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January 2019
A Time for Sharing: Stitching Challenge
Calling all Midwest District crafters! DS Margie Crawford has challenged each church to make prayer shawls, lap blankets, chemo hats or port pillows for those who are undergoing treatment for cancer, long term illness, and for those who may be in a hospice facility. Simple patterns are available. This challenge begins now and will continue through Good Friday.
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Central Bay District LSM Classes
Leading Worship Wesley at CMU will offer Leading Worship at its campus ministry site in Mount Pleasant, 1400 South Washington Street, on consecutive Saturdays, March 16th and 23rd, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Participants will use Hoyt L. Hickman’s popular book, Worshiping with United Methodists, as study material. The author compares basic United Methodist worship with that of other Christian worship practices. United Methodist principles include: (1) God’s Word is primary; (2) active congregational participation is crucial; (3) spontaneity… Continue Reading Central Bay District LSM Classes
Find out more »Greater Southwest District UMW Spring Fling
Greater Southwest District UMW SPRING FLING BIRTHDAY PARTY
Find out more »Cochren & Co Concert
South Lyon First UMC is excited to announce that Cochren & Co. will be LIVE & in concert at our church on March 23rd! Michael Cochren is a singer/songwriter and worship leader who is quickly climbing the ranks in the Christian music industry. His song "Church (Take Me Back)" is currently in the top #30 on the Billboard TOP 100 Hot Christian songs. Cochren & Co. signed with TobyMac's Gotee Records in 2018. Visit his website at https://www.michaelcochren.com. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10… Continue Reading Cochren & Co Concert
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Find out more »Fresh Expressions Dinner Church Experience
Dinner Church is an effective approach to starting a new church and evangelizing that makes sense in 21st century America. Why should you attend the Dinner Church Experience? Introduce you to dinner table theology: the way Jesus, the first Apostles and the early church encountered God together. See how these dinner table experiences can make new disciples in places where other forms of churches have struggled or failed. Provide you with tangible, step-by-step directions for starting a Dinner Church? Dinner… Continue Reading Fresh Expressions Dinner Church Experience
Find out more »Volunteer in Mission/ERT Training – Clarkston UMC
Thinking of organizing or joining a mission trip with the UMC? Looking for Emergency Relief Training? On March 30th, 2019 Clarkston UMC is hosting two trainings concurrently. Training 1 - Volunteer in Mission Training 8:30 AM - Registration and coffee 9:00 AM - Opening and brief security/safety presentation for all participants. 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Volunteer in Mission training (Tammy Kuntz, NCJ Director) There is no participation limit. Lunch is included. $20 for materials and meals. Please… Continue Reading Volunteer in Mission/ERT Training – Clarkston UMC
Find out more »EWD – PROTECTION POLICY TRAINING
Protection Policy Training Jeddo UMC will be the host site for an East Winds District - Protection Policy Training. This training is designed for any who would like Conference authorization, or who would like to be trained in the best practices of protection policy for their local churches. RSVP's and questions can be answered by contacting: Christy Miller-Black at (810) 235-4651 or pastorchristym.b@gmail.com The link below goes to the Michigan Protection Policy Conference page for the paperwork that is needed… Continue Reading EWD – PROTECTION POLICY TRAINING
Find out more »Midwest District: Mission Insite Training Workshops
Mission Insite is one of the best tools available to help define our mission field. Join Rev. Jon Reynolds for this FREE introductory workshop. You will learn about every tool of the Mission Insite software program, and you will gain an introductory level understanding on how to use this tool to reach people in your community. 2 Training Workshops March 30 and April 27!
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Family Systems Peer Groups Class
FS4T 3for90 Series - Family Systems Peer Groups Change: What it is. Why it matters. Now what? For those who are led and those leading who want something better than the-way-we-do-things-around-here. Have you ever felt anxious as a leader in your church or family? Have you ever wished for, prayed for, a less anxious life for yourself? Or healthier relationships in your life? If so, what may become a life changing opportunity awaits you: learning with colleagues and simplifying your… Continue Reading Family Systems Peer Groups Class
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