Author: Zalewski
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
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, a committee leader or member,… 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
Central Bay District-Wide Vacation Bible Camp 2025
Welcome Jesus Roadies! Your Central Bay District has an awesome opportunity for your church! We’ve partnered up with Nick Ransom, Church of the Resurrection’s Leawood KiDSCOR Director, to bring you a totally rad Vacation Bible Camp this summer. And here’s the best part…all the curriculum, videos, music, daily stickers, and t-shirts for your kids and… Continue Reading Central Bay District-Wide Vacation Bible Camp 2025
Words from Our District Co-Lay Leader – February 2025
“For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16 NLT February is a month when we celebrate love, as we give special tokens of our affection to our loved ones. But try as… Continue Reading Words from Our District Co-Lay Leader – February 2025