Supporting students on their path toward ministry

Dear Friend,

When she noticed that her grandson was not reading at the appropriate level in Trinidad and Tobago, Donna Antoine knew that she needed to get involved. Little did she know that the Lord had planned a path for her grandson to receive a Christ-centered education at Michigan Lutheran Seminary in Saginaw, Mich.

Before they would make the long journey north, however, the Lord would lead them just a short island hop to Grace Lutheran in Grenada. There, they met Pastor Ib Meyer and the school team that helped Donna rediscover forgotten Bible stories from her youth. After being baptized, Donna and her grandson D’Mario became members of Grace.

With D’Mario’s spiritual and educational needs now being met, Donna started looking for the next place to build her grandson up in the Lord. Michigan Lutheran Seminary (MLS) checked all the right boxes for her. Donna shared:

Having God at the center of all that we do is my biggest motivation in choosing a school for D’Mario. As the eldest of three siblings, I recognize the value of leadership and believe MLS is the ideal place to begin developing these skills. In short, we are now part of the MLS family and are so happy to be here.

As much as MLS is a cultural commitment for Donna, it is also a financial commitment. Sending her grandson to a boarding high school that was focused on ministry encouragement was not part of her financial plan. But the Lord had given her the opportunity to bless her grandson with the education that would ground him in the Scriptures on a daily basis. She just needed some help.

This is where you come in. Your gifts to Michigan Lutheran Seminary make it possible for students like D’Mario to be here—students who might otherwise never have the opportunity. You are helping them grow academically, spiritually, and socially in an environment that points them to their Savior, Jesus, every single day. And in the process, you are strengthening the next generation of Christian leaders—future pastors, teachers, and lay leaders who will carry Christ’s gospel to every corner of the world. Donna told us:

The financial aid that D’Mario received this year has helped to remove a significant burden of struggling to pay tuition this year. Your generosity is not just a gift of money, but the potential of turning a dream into reality.

Would you prayerfully consider making a gift today to help? Whether large or small, your gift directly impacts families like Donna’s and students like D’Mario. Together, we can continue preparing young people for lives of Christian leadership and gospel service.

On behalf of Donna, D’Mario, and all the families who entrust their children to us, thank you. We praise God for your partnership in the gospel and your dedication to the future of Christ’s church.

Loving and serving him,
Pastor Mark Luetzow
President, Michigan Lutheran Seminary

P.S. Your gifts to our financial aid fund allow us to keep our commitment that no student will ever be turned away from MLS for financial reasons. Thank you for your generous support of ministerial education at the prep school level.

Prayer: Jesus, Lord of the Church, we praise you for your grace and the privilege of declaring your salvation to all people. We pray that you would provide the workers to fill our churches and schools and to serve as missionaries across the world. Thank you for our ministerial education schools, including Michigan Lutheran Seminary in Saginaw, Mich. Grant that no obstacle, including tuition costs, would prevent prospective students from studying to become a pastor, teacher, staff minister, or missionary. We pray for the glory of your name, Lord. Amen.