Category: Administration
Virtual Vacation Bible Camp
Save the dates: August 9-13, 2021 Kids age preschool – 5th grade are welcome!
In Person Worship
Several requests have come to me, as well as other District Superintendents, asking for clarification on the Bishop’s stance regarding in person worship. As you will recall, the last communication asked that pastors and church leadership refrain from in person worship through Christmas. So, does that mean we can open up the church again? The… Continue Reading In Person Worship
DZone Lay Leader Point Persons
Dear Pastors: A new program entitled, “Central Bay District D-Zone Lay Leader Network (LLN),” is being developed jointly by the District Superintendent and the District Lay Leader. The purpose of the D-Zone LLN is to provide community, partnership, support, and encouragement among the local churches, the D-Zones, and the District. D-Zones are as vital to… Continue Reading DZone Lay Leader Point Persons
Welcome, 2021!
Church – doesn’t it feel like all the things are different? Charge Conference certainly is. And, just when you thought you were getting those ducks in a row, we are adding a few more ducks. Thank you for working with us to utilize our current resources. The Central Bay District is asking each charge conference to… Continue Reading Welcome, 2021!
Update on Mid-Michigan Flood Recovery
We have hired and trained 5 Case Managers (their contact information is below). They have started making/receiving calls as of yesterday A volunteer manager named Bre Sklar will be starting on August 3. She will be employed through UW and will help manage volunteer groups, particularly in Midland County. We are looking for folks to… Continue Reading Update on Mid-Michigan Flood Recovery
Transition Help
Is your church welcoming a new pastor into a cross-racial and cross-cultural (CR/CC) ministry? Use the following resources to help your church foster a welcoming and meaningful transition for your pastor and the congregation: 3 Ways to Honor Your CR/CC pastor Communion Liturgy: Great Thanksgiving (Gift of a New Pastor) This is our Story, This… Continue Reading Transition Help
E-Resources in Your Inbox: Keeping Connected While Social Distancing
Are you concerned about your church’s finances right now? Would you like some expert advice? Join our first virtual book club for a discussion with author and financial stewardship expert, Bonnie Ives Marden. “Church Finances: How to stay afloat and thrive—even in 2020!” is FREE and will be streamed live on our Facebook page and YouTube channel on July 9 at 11 a.m.… Continue Reading E-Resources in Your Inbox: Keeping Connected While Social Distancing
Global Mission Opportunity
Hello! As promised, MMDC is coming on Wednesday, July 8th to bring the supplies for packing the Rice Meals. Hopefully, you all might remember that this was going to be a part of our Summer Youth Mission Trip to Lake Louise. Now, Mt. Pleasant First will be hosting this event in four 1.5 hour shifts… Continue Reading Global Mission Opportunity
Considerations for Reviewing Your Protection Policy
New updates are available for your protection policy and online ministry >>>
Lend a Hand Across the Water
You have seen the devastation the water left in Sanford, Midland, and elsewhere. The Michigan Conference Disaster Response team offers ways you can help with clean-up and care for neighbors. Read more>>>