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Meet the East Winds District Treasurer
I am Linda Squires, Treasurer of East Winds District, formerly of Crossroads District. I was born and raised in the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and served as Parish Administrator at a Hartland church. I joined the Methodist Church when I met my husband in 2008 and became the district treasurer in 2014. Between the two… Continue Reading Meet the East Winds District Treasurer
East Winds District Lay Leaders
In the East Winds District, we are lucky to be served by several co-lay leaders. Our current District Lay Leaders are Bonnie Potter, who will be stepping down from the role in the next few weeks, Cynthia Rossman, and Dayne Walling, who has just recently stepped into the roll. Getting to Know Bonnie Potter:… Continue Reading East Winds District Lay Leaders
Looking Glass Community Outreach
Looking Glass Community Outreach (LGCO) is one of five EngageMI Conference based projects located in the East Winds District. Looking Glass is a faith-based nonprofit that serves at-risk families in southern Shiawassee County – Laingsburg, Shaftsburg, Perry, Morrice, Bancroft and Durand. LGCO is a volunteer based agency with strong ties to various congregations and service… Continue Reading Looking Glass Community Outreach
Blue Water Free Store
The Blue Water Free Store and Ministry Center (BWFS&MC) is a wonderful outreach into the greater Port Huron area. The mission of the Blue Water Free Store and Ministry Center is “Serving people, offering hope, all for Christ”. Over 8,000 families are registered clients of the Free Store. Every week, at least two days, Monday,… Continue Reading Blue Water Free Store
Meet the Coordinator of Applied Mission
Coordinator of Applied Mission I’m Rev. Carol Blair Bouse, I currently serve as the Coordinator of Applied Mission here in the East Winds District. I also serve the pastor at Millington United Methodist Church; I am an Elder in the Michigan Annual Conference having been ordained in 1995 as a Deacon and 1997 as an… Continue Reading Meet the Coordinator of Applied Mission
Meet the East Winds Administrative Assistant & Connectional Liaison
My name is Eva Jankowske, I am a single mom of a now teenage young man, named Preston. We live in Columbiaville, Michigan and attend Columbiaville UMC. Preston is the best decision I have ever made, and my greatest accomplishment. He is in competitive gymnastics at Epic Gymnastics in Flint, loves muscle cars and WWII… Continue Reading Meet the East Winds Administrative Assistant & Connectional Liaison
Michigan Administrators in Ministry
MI-AIM is Michigan Assistants in Ministry. A group for All Methodist Administrative Assistants to support each other in our ministry. MI-AIM is affiliated with Professional Administrators of United Methodist Connectional Structure (PAUMCS) related to GCFA (2012 ¶807.19). We want to connect with ALL Admins to help support them in their work, this includes… Continue Reading Michigan Administrators in Ministry
Meet the East Winds Executive Assistant
There is something I find innately peaceful as well as exciting about starting a new book in a series I am reading. This feeling is the same with new beginnings and the changes in the seasons of life. The continuation of a story, new challenges, new adventures, new characters, and new emotional reactions. As we move forward… Continue Reading Meet the East Winds Executive Assistant
Summer is the Perfect Time to Camp!
East Winds Mission & Ministry Spotlight July 5, 2023 by Ann Emerson, Director at Lake Huron Retreat Center Our Michigan Area Camping Program is in full swing around the conference. Whether it’s Bayshore, Wesley Woods, Lake Louise or Lake Huron (to name a few) there is a camp program to fit the needs of children,… Continue Reading Summer is the Perfect Time to Camp!
Getting to Know You
Five years ago, we created the Michigan Conference, bringing the West Michigan and Detroit Conferences together. We were able to accomplish some of what we hoped to achieve for this new conference. Unfortunately, like many of our faith communities, COVID changed the path we wanted to take. As we launch the new Michigan Conference, we… Continue Reading Getting to Know You