Tips to Spot Scammers

Tips for spotting a scam By Barry Trantham, East Winds District Finance Committee Chair   Pretends to be someone you know. Scammers often pretend to be contacting you from the IRS or Social Security Administration, or from a company you’re familiar with like your bank.  They might make up a name that sounds official or… Continue Reading Tips to Spot Scammers

Puzzler’s Corner: I Love It When A Plan Comes Together

Puzzler’s Corner                                                                                                       Ecclesiastes 3: 1-8 “I Love It When A Plan Comes Together.” This famous quote is attributed to John Hannibal Smith, the leader of a fictional team of do-gooders who seek to wipe out injustice as they stay one step ahead of the law.  The t. v. show that coined the phrase had a… Continue Reading Puzzler’s Corner: I Love It When A Plan Comes Together

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

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

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