Faith & Life Archives - The Michigan Conference

Help provide water for first peoples

Posted on August 14, 2018August 14, 2018 by mkdemoss

A Navajo boy turns on the running water in his house for the first time. ~ New World Outlook photo/DIGDEEP

UMCOR WASH is committed to continuing work with the water needs of indigenous communities. Your gift will bring new life.Continue Reading Help provide water for first peoples

United Methodist Men look beyond St. Louis

Posted on August 14, 2018August 14, 2018 by mkdemoss

Gil Hanke is the top staff executive of the Commission on United Methodist Men and a delegate to the 2019 General Conference. ~ ummen photo

The Commission on United Methodist Men is looking ahead to ways to expand ministries to men, Scouting and other youth-serving agencies. Continue Reading United Methodist Men look beyond St. Louis

Young leader home from GYPC

Posted on August 8, 2018August 13, 2018 by mkdemoss

Izzy Nowak, Pinconning, Michigan, said her trip to South Africa was full of "instant connections." Here she is with a new friend from Nigeria, Vanetta B. Kanneh. ~ photo courtesy Izzy Nowak

Izzy Nowak, Pinconning, has been on a global journey this summer as a North Central Jurisdiction Delegate to GYPC 2018.Continue Reading Young leader home from GYPC

Help with back-to-school

Posted on August 7, 2018August 13, 2018 by mkdemoss

Religion News Service reports on how faith-based organizations have mobilized to ready students for the school year just ahead.Continue Reading Help with back-to-school

What is normal?

Posted on July 31, 2018July 31, 2018 by mkdemoss

Pastor Joseph Yoo talks about the joy and the concerns of daily living with a son on the autism spectrum. Continue Reading What is normal?

Am I a missionary?

Posted on July 23, 2018August 13, 2018 by mkdemoss

A Michigan deacon, the Rev. Greg Lawton, serves as an Associate Dean of Students in Lithuania. Continue Reading Am I a missionary?

Cane-holder Bernard Randolph dies

Posted on July 23, 2018 by mkdemoss

The Rev. Bernard Randolph, oldest Elder in the West Michigan Conference, joins the saints at 102.Continue Reading Cane-holder Bernard Randolph dies

Where the world meets to pray

Posted on July 17, 2018 by mkdemoss

Started in 1935, The Upper Room still inspires readers around the globe to grow as disciples of Jesus Christ.Continue Reading Where the world meets to pray

‘Pioneer’ camper shares Lake Louise history

Posted on July 16, 2018 by mkdemoss

Rev. Ted Halstead helped establish the new Gitcha Ninj Nebish Nature Center at Lake Louise.Continue Reading ‘Pioneer’ camper shares Lake Louise history

Words of hope for the hopeless