Author: Fuller
The Lord Be With You
“The Lord Be With You” I learned late Tuesday afternoon that the jury reached a guilty verdict in the case of Jennifer Crumbley. I struggle with trying to find the right words to comfort the families that have had to relive that day over the last several weeks. And it is possible that people… Continue Reading The Lord Be With You
Readers to Leaders Invitation
As members of Christ’s family we are called to support our sisters and brothers in need, whether they are living in our community or are living in other nations. At the 2022 Michigan Annual Conference, Rev. Jon Reynolds and Lisa Batten, Associate Director of Connectional Ministries, invited each faith community in the Conference to help… Continue Reading Readers to Leaders Invitation
Puzzling Through: Just A Slice
On Sunday November 5th, the Buffalo Bills and Cincinnati Bengals met in their first NFL game following Damar Hamlin’s collapse on the field in January. After what looked like a routine play by both teams, Damar stood up and then fell. Medical personnel began caring for him immediately, and after he was stabilized, he… Continue Reading Puzzling Through: Just A Slice
Puzzling Through, A Few More Thoughts
First, I want to thank everyone who was able to attend the District Conference on Saturday, November 4, 2023. Whether you were with us in person or in spirit, it was wonderful to spend some time in fellowship, sharing a meal and planting seeds for our future. I especially want to express my gratitude… Continue Reading Puzzling Through, A Few More Thoughts
After The Storm
When disaster strikes who is there to help? We Are! Let us learn more about the new program birthed by the Michigan Annual Conference called: After the Storm. We pray that a natural disaster will never happen to us and that it never happens to those we love. Yet, as we hear on the news… Continue Reading After The Storm
Meet the Board of Church Location and Building Chair
By Bob Wyatt The Board of Location & Building is charged by our discipline to review local church plans to buy or sell property, buy, lease or sell buildings or remodel a building when the cost of remodeling exceeds 25% of the value of the building. The board also is required to review new construction… Continue Reading Meet the Board of Church Location and Building Chair
Meet our Finance Team Chair
by Barry Trantham, East Winds District Finance Team Chair The East Winds Finance Team reviews grant and loan requests from churches in our District. Loans are limited to $50,000 with terms up to 10 years. Grants are available following guidelines from the attached brochure. About Me: My wife, Denise, and I have been members of… Continue Reading Meet our Finance Team Chair
Prayers for Peoples of Israel
As I begin this week’s blog, I ask for your prayers for the peoples of Israel. I have visited the Holy Land twice. I am heartbroken as the images I’ve seen over the past few days have forever changed the places I remember. At this time, there are tour groups that are unable to return… Continue Reading Prayers for Peoples of Israel
Meet the East Winds dCOM Chair
District Committee on Ordained Ministry (dCOM) by Jeffery Jaggers, Chairperson Each district has a District Committee on Ordained Ministry (dCOM). The dCOMs are sub-committees of the Conference Board of Ordained Ministry. Our responsibilities include interviewing people who have experienced a call to the ministry of Local Pastor, Deacon, Elder or Certified Lay Ministers. We annually… Continue Reading Meet the East Winds dCOM Chair