Tag: Prayer

A prayer for the classrooms

A new school year can be exciting or scary–or both. Help make that transition easier by praying and giving thanks for the people in our schools and classrooms.

Further from home and closer to God

Rev. Benton Heisler explains that no matter how many miles we travel from home, in joy and in discouragement, God is there to take us in and show us love.

A verse from Northern Waters

Rev. Anita Hahn, Superintendent of Northern Waters District, reflects on her life verse and the value of joy, patience and prayer. She encourages others to have a life verse, too.

Relationships help overcome addiction

Relationships heal. That’s the focus of this second article in a series about WV churches dealing with the opioid crisis.

Global headlines, local heartlines

News out of the 2019 General Conference caused pain and uncertainty for many. United Methodist congregations in Michigan offered information and pastoral care.

Winds of the Spirit flow at GC2019

“Come Holy Spirit!” Those were the power-filled words prayed often on February 24 as the business of the 2019 General Conference moved ahead. Michigan delegates and guests feel God’s presence.

Sweet hours of prayer start GC2019

Trust in the Holy Spirit was at the heart of the delegates’ experience at the start of the 2019 special session of the 2019 General Conference in St. Louis.

Call for prayers for Haiti

Prices are soaring and political unrest continues in Haiti. Michigan United Methodists pray for stability and peace for the people.

GC 2019 to begin with a Day of Prayer

The Praying Our Way Forward Team shares details of the Day of Prayer that opens the General Conference in St. Louis, Missouri, February 23, 2019. The event will be live-streamed.

With thanksgiving

In this edition of Home Words Bound, the Rev. Benton Heisler overcomes anxiety with hope and looks forward to thanksgiving.