Author: Zalewski
District Superintendent’s Message – May 2025
Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade… you are receiving the end result of your faith,… Continue Reading District Superintendent’s Message – May 2025
Saginaw First UMC Celebrates Award
First United Methodist Church of Saginaw has been chosen as a recipient of the 2025 Wayne C. Barrett Steward Leader Award. This MI Annual Conference award recognizes not only the church’s excellence in financial stewardship, but also the collaborative relationship of church leaders and the congregation’s commitment to generosity. Their faithfulness in living out the… Continue Reading Saginaw First UMC Celebrates Award
District Superintendent Announced: Rev. John Kasper named to East Winds District
LANSING MI…Bishop David A. Bard announces to the Michigan Conference the appointment of the Reverend John Kasper as district superintendent of the East Winds District, effective July 1, 2025. Rev. Kasper is currently serving as the district superintendent of the Central Bay District. He will follow the Rev. Dr. Margie Crawford, who has been a… Continue Reading District Superintendent Announced: Rev. John Kasper named to East Winds District
District Superintendent’s Message – April 2025
“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 Jesus loves us? You’ve probably… Continue Reading District Superintendent’s Message – April 2025
Tithes, Ministry Shares, and Fishing
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 mission and vision statements, leadership… Continue Reading Tithes, Ministry Shares, and Fishing
Love Reaching Out – Seminar: Leading in the Local Church as a Disciple and as a Servant
THESE EVENTS ARE BEING RESCHEDULED FOR FALL 2025! 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… Continue Reading Love Reaching Out – Seminar: Leading in the Local Church as a Disciple and as a Servant
District Superintendent’s Message – March 2025
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 NIV Choices … Have you… Continue Reading District Superintendent’s Message – March 2025
Seeking Discussion Leaders
Are you a life-long learner who enjoys sharing with others your knowledge and understanding of Biblical truths? Do you have the humility to accept the fact that you will never know it all? Do you believe the Bible is God’s inerrant Word, and trust God to show you his will through his Word? If you… Continue Reading Seeking Discussion Leaders
Central Bay District Lay Servant Classes – Spring 2025
The Central Bay District will be offering Lay Servant Classes this spring with date choices at 3 different local churches: May 3rd and 10th, 2025 – Saginaw First UMC June 7th and 14th, 2025 – St. Charles UMC June 21st and 28th, 2025 – Alma UMC Read more to learn about class offerings and how… Continue Reading Central Bay District Lay Servant Classes – Spring 2025
