Tag: East Winds District
God’s people wear big ears
The Rev. John Hice, superintendent of The East Winds District, recalls words of wisdom from Bishop Ivan Abrahams, spoken in 2007. “I hope that the churches will have big ears.” Listening is still important today.
East Winds’ profiles in courage
This is the third in a series of reflections on life and faith during the COVID-19 era by District Superintendents of The Michigan Conference. The Rev. John Hice shares about the bravery of the East Winds District.
Amy Mayo-Moyle
From: Greater Detroit District — Farmington Hills: Orchard UMC … To: East Winds District–Clarkston UMC, Senior Pastor. This full-time appointment begins July 1, 2021.
Dan Bowman
From: Northern Waters District — Gaylord: First UMC To: East Winds District — Swartz Creek UMC. This full-time appointment begins July 1, 2020.
Brian West
From: Mid-Michigan District — Lainsgburg UMC To: East Winds District — Grand Blanc UMC. This full-time appointment begins July 1, 2020.
District Dialogue: collateral damage
Collateral damage — harm to untargeted others — may be a real consequence if the pending divide takes place in The United Methodist Church. The Rev. John Hice reflects on what has happened in the past.
Dennis Irish
From: East Winds District — Brown City UMC To: East Winds District — Yale, Cole, and Melvin UMCs. This Associate Pastor position began July 1, 2019.
Nancy Bitterling
From: Retirement To: East Winds District — Shabbona UMC. This quarter-time appointment began July 1, 2019.
Duane Lindsey
To: East Winds District — Lake Fenton, Lennon, and Duffield UMCs. This full-time appointment began July 1, 2019.
Brian Willingham
From: East Winds District — Flint: Bristol UMC To: East Winds District — Flint: Bristol and Burton: Christ UMCs. This three-quarter time appointment began July 1, 2019.