Tag: East Winds
Kasper’s Corner- Anchored to a Sure and Certain Hope
Anchored to a Sure and Certain Hope I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love… indeed, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8:38-39 New Living Translation In the struggles of life, when… Continue Reading Kasper’s Corner- Anchored to a Sure and Certain Hope
Even Believers Can Lose Hope
Why am I discouraged? Why am I restless? I should trust you, Lord. I will praise you again because you help me, and you are my God. Psalm 42:5 CEV I struggle with a variant of SAD – Seasonal Affect Disorder. It usually affects me in the late fall and winter months when the… Continue Reading Even Believers Can Lose Hope
Holiday Office Closure
The East Winds District Office will be closed for the Holiday Season from Friday December 19th at 4:30pm until Monday January 5th at 8:30am. If you have an emergency during this time, please reach out to DS Kasper on his cellphone: (269) 228-0921
Kasper’s Corner: Be a Bridge Builder
Be a Bridge Builder Since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, 2 fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. Hebrews 12:1-2 NIV… Continue Reading Kasper’s Corner: Be a Bridge Builder
Declare God’s Glory
Ascribe to the Lord, you heavenly beings, ascribe to the Lord glory and strength. Ascribe to the Lord the glory due God’s name; worship the Lord in the splendor of God’s holiness. Psalm 29:1-2 NIV I was blessed to take renewal leave this summer. It was my first actual renewal leave since beginning in ministry in 1994. My hope was to rest, connect with family, review my… Continue Reading Declare God’s Glory
Church Conference Letter
Pastors and Church Leaders, Grace and peace to you from our Lord Jesus, It is my privilege to serve among you as your District Superintendent in this appointive year. As you are aware, in the coming year, with prayer and the leading of the Holy Spirit, decisions will be made affecting the number and size… Continue Reading Church Conference Letter
Introduction
Sisters and Brothers of East Winds District, I greet you in the grace and peace of our Lord Jesus. As you likely are aware, Bishop Bard has appointed me to serve as district superintendent for East Winds in addition to Central Bay for the upcoming appointment year. Perhaps you are wondering just who this new… Continue Reading Introduction
Grant Deadline Coming Soon!
East Winds Connectional Grant Applications are due April 1, 2025. For all East Winds Grant and Loan Information and applications CLICK HERE
Here am I, send me
Brothers and Sisters in Christ, I am announcing that the East Winds District will be having a Clergy Retreat from 12:00 pm February 28, 2025 to 12:00 March 1, 2025 at the Colombiere Retreat Center in Clarkston, MI. Our reflection passage will be Isaiah 6:8. There will be time for us to be still and… Continue Reading Here am I, send me
Puzzler’s Corner- The Best Thursday in November
Last Thursday night, I settled in to watch the Pittsburgh Steelers battle the Cleveland Browns for the first of two meetings this season. The game was played in Cleveland, and snow was falling as the contest began. Over the course of the next 3 quarters, what started as a light dusting became what the announcers… Continue Reading Puzzler’s Corner- The Best Thursday in November