Tag: Patience
Pandemic turning point at hand
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Bishop David Bard thanks church leaders for their patience and careful planning for the common good as a corner is turned in the pandemic.
Care about COVID, like Jesus
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With the COVID pandemic out of control in Michigan, Bishop David Bard summarizes safety guidelines and urges individuals and churches to exercise patience and care.
Follow the way of love
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Lent is a time to focus on spiritual disciplines. Bishop David Bard calls Michigan United Methodists to intentional focus on the discipline of love through patience, kindness, thoughtfulness, and humility.
Redeeming the season
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Uncertain times present an opportunity for “redeeming the season,” says Bishop David Bard. He adds, “Redeeming the season remembers that we are involved in a long work.”
Patience key in election bishop says
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“I encourage patience with our election process,” says Bishop David Bard. He also offers a prayer as the nation heads toward the general election on November 3, 2020.