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Tag: Good News

A diamond in a Cracker Jack box

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Retired pastor Jack Harnish writes about the powerful truth that God has chosen us, frail and fallible humans, as vessels to carry the Good News of Christ to the world.

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.

Seeking an antidote to loneliness

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Bishop David Alan Bard urges us to cultivate a culture of connection and encourage virtues of kindness and respect as an antidote to the loneliness and meanness we see today.

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?

Let’s not wait another day

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Too many ministry tasks await us, but Rev. Margie Crawford asks us to put distractions aside and focus on spreading 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.

Heart work, soul work, community work

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In this month’s Joyful Journey, Bishop David Alan Bard reminds us that the gospel is about heart change, which is an important part of tackling issues like racism and violence… Continue Reading Heart work, soul work, community work

Be salt and light

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Friday morning’s worship service of the 2022 North Central Jurisdictional Conference was punctuated by a powerful sermon by Bishop Julius C. Trimble of the Indiana Conference and a word and… Continue Reading Be salt and light