Category: Children
Summer Fun for Children
Is your church summer off to a running start? Hopefully you got to watch the Zoom live of the VBS setup at my church for the Camp Firelight last month. If not, you can find the link to the replay on our website here: https://centralbay.michiganumc.org/children/ July’s live Zoom will be July 10 th at 3pm… Continue Reading Summer Fun for Children
Family Systems and Coaching Training
Want clarity on what’s important to you? Three opportunities begin this fall. Read more >>>
What’s Your Christmas Look Like?
No, really…what do you have on the calendar for children this Advent season? Is the Children’s Pageant on the calendar? Do you have Christmas Eve services planned differently this year, since Christmas Eve is on a Sunday? How are you welcoming children and youth during the entire month? Advent is a unique and busy time… Continue Reading What’s Your Christmas Look Like?
Fun Ride and Fall Social
Saturday, October 911:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Tridge Rev. John Kasper and Debbie will have a care tent on the lawn with doughnuts and cider from 11:00am to 1:00pm. Those who would like to ride can join with others or ride solo on the Pere Marquette rail trail which is an even straight… Continue Reading Fun Ride and Fall Social
And the Winner is…
Jennifer Lane! Leadership is the ability of an individual or a group of individuals to influence and guide followers or other members of an organization. According to the internet, a LEADER must possess the following characteristics: Positive Attitude – The ability to work with and see people and situations in a constructive way. Nothing destroys a team’s… Continue Reading And the Winner is…
District Conference and Family Fun Fair
Voting Items: 2022 Budget >>>2022 Leadership Nominations >>> District Conference will be Saturday, August 28th from 9:30ish to 2:00ish at Swan Valley United Methodist Church, 9265 Geddes Rd, Saginaw, MI 48609. We will be trying something very new and different. With being apart for so long, we want to focus on families and building relationships,… Continue Reading District Conference and Family Fun Fair
Achievement in Leadership Award
Nominations are open until August 9, 2021 Central Bay is looking to honor the excellent leadership within our district. Who do you know that has shown true leadership in ministry, missions or the community this past year? We are now accepting nominations of a superior leader within the district for a new award that will… Continue Reading Achievement in Leadership Award
NEW ADDRESS!
Central Bay District is moving things around! A year ago, when everyone was asked to stay home and work if possible, the Central Bay District did just that. It was challenging, but we all figured out the best ways to get the work done and came up with some creative ways to continue being connected… Continue Reading NEW ADDRESS!
This Isn’t Comfortable
We are living through the most extraordinary of Ordinary Times. We are tired. We are weary. And yet there is still much work to be done. As of January of this year, I happily assumed the role of Youth Leader for our Central Bay District. Through that role and other volunteer opportunities with our district,… Continue Reading This Isn’t Comfortable
Post-Pandemic Webinar Series
As we are emerging into the post-pandemic world, we have opportunities to imagine and re-imagine ministry. On this page you will find: Information about a webinar series that highlights faith formation – including designing hybrid faith formation, building community, Christian living, and ages/stages ministry and the registration link. Resources for post-pandemic ministry focusing on leadership, faith… Continue Reading Post-Pandemic Webinar Series