“The Full Extent”  Just before the Passover Feast, Jesus knew that the time had come to leave this world to go to the Father. Having loved his dear companions, he showed them the full extent of his love.  John 13:1 NIV  What one act would you say demonstrates how much...

From Rev. Carmen Cook, Auburn UMC Moving to a new church is full of excitement, expectations, and energy. I love that transition time. Before I arrive at the new church, I always ask the administrative assistant there to have on my desk a few things – the attendance record, the...

Love Reaching Out: Our Journey Continues in the Central Bay District UMC Seminar: Leading in the Local Church as a Disciple and as a Servant Calling all church leaders in the Central Bay District, If you are a local church Lay Leader, Lay Representative to the MI UMC Annual Conference,...

Which Way Shall I Choose? Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.  Matthew 7:13-14...