Category: Missions and Ministry
East Winds District Lenten Mission Project
February 14th thru March 31st Lets find a way through this time of Lent to show our appreciation for the heroic jobs that they do day in and day out. (Firefighters, Paramedics, Law Enforcement (state & local), EMT’s, 911 & Police Dispatchers, Air Med Flight Crews, Chaplains) Ways you can do this: Honor Breakfast, Honor… Continue Reading East Winds District Lenten Mission Project
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
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
Safe Sanctuary
There is one topic few churches want to talk about, but every church needs to address: Their Safe Sanctuary Policy or Protection Policy. For many of us the COVID pandemic changed the way we did ministry forever. This is most especially true for Children, Youth, Family, and Vulnerable Adult Ministry. Prior to the pandemic we… Continue Reading Safe Sanctuary
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
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!