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Tag: Evangelism

Churches challenged to prayer walk

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Taylorie Bailey challenges the laity in every local church in Michigan to organize a prayer walk before the end of the year. Practical planning tips are included, along with a… Continue Reading Churches challenged to prayer walk

We have good news to tell

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In this month’s blog, Bishop David Bard discusses how the work of convincing the world of the reality of the gospel is as challenging now as ever and offers some… Continue Reading We have good news to tell

Experience God’s love reaching out

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Peter Blinkilde, Central Bay District Co-Lay Leader, shares a personal story to remind us that we never know when or how we may be called upon to show God’s love.

Living nativity celebrates 30 years

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Owosso: First UMC’s Journey to Bethlehem had special significance this year as it reemerged following a hiatus to tell the good news of our Savior’s birth.

‘Can these bones live again?’

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What is your dry bones story, and will you share it? Rev. Brian West says it’s worth the risk, and someone needs you to take the leap.

Redeemed by God’s grace

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God can transform our mistakes into something beautiful, says Rev. Faith Timmons, and this is the message many people need to hear. So, how will you share this good news?

Harkema honored with evangelism award

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The Rev. Pam Harkema, pastor of Oscoda and Oscoda Indian Mission UMCs, is the 2023 recipient of the Harry Denman Evangelism Award.

Go to the people in your community

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The Michigan Conference is hosting two events—one on the east side of the state and one on the west side—on November 12 to help lay and clergy learn more about… Continue Reading Go to the people in your community

AC presents awards and honors

Michele Weston receives the Harry Denman Evangelism Award from Dirk Elliott.

Awards and recognitions were given to individuals and congregations at the 2022 Michigan Annual Conference in honor of outstanding service.

E. Stanley Jones, prophet of peace

Evangelism E. Stanley Jones

Once called, “the greatest missionary since St. Paul,” the life and ministry of E. Stanley Jones offer important lessons in the midst of global tensions over faith, ethnicity, and race.