book of Concord — Dare to Read It!!!
The Book of Concord is the confession of the Lutheran church.
Since we have the Bible, why do we have the Book of Concord?
“The Lutheran Confessions are a summary and explanation of the Bible. They are not placed over the Bible. They do not take the place of the Bible. The Book of Concord is how Lutherans are able to say, together, as a church, “This is what we believe. This is what we teach. This is what we confess.” The reason we have the Book of Concord is because of how highly we value correct teaching and preaching of God’s Word.” (taken from The Book of Concord)
The Book of Concord contains:
- The Apostles’ Creed
- The Nicene Creed
- The Athanasian Creed
- Augsburg Confession
- The Apology of the Augsburg Confession
- The Smalcald Articles
- The Treatise on the Power and Primacy of the Pope
- Luther’s Small and Large Catechisms
Every Lutheran needs a copy!
This is a wonderful FREE pamphlet that describes the Book of Concord.
Dare to Read
The Book of Concord
The Lutheran Confessions
Chuck Colson: Why You Should Sign the Manhattan Declaration
Troy Daze to Return in 2011
The story below appeared in the 8/23/10 Troy-Somerset Gazette…
The congregation at Zion Christian Church was extremely disappointed when the city cancelled its annual Troy Daze celebration. Church members had manned a booth – often an award-winning booth – at the festival for many years. They were even willing to host such an event on their own property on Livernois, but they needed a partner.
Someone suggested Zion contact the North Woodward Community Foundation, an organization laden with old Troy Daze committee members. And the talks began. The first talk was undoubtedly with both their insurance companies. When that went well, they took a look at the church’s extensive property – just perfect for a family festival, and with a good deal of parking, too. Mud wasn’t going to be the problem here that it was at Boulan Park. Foundation members met with Zion officials last week to begin the process of hosting the first “Troy Family Festival” the third weekend of September – next year. There really wasn’t enough time to put together plans for next month. This first meeting gave interested volunteers the change to talk over what activities they’d like to see included this first year. Zion’s Senior Pastor Scott LeLaCheur said they wanted this event “to be a blessing to the city, to the people of Troy. We want it to be a great place to bring your family.”
