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Guide to Counting Virtual Attendance
Year-end reports are coming. This is the standardized guide to counting virtual worship attendance for the Michigan Conference. Starting mid-March, many of our churches launched a new online worshiping community when in-person worship was no longer possible because of COVID-19. It has been a challenge to determine how many people are engaged with virtual worship… Continue Reading Guide to Counting Virtual Attendance
Easter is Coming
A new Executive Order from the Governor: Stay home. Stay safe. Dear friends in Christ, I greet you in the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God and the peace and power of the Holy Spirit. The words of Paul from Philippians come to mind as I address you today. “I thank my… Continue Reading Easter is Coming
The Call is Free
Do you or a loved one own a domain name or a social media account that is no longer being updated? Are the current people in charge trying to contact you for control of their organization’s online presence? Are you or the decedent being harassed? Contact the district office today! (989) 793-8838The call is FREE!… Continue Reading The Call is Free
Get the Connexion
This year’s staff includes returning and new students, upper and underclassmen >>> The schedule is set for this year’s festivities! Join the CMU fun on October 12. >>> Read more >>>
Guest readiness and hospitality are greater than being nice
By Dr. Kim Pope-Seiberling If people visit your church once or twice but don’t return, you may have a “guest readiness” issue. Often, we go to great lengths to welcome people in our homes. The same should be true as we welcome new guests to the church. “Be sure to welcome strangers into your home.… Continue Reading Guest readiness and hospitality are greater than being nice
Hearts Under Construction
2 Peter 3:18 But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen. I love to paint, and do crafty, cool things…so I thought re-doing the offices would be a piece of cake. I was wrong. I am tired of being in… Continue Reading Hearts Under Construction
Facing the Hour
In his blog, “Facing the Hour!” the Rev. David Kim encourages all to live according to Scripture. REV. DAVID I. KIM Superintendent, Central Bay District Let’s consider Matthew 26:37-46, 50-54 37 He took Peter and the two sons of Zebedee along with him, and he began to be sorrowful and troubled.38 Then he said to them, “My soul is… Continue Reading Facing the Hour