
175th Anniversary Kick-Off Celebration
St. Michael’s was founded in 1851 and proudly celebrates 175 years of ministry in 2026! We are pleased to welcome District President David Davis as our guest preacher on Sunday, January 25.
We are also honored to have Pastor Elmer Schiefer, a son of St. Michael’s who is 100 years old, joining us for this special celebration.
2026 Guest Pastors
JANUARY 25 - LCMS Michigan District President David Davis with Pastor Emil Schiefer''
FEBRUARY 22 - Pastor Mark Brandt, retired,
former Administrative Pastor at St. Lorenz.
MARCH 15 - Pastor Gary Beck, retired.
JUNE 21 - Pastor Bruce Kischnick, son of the congregation.
AUGUST 16 - Pastor Steve Hess, son of the congregation.
SEPTEMBER 13 - Pastor Mark Loest, Immanuel,
Frankentrost - 3pm German Worship Service
SEPTEMBER 27 - Pastor Rob Gadeken,
former St. Michael's administrative reverend.
OCTOBER 18 - Pastor Andrew Howe, Mt. Calvary in Georgia
(son of Gale (Auernhamer) and Jim Howe.
NOVEMBER 15 - Pastor Aaron Schian, son of Immanuel, Trost congregation, Pastor at Grace Lutheran, Auburn
DECEMBER 20 -St. Lorenz Lead Pastor Brad Hubbard.
2026 Anniversary Videos
January – THE BEGINNING;
February – FAITHFUL GENERATIONS;
March – THROUGH EVERY SEASON;
April – A PLACE TO BELONG;
May – MOMENTS THAT MATTER;
June – SERVING OUR COMMUNITY;
July – CHANGED LIVES;
August – STANDING ON GOD’S PROMISES;
September – TO GOD BE THE GLORY.
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175th Anniversary Kick-off: St. Michael's was
founded in1851 and turns 175 this year!